114 HR 1366 IH: Alex’s Law
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-03-16
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114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1366
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 16, 2015
Mrs. Lummis (for herself and Mr. LaMalfa) 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 set the retirement benefits age for today’s eight-year-olds at age 70.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as Alex’s Law. 2.Increase in the full retirement age and the early retirement age (a)In generalSection 216(l) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 416(l)) is amended—
(1)in paragraph (1)— (A)by striking early retirement age each place it appears and inserting the applicable reference age;
(B)by striking the age increase factor (as determined under paragraph (3)) each place it appears and inserting the first age increase factor (as determined under paragraph (3)(A)); (C)in subparagraph (A), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting paragraph (4);
(D)in subparagraph (D), by striking and after the semicolon; (E)in subparagraph (E), by striking 67 years of age. and inserting and before January 1, 2023, 67 years of age;; and
(F)by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following:  (F)with respect to an individual who attains the applicable reference age after December 31, 2022, and before January 1, 2069, 67 years of age plus the number of months in the second age increase factor (as determined under paragraph (3)(B)) for the calendar year in which such individual attains the applicable reference age; and
(G)with respect to an individual who attains the applicable reference age after December 31, 2068, 70 years of age.; and (2)by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following:

(2)The term early retirement age means— (A)in the case of an old-age, wife’s, or husband’s insurance benefit—
(i)with respect to an individual who attains the applicable reference age before January 1, 2023, 62 years of age; and (ii)with respect to an individual who attains the applicable reference age after December 31, 2022, and before January 1, 2069, 62 years of age (in the case of an old-age, wife’s, or husband’s insurance benefit), plus the number of months in the second age increase factor (as determined under paragraph (3)(B)) for the calendar year in which such individual attains the applicable reference age; and
(iii)with respect to an individual who attains the applicable reference age after December 31, 2068, 65 years of age; and (B)in the case of a widow’s or widower’s insurance benefit, 2 years less than the age provided under subparagraph (A).
(3)
(A)The first retirement age increase factor for any individual who attains the applicable reference age in a calendar year within the 5-year period consisting of the calendar years 2000 through 2004 or the calendar years 2017 through 2021 shall be equal to 2/12 of the number of months in the period beginning with January of the first calendar year in such period and ending with December of the year in which the individual attains the applicable reference age. (B)The second retirement age increase factor for any individual who attains the applicable reference age in the 46-year period consisting of the calendar years 2023 through 2068 shall be equal to 3/47 of the number of months in the period beginning with January 2023 and ending with December of the year in which the individual attains the applicable reference age. In any case in which the second age increase factor for any calendar year is not a whole number of calendar months, such factor shall be deemed to be equal to the next lower whole number of calendar months.
(4)The term applicable reference age means 62 years of age (in the case of an old-age, wife’s, or husband’s insurance benefit) and 60 years of age (in the case of a widow’s or widower’s insurance benefit).. (b)Conforming extension of maximum age for entitlement to delayed retirement creditSection 202(w)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(w)(2)(A)) is amended—
(1)by striking prior to the month in which such individual attained age 70, and and inserting prior to the later of—; and (2)by adding at the end the following:

(i)the month in which such individual would attain age 70, or (ii)the month which ends 3 years after the end of the month in which such individual attained retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)), and.
(c)Conforming increase in number of elapsed years for purposes of determining primary insurance amountSection 215(b)(2)(B)(iii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(b)(2)(B)(iii)) is amended by striking age 62 and inserting early retirement age. (d)Study relating to additional conforming amendments (1)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Social Security, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall conduct a study of the additional technical and conforming amendments to title II of the Social Security Act and other relevant provisions of law relating to the age of a beneficiary or applicant for benefits which are necessary to effectively carry out the programs provided for under such title and other provisions, taking into account the amendments made by this section.
(2)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner shall transmit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report of the results of the study conducted pursuant to paragraph (1). The Commissioner shall include in such report such recommendations for legislative and administrative changes as the Commissioner, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, determines to be appropriate.


114 S2981 IS: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other purposes.
U.S. Senate
2016-05-25
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II114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2981IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 25, 2016Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Casey) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add standards for drug compendia for physician use
			 for purposes of Medicaid payment for certain drugs, and for other
			 purposes.

		1.Adding standards for drug compendia for physician use for purposes of payment under Medicaid for
			 certain drugs
 (a)In generalSection 1927(g)(1)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(g)(1)(B)(i)) is amended— (1)in subclause (I), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period;
 (2)in subclause (II), by striking ); and at the end and inserting ).; (3)in subclause (III)—
 (A)by striking the DRUGDEX and inserting The DRUGDEX; and (B)by striking ; and at the end and inserting a period; and
 (4)by adding at the end the following:  (IV)Other compendia that, as determined by the Secretary—
 (aa)are utilized nationwide by the private health insurance industry; (bb)are used by health care providers, such as long-term care facilities or academic health centers;
 (cc)have a publicly available policy on the disclosure of conflicts of interest that may exist between such a health care provider and drug manufacturers;
 (dd)use an international, widely recognized standard to systematically evaluate the clinical evidence for inclusion in the compendia; and
 (ee)are accepted as professional drug compendia by at least one State board of pharmacy (or an equivalent State licensing body)..
 (b)Technical amendmentsSection 1927(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r–8(g)(1)(B)) is amended— (1)in clause (i), by striking compendia and inserting Compendia; and
 (2)in clause (ii), by striking the peer-reviewed and inserting The peer-reviewed. 2.Revising definition of medically accepted indication for Medicare Part D drugsSection 1860D–2(e)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–102(e)(4)) is amended—
 (1)in subparagraph (A)(i)(II), by striking section 1927(g)(1)(B)(i)(III) and inserting subclauses (III) and (IV) of section 1927(g)(1)(B)(i); and (2)in subparagraph (B), by striking subparagraph (A)(i)(II) and all that follows through 1927(g)(1)(B)(i)(III) and inserting a compendium described in subclause (III) or (IV) of section 1927(g)(1)(B)(i) shall not be included in the list of compendia described in section 1861(t)(2)(B)(ii)(I) unless such compendium.


117 S2212 IS: FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act
U.S. Senate
2021-06-24
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2212IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 24, 2021Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsA BILLTo amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act.2.Reimbursement of interest payments related to public assistance(a)In generalTitle IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:431.Reimbursement of interest payments related to public assistance(a)In generalThe President, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall provide financial assistance to a local government or electric cooperative as reimbursement for qualifying interest.(b)DefinitionsIn this section, the following definitions apply:(1)Qualifying interestThe term qualifying interest means, with respect to a qualifying loan, the lesser of—(A)the actual interest paid to a lender for such qualifying loan; and(B)the interest that would have been paid to a lender if such qualifying loan had an interest rate equal to the prime rate most recently published on the Federal Reserve Statistical Release on selected interest rates.(2)Qualifying loanThe term qualifying loan means a loan—(A)obtained by a local government or electric cooperative; and(B)of which not less than 90 percent of the proceeds are used to fund activities for which such local government or electric cooperative receives assistance under this Act after the date on which such loan is disbursed..(b)Rule of applicabilityAny qualifying interest (as such term is defined in section 431 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as added by this Act) incurred by a local government or electric cooperative in the 5 years preceding the date of enactment of this Act shall be treated as eligible for financial assistance for purposes of such section.


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		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2975
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 20, 2011
			Mr. Nadler introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Natural
			 Resources

		A BILL
		To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into
		  an agreement with the Battery Conservancy to construct and operate a
		  performance facility at Castle Clinton National Monument, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Castle Clinton National Monument and
			 Battery Castle Clinton National Monument and Battery Conservancy Partnership
			 Act.
		2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
			(1)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the
			 Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park
			 Service.
			(2)Battery
			 ConservancyThe term Battery Conservancy means the
			 Battery Conservancy of New York City, New York, a 501(c)(3) organization, or a
			 successor not-for-profit organization.
			(3)MonumentThe
			 term Monument means the Castle Clinton National Monument in New
			 York City, New York.
			(4)FacilityThe
			 term Facility means the proposed performance facility and
			 associated structures and fixtures described in the 1997 General Management Pan
			 for the Castle Clinton National Monument.
			3.Agreement
			(a)In
			 generalThe Secretary is
			 authorized to enter into one or more agreements with the Battery Conservancy
			 providing for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the
			 Facility.
			(b)Terms and
			 conditionsAny agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall
			 assure that—
				(1)the Battery
			 Conservancy is solely responsible for all costs of design and construction of
			 the Facility;
				(2)the Battery
			 Conservancy is solely responsible for all costs of operating and maintaining
			 the Facility, except as may be otherwise agreed to by the Secretary;
				(3)the Battery
			 Conservancy shall reimburse the National Park Service for all National Park
			 Service costs incurred in association with the Battery Conservancy’s activities
			 at the Facility, including the cost of providing security, utilities, and
			 inspections;
				(4)the Battery
			 Conservancy may conduct, or allow others to conduct, performances and
			 educational programs at the Facility, as the Secretary determines
			 appropriate;
				(5)the Battery
			 Conservancy may sell performance tickets and conduct related revenue-generating
			 activities at the Monument such as sales of food, beverages, and merchandise in
			 such a manner and at such rates as the Secretary determines appropriate;
				(6)any proceeds
			 received by the Battery Conservancy from the revenue-generating activities
			 described in this subsection shall be, as determined by the Secretary in
			 consultation with the Battery Conservancy—
					(A)used by the
			 Battery Conservancy for operation and maintenance of the Facility;
					(B)held in reserve,
			 in an interest-bearing account, by the Battery Conservancy to pay future
			 operational and maintenance costs;
					(C)used by the
			 Battery Conservancy for other Monument-related activities; or
					(D)transferred to the
			 National Park Service for use in operating, maintaining, enhancing, or
			 interpreting the Monument;
					(7)the National Park
			 Service has exclusive use of the Facility during normal Monument operating
			 hours, except as otherwise agreed to by the Secretary; and
				(8)the resources of
			 the Monument, and the public interest, are protected through any terms and
			 conditions that the Secretary deems necessary.
				4.Retention of
			 funds for park purposesThe
			 Secretary is authorized to retain and use until expended, without further
			 appropriation, any funds that are received by the Secretary from the Battery
			 Conservancy in accordance with this Act, for the purposes of operating,
			 maintaining, enhancing, or interpreting the Monument.
		5.Interpretive and
			 educational programsNotwithstanding the Federal Grant and
			 Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (31 U.S.C. 6301–6308), the Secretary may
			 enter into a cooperative agreement with the Battery Conservancy for
			 interpretive and educational programming related to the Monument, which may
			 include operation and maintenance costs of the Facility related to such
			 programming.
		6.Ownership and
			 administration of facility
			(a)OwnershipThe Facility shall be owned by the United
			 States and at no time shall the Battery Conservancy have any ownership
			 interest, leasehold interest, or other right or interest in the
			 Facility.
			(b)AdministrationThe
			 Facility shall be administered by the National Park Service as part of the
			 Monument and shall be subject to all laws, regulations, and policies applicable
			 to the Monument except as otherwise provided this Act.


110 HR 4314 IH: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain

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2007-12-06
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		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 4314
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 6, 2007
			Mr. Crowley
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain
		  color video monitors.

		1.Certain color video
			 monitors
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.23.53 of
			 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to certain color
			 video monitors) is amended by striking the date in the effective period column
			 and inserting 12/31/2011.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by
			 subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for
			 consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.


116 S4244 IS: Unemployment Insurance Systems Modernization Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-07-21
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4244IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 21, 2020Mr. Young (for himself and Mr. Sasse) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend title III of the Social Security Act to provide for improvements to State unemployment systems and to strengthen program integrity.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Unemployment Insurance Systems Modernization Act of 2020.2.Improvements to State unemployment systems and strengthening program integrity(a)Unemployment compensation systems(1)In generalSection 303(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 503(a)) is amended—(A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking provision for— and inserting provision for each of the following:;(B)at the end of each of paragraphs (1) through (10) and paragraph (11)(B), by striking ; and and inserting a period; and(C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (13)The State system shall, in addition to meeting the requirements under section 1137, meet the following requirements:(A)The system shall be capable of handling a surge of claims that would represent a twentyfold increase in claims from January 2020 levels, occurring over a one-month period.(B)The system shall be capable of—(i)adjusting wage replacement levels for individuals receiving unemployment compensation; (ii)adjusting weekly earnings disregards, including the ability to adjust such disregards in relation to an individual’s earnings or weekly benefit amount; and(iii)providing for wage replacement levels that vary based on the duration of benefit receipt.(C)The system shall have in place an automated process for receiving and processing claims for disaster unemployment assistance under section 410(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5177(a)), with flexibility to adapt rules regarding individuals eligible for assistance and the amount payable. (D)In the case of a State that makes payments of short-time compensation under a short-time compensation program (as defined in section 3306(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), the system shall have in place an automated process of receiving and processing claims for short-time compensation.(E)The system shall have in place an automated process for receiving and processing claims for—(i)unemployment compensation for Federal civilian employees under subchapter I of chapter 85 of title 5, United States Code;(ii)unemployment compensation for ex-servicemembers under subchapter II of chapter 85 of title 5, United States Code; and(iii)trade readjustment allowances under sections 231 through 233 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2291–2293)..(2)Effective dateThe amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after the earlier of—(A)the date the State changes its statutes, regulations, or policies in order to comply with such amendment; or(B)October 1, 2023. (b)Electronic transmission of unemployment compensation informationSection 303 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 503) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(n)Electronic transmission of unemployment compensation information(1)In generalNot later than October 1, 2023, the State agency charged with administration of the State law shall use a system developed (in consultation with stakeholders) and designated by the Secretary of Labor for automated electronic transmission of requests for information relating to unemployment compensation and the provision of such information between such agency and employers or their agents.(2)Use of appropriated fundsThe Secretary of Labor may use funds appropriated for grants to States under this title to make payments on behalf of States as the Secretary determines is appropriate for the use of the system described in paragraph (1).(3)Employer participationThe Secretary of Labor shall work with the State agency charged with administration of the State law to increase the number of employers using this system and to resolve any technical challenges with the system.(4)Reports on use of electronic systemAfter the end of each fiscal year, on a date determined by the Secretary, each State shall report to the Secretary information on—(A)the proportion of employers using the designated system described in paragraph (1);(B)the reasons employers are not using such system; and (C)the efforts the State is undertaking to increase employer’s use of such system. (5)EnforcementWhenever the Secretary of Labor, after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to the State agency charged with the administration of the State law, finds that there is a failure to comply substantially with the requirements of paragraph (1), the Secretary of Labor shall notify such State agency that further payments will not be made to the State until the Secretary of Labor is satisfied that there is no longer any such failure. Until the Secretary of Labor is so satisfied, such Secretary shall make no future certification to the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the State..(c)Unemployment compensation integrity data hub(1)In generalSection 303(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 503(a)), as amended by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(14)The State agency charged with administration of the State law shall use the system designated by the Secretary of Labor for cross-matching claimants of unemployment compensation under State law against any databases in the system to prevent and detect fraud and improper payments..(2)Effective dateThe amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to weeks of unemployment beginning on or after the earlier of—(A)the date the State changes its statutes, regulations, or policies in order to comply with such amendment; or(B)October 1, 2023.(d)Use of National directory of new hires in administration of unemployment compensation programs and penalties on noncomplying employers(1)In generalSection 303 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 503), as amended by subsection (b), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(o)Use of National directory of new hires(1)In generalNot later than October 1, 2023, the State agency charged with administration of the State law shall—(A)compare information in the National Directory of New Hires established under section 453(i) against information about individuals claiming unemployment compensation to identify any such individuals who may have become employed, in accordance with any regulations or guidance that the Secretary of Health and Human Services may issue and consistent with the computer matching provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974; (B)take timely action to verify whether the individuals identified pursuant to subparagraph (A) are employed; and(C)upon verification pursuant to subparagraph (B), take appropriate action to suspend or modify unemployment compensation payments, and to initiate recovery of any improper unemployment compensation payments that have been made.(2)EnforcementWhenever the Secretary of Labor, after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to the State agency charged with the administration of the State law, finds that there is a failure to comply substantially with the requirements of paragraph (1), the Secretary of Labor shall notify such State agency that further payments will not be made to the State until the Secretary of Labor is satisfied that there is no longer any such failure. Until the Secretary of Labor is so satisfied, such Secretary shall make no future certification to the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the State..(2)Penalties(A)In generalSection 453A(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 653a(d)), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), is amended by striking have the option to set a State civil money penalty which shall not exceed and inserting set a State civil money penalty which shall be no less than.(B)Effective dateThe amendment made by subparagraph (A) shall apply to penalties assessed on or after October 1, 2023.(e)State performance(1)In generalSection 303 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 503), as amended by subsections (b) and (d), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (p)State performance(1)In generalFor purposes of assisting States in meeting the requirements of this title, title IX, title XII, or chapter 23 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (commonly referred to as the Federal Unemployment Tax Act), the Secretary of Labor may—(A)consistent with subsection (a)(1), establish measures of State performance, including criteria for acceptable levels of performance, performance goals, and performance measurement programs;(B)consistent with subsection (a)(6), require States to provide to the Secretary of Labor data or other relevant information from time to time concerning the operations of the State or State performance, including the measures, criteria, goals, or programs established under paragraph (1);(C)require States with sustained failure to meet acceptable levels of performance or with performance that is substantially below acceptable standards, as determined based on the measures, criteria, goals, or programs established under subparagraph (A), to implement specific corrective actions and use specified amounts of the administrative grants under this title provided to such States to improve performance; and (D)based on the data and other information provided under subparagraph (B)—(i)to the extent the Secretary of Labor determines funds are available after providing grants to States under this title for the administration of State laws, recognize and make awards to States for performance improvement, or performance exceeding the criteria or meeting the goals established under subparagraph (A); or(ii)to the extent the Secretary of Labor determines funds are available after providing grants to States under this title for the administration of State laws, provide incentive funds to high-performing States based on the measures, criteria, goals, or programs established under subparagraph (A).(2)EnforcementWhenever the Secretary of Labor, after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to the State agency charged with the administration of the State law, finds that there is a failure to comply substantially with the requirements of paragraph (1), the Secretary of Labor shall notify such State agency that further payments will not be made to the State until the Secretary of Labor is satisfied that there is no longer any such failure. Until the Secretary of Labor is so satisfied, such Secretary shall make no future certification to the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the State..(2)Effective dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.(f)FundingOut of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated to the Secretary of Labor $3,000,000,000 to assist States in carrying out the amendments made by this section, which may include regional or multi-State efforts. Amounts appropriated under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended.


109 HR 1531 IH: For the relief of Veronica Kehinde Akintade.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-04-06
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1531
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 6, 2005
Mr. Owens introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
For the relief of Veronica Kehinde Akintade.

1.Permanent resident status for Veronica Kehinde Akintade
(a)In generalNotwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Veronica Kehinde Akintade shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.
(b)Adjustment of statusIf Veronica Kehinde Akintade enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c)Deadline for application and payment of feesSubsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(d)Reduction of immigrant visa numberUpon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Veronica Kehinde Akintade, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
(e)Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relativesThe natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Veronica Kehinde Akintade shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.


 HR 1472 ENR: To rename the Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice, Nebraska, as the Homestead National Historical Park.
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One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty
H. R. 1472

AN ACT
To rename the Homestead National Monument of America near Beatrice, Nebraska, as the Homestead National Historical Park.

1.Homestead National Historical Park
(a)In GeneralThe first section of the Act of March 19, 1936 (16 U.S.C. 450u), is amended by striking designated and all that follows through the end and inserting designated the Homestead National Historical Park..  (b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the unit of the National Park System known as The Homestead National Monument of America shall be considered to be a reference to the Homestead National Historical Park.
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


115 HRES 579 EH: Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-10-24
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115th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 579
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

October 24, 2017

RESOLUTION
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Energy and Commerce:Mr. Duncan of South Carolina.

Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


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111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 16
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

September 29, 2009

RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month.

Whereas life insurance is an essential part of a sound financial plan;
Whereas life insurance provides financial security for families by helping surviving members meet immediate and long-term financial obligations and objectives in the event of a premature death in their family;
Whereas approximately 68,000,000 United States citizens lack the adequate level of life insurance coverage needed to ensure a secure financial future for their loved ones;
Whereas life insurance products protect against the uncertainties of life by enabling individuals and families to manage the financial risks of premature death, disability, and long-term care;
Whereas individuals, families, and businesses can benefit from professional insurance and financial planning advice, including an assessment of their life insurance needs; and
Whereas numerous groups supporting life insurance have designated September 2009 as National Life Insurance Awareness Month as a means to encourage consumers to—
(1)become more aware of their life insurance needs;
(2)seek professional advice regarding life insurance; and
(3)take the actions necessary to achieve financial security for their loved ones: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—
(1)supports the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month; and
(2)calls on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the citizens of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


115 S2822 IS: Farmer Veteran Opportunity Act of 2018
U.S. Senate
2018-05-10
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		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 2822
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 10, 2018
			Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Roberts) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

		A BILL
		To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to expand the availability of
			 programs
			 of the Department of Agriculture to veteran farmers and ranchers, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Farmer Veteran Opportunity Act of 2018. 2.Availability of Department of Agriculture programs for veteran farmers and ranchers (a)Definition of veteran farmer or rancherSection 2501(e)(7) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(e)(7)) is amended—
 (1)in subparagraph (A), by striking or at the end; (2)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:  (C)is a veteran (as defined in section 101 of that title) who has first obtained status as a veteran (as so defined) during the most recent 10-year period..
				(b)Federal crop insurance
 (1)Definition of veteran farmer or rancherSection 502(b) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1502(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (12)Veteran farmer or rancherThe term veteran farmer or rancher means a farmer or rancher who— (A)has served in the Armed Forces (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); and
 (B)(i)has not operated a farm or ranch; (ii)has operated a farm or ranch for not more than 5 years; or
 (iii)is a veteran (as defined in section 101 of that title) who has first obtained status as a veteran (as so defined) during the most recent 5-year period..
 (2)Crop insuranceSection 508 of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508) is amended— (A)in subsection (b)(5)(E), by inserting , and veteran farmers or ranchers before the period at the end;
 (B)in subsection (e)(8)— (i)in the paragraph heading, by inserting and veteran after beginning; and
 (ii)by inserting or veteran farmer or rancher after beginning farmer or rancher each place it appears; and (C)in subsection (g)—
 (i)in paragraph (2)(B)(iii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by inserting or veteran farmer or rancher after beginning farmer or rancher each place it appears; and (ii)in paragraph (4)(B)(ii)(II), by inserting and veteran farmers or ranchers after beginning farmers or ranchers.
 (3)Education and risk management assistanceSection 524(a)(4) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1524(a)(4)) is amended— (A)in subparagraph (D)(ii), by striking and at the end;
 (B)in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (C)by adding at the end the following:

 (F)veteran farmers or ranchers.. (c)Down payment loan programSection 310E of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1935) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (a)(1), by striking qualified beginning farmers or ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers and inserting eligible farmers or ranchers; (2)in subsection (d)—
 (A)in paragraph (2)(A), by striking recipients of the loans and inserting farmers or ranchers; (B)by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:

 (3)encourage retiring farmers and ranchers to assist in the sale of their farms and ranches to eligible farmers or ranchers by providing seller financing;;
 (C)in paragraph (4), by striking for beginning farmers or ranchers or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers and inserting the following: “for—  (A)beginning farmers or ranchers;
 (B)socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers, as defined in section 355(e); or (C)veteran farmers or ranchers, as defined in section 2501(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(e)); and
 (D)in paragraph (5), by striking a qualified beginning farmer or rancher or socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher and inserting an eligible farmer or rancher; and (3)by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:

 (e)Definition of eligible farmer or rancherIn this section, the term eligible farmer or rancher means— (1)a qualified beginning farmer or rancher;
 (2)a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher, as defined in section 355(e); and (3)a veteran farmer or rancher, as defined in section 2501(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(e))..
 (d)Interest rate reduction programSection 351(e)(2)(B) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1999(e)(2)(B)) is amended—
 (1)in the subparagraph heading, by inserting and veteran after Beginning; (2)in clause (i), by inserting or veteran farmers and ranchers (as defined in section 2501(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(e))) before the period at the end; and
 (3)in clause (ii), by striking beginning. (e)National food safety training, education, extension, outreach, and technical assistance programSection 405(c) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7625(c)) is amended by inserting veteran farmers or ranchers (as defined in section 2501(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(e))), after socially disadvantaged farmers,.
 (f)Administration and operation of noninsured crop assistance programSection 196 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7333) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (k)(2), by inserting , or a veteran farmer or rancher (as defined in section 2501(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(e))) before the period at the end; and
 (2)in subsection (l)(4)— (A)in the paragraph heading, by inserting veteran, before and socially; and
 (B)by inserting and veteran farmers or ranchers (as defined in section 2501(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(e))) before in exchange.
 (g)Funding for transition option for certain farmers or ranchersSection 1241(a)(1)(B) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3841(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking beginning farmers or ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers and inserting covered farmers or ranchers, as defined in section 1235(f)(1).
			(h)Supplemental agricultural disaster assistance
 (1)Definition of covered producerSection 1501(a) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9081(a)) is amended— (A)by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively; and
 (B)by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following:  (1)Covered producerThe term covered producer means an eligible producer on a farm that is—
 (A)as determined by the Secretary— (i)a beginning farmer or rancher;
 (ii)a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher; or (iii)a limited resource farmer or rancher; or
 (B)a veteran farmer or rancher, as defined in section 2501(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(e))..
 (2)Emergency assistance for livestock, honey bees, and farm-raised fishSection 1501(d) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9081(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (4)Payment rate for covered producersIn the case of a covered producer that is eligible to receive assistance under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide reimbursement of 90 percent of the cost of losses described in paragraph (1) or (2)..


115 HR 2855 IH: Social Security for Future Generations Act of 2017
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2017-06-08
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2855IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 8, 2017Mr. Lawson of Florida (for himself, Ms. Velázquez, Mr. Espaillat, Ms. Adams, Mr. Hastings, Ms. Lee, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. McEachin, Mr. Evans, Ms. Norton, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Conyers, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, and Mr. Cárdenas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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 concernedA BILLTo amend title II of the Social Security Act to enhance Social Security benefits and maintain the
			 commitment and the long-term solvency of the Social Security program.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Social Security for Future Generations Act of 2017. 2.Payroll tax on wages and self-employment income up to contribution and benefit base and more than $250,000 (a)Determination of wages above contribution and benefit base after 2017 (1)Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (A)In generalParagraph (1) of section 3121(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after such calendar year. the following: The preceding sentence shall apply only to calendar years for which the contribution and benefit base (as so determined) is less than $250,000, and, for such calendar years, only to the extent remuneration paid to such employee by such employer with respect to employment does not exceed $250,000..
 (B)Conforming amendmentParagraph (1) of section 3121(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Act) to and inserting Act), or in excess of $250,000, to. (2)Amendment to the Social Security ActSection 209(a)(1)(I) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 409(a)(1)(I)) is amended by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: except that this subparagraph shall apply only to calendar years for which the contribution and benefit base (as so determined) is less than $250,000, and, for such calendar years, only to the extent remuneration paid to such employee by such employer with respect to employment does not exceed $250,000.
 (3)Effective dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to remuneration paid in calendar years after 2017.
				(b)Determination of self-Employment income above contribution and benefit base after 2017
				(1)Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code
 (A)In generalParagraph (1) of section 1402(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

 (1)in the case of the tax imposed by section 1401(a), an amount equal to— (A)$250,000, reduced (but not below zero) by
 (B)the sum of— (i)the part of the net earnings from self-employment (if any) which is not in excess of—
 (I)the amount equal to the contribution and benefit base (as determined under section 230 of the Social Security Act) which is effective for the calendar year in which such taxable year begins, minus
 (II)the amount of the wages paid to such individual during such taxable year, plus (ii)the amount of the wages paid to such individual during such taxable year which is in excess of the amount in clause (i)(I); or.
 (B)PhaseoutSubsection (b) of section 1402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: Paragraph (1) shall apply only to taxable years beginning in calendar years for which the contribution and benefit base (as determined under section 230 of the Social Security Act) is less than $250,000..
					(2)Amendments to the Social Security Act
 (A)In generalSection 211(b)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 411(b)) is amended— (i)in subparagraph (I)—
 (I)by inserting and before 2017 after 1974; and (II)by striking or at the end; and
 (ii)by adding at the end the following:  (J)For any taxable year beginning in any calendar year after 2017, an amount equal to—
 (i)$250,000, reduced (but not below zero) by (ii)the sum of—
 (I)the part of the net earnings from self-employment (if any) which is not in excess of— (aa)the amount equal to the contribution and benefit base (as determined under section 230) which is effective for the calendar year in which such taxable year begins, minus
 (bb)the amount of the wages paid to such individual during such taxable year, plus (II)the amount of the wages paid to such individual during such taxable year which is in excess of the amount in subclause (I)(aa); or.
 (B)PhaseoutSection 211(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 411(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: Paragraph (1) shall apply only to taxable years beginning in calendar years for which the contribution and benefit base (as determined under section 230) is less than $250,000..
 (3)Effective dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply to net earnings from self-employment derived, and remuneration paid, in calendar years after 2017.
				3.Inclusion of earnings over $250,000 in Social Security benefit formula
 (a)Inclusion of earnings over $250,000 in determination of primary insurance amountsSection 215(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)) is amended— (1)in clause (ii), by striking and at the end;
 (2)in clause (iii), by inserting and at the end; and (3)by inserting after clause (iii) the following:

 (iv)2 percent of the individual’s excess average indexed monthly earnings (as defined in subsection (b)(5)(A))..
 (b)Definition of excess average indexed monthly earningsSection 215(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(b)) is amended— (1)by striking wages and self-employment income each place such terms appear and inserting basic wages and basic self-employment income, respectively; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  (5) (A)An individual's excess average indexed monthly earnings shall be equal to the amount of the individual's average indexed monthly earnings that would be determined under this subsection by substituting excess wages for basic wages and excess self-employment income for basic self-employment income each place such terms appear in this subsection (except in this paragraph).
 (B)For purposes of this subsection— (i)the term basic wages means that portion of the wages of an individual paid in a year that does not exceed the contribution and benefit base for the year;
 (ii)the term basic self-employment income means that portion of the self-employment income of an individual credited to a year that does not exceed an amount equal to the contribution and benefit base for the year minus the amount of the wages paid to the individual in the year;
 (iii)the term excess wages means that portion of the wages of an individual paid in a year after 2017 in excess of the higher of $250,000 or the contribution and benefit base for the year; and
 (iv)the term excess self-employment income means that portion of the self-employment income of an individual credited to a year after 2017 in excess of the higher of $250,000 or such contribution and benefit base..
 (c)Conforming amendmentSection 215(e)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(e)(1)) is amended by inserting and before 2018 after after 1974. (d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who initially become eligible (within the meaning of section 215(a)(3)(B) of the Social Security Act) for old-age or disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act, or who die (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2017.
			4.Computation of cost-of-living increases
 (a)In generalSection 215(i)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

 (H)the term Consumer Price Index means the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI–E, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor)..
			(b)Application to pre-1979 law
 (1)In generalSection 215(i)(1) of the Social Security Act as in effect in December 1978, and as applied in certain cases under the provisions of such Act as in effect after December 1978, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

 (D)the term Consumer Price Index means the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI–E, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor)..
 (2)Conforming changeSection 215(i)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(4)) is amended by inserting and by section 4 of the Social Security for Future Generations Act of 2017 after 1986. (c)No effect on adjustments under other lawsSection 215(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (6)Any provision of law (other than in this title, title VIII, or title XVI) which provides for adjustment of an amount based on a change in benefit amounts resulting from a determination made under this subsection shall be applied and administered without regard to the amendments made by section 4 of the Social Security for Future Generations Act of 2017..
 (d)Publication of Consumer Price Index for Elderly ConsumersThe Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor shall prepare and publish the index authorized by section 191 of the Older Americans Amendments Act of 1987 (29 U.S.C. 2 note) for each calendar month, beginning with July of the calendar year following the calendar year in which this Act is enacted, and such index shall be known as the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers.
 (e)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to determinations made with respect to cost-of-living computation quarters (as defined in section 215(i)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(1)(B))) ending on or after September 30 of the second calendar year following the calendar year in which this Act is enacted.
			5.Extended benefit eligibility for children who are full-time students
 (a)In generalSection 202(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)) is amended— (1)in paragraphs (1)(B), (1)(E), (1)(F)(i), (1)(G)(ii), (6)(A), (6)(D), (6)(E)(i), (7)(A), (7)(B), and (7)(D), by striking full-time elementary or secondary school student each place it appears and inserting full-time student;
 (2)in paragraphs (1)(B), (1)(F)(ii), (1)(G)(iii), (6)(A), (6)(D), (6)(E)(ii), and (7)(D), by striking 19 each place it appears and inserting 23; (3)in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D) of paragraph (7), by striking elementary or secondary school each place it appears and inserting educational institution;
 (4)in paragraph (7)(A), by striking schools involved and inserting institutions involved; (5)in paragraph (7), by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows:

 (C)For purposes of this subsection, the term educational institution means— (i)a school which provides elementary or secondary education as determined under the law of the State or other jurisdiction in which it is located; and
 (ii)an institution described in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).; and (6)in paragraph (7)(D), by striking diploma or equivalent certificate from a secondary school (as defined in subparagraph (C)(i)) and inserting diploma, degree, or equivalent certificate from an institution described in subparagraph (C)(ii).
				(b)Railroad Retirement Act
 (1)In generalSection 2(d) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 232(2)(d)) is amended— (A)in clause (iii) of paragraph (1), by striking will be less than nineteen years of age and a full-time elementary or secondary school student and inserting will be less than 23 years of age and a full-time student at an educational institution (as defined in section 202(d)(7) of the Social Security Act); and
 (B)in paragraph (4)— (i)by striking elementary or secondary school each place it appears and inserting educational institution;
 (ii)by striking nineteen and inserting 23; and (iii)by striking a diploma or equivalent certificate from a secondary school (as defined in section 202(d)(7)(c)(i) of the Social Security Act) and inserting a diploma, degree, or equivalent certificate from an institution described in section 202(d)(7)(C)(ii) of the Social Security Act.
 (2)Conforming amendmentSection 5(c)(7) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 235(c)(7)) is amended— (A)by striking elementary or secondary school and inserting educational institution; and
 (B)by striking 19 and inserting 23. (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to child's insurance benefits that are payable for months beginning after December 31, 2017.
			6.Increase in minimum benefit for lifetime low earners based on years in the workforce
 (a)In generalSection 215(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)) is amended— (1)by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and
 (2)by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph:  (D) (i)Effective with respect to the benefits of individuals who become eligible for old-age insurance benefits or disability insurance benefits (or die before becoming so eligible) after 2017, no primary insurance amount computed under subparagraph (A) may be less than the greater of—
 (I)the minimum monthly amount computed under subparagraph (C); or (II)in the case of an individual who has more than 10 years of work (as defined in clause (iv)(I)), the alternative minimum amount determined under clause (ii).
								(ii)
 (I)The alternative minimum amount determined under this clause is the applicable percentage of 1/12 of the annual dollar amount determined under clause (iii) for the year in which the amount is determined.
 (II)For purposes of subclause (I), the applicable percentage is the percentage specified in connection with the number of years of work, as set forth in the following table:

												If the number of yearsThe applicable
												  of work is:percentage is:

												116.25 percent
												1212.50 percent
												1318.75 percent
												1425.00 percent
												1531.25 percent
												1637.50 percent
												1743.75 percent
												1850.00 percent
												1956.25 percent
												2062.50 percent
												2168.75 percent
												2275.00 percent
												2381.25 percent
												2487.50 percent
												2593.75 percent
												26100.00 percent
												27106.25 percent
												28112.50 percent
												29118.75 percent
												30 or more125.00 percent.
 (iii)The annual dollar amount determined under this clause is— (I)for calendar year 2018, the poverty guideline for 2017; and
 (II)for any calendar year after 2018, the annual dollar amount for 2018 multiplied by the ratio of— (aa)the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1)) for the second calendar year preceding the calendar year for which the determination is made, to
 (bb)the national average wage index (as so defined) for 2016. (iv)For purposes of this subparagraph—
 (I)the term year of work means, with respect to an individual, a year to which 4 quarters of coverage have been credited based on such individual’s wages and self-employment income; and
 (II)the term poverty guideline for 2017 means the annual poverty guideline for 2017 (as updated annually in the Federal Register by the Department of Health and Human Services under the authority of section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981) as applicable to a single individual..
 (b)RecomputationNotwithstanding section 215(f)(1) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall recompute primary insurance amounts originally computed for months prior to November 2017 to the extent necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section.
 (c)Conforming amendmentSection 209(k)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)) is amended by inserting 215(a)(1)(E),  after 215(a)(1)(D),. 7.Alternate benefit amount for widow’s and widower’s insurance benefits (a)WidowsSection 202(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (1)— (A)in subparagraph (B), by inserting and at the end;
 (B)in subparagraph (C)(iii), by striking and at the end; (C)by striking subparagraph (D);
 (D)by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and (E)in the flush matter following subparagraph (E)(ii), as so redesignated, by striking becomes entitled to an old-age insurance benefit and all that follows through such deceased individual,;
 (2)by striking subparagraph (A) in paragraph (2) and inserting the following:  (2) (A)Except as provided in subsection (k)(5), subsection (q), and subparagraph (D) of this paragraph, such widow's insurance benefit for each month shall be equal to the greater of—
 (i)the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual; or
 (ii)subject to paragraph (9), in the case of a fully insured widow or surviving divorced wife, 75 percent of the sum of any old-age or disability insurance benefit for which the widow or the surviving divorced wife is entitled for such month and the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual.;
 (3)in paragraph (5)— (A)in subparagraph (A), by striking paragraph (1)(F) and inserting paragraph (1)(E); and
 (B)in subparagraph (B), by striking paragraph (1)(F)(i) and inserting paragraph (1)(E)(i); and (4)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

 (9)For purposes of paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the amount determined under such paragraph shall not exceed the primary insurance amount for such month of a hypothetical individual—
 (A)who became entitled to old-age insurance benefits upon attaining early retirement age during the month in which the deceased individual referred to in paragraph (1) became entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits, or died (before becoming entitled to such benefits); and
 (B)to whom wages and self-employment income were credited in each of such hypothetical individual’s elapsed years (within the meaning of section 215(b)(2)(B)(iii)) in an amount equal to the national average wage index (as described in section 209(k)(1)) for each such year..
 (b)WidowersSection 202(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (1)—
 (A)in subparagraph (B), by inserting and at the end; (B)in subparagraph (C)(iii), by striking and at the end;
 (C)by striking subparagraph (D); (D)by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and
 (E)in the flush matter following subparagraph (E)(ii), as so redesignated, by striking becomes entitled to an old-age insurance benefit and all that follows through such deceased individual,; (2)by striking subparagraph (A) in paragraph (2) and inserting the following:

						(2)
 (A)Except as provided in subsection (k)(5), subsection (q), and subparagraph (D) of this paragraph, such widower's insurance benefit for each month shall be equal to the greater of—
 (i)the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual; or
 (ii)subject to paragraph (9), in the case of a fully insured widower or surviving divorced husband, 75 percent of the sum of any old-age or disability insurance benefit for which the widower or the surviving divorced husband is entitled for such month and the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual.;
 (3)in paragraph (5)— (A)in subparagraph (A), by striking paragraph (1)(F) and inserting paragraph (1)(E); and
 (B)in subparagraph (B), by striking paragraph (1)(F)(i) and inserting paragraph (1)(E)(i); and (4)by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:

 (9)For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), in the case of a surviving divorced husband, the amount determined under either such clause (and, for purposes of clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), as determined after application of paragraph (10)) shall be equal to the applicable percentage (as determined under section 202(c)(2)(B)) of such amount (as determined before application of this paragraph but after application of subsection (k)(3)).
 (10)For purposes of paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the amount determined under such paragraph shall not exceed the primary insurance amount for such month of a hypothetical individual—
 (A)who became entitled to old-age insurance benefits upon attaining early retirement age during the month in which the deceased individual referred to in paragraph (1) became entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits, or died (before becoming entitled to such benefits); and
 (B)to whom wages and self-employment income were credited in each of such hypothetical individual’s elapsed years (within the meaning of section 215(b)(2)(B)(iii)) in an amount equal to the national average wage index (as described in section 209(k)(1)) for each such year..
 (c)Reduction of benefit for individuals entitled to simultaneous benefitsSection 202(k)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(k)(3)) is amended— (1)in subparagraph (A), by striking If an individual and inserting Except as provided in subparagraph (C), if an individual; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:  (C)If an individual is entitled for any month to a widow's or widower's insurance benefit and is also entitled to an old-age or disability insurance benefit for such month that is greater than such widow's or widower's insurance benefit, the reduction described in subparagraph (A), with respect to such widow's or widower's insurance benefit, shall be carried out by substituting an amount equal to the primary insurance amount of the deceased individual referred to in subsection (e)(1) or (f)(1) (as determined for purposes of subsection (e)(2)(A)(i) or (f)(2)(A)(i)) for the amount equal to the old-age or disability insurance benefit of the individual entitled to the widow's or widower's insurance benefit..
 (d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to widow's insurance benefits and widower's insurance benefits that are payable for months beginning after December 31, 2017.
 8.Holding SSI, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries harmlessFor purposes of determining the income of an individual to establish eligibility for, and the amount of, benefits payable under title XVI of the Social Security Act, eligibility for medical assistance under the State plan under title XIX (or a waiver of such plan), or eligibility for child health assistance under the State child health plan under title XXI (or a waiver of the plan), the amount of any benefit to which the individual is entitled under title II of such Act shall be deemed not to exceed the amount of the benefit that would be determined for such individual under such title as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.


109 HR 2698 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,8-bis(phenylthio)-.
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2698
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 26, 2005
Mrs. Myrick introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,8-bis(phenylthio)-.

1.9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,8-bis(phenylthio)-
(a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

9902.12.039,10-Anthracenedione, 1,8-bis(phenylthio)-. (solvent yellow 163) (CAS No. 13676-91-0) (provided for in subheading 3204-19.20) FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of enactment of this Act.


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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4763IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study Act of 2020 .2.Report on Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications StudyNot later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs.


		II
		Calendar No. 328
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1163
		[Report No. 110–143]
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			April 19, 2007
			Mr. Akaka (for himself,
			 Mr. Brown, Mr.
			 Feingold, Mr. Hagel,
			 Mr. Isakson, Mr. Webb, and Mr.
			 Sanders) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
			 referred to the
			 Committee on Veterans'
			 Affairs

			August 3, 2007
			Reported by Mr. Akaka,
			 with an amendment
			Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert
			 the part printed in italic

		A BILL
		To amend title 38, United States Code, to
		  improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans in certain
		  cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes, and to provide for the use
		  of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of
			 2007.
		2.Improvement in compensation and specially
			 adapted housing for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving
			 both eyes
			(a)Compensation benefitsSection 1160(a)(1) of title 38, United
			 States Code, is amended—
				(1)by striking blindness both
			 places it appears and inserting impairment of vision; and
				(2)by striking misconduct; and
			 inserting “misconduct if—

						(A)the impairment of vision in each eye is
				rated at a visual acuity of 20/200 or less; or
						(B)the peripheral field of vision for each eye
				is 20 degrees or
				less;
						.
				(b)Specially adapted housingSection 2101(b)(2)(A) of such title is
			 amended by striking eyes with 5/200 visual acuity or less. and
			 inserting “eyes—

					(i)with 20/200 visual acuity or less;
				or
					(ii)with a peripheral field of vision of 20
				degrees or
				less.
					.
			3.Use of National Directory of New Hires for
			 income verification purposes for certain veterans benefits
			(a)Use of information in national directory of
			 new hiresChapter 53 of title
			 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
			 section:

					5320.Use of National Directory of New Hires for
				income verification purposes
						(a)Information from national directory of new
				hires(1)The Secretary shall furnish to the
				Secretary of Health and Human Services information in the custody of the
				Secretary on individuals under the age of 65 who are applicants for or
				recipients of benefits or services specified in subsection (d) for comparison
				with information on such individuals in the National Directory of New Hires
				maintained by the Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to section
				453 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 653). The Secretary shall
				furnish the information on a quarterly basis or at such other intervals as may
				be determined by the Secretary.
							(2)The Secretary shall furnish information
				under paragraph (1) with respect to any individual only if doing so is
				essential to determine the individual's eligibility for benefits and services
				specified in subsection (d) or the amount of benefits specified in paragraphs
				(1), (2), and (4) of subsection (d), to which the individual is
				entitled.
							(3)(A)The Secretary of Health and Human Services
				shall, in cooperation with the Secretary and in accordance with this
				subsection—
									(i)compare information in the National
				Directory of New Hires with information furnished pursuant to paragraph (1);
				and
									(ii)disclose information in that directory to
				the Secretary for the purposes specified in this subsection.
									(B)The Secretary of Health and Human Services
				may make a disclosure in accordance with subparagraph (A) only to the extent
				that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that such disclosure
				does not interfere with the effective operation of the program under part D of
				title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.).
								(4)The Secretary may use information resulting
				from a data match pursuant to this subsection only for the purpose of
				determining eligibility for benefits and services specified in subsection (d),
				and the amount of benefits specified in paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) of that
				subsection, for indivudals under the age of 65.
							(5)The Secretary shall reimburse the Secretary
				of Health and Human Services for the additional costs incurred by that
				Secretary in furnishing information under this subsection. Such reimbursement
				shall be at rates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to
				be reasonable (and shall include payment for the costs of obtaining, verifying,
				maintaining, and comparing the information).
							(b)Notification to beneficiariesThe Secretary shall notify each applicant
				for, or recipient of, a benefit or service specified in subsection (d) that
				income information furnished by the applicant to the Secretary may be compared
				with information obtained by the Secretary from the Secretary of Health and
				Human Services under subsection (a). The Secretary shall periodically transmit
				to recipients of such benefits additional notices under this subsection.
						(c)Independent verification
				requiredThe Secretary may
				terminate, deny, suspend, or reduce any benefit or service described in
				subsection (d) by reason of information obtained from the Secretary of Health
				and Human Services under subsection (a) only if the Secretary takes appropriate
				steps to verify independently information relating to employment and income
				from employment.
						(d)Covered benefits and servicesThe benefits and services specified in this
				subsection are the following:
							(1)Needs-based pension benefits provided under
				chapter 15 of this title or under any other law administered by the
				Secretary.
							(2)Parents' dependency and indemnity
				compensation provided under section 1315 of this title.
							(3)Health-care services furnished under
				subsections (a)(2)(G), (a)(3), and (b) of section 1710 of this title.
							(4)Compensation paid under chapter 11 of this
				title at the 100 percent rate based solely on unemployability and without
				regard to the fact that the disability or disabilities are not rated as 100
				percent disabling under the rating schedule.
							(e)Opportunity To contest
				findingsThe Secretary shall
				inform the individual of the findings made by the Secretary on the basis of
				verified information under subsection (c), and shall give the individual an
				opportunity to contest such findings in the same manner as applies to other
				information and findings relating to eligibility for the benefit or service
				involved.
						(f)Source of funds for administration of
				sectionThe Secretary shall
				pay the expenses of carrying out this section from amounts available to the
				Department for the payment of compensation and pensions.
						(g)Termination of authorityThe authority of the Secretary to obtain
				information from the Secretary of Health and Human Services under subsection
				(a) expires on September 30,
				2012.
						.
			(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of
			 such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

						5320. Use of National Directory of New
				Hires for income verification
				purposes.

					.
			(c)Effective
			 dateSection 5320 of title 38, United
			 States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect 270 days after the
			 date of the enactment of this Act.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of
			 2007.
		ILOW-VISION BENEFITS
			 MATTERS
			101.Modification of rate
			 of visual impairment for payment of disability compensationSection 1114(o) of title 38, United States
			 Code, is amended by striking 5/200 and
			 inserting 20/200.
			102.Improvement in compensation for veterans in
			 certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyesSection 1160(a)(1) of title 38, United
			 States Code, is amended—
				(1)by striking blindness both
			 places it appears and inserting impairment of vision; and
				(2)by striking misconduct; and
			 inserting “misconduct if—

						(A)the impairment of vision in each eye is
				rated at a visual acuity of 20/200 or less; or
						(B)the peripheral field of vision for each eye
				is 20 degrees or
				less;
						.
				103.Use of National Directory of New Hires for
			 income verification purposes for certain veterans benefits
				(a)Use of information in national directory of
			 new hiresChapter 53 of title
			 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
			 section:

						5320.Use of National Directory of New Hires for
				income verification purposes
							(a)Information from national directory of new
				hires(1)The Secretary shall furnish to the
				Secretary of Health and Human Services information in the custody of the
				Secretary on individuals under the age of 65 who are applicants for or
				recipients of benefits or services specified in subsection (d) for comparison
				with information on such individuals in the National Directory of New Hires
				maintained by the Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to section
				453 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 653). The Secretary shall
				furnish the information on a quarterly basis or at such other intervals as may
				be determined by the Secretary.
								(2)The Secretary shall furnish information
				under paragraph (1) with respect to any individual only if doing so is
				essential to determine the individual's eligibility for benefits and services
				specified in subsection (d) or the amount of benefits specified in paragraphs
				(1), (2), and (4) of subsection (d), to which the individual is
				entitled.
								(3)(A)The Secretary of Health and Human Services
				shall, in cooperation with the Secretary and in accordance with this
				subsection—
										(i)compare information in the National
				Directory of New Hires with information furnished pursuant to paragraph (1);
				and
										(ii)disclose information in that directory to
				the Secretary for the purposes specified in this subsection.
										(B)The Secretary of Health and Human Services
				may make a disclosure in accordance with subparagraph (A) only to the extent
				that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that such disclosure
				does not interfere with the effective operation of the program under part D of
				title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.).
									(4)The Secretary may use information resulting
				from a data match pursuant to this subsection only for the purpose of
				determining eligibility for benefits and services specified in subsection (d),
				and the amount of benefits specified in paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) of that
				subsection, for indivudals under the age of 65.
								(5)The Secretary shall reimburse the Secretary
				of Health and Human Services for the additional costs incurred by that
				Secretary in furnishing information under this subsection. Such reimbursement
				shall be at rates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines to
				be reasonable (and shall include payment for the costs of obtaining, verifying,
				maintaining, and comparing the information).
								(b)Notification to beneficiariesThe Secretary shall notify each applicant
				for, or recipient of, a benefit or service specified in subsection (d) that
				income information furnished by the applicant to the Secretary may be compared
				with information obtained by the Secretary from the Secretary of Health and
				Human Services under subsection (a). The Secretary shall periodically transmit
				to recipients of such benefits additional notices under this subsection.
							(c)Independent verification
				requiredThe Secretary may
				terminate, deny, suspend, or reduce any benefit or service described in
				subsection (d) by reason of information obtained from the Secretary of Health
				and Human Services under subsection (a) only if the Secretary takes appropriate
				steps to verify independently information relating to employment and income
				from employment.
							(d)Covered benefits and servicesThe benefits and services specified in this
				subsection are the following:
								(1)Needs-based pension benefits provided under
				chapter 15 of this title or under any other law administered by the
				Secretary.
								(2)Parents' dependency and indemnity
				compensation provided under section 1315 of this title.
								(3)Health-care services furnished under
				subsections (a)(2)(G), (a)(3), and (b) of section 1710 of this title.
								(4)Compensation paid under chapter 11 of this
				title at the 100 percent rate based solely on unemployability and without
				regard to the fact that the disability or disabilities are not rated as 100
				percent disabling under the rating schedule.
								(e)Opportunity To contest
				findingsThe Secretary shall
				inform the individual of the findings made by the Secretary on the basis of
				verified information under subsection (c), and shall give the individual an
				opportunity to contest such findings in the same manner as applies to other
				information and findings relating to eligibility for the benefit or service
				involved.
							(f)Source of funds for administration of
				sectionThe Secretary shall
				pay the expenses of carrying out this section from amounts available to the
				Department for the payment of compensation and pensions.
							(g)Termination of authorityThe authority of the Secretary to obtain
				information from the Secretary of Health and Human Services under subsection
				(a) expires on September 30,
				2012.
							.
				(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of
			 such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

							5320. Use of National Directory of New Hires
				for income verification
				purposes.

						.
				(c)Effective
			 dateSection 5320 of title 38, United
			 States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect 270 days after the
			 date of the enactment of this Act.
				IIBURIAL AND MEMORIAL
			 AFFAIRS MATTERS
			201.Provision of medallion
			 or other device for privately purchased grave markersSection 2306(d) of title 38, United States
			 Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

					(5)The Secretary may, upon
				request, furnish in lieu of a headstone or marker authorized by this subsection
				a medallion or other device of a design determined by the Secretary to signify
				the deceased’s status as a veteran to be affixed to a headstone or marker
				purchased at private
				expense.
					.
			202.Increase in assistance
			 for veterans interred in cemeteries other than national cemeteries
				(a)Repeal of time
			 limitation for State filing for reimbursement for interment costs
					(1)In
			 generalThe second sentence of section 3.1604(d)(2) of title 38,
			 Code of Federal Regulations, shall have no further force or effect as it
			 pertains to unclaimed remains of a deceased veteran.
					(2)Retroactive
			 applicationThe provision of paragraph (1) shall take effect as
			 of October 1, 2006.
					(b)Grants for operation
			 and maintenance of State veterans' cemeteries
					(1)In
			 generalSubsection (a) of section 2408 of title 38, United States
			 Code, is amended—
						(A)by inserting
			 (1) before Subject to;
						(B)by designating the second
			 sentence as paragraph (2) and indenting the margin of such paragraph, as so
			 designated, two ems from the left margin; and
						(C)in paragraph (1), as
			 designated by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, by striking assist
			 such State in establishing, expanding, or improving veterans' cemeteries owned
			 by such State. and inserting “assist such State in the
			 following:

								(A)Establishing, expanding,
				or improving veterans' cemeteries owned by such State.
								(B)Operating and maintaining
				such
				cemeteries.
								.
						(2)Limitation on amounts
			 awardedSubsection (e) of such section is amended—
						(A)by inserting
			 (1) before Amounts; and
						(B)by adding at the end the
			 following new paragraph:

								(2)In any fiscal year, the
				aggregate amount of grants awarded under this section for the purposes
				specified in subsection (a)(1)(B) may not exceed
				$5,000,000.
								.
						(3)Conforming
			 amendments(A)Subsection (b) of such
			 section is amended—
							(i)by striking Grants
			 under this section and inserting Grants under this section for
			 the purposes described in subsection (a)(1)(A); and
							(ii)by striking a
			 grant under this section each place it appears and inserting
			 such a grant.
							(B)Subsection (d) of such
			 section is amended by inserting , or in operating and maintaining a
			 veterans' cemetery, after veterans' cemetery.
						(C)Subsection (f)(1) of such
			 section is amended by inserting , or in operating and maintaining
			 veterans' cemeteries, after veterans' cemeteries.
						(4)RegulationsNot
			 later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
			 of Veterans Affairs shall prescribe regulations to carry out the amendments
			 made by this subsection.
					203.Modification of
			 authorities on provision of government headstones and markers for burials of
			 veterans at private cemeteries
				(a)Repeal of expiration of
			 authoritySubsection (d) of section 2306 of title 38, United
			 States Code, as amended by section 201 of this Act, is further amended—
					(1)by striking paragraph
			 (3); and
					(2)by redesignating
			 paragraphs (4) and (5) (as added by section 201) as paragraphs (3) and (4),
			 respectively.
					(b)Retroactive effective
			 dateNotwithstanding subsection (d) of section 502 of the
			 Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001 (Public Law 107–103; 115
			 Stat. 995; 38 U.S.C. 2306 note), the amendments made to section 2306(d) of
			 title 38, United States Code, by such section 502 and the amendments made by
			 section 402 of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology
			 Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–461), other than the amendment made by subsection
			 (e) of such section 402, shall take effect as of November 1, 1990, and shall
			 apply with respect to the graves of individuals who have died on or after that
			 day.

		August 3, 2007
		Reported with an amendment