		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 376
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 20, 2011
			Mr. King of New York
			 (for himself, Mr. Pascrell,
			 Mr. Israel,
			 Mr. Bishop of New York,
			 Mrs. Lowey,
			 Mr. Crowley,
			 Mr. Holden,
			 Mr. Courtney,
			 Mr. Hinchey, and
			 Mr. Braley of Iowa) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in
			 addition to the Committee on Education and
			 the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by
			 the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within
			 the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide
		  recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service
		  workers.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Volunteer Emergency Services
			 Recruitment and Retention Act of 2011.
		2.Elective
			 treatment of length of service award programs as eligible deferred compensation
			 plans
			(a)In
			 generalSubsection (e) of section 457 of the Internal Revenue
			 Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
			 paragraph:

					(19)Special rules
				applicable to length of service award plans
						(A)In
				generalThe term
				eligible deferred compensation plan shall include, at the election
				of its sponsor, any length of service award plan. Any such election shall be
				irrevocable. In the case of a length of service award plan whose sponsor has
				elected to have such plan treated as an eligible deferred compensation plan,
				such plan shall be administered in a manner consistent with the requirements of
				this section and such sponsor shall be treated as an eligible employer
				described in paragraph (1)(A).
						(B)Length of
				service award planFor purposes of this paragraph—
							(i)In
				generalThe term length of service award plan means
				any plan paying solely length of service awards to bona fide volunteers (or
				their beneficiaries) on account of qualified services performed by such
				volunteers.
							(ii)Bona fide
				volunteerAn individual shall
				be treated as a bona fide volunteer if the only compensation received by such
				individual for performing qualified services is in the form of—
								(I)reimbursement for
				(or a reasonable allowance for) reasonable expenses incurred in the performance
				of such services, or
								(II)reasonable benefits (including length of
				service awards), and fees for such services, customarily paid by eligible
				employers in connection with the performance of such services by
				volunteers.
								(iii)Qualified
				servicesThe term
				qualified services means fire fighting and prevention services,
				emergency medical services, ambulance services, and emergency rescue
				services.
							(C)Maximum deferral
				amountIn the case of a length of service award plan whose
				sponsor has elected to have such plan treated as an eligible deferred
				compensation plan, subsection (b)(2) shall be applied by striking the
				lesser of— and all that follows and inserting the applicable
				dollar amount,.
						(D)Distribution
				requirementsIn the case of a
				length of service award plan whose sponsor has elected to have such plan
				treated as an eligible deferred compensation plan, subsection (d)(1)(A)(ii)
				shall be applied by deeming a severance from employment to have occurred at the
				later of—
							(i)the payment date
				under the terms of the plan, or
							(ii)the date on which
				the plan participant ceases to perform qualified services.
							(E)Limitation on
				accruals
							(i)In
				generalIn the case of a length of service award plan that is a
				defined benefit plan (as defined in section 414(j)) whose sponsor has not
				elected to have such plan treated as an eligible deferred compensation plan,
				such plan shall be treated as not providing for the deferral of compensation if
				the aggregate amount of length of service awards accruing with respect to any
				year of service for any bona fide volunteer does not exceed $5,500. In the case
				of a length of service award plan described in the preceding sentence that is a
				defined benefit plan (as defined in section 414(j)), the limitation on the
				annual deferral shall apply to the actuarial present value of the aggregate
				amount of length of service awards accruing with respect to any year of
				service. Such actuarial present value shall be calculated using reasonable
				actuarial assumptions and methods assuming payment shall be made under the most
				valuable form of payment of the length of service award under the program with
				payment commencing at the later of the earliest age at which unreduced benefits
				are payable under the program or the participant’s current age.
							(ii)Cost-of-living
				adjustmentIn the case of
				taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, the Secretary shall adjust the
				$5,500 amount under clause (i) at the same time and in the same manner as under
				section 415(d), except that the base period shall be the calendar quarter
				beginning July 1, 2011, and any increase under this paragraph that is not a
				multiple of $500 shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of
				$500.
							.
			(b)Conforming
			 amendments
				(1)Paragraph (11) of
			 section 457(e) of such Code is amended to read as follows:

						(11)Certain plans
				excludedAny bona fide vacation leave, sick leave, compensatory
				time, severance pay, disability pay, or death benefit plan shall be treated as
				not providing for the deferral of
				compensation.
						.
				(2)Section
			 3121(a)(5)(I) of such Code is amended by striking section
			 457(e)(11)(A)(ii) and inserting section
			 457(e)(19).
				(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable
			 years beginning after December 31, 2011.
			3.Exemption of
			 length of service award programs from the Employee Retirement Income Security
			 Act of 1974The Secretary of
			 Labor shall issue guidance clarifying that a length of service award program
			 described in section 457(e)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is not an
			 employee pension benefit plan under section 3(2) of the Employee Retirement
			 Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(2)).


IV
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 491
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

September 23, 2009

RESOLUTION
Encouraging each institution of higher education in the country to seek membership in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium.

Whereas in order to enhance their military effectiveness and to achieve their educational, vocational, and career goals, servicemembers should share in the same postsecondary educational opportunities that are available to other citizens;
Whereas to enhance access to undergraduate educational opportunities for servicemembers, institutions should maintain a necessary flexibility of programs and procedures, particularly in admissions, credit transfer, and recognition of other applicable learning, including that gained in the military, in scheduling and format of courses, and in academic residency requirements to offset servicemembers' mobility, isolation from campuses, and part-time student status;
Whereas the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, which was created in 1972 to provide educational opportunities to servicemembers who had trouble completing college degrees because of their frequent relocations, today includes more than 1,800 colleges and universities among its members;
Whereas the SOC Consortium is a vehicle to help coordinate voluntary postsecondary educational opportunities for servicemembers by advocating for the flexibility needed to improve access to and availability of educational programs for servicemembers, helping the military and higher education communities understand and respond to each other’s resources, limits, and requirements for meeting the education and training needs of servicemembers, and strengthening the working relationships among military and higher education representatives;
Whereas each year, hundreds of thousands of servicemembers and their family members enroll in associate, bachelor, and graduate level degree programs offered by SOC Consortium members on school campuses, military installations, and armories within the United States and overseas;
Whereas SOC Consortium member institutions provide flexibility to servicemembers, their families, and veterans seeking college degrees and, in turn, these institutions benefit from the enrollment of mature, highly motivated adult students who are making use of tuition assistance or Montgomery GI Bill benefits to pay their education costs; and
Whereas in gratitude and respect for their service to the United States, all institutions of higher education in the country should strive to provide our servicemembers with the tools and opportunities they need to achieve their educational, vocational, and career goals: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—
(1)encourages each institution of higher education in the country to seek membership in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium; and
(2)recognizes the institutions of higher education that are currently members of the SOC Consortium.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


115 HRES 430 IH: Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day.
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-07-06
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IV115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 430IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 6, 2017Ms. Sánchez (for herself, Mr. McKinley, Mr. Norcross, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Young of Alaska, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Pocan, and Mr. Lynch) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day.

 Whereas journeymen linemen provide a vital service on a daily basis; Whereas journeyman linemen put their lives on the line every day to assure safe and reliable power for the American people;
 Whereas journeyman linemen work at heights and in close proximity to energized electric lines, and in emergencies they often work extremely long hours under sometimes dangerous conditions to restore power;
 Whereas Henry Miller, the first elected president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was killed on July 10, 1896, at just 38 years old;
 Whereas Henry Miller died of injuries sustained while troubleshooting an electrical outage; and Whereas there should be a day to honor those industry first responders who have given their lives in the line of duty along with those who provide skillful service in times of local or national crisis: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)supports the designation of Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day;
 (2)honors and recognizes the contributions of the countless individuals who often place themselves in harm’s way to serve their communities; and
 (3)encourages the people of the United States to observe Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day with appropriate reflection.


116 S3248 ES: United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2020
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116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3248IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo reauthorize the United States Anti-Doping Agency, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2020.2.FindingsCongress makes the following findings:(1)The United States Anti-Doping Agency—(A)is the independent national anti-doping organization of the United States; and(B)manages the anti-doping program, results management processes, drug reference resources, and athlete education for all United States Olympic Committee-recognized national governing bodies and the athletes and events of such national governing bodies.(2)The United States Anti-Doping Agency contributes to the advancement of clean sport through scientific research, anti-doping education, and outreach programs, and the mission of the United States Anti-Doping Agency is to preserve the integrity of competition and protect the rights of athletes.(3)Participation in youth sports has the potential to equip young athletes with important skills and values necessary for success in life, and it is essential that the culture of youth sports emphasizes such skills and values.(4)The TrueSport program of the United States Anti-Doping Agency partners with youth sport organizations across the United States to promote sportsmanship, character building, and healthy performance through the use of targeted educational materials designed to promote a positive youth sport experience.(5)In modifying the authority of the United States Anti-Doping Agency to include the promotion of the positive values of youth sport, Congress sends a strong signal that the goals of youth sport should include instilling in young athletes the values of integrity, respect, teamwork, courage, and responsibility.(6)Due to the unique leadership position of the United States in the global community, adequate funding of the anti-doping and clean sport programs of the United States Anti-Doping Agency is imperative to the preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games, which will be held in Los Angeles, California.(7)Increased appropriations for fiscal years 2021 through 2029 would enable the United States Anti-Doping Agency to directly affect the integrity and well-being of sport, both domestically and internationally.3.Modifications of authoritySection 701 of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 (21 U.S.C. 2001) is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:(1)(A)serve as the independent anti-doping organization for the amateur athletic competitions recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee;(B)be responsible for certifying in advance any testing conducted by international organizations under the World Anti-Doping Code for international amateur athletes and athletic competitions occurring within the jurisdiction of the United States; and (C)be recognized worldwide as the independent national anti-doping organization for the United States;;(B)in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(5)promote a positive youth sport experience by using a portion of the funding of the United States Anti-Doping Agency to provide educational materials on sportsmanship, character building, and healthy performance for the athletes, parents, and coaches who participate in youth sports.; and (2)by adding at the end the following:(c)Due process in arbitration proceedingsAny action taken by the United States Anti-Doping Agency to enforce a policy, procedure, or requirement of the United States Anti-Doping Agency against a person with respect to a violation of Federal law, including an investigation, a disciplinary action, a sanction, or any other administrative action, shall be carried out in a manner that provides due process protection to the person..4.Authorization of appropriationsSection 703 of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 (21 U.S.C. 2003) is amended to read as follows:703.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the United States Anti-Doping Agency—(1)for fiscal year 2021, $15,500,000;(2)for fiscal year 2022, $16,200,000;(3)for fiscal year 2023, $16,900,000;(4)for fiscal year 2024, $17,700,000;(5)for fiscal year 2025, $18,500,000;(6)for fiscal year 2026, $19,800,000;(7)for fiscal year 2027, $22,100,000;(8)for fiscal year 2028, $24,900,000; and(9)for fiscal year 2029, $23,700,000..5.Information sharingExcept as otherwise prohibited by law and except in cases in which the integrity of a criminal investigation would be affected, pursuant to the obligation of the United States under Article 7 of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization International Convention Against Doping in Sport done at Paris October 19, 2005, and ratified by the United States in 2008, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall provide to the United States Anti-Doping Agency any relevant information relating to the prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs or the prohibition of performance-enhancing methods.Passed the Senate December 17, 2020.Secretary


110 HRES 439 IH: Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-05-24
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IV
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 439
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 24, 2007
Mr. Kuhl of New York (for himself and Mr. Kirk) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk.

Whereas 20,000,000 Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease;
Whereas over 80,000 people die each year from chronic kidney disease;
Whereas over 335,000 people diagnosed with end-stage renal disease receive dialysis at least three times a week;
Whereas over 17,000 kidney transplants were performed in 2006;
Whereas over 70,000 people are on the national waiting list for a kidney transplant; and
Whereas the purpose of the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk is to encourage Americans nationwide to become educated about early detection and prevention of kidney disease and to promote awareness of organ donation: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—
(1)supports the goals and ideals of the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk; and
(2)recognizes all Americans suffering from chronic kidney disease, and salutes health care professionals, volunteers, donor families, and living donors.


114 HR 4955 IH: Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-04-15
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4955
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 15, 2016
			Mr. Renacci (for himself, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. Hanna, Mr. Pocan, Mr. Kilmer, and Mr. Carney) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and
			 disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal
			 budget.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016. 2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
 (1)The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (in this section referred to as the PBGC)— (A)is an independent government agency that insures the benefits of most private-sector pension plans through an insurance model;
 (B)becomes the trustee for the assets of failed pension plans; (C)is responsible for the investment and disbursement of premiums and pension plan assets through the PBGC revolving funds and the PBGC trust fund; and
 (D)may only use premiums paid by private-sector pension plans to the PBGC to pay pension beneficiaries and related PBGC operating expenses.
 (2)The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 did not include the receipts and disbursements of the PBGC in the Federal budget.
 (3)Section 406 of the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act of 1980 (Public Law 96–364) included the receipts and disbursements of the PBGC in the Federal budget for the first time.
 (4)The revenues from PBGC premiums— (A)are deposited into the revolving funds of the PBGC and are credited to the operating budget of the PBGC;
 (B)cannot be used for any purpose other than PBGC expenses; and (C)are counted as revenue to the United States Treasury and used to offset unrelated Federal spending.
 (5)Sound budget policy dictates that— (A)crediting PBGC premium revenues to the revolving funds of the PBGC and as receipts to the United States Treasury constitutes double-counting;
 (B)double-counting revenue is inconsistent with sound budgetary policy and good governance; and (C)excluding the receipts and disbursements of the PBGC from the Federal budget will eliminate double-counting premium revenue.
				3.Exclusion of the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the
			 Federal budget
 (a)In generalParagraph (2) of Section 4002(g) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1302(g)) is amended by striking shall be included and inserting shall not be included.
 (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2016.


115 SRES 188 ATS: Condemning the recent terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran and offering thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families, and the people of their countries.
U.S. Senate
2017-06-08
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III115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 188IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 8, 2017Mr. Corker (for himself and Mr. Cardin) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONCondemning the recent terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt,
			 Iraq, Australia, and Iran and offering thoughts and prayers and sincere
			 condolences to all of the victims, their families, and the people of their
			 countries.

 Whereas since May 22, 2017, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for multiple terrorist attacks against civilians that have left more than 180 dead and many more wounded;
 Whereas ISIS frequently claims attacks perpetrated by individual actors or other groups for propaganda purposes;
 Whereas the people of the United Kingdom are grieving following two terrorist attacks claimed by ISIS in London on June 4 and Manchester on May 22 that targeted and killed innocent men, women, and children;
 Whereas government forces in the Philippines are currently fighting ISIS militants in Mindanao, including ISIS-affiliated fighters from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Chechnya, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen, who launched an assault in Marawi City on May 23 in an apparent effort to establish a caliphate in Southeast Asia;
 Whereas ISIS has claimed responsibility for two explosions in Jakarta, Indonesia, killing three policemen;
 Whereas ISIS targeted Coptic Christians in Egypt during an attack on a bus on May 26, killing 26 people;
 Whereas 22 people were killed when ISIS detonated a car bomb at a Baghdad ice cream parlor, killing Iraqi families gathering with their children to break the Ramadan fast, and then detonated a second bomb killing elderly Iraqis collecting their pensions;
 Whereas a terrorist attack claimed by ISIS killed one person in Melbourne, Australia and wounded three police officers;
 Whereas on June 7, in an attack claimed by ISIS, at least 12 people were killed when gunmen and suicide bombers targeted Iran's parliament and a shrine in two coordinated attacks across Tehran;
 Whereas these reprehensible attacks have no place in a peaceful world: Now, therefore, be it  That the Senate—
 (1)condemns ISIS’ horrific terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran;
 (2)expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of these attacks and their families; (3)expresses solidarity with the people of United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran; and
			(4)
 recognizes the threat posed by ISIS and recommits to U.S. leadership in the Global Coalition working to defeat ISIS.


115 HR 5798 RH: Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-05-15
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		IB
		Union Calendar No. 573
		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		H. R. 5798
		[Report No. 115–739, Part I]
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 15, 2018
			Mr. Bucshon (for himself, Mrs. Dingell, and Mr. Paulsen) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

		June 12, 2018Additional sponsors: Mrs. Blackburn and Mr. Walden
			June 12, 2018
			Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce

		June 12, 2018The Committee on Ways and Means discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to
			 be printedA BILL
		To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require a review of current opioid prescriptions
			 for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder to be included in
			 the Welcome to Medicare initial preventive physical examination.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act. 2.Requiring a review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder to be included in the Welcome to Medicare initial preventive physical examination (a)In generalSection 1861(ww) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (1), by inserting and a review of current opioid prescriptions and screening for opioid use disorder (as defined in paragraph (4)), before but does not include; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:  (4) (A)For purposes of paragraph (1), the term a review of current opioid prescriptions and screening for opioid use disorder means, with respect to an individual—
 (i)a review by a physician or qualified non-physician practitioner of all current prescriptions of the individual; and
 (ii)in the case of an individual determined by the review of a physician or qualified non-physician practitioner under subparagraph (A) to have a current prescription for opioids for chronic pain that has been prescribed for a minimum period of time (as specified by the Secretary)—
 (I)a review by the physician or practitioner of the potential risk factors to the individual for opioid use disorder;
 (II)an evaluation by the physician or practitioner of pain of the individual; (III)the provision of information regarding non-opioid treatment options for the treatment and management of any chronic pain of the individual; and
 (IV)if determined necessary by the physician or practitioner based on the results of the review and evaluation conducted as described in this paragraph, an appropriate referral by the physician or practitioner for additional treatment.
 (B)For purposes of this paragraph, the term qualified non-physician practitioner means a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or certified clinical nurse specialist. . (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to initial preventive physical examinations furnished on or after January 1, 2020.

		June 12, 2018
		Reported from the Committee on Energy and CommerceJune 12, 2018The Committee on Ways and Means discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to
			 be printed


116 HR 6366 IH: To permit, due to the COVID–19 emergency, Federal financial regulators to allow for the temporary waiver of requirements that a State, territory, or local government provide matching or cost-sharing funds before receiving a grant from a Federal financial regulator, to allow for certain reprogramming of funds to support unemployment, childcare, and healthcare programs, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-03-23
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6366IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 23, 2020Mr. San Nicolas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo permit, due to the COVID–19 emergency, Federal financial regulators to allow for the temporary waiver of requirements that a State, territory, or local government provide matching or cost-sharing funds before receiving a grant from a Federal financial regulator, to allow for certain reprogramming of funds to support unemployment, childcare, and healthcare programs, and for other purposes.1.Temporary waiver and reprogramming authority(a)Waiver authority(1)In generalWith respect to a covered grant awarded to a State, territory, or local government by a Federal financial regulator, the Federal financial regulator may, upon request, waive any matching or cost-sharing requirements with respect to such grant until January 1, 2023.(2)Requirements for waiver recipientsA State, territory, or local government granted a waiver with respect to a grant under subsection (a) shall waive any matching or cost-sharing requirements that such government imposes on sub-grantees on such grant until January 1, 2023.(b)Reprogramming authority(1)In generalWith respect to a covered grant awarded to a State, territory, or local government by a Federal financial regulator, the Federal financial regulator may, upon request, permit the State, territory, or local government to reprogram awarded grant funds for purposes related to unemployment, childcare, and healthcare, if the majority of normally funded activities under such grant are not in areas related to unemployment, childcare, and healthcare.(2)Consideration for future grantsAny grantee (or sub-grantee) with respect to which a Federal financial regulator allows to reprogram funds under paragraph (1) shall be given priority by such Federal financial regulator for future awards of the type reprogrammed.(c)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Covered grantsThe term covered award means a grant—(A)that was awarded to a State, territory, or local government before the date of enactment of this Act and under which the State, territory, or local government may still receive additional grant amounts; or(B)with respect to which the period of performance does not expire before January 1, 2023.(2)Federal financial regulatorThe term Federal financial regulator means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of the Treasury (other than the Internal Revenue Service), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Securities and Exchange Commission.


116 S3329 IS: Incubator Network and Startup Success Act
U.S. Senate
2020-02-25
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3329IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 25, 2020Ms. Hassan (for herself and Mr. Hawley) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo establish an incubator network and startup success program, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Incubator Network and Startup Success Act.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Startup incubatorThe term startup incubator means a business or a nonprofit organization that—(A)provides resources and services designed to accelerate the growth and success of businesses, which may include—(i)physical workspace and facilities, including affordable or shared office space;(ii)access to capital, business education, and counseling;(iii)networking and mentorship opportunities;(iv)access to advanced tools and other technology; and(v)other services intended to aid in developing a business; and(B)serves businesses, of which not less than 90 percent are startups.(2)Startup incubator networkThe term startup incubator network means a group of startup incubators with an agreement to—(A)share resources among network members, which may include—(i)reciprocal facility privileges to an incubator member of a network member; and(ii)common access to capital raising, business education, and networking programs;(B)share information and best practices among network members;(C)designate not less than 1 employee of a network member to be the official point of contact for the network members; and(D)establish a public website for the startup incubator network.(3)Category 1 startup incubator networkThe term category 1 startup incubator network means a startup incubator network with a good faith estimate that not less than 50 percent of the incubator members of the startup incubator network have disadvantaged entrepreneur ownership.(4)Category 2 startup incubator networkThe term category 2 startup incubator network means a startup incubator network with a good faith estimate that not less than 25 percent and less than 50 percent of the incubator members of the startup incubator network have disadvantaged entrepreneur ownership.(5)Category 3 startup incubator networkThe term category 3 startup incubator network means a startup incubator network with a good faith estimate that less than 25 percent of the incubator members of the startup incubator network have disadvantaged entrepreneur ownership.(6)DirectorThe term Director means the Director of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Department of Commerce.(7)Disadvantaged entrepreneurThe term disadvantaged entrepreneur means an entrepreneur who is—(A)a socially disadvantaged individual or an economically disadvantaged individual, as those terms are described in paragraphs (5) and (6)(A) of section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(5), 637(a)(6)(A));(B)a woman;(C)a veteran, as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code; or(D)an individual with a disability, as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102).(8)Disadvantaged entrepreneur ownershipThe term disadvantaged entrepreneur ownership means—(A)in the case of—(i)a business, not less than 51 percent ownership by one or more disadvantaged entrepreneurs; or(ii)a publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent ownership of the stock by one or more disadvantaged entrepreneurs; and(B)control of the management and daily operations of the business by one or more disadvantaged entrepreneurs. (9)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity—(A)means—(i)a category 1 startup incubator network;(ii)a category 2 or category 3 startup incubator network that has submitted a formal plan under section 3(f)(2) or 3(f)(3), respectively; or(iii)a planned startup incubator network that has submitted a formal plan to establish a startup incubator network under section 3(f)(1);(B)includes a startup incubator network that has received funding under—(i)the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.);(ii)the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.); and(iii)other Federal programs; and(C)does not include a startup incubator network that has received a grant under section 3(a) during the 3-year period ending on the date on which an application is submitted under section 3(g).(10)Incubator memberThe term incubator member means a business that is served by a startup incubator.(11)Network memberThe term network member means a startup incubator that is a part of a startup incubator network or planned startup incubator network.(12)Planned startup incubator networkThe term planned startup incubator network means a startup incubator network that multiple startup incubators intend to create.(13)Rural areaThe term rural area has the meaning given the term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)).(14)StartupThe term startup means a business that—(A)has less than $10,000,000 in annual gross receipts;(B)has not more than 5 years of gross receipts; and(C)has been an active trade or business for less than 10 years.(15)StateThe term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any other territory or possession of the United States.3. Incubator network and startup success program(a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall establish in the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Department of Commerce an incubator network and startup success program with the purpose of carrying out the grants described in subsection (b).(b)Grants authorizedThe Director is authorized to award grants under this section on a competitive basis in the amount of $50,000 to each network member of an eligible entity selected based on the application submitted under subsection (g) and the criteria described in subsection (h).(c)Maximum amountThe total amount of grants made by the Director under subsection (b) in a fiscal year shall not exceed $2,000,000.(d)Matching requirementThe Director may not make a grant to the network members of an eligible entity under this section unless each network member demonstrates the ability to raise or plans to raise non-Federal contributions in an amount equal to the amount of Federal funds provided to each network member under the grant. (e)AnnouncementThe Director shall widely announce the incubator network and startup success program established under subsection (a), including on the website of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Department of Commerce.(f)Formal plans for preliminary eligibilityTo be eligible to receive a grant under this section—(1)a planned startup incubator network shall submit to the Director a formal plan to form a startup incubator network within 1 year of the receipt of a grant under subsection (b) at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require;(2)a category 2 startup incubator network shall submit to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require—(A)a formal plan detailing planned efforts to increase access to the startup incubator network for businesses with disadvantaged entrepreneur ownership; and(B)evidence relating to the likelihood of the successful implementation of the plan described in subparagraph (A), including evidence of past success in increasing access to the startup incubator network for businesses with disadvantaged entrepreneur ownership; and(3)a category 3 startup incubator network shall submit to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require—(A)a formal plan to increase the percentage of disadvantaged entrepreneur-owned incubator members by 5 percent within 5 years of the receipt of a grant under subsection (b); and(B) evidence relating to the likelihood of the successful implementation of the plan described in subparagraph (A), including evidence of past success in increasing access to the startup incubator network for businesses with disadvantaged entrepreneur ownership.(g)Application(1)In generalEach eligible entity that desires the network members of the eligible entity to receive a grant under subsection (b) shall submit an application on behalf of the network members of the eligible entity to the Director, at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such additional information as the Director may require.(2)ContentsEach application submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include—(A)a report that—(i)specifies whether the eligible entity is a category 1, category 2, or category 3 startup incubator network; and(ii)provides a good faith estimate of the percentage of incubator members of the eligible entity with disadvantaged entrepreneur ownership;(B)the contact information of the official point of contact for the eligible entity to coordinate with the Director on behalf of network members; and(C)a plan that demonstrates that the receipt of a grant under subsection (b) would increase certain measures of success for the eligible entity, which may include an increase in—(i)access to startup incubator network activities in the geographical region of the startup incubator network;(ii)access to startup incubator network activities in rural areas;(iii)the variety of startup incubator network activities available to incubator members;(iv)the number of businesses applying to become incubator members of network members;(v)the number of incubator members retained by network members; and(vi)the number of incubator members that complete the incubation program of the network member, including the number of incubator members that exceed the criteria of a startup established under section 2.(h)CriteriaIn making grants under this section, the Director shall evaluate eligible entities based upon—(1)the likelihood that the eligible entity will successfully implement the plan described in subsection (g)(2)(C);(2)in the case of a planned startup incubator network, a category 2 incubator network, or a category 3 incubator network, the likelihood that the eligible entity will successfully implement a plan described in subsection (f);(3)in the case of a category 2 incubator network or a category 3 incubator network, the evidence of past success submitted under subsection (f)(2)(B) or (f)(3)(B), respectively;(4)the likely economic impact of successfully implementing the plan described in subsection (g)(2)(C) or a plan described in subsection (f), including the potential for creating jobs;(5)the likelihood that the eligible entity will remain a startup incubator network following the receipt of an award; and(6)other competitive criteria that the Director may develop.(i)Use of funds(1)In generalA network member receiving an award under subsection (b) shall use not less than 25 percent of the award and not less than 25 percent of the matching funds raised pursuant to subsection (d) to—(A)create a new startup incubator network; or(B)support and expand existing startup incubator network activities.(2)Category 3 startup incubator networksIn addition to the requirements for the use of funds under paragraph (1), a network member of a category 3 startup incubator network receiving an award under subsection (b) shall—(A)use not less than 5 percent of the award and not less than 5 percent of the matching funds raised pursuant to subsection (d) to implement the appropriate formal plan the category 3 startup incubator network submitted pursuant to subsection (f)(3); and(B)satisfy any additional requirements for the use of funds determined by the Director, which may include requirements that reflect demographic data for the area served by the category 3 startup incubator network.4.Personnel to support startup incubator networks(a)Hiring authority of the DirectorThe Assistant Secretary of Commerce is authorized to hire 2 additional employees in the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Department of Commerce, who shall be charged with duties, which may include—(1)administering the incubator network and startup success program established under section 3(a);(2)facilitating existing and new startup incubator network activities;(3)facilitating the planning and formation of new startup incubator networks; (4)facilitating—(A)the development and implementation of plans of startup incubator networks to increase services to businesses with disadvantaged entrepreneur ownership; and(B)the design of inclusive programming; and(5)coordinating with the State designees described in subsection (c).(b)State assignmentsThe Director shall assign to not less than one of the additional employees hired under subsection (a) a list of States in which the employee shall take primary responsibility for startup incubator network activities, so that each of the States has 1 employee assigned to the State.(c)State designeesThe governor of a State may designate an employee of an agency of the State that is responsible for economic development as the State designee to coordinate with the employee of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Department of Commerce assigned to the State under subsection (b).5.Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $2,300,000 for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter.


115 HR 7390 IH: Violence Against Women Extension Act of 2018
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2018-12-21
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7390IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 21, 2018Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, 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 extend the various programs authorized under the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of
			 2013, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Violence Against Women Extension Act of 2018. 2.Extension of programsThe authorization of appropriations for any program, authority, or provision, including any pilot program, authorized under the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, or under any amendments made by that Act, shall continue in effect until February 8, 2019, in an amount proportional to the amount authorized for such program, authority, or provision for fiscal year 2018.