115 S2362 IS: Control Your Personal Credit Information Act of 2018
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2018-01-30
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II115th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2362IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 30, 2018Mr. Reed introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsA BILLTo amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require that a consumer authorize the release of certain
			 information.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Control Your Personal Credit Information Act of 2018.
		2.Permissible purposes of reports
 (a)In generalThe Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) is amended— (1)in section 604 (15 U.S.C. 1681b)—
 (A)by striking subsections (c) through (e) and inserting the following:

							(c)Conditions for furnishing certain consumer reports
 (1)In generalA consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report for the following purposes only if the consumer provides the consumer reporting agency with affirmative written consent to furnish the consumer report, after furnishing proper identification under section 610:
 (A)An extension of credit pursuant to subsection (a)(3)(A). (B)The underwriting of insurance pursuant to subsection (a)(3)(C).
 (2)Additional reports; electionAfter a consumer has provided affirmative written consent and furnished proper identification under paragraph (1) to a consumer reporting agency, the consumer reporting agency may continue to furnish consumer reports solely for the purposes of reviewing or collecting on an account described in subparagraphs (A) and (C) of subsection (a)(3).
								(3)Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by
			 consumer
 (A)In generalA consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report to a person in connection with any credit or insurance transaction under subparagraph (A) or (C) of subsection (a)(3) that is not initiated by the consumer only if—
 (i)the consumer provides the consumer reporting agency affirmative written consent to furnish the consumer report, after furnishing proper identification under section 610; and
 (ii)the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance. (B)ElectionThe consumer may elect to—
 (i)have the consumer’s name and addresses included in lists of names and addresses provided by the consumer reporting agency pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (C) of subsection (a)(3) in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer only if—
 (I)the consumer provides the consumer reporting agency affirmative written consent to furnish the consumer report, after furnishing proper identification under section 610; and
 (II)the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance; and
 (ii)revoke at any time the election pursuant to clause (i) to have the consumer's name and address included in lists provided by a consumer reporting agency.
 (C)Information regarding inquiriesExcept as provided in section 609(a)(5), a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer.
									(4)Disclosures
 (A)In generalA person may not procure a consumer report for any purpose pursuant to subparagraphs (D), (F), and (G) of subsection (a)(3) unless—
 (i)a clear and conspicuous disclosure has been made in writing to the consumer at any time before the report is procured or caused to be procured, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report may be obtained for such purposes; and
 (ii)the consumer has authorized in writing the procurement of the consumer report by that person. (B)AuthorizationsThe authorization described in subparagraph (A)(ii) may be made on the disclosure document provided under subparagraph (A)(i).
 (5)Rule makingNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Control Your Personal Credit Information Act of 2018, the Director of the Bureau shall promulgate regulations that— (A)implement this subsection;
 (B)establish a model form for the disclosure document pursuant to paragraph (4) and define the term clear and conspicuous disclosure;
 (C)establish guidelines that permit consumers to provide a single written authorization as required by paragraph (1) for a specific time period for multiple users for the specified purpose during that time period;
 (D)require a consumer reporting agency to provide to each consumer a secure, convenient, accessible, and cost-free method by which a consumer may allow or disallow the furnishing of consumer reports pursuant to this subsection; and
 (E)require a consumer reporting agency not later than 2 business days after the date on which a consumer makes an election to revoke the consumer’s inclusion of the consumer’s name and address in lists provided by a consumer reporting agency pursuant to paragraph (3)(B) to implement that election.
									(6)Prohibitions
 (A)In generalThe method described in paragraph (5)(D) shall not be used to— (i)collect any information on a consumer that is not necessary for the purpose of the consumer to allow or disallow the furnishing of consumer reports; or
 (ii)advertise any product or service. (B)No waiverIn the offering of a method described in paragraph (5)(D), a consumer reporting agency shall not require a consumer to waive any rights nor indemnify the consumer reporting agency from any liabilities arising from the offering of such method.
									(7)Reports
									(A)CFPB
 (i)RecommendationNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Control Your Personal Credit Information Act of 2018, the Director of the Bureau shall, after consultation with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, and other Federal and State regulators as the Director of the Bureau determines are appropriate, submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives recommendations on how to provide consumers greater transparency and personal control over their consumer reports furnished for permissible purposes under subsections (a)(3)(E) and (a)(6).
 (ii)ReportThe Director of the Bureau shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives an annual report that includes recommendations on how this subsection may be improved, a description of enforcement actions taken to demonstrate compliance with this subsection, recommendations on how to improve oversight of consumer reporting agencies and users of consumer reports, and any other recommendations concerning how consumers may be provided greater transparency and control over their personal information.
										(B)GAO
 (i)StudyThe Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on what additional protections or restrictions may be needed to ensure that the information collected in consumer files is secure and does not adversely impact consumers.
 (ii)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Control Your Personal Credit Information Act of 2018, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study under clause (i), which shall include—
 (I)to the greatest extent possible, the presentation of unambiguous conclusions and specific recommendations for further legislative changes needed to ensure that the information collected in consumer files is secure and does not adversely impact consumers; and
 (II)if no recommendations for further legislative changes are presented, a detailed explanation of why no such changes are recommended.;
 (B)by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and (C)by adding at the end the following:

 (f)No feesNo consumer reporting agency may charge a consumer any fee for any activity pursuant to this section.;
 (2)in section 607(a) (15 U.S.C. 1681e(a)), by inserting Every consumer reporting agency shall use commercially reasonable efforts to avoid unauthorized access to consumer reports and information in the file of a consumer maintained by the consumer reporting agency, including complying with any appropriate standards established under section 501(b) of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801(b)). after the end of the third sentence;
 (3)in section 609 (15 U.S.C. 1681g), by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:  (b)Scope of disclosureThe Director of the Bureau shall promulgate regulations to clarify that any information held by a consumer reporting agency about a consumer shall be disclosed to the consumer when a consumer makes a written request, irrespective of whether the information is held by the parent, subsidiary, or affiliate of a consumer reporting agency.; and
 (4)in section 610(a)(1) (15 U.S.C. 1681h(a)(1)), by striking section 609 and inserting sections 604 and 609. (b)Technical and conforming amendmentsThe Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) is amended—
 (1)in section 603(d)(3) (15 U.S.C. 1681a(d)(3)), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 604(g)(3) and inserting 604(e)(3); (2)in section 615(d) (15 U.S.C. 1681m(d))—
 (A)in paragraph (1)— (i)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 604(c)(1)(B) and inserting 604(c)(3)(A)(ii); and
 (ii)in subparagraph (E), by striking 604(e) and inserting 604(c)(5)(D); and (B)in paragraph (2)(A), by striking 604(e) and inserting 604(c)(5)(D); and
 (3)in section 625(b)(1)(A) (15 U.S.C. 1681t(b)(1)(A)), by striking subsection (c) or (e) of section 604 and inserting 604(c).


117 HR 3503 IH: Repaying the Rural Borderlands Act of 2021
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2021-05-25
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3503IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 25, 2021Ms. Herrell (for herself, Mr. Good of Virginia, Mr. Gosar, and Mr. Weber of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reimburse eligible persons harmed by certain policies of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Repaying the Rural Borderlands Act of 2021. 2.Reimbursement for certain Department of Homeland Security policies(a)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall make payments to eligible persons to reimburse such persons for—(1)damage to real or personal property caused by aliens entering the United States along the southern border, including harm to livestock, destruction of fences, destruction of crops, damage to buildings, damage to infrastructure, such as an irrigation pipe, and environmental damage; or(2)in the case of a unit of local government, the provision of care to aliens entering the United States along the southern border. (b)DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)The term eligible person means an individual, an entity, a unit of local government, or a State.(2)The term provision of care includes the provision of housing, transportation, health care, school, and food.


109 HR 580 IH: Seniors’ Health Care Freedom Act of 2005
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2005-02-02
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I
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 580
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 2, 2005
Mr. Paul (for himself and Mr. Jones of North Carolina) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL
To provide greater health care freedom for seniors.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Seniors’ Health Care Freedom Act of 2005.
2.Facilitating the use of private contracts under the medicare programSection 1802(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395a(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (3) and by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively.
3.No eligibility condition based on refusal to participate in a government programNo persons otherwise eligible for old-age benefits under Social Security shall be denied such benefits because of their voluntary refusal to participate in any part of the Medicare program.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4511
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 26, 2010
			Mr. Grayson
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on House
			 Administration

		A BILL
		To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to
		  prohibit corporations which employ or retain registered lobbyists from making
		  expenditures or disbursements for electioneering communications under such Act,
		  and for other purposes.

		1.Short Title;
			 Findings
			(a)Short
			 TitleThis Act may be cited
			 as the Pick Your Poison Act of
			 2010.
			(b)FindingsCongress
			 finds the following:
				(1)Independent expenditures made in connection
			 with elections for public office, including those made by corporations, give
			 rise to corruption and the appearance of corruption, as well as undue influence
			 and access.
				(2)This corruption,
			 and the appearance of this corruption, threatens to cause the electorate to
			 lose faith in our democracy.
				2.Ban on
			 Expenditures and Disbursements for Electioneering Communications by
			 Corporations Employing or Retaining Registered LobbyistsSection 316 of the Federal Election Campaign
			 Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441b) is amended by adding at the end the following new
			 subsection:

				(d)Special Rule for
				Corporations Employing or Retaining Registered LobbyistsA corporation may not make any expenditure,
				or make any disbursement for an electioneering communication, if it employs or
				retains a registered lobbyist under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of
				1995.
				.


IV
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1327
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

May 18, 2010

RESOLUTION
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Floyd Dominy.

Whereas Floyd Dominy, a legendary Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner dedicated to building dams that would supply society with necessary water and emissions-free power for living and recreation, passed away on April 20, 2010, at the age of 100;
Whereas Floyd Dominy was born on a farm in Hastings, Nebraska, on December 24, 1909, and graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1933;
Whereas Floyd Dominy acquired critical war materials, helped resolve food shortages, and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II;
Whereas Floyd Dominy joined the Bureau of Reclamation in 1946 as a specialist responsible for procedures by which newly irrigated land on public land could be settled by returning war veterans;
Whereas Floyd Dominy later served as the Associate Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation before being sworn in as Commissioner upon appointment by President Dwight D. Eisenhower;
Whereas Floyd Dominy served in the same capacity under Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon;
Whereas upon his retirement in 1969, Floyd Dominy was and continues to be the longest serving Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner;
Whereas Floyd Dominy, during his tenure as the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, played a major role in the authorization and the construction of numerous Federal multi-purpose dams and water projects in the western United States, including Glen Canyon, Flaming Gorge, and Navajo Dams, the Central Arizona Project, San Luis Unit, and the Trinity Division of the Central Valley Project;
Whereas many of these projects that Floyd Dominy played such a role in creating and constructing continue to be vital to the Nation’s food supply and renewable electricity generation and attract millions of recreationalists each year; and
Whereas Floyd Dominy was named one of the top ten “Public Works Men of the Year” in 1966 and was awarded for “Outstanding Engineering Achievement in Heavy Construction” in 1974: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors the life and accomplishments of Floyd Dominy, former Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner, for his many contributions to the Nation’s water and food supply, recreation, and the environment.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


		III

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. RES. 181

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED

		  STATES

			June 23, 2005

			Mr. Smith (for himself,

			 Mr. Salazar, Mr. Craig, Mr.

			 Crapo, Mr. Burns, and

			 Mr. Feingold) submitted the following

			 resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION

		Recognizing July 1, 2005, as the 100th

		  Anniversary of the Forest Service.

		Whereas

			 Congress established the Forest Service in 1905 to provide quality water and

			 timber for the benefit of the United States;

		Whereas

			 the mission of the Forest Service has expanded to include management of

			 national forests for multiple uses and benefits, including the sustained yield

			 of renewable resources such as water, forage, wildlife, wood, and

			 recreation;

		Whereas

			 the National Forest System encompasses 192,000,000 acres in 44 States, Puerto

			 Rico, and the Virgin Islands, including 155 national forests and 20 national

			 grasslands;

		Whereas

			 the Forest Service significantly contributes to the scientific and technical

			 knowledge necessary to protect and sustain natural resources on all land in the

			 United States;

		Whereas

			 the Forest Service cooperates with State, Tribal, and local governments, forest

			 industries, other private landowners, and forest users in the management,

			 protection, and development of forest land the Federal Government does not

			 own;

		Whereas

			 the Forest Service participates in work, training, and education programs such

			 as AmeriCorps, Job Corps, and the Senior Community Service Employment

			 Program;

		Whereas

			 the Forest Service plays a key role internationally in developing sustainable

			 forest management and biodiversity conservation for the protection and sound

			 management of the forest resources of the world;

		Whereas, from rangers to researchers and

			 from foresters to fire crews, the Forest Service has maintained a dedicated

			 professional workforce that began in 1905 with 500 employees and in 2005

			 includes more than 30,000; and

		Whereas

			 Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the Forest Service, fostered the idea of

			 managing for the greatest good of the greatest number: Now, therefore, be

			 it

		That the Senate—

			(1)recognizes July 1, 2005, as the 100th

			 Anniversary of the Forest Service;

			(2)commends the Forest Service of the

			 Department of Agriculture for 100 years of dedicated service managing the

			 forests of the United States;

			(3)acknowledges the promise of the Forest

			 Service to continue to preserve the natural legacy of the United States for an

			 additional 100 years and beyond; and

			(4)encourages the people of the United States

			 to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


113 HRES 398 IH: Expressing support for designation of October 2013 as National Anti-Bullying Month.
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2013-10-30
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IV113th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 398IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 30, 2013Mr. Honda (for himself, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Engel, Mr. Loebsack, Mr. Hastings of Florida, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Clay, Ms. Hahn, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. McCollum, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Rangel, Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Matsui, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Takano, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, Mr. Conyers, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Payne, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Ms. Slaughter, Ms. Norton, Ms. Speier, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Holt, Ms. Kuster, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Mr. Moran, Mr. Sablan, Mr. Barber, Ms. Chu, Mr. Ellison, Mr. Swalwell of California, Mr. Watt, Mr. Farr, Mr. Himes, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Garamendi, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. Polis, Ms. Titus, and Mr. Lowenthal) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformRESOLUTIONExpressing support for designation of October 2013 as National Anti-Bullying Month.Whereas judgment and discrimination against others may be based on many factors and may be based on a person's race, ethnicity, physical, mental or emotional ability status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, religion, or age;Whereas bullying is the activity of repeated, aggressive behavior intended to hurt another person that involves a real or perceived imbalance of power;Whereas bullying includes harassment that may occur in the workplace, at schools, in families, in social settings, and online;Whereas discrimination and bullying have direct effects on the physical, emotional, and mental health of an individual, on organizational stability in schools and businesses, and on the well-being of society as a whole;Whereas a disproportionate number of individuals with disabilities, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Native Americans, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community report experiencing daily discrimination;Whereas 1 in 5 elders have experienced hostile animosity from their peers in a group setting;Whereas more than 500,000 reported accounts and millions of unreported accounts of elder abuse occur in homes, in relatives’ homes, and in facilities responsible for their care;Whereas 37 percent of people in the United States report being bullied on the job;Whereas 160,000 children around the United States stay home from school each day because of bullying and fear of bullying;Whereas in 80 percent of school shooting cases in the 1990s, the shooters had histories of being bullied;Whereas 80 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender teenagers reported being bullied at school;Whereas more than 50 percent of adolescents and teenagers report being bullied online and bullying others online;Whereas people of all ages, groups, and backgrounds may be victims of bullying, marginalization, and discrimination, and bullying may lead to or worsen depression, anxiety, and social isolation, which can lead to thoughts of suicide or suicidal behavior; andWhereas October 2013 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Anti-Bullying Month: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Anti-Bullying Month in order to acknowledge the harmful impact of bullying and of judging others based on appearance or group affiliation and to promote respect and support everyone's right to be who he or she is without being shamed, judged, or attacked.


		II
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 2335
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			November 13, 2007
			Ms. Landrieu introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Homeland Security and
			 Governmental Affairs

		A BILL
		To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
		  Emergency Assistance Act to provide adequate case management
		  services.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Case Management Services
			 Improvement Act of 2007.
		2.Case management
			 services
			(a)In
			 generalSection 426 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
			 Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5189d) is amended by striking
			 qualified private organizations and inserting nonprofit
			 or faith-based organizations with experience in case management
			 services.
			(b)ApplicabilitySection
			 426 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42
			 U.S.C. 5189d), as amended by this Act, shall apply to any major disaster (as
			 that term is defined in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
			 and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122)) declared on or after January 1,
			 2005.


115 HR 6725 IH: United States-Israel Directed Energy Cooperation Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-09-06
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6725IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 6, 2018Mr. Ted Lieu of California (for himself and Ms. Stefanik) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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 authorize the Secretary of Defense, upon request of the Ministry of Defense of Israel and with
			 the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to carry out research,
			 development, test, and evaluation activities, on a joint basis with
			 Israel, to establish directed energy capabilities that address threats to
			 the United States, deployed forces of the United States, or Israel, and
			 for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the United States-Israel Directed Energy Cooperation Act. 2.United States-Israel directed energy capabilities cooperation (a)Authority (1)In generalThe Secretary of Defense, upon request of the Ministry of Defense of Israel and with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, is authorized to carry out research, development, test, and evaluation activities, on a joint basis with Israel, to establish directed energy capabilities that address threats to the United States, deployed forces of the United States, or Israel. Any activities carried out pursuant to such authority shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive information and the national security interests of the United States and the national security interests of Israel.
 (2)ReportThe activities described in paragraph (1) may be carried out after the Secretary of Defense submits to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the following:
 (A)A memorandum of agreement between the United States and Israel regarding sharing of research and development costs for the capabilities described in paragraph (1), and any supporting documents.
 (B)A certification that the memorandum of agreement— (i)requires sharing of costs of projects, including in-kind support, between the United States and Israel;
 (ii)establishes a framework to negotiate the rights to any intellectual property developed under the memorandum of agreement; and
 (iii)requires the United States Government to receive semiannual reports on expenditure of funds, if any, by the Government of Israel, including a description of what the funds have been used for, when funds were expended, and an identification of entities that expended the funds.
						(b)Support in connection with activities
 (1)In generalThe Secretary of Defense is authorized to provide maintenance and sustainment support to Israel for the directed energy capabilities research, development, test, and evaluation activities authorized in subsection (a)(1). Such authority includes authority to install equipment necessary to carry out such research, development, test, and evaluation.
 (2)ReportThe support described in paragraph (1) may not be provided until 15 days after the Secretary of Defense submits to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth a detailed description of the support to be provided.
 (3)Matching contributionThe support described in paragraph (1) may not be provided unless the Secretary of Defense certifies to the appropriate committees of Congress that the Government of Israel will contribute to such support—
 (A)an amount equal to not less than the amount of support to be so provided; or (B)an amount that otherwise meets the best efforts of Israel, as mutually agreed to by the United States and Israel.
 (c)Lead agencyThe Secretary of Defense shall designate an appropriate research and development entity of a military department as the lead agency of the Department of Defense in carrying out this section.
 (d)Semiannual reportThe Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress on a semiannual basis a report that contains a copy of the most recent semiannual report provided by the Government of Israel to the Department of Defense pursuant to subsection (a)(2)(B)(iii).
 (e)Appropriate committees of Congress definedIn this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress means— (1)the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and
 (2)the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.


115 HRES 1128 IH: Expressing condolences to the family of Stan Mikita, and commemorating the life of Stan Mikita.
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		IV
		115th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. RES. 1128
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			October 16, 2018
			Mr. Quigley submitted
			 the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing condolences to the family of Stan Mikita, and commemorating the life of Stan Mikita.

 Whereas Stan Mikita was born on May 20, 1940, in Czechoslovakia; Whereas Stan Mikita debuted at center for the Chicago Blackhawks in 1958 and played 22 seasons with the team;
 Whereas Stan Mikita led the Blackhawks to the 1961 Stanley Cup by contributing 11 points in 12 games that year;
 Whereas Stan Mikita won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer four times, in 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968;
 Whereas Stan Mikita was a first team All-Star six times; Whereas Stan Mikita is the only player in NHL History to win the Art Ross Trophy for most points scored in a season, the Hart Memorial Trophy awarded to the player most valuable to his team, and the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship in consecutive seasons;
 Whereas Stan Mikita is the all-time Blackhawks leader in points, games played, assists and is second in goals;
 Whereas Stan Mikita was a pioneer in using a curved stick to help him shoot the puck more accurately and was one of the first players to wear a helmet full time;
 Whereas Stan Mikita's number 21 sweater was retired by the Blackhawks on October 19th, 1980; Whereas Stan Mikita was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983;
 Whereas Stan Mikita was named the 17th greatest NHL player of the 20th century by The Hockey News; Whereas Stan Mikita was beloved by teammates and fans of the Blackhawks for more than five decades;
 Whereas Stan Mikita was always humble, quick with his trademark boisterous laugh, and was known to mentor younger players on the team;
 Whereas Stan Mikita was known for his hard-hitting style of play and nicknamed Le Petite Diable, the Little Devil, by admiring opponents; Whereas Stan Mikita spent decades as an ambassador for the Chicago Blackhawks before being given that title formally in 2008;
 Whereas Stan Mikita was honored as a champion, hockey innovator, and Chicago icon with a statue outside the United Center in 2011; and
 Whereas Stan Mikita passed away on August 7, 2018, leaving behind a loving family, including his wife Jill of 55 years: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives—
			(1)
 commemorates the life and accomplishments of Stan Mikita and extends its deepest sympathies to his family and friends on the event of his death; and
			(2)
 recognizes Stan Mikita for his enduring contributions to the game of hockey, the Chicago Blackhawks franchise, and the City of Chicago.


114 HRES 380 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 427) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for proceedings during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015; and for other purposes.
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IV
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 380
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

July 28, 2015

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 427) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for proceedings during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015; and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 427) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.  2.On any legislative day during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015—
(a)the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and  (b)the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment.
3.The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I.  4.Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546).
5.Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII.  6.It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of July 30, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.
7.The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 30, 2015.  8.For purposes of the joint meeting to receive Pope Francis on September 24, 2015, only the following persons shall be admitted to the Hall of the House or rooms leading thereto:
(a)Members of Congress and Members-elect.  (b)The Delegates and the Resident Commissioner.
(c)The President and Vice President of the United States.  (d)Justices of the Supreme Court.
(e)Elected officers of the House.  (f)The Parliamentarian.
(g)The Architect of the Capitol.  (h)The Librarian of Congress.
(i)The Secretary and Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate.  (j)Heads of departments.
(k)Other persons as designated by the Speaker.   Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


116 HR 2593 IH: To require the Secretary of the Treasury to collect data and issue a report on the opportunity zone tax incentives enacted by the 2017 tax reform legislation, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-05-08
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2593IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 8, 2019Mr. Kind (for himself and Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to collect data and issue a report on the opportunity zone
			 tax incentives enacted by the 2017 tax reform legislation, and for other
			 purposes.

		1.Collection of data on opportunity zone tax incentives
 (a)In generalThe Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary’s delegate (referred to in this Act as the Secretary), shall collect information on investments held by qualified opportunity funds (as defined in section 1400Z–2(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) nationally and at the State level, which shall include—
 (1)the number of such qualified opportunity funds, (2)the amount of assets held in qualified opportunity funds,
 (3)the composition of qualified opportunity fund investments by asset class, (4)the percentage of qualified opportunity zone census tracts designated under subchapter Z of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by section 13823 of Public Law 115–97) that have received qualified opportunity fund investments, and
 (5)the impacts and outcomes of zone designation in those areas on economic indicators, including job creation, poverty reduction, new business starts, and other metrics as determined by the Secretary.
 (b)InvestmentsFor any investment described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall collect relevant information regarding each such investment, including—
 (1)the total amount of the investment and the date on which such investment was made, (2)the type of investment, such as whether the investment is in an existing business, new business, or real property, and the location of such business or property,
 (3)the type of activity being supported by such investment, such as single-family or multi-family residential properties, commercial properties, or the economic sectors in which the business operates,
 (4)in the case of a business, the approximate number of full-time employees at the time the investment in such business was made, and
 (5)in the case of real property, the approximate total square footage and the approximate number of residential units, as applicable.
 (c)Collection of informationFor purposes of any information described in this section, the Secretary shall establish appropriate procedures and measures to ensure that—
 (1)collection of such information is performed in a manner so as to prevent duplicative or redundant reporting, and
 (2)any personally identifiable data included in such information is properly protected and withheld from disclosure to the public.
 2.Report to CongressThe Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the opportunity zone incentives enacted by section 13823 of Public Law 115–97, beginning 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, which shall include the information described in section 1(a).
 3.Information regarding investmentsSubject to subsection (c) of section 1, the Secretary shall make the information submitted pursuant to subsection (b) of such section publicly available, with such information to be made available not later than the date which is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, following the initial reporting of such information by any qualified opportunity fund.


116 SRES 490 ATS: Congratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on their victory in Super Bowl LIV in the successful 100th season of the National Football League.
U.S. Senate
2020-02-03
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III116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. RES. 490IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 3, 2020Mr. Blunt (for himself, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. Moran) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationFebruary 13, 2020Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble and an amendment to the titleRESOLUTIONCongratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on their victory in Super Bowl LIV in the successful 100th season of the National Football League.Whereas, on Sunday, February 2, 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs (in this preamble referred to as the Chiefs) defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 31 to 20 to win Super Bowl LIV in Miami, Florida;Whereas the Chiefs, established on August 14, 1959, playing in their 60th season in the National Football League (referred to in this preamble as the NFL), made their third Super Bowl appearance and their first Super Bowl appearance since Super Bowl IV;Whereas Super Bowl LIV was the culmination of the 100th season of the NFL, a season in which the league has promoted stars both past and present, served the community, and looked toward the next 100 years of football;Whereas the Chiefs overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter and scored 21 straight points in the final 6 minutes and 13 seconds of gameplay to earn the victory;Whereas the victory in Super Bowl LIV earned the Chiefs their second Super Bowl victory, ending their 50-year Super Bowl drought that had lasted since the team last won Super Bowl IV on January 11, 1970;Whereas the Chiefs were participants in the first ever Super Bowl and are now champions of the centennial season of the NFL;Whereas the Chiefs began their championship season in another great Missouri city, St. Joseph, holding training camp on the campus of Missouri Western State University for the tenth straight year;Whereas head coach Andy Reid earned his 222nd career win, placing him sixth on the all-time wins list of the NFL and earning his first Super Bowl title in his 21-year tenure as a head coach in the NFL;Whereas Andy Reid is the 24th head coach of the NFL to appear in more than 1 Super Bowl;Whereas in the 2019 NFL season, the Chiefs earned a playoff bid for the sixth time in 7 seasons under Andy Reid;Whereas quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 26 of 42 pass attempts for 286 yards and 2 touchdowns, rushed 9 times for 29 yards and 1 touchdown, and was named Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl LIV;Whereas Patrick Mahomes became the youngest player in NFL history to earn both the NFL Most Valuable Player award and a Super Bowl title, while setting a playoff record for most touchdowns thrown before the first interception to start a player’s playoff career;Whereas in the American Football Conference Championship, Patrick Mahomes completed an iconic 27-yard scramble down the sideline for a touchdown to take the lead against the Tennessee Titans;Whereas Patrick Mahomes became the first NFL quarterback with 3 double-digit comebacks in a single postseason;Whereas Damien Williams rushed for 104 yards and scored 2 touchdowns, increasing his career playoff touchdown total to 11, tying Hall of Famer Terrell Davis for the most touchdowns in an individual’s first 6 playoff games;Whereas Travis Kelce had 6 receptions for 43 yards and 1 touchdown;Whereas Tyreek Hill had 9 receptions for 105 yards, including a crucial 44-yard reception on third-and-fifteen with only 7 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter;Whereas Sammy Watkins had 5 receptions for 98 yards;Whereas Bashaud Breeland led the team with 7 tackles and 1 interception;Whereas Chris Jones was a disruptive force with 3 passes defended;Whereas Frank Clark sacked the quarterback of the 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo, on fourth-and-ten with fewer than 2 minutes remaining to seal the victory;Whereas Harrison Butker was 1-for-1 in field goal attempts and 4-for-4 in point-after attempts;Whereas Dustin Colquitt, the longest-tenured Chief, earned his first Super Bowl victory in his 15th season;Whereas kick returner Mecole Hardman, tight end Travis Kelce, safety Tyrann Mathieu, and right tackle Mitchell Schwartz were named to the Associated Press All-Pro team for the 2019 season;Whereas the Chiefs should be recognized for their tremendous resiliency in the face of adversity when trailing 24–0 against the Houston Texans in the American Football Conference Divisional Round, down by 10 against the Tennessee Titans in the American Football Conference Championship Round, and trailing 20–10 against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV;Whereas the entire Chiefs roster contributed to the Super Bowl victory, including Nick Allegretti, Jackson Barton, Blake Bell, Bashaud Breeland, Alex Brown, Harrison Butker, Morris Claiborne, Frank Clark, Dustin Colquitt, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Cam Erving, Rashad Fenton, Eric Fisher, Kendall Fuller, Mecole Hardman, Demone Harris, Chad Henne, Tyreek Hill, Anthony Hitchens, Ryan Hunter, Chris Jones, Travis Kelce, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Darron Lee, Jordan Lucas, Patrick Mahomes, Tyrann Mathieu, LeSean McCoy, Matt Moore, Ben Niemann, Derrick Nnadi, Dorian O’Daniel, Mike Pennel, Byron Pringle, Reggie Ragland, Austin Reiter, Demarcus Robinson, Khalen Saunders, Mitchell Schwartz, Anthony Sherman, Daniel Sorensen, Terrell Suggs, Darwin Thompson, Charvarius Ward, Sammy Watkins, Armani Watts, Damien Williams, Xavier Williams, Damien Wilson, James Winchester, Stefen Wisniewski, Andrew Wylie, and Deon Yelder;Whereas the victory of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV instills an extraordinary sense of pride for fans in the States of Missouri and Kansas and across the Midwest; andWhereas people all over the world are asking, How ‘bout those Chiefs?: Now, therefore, be itThat the Senate—(1)congratulates the Kansas City Chiefs and their entire staff, Mayor of Kansas City Quinton Lucas, Governor of Missouri Mike Parson, and loyal fans of the Kansas City Chiefs for their victory in Super Bowl LIV; and(2)respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to—(A)the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas City Chiefs, Clark Hunt;(B)the president of the Kansas City Chiefs, Mark Donovan; and(C)the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid.


I
112th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4693
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 25, 2012
Mr. Graves of Missouri introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,3-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid.

1.2,3-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid
(a)In generalHeading 9902.24.19 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 2,3-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid) is amended by striking the date in the effective period column and inserting 12/31/2015.
(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 HR 7701 IH: Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-07-21
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7701IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 21, 2020Mr. Cartwright introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Education and Labor, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo establish programs related to prevention of prescription opioid misuse, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act.2.Federal licensure of pharmaceutical representatives who promote certain opioidsSubchapter E of chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:569E.Federal licensure of pharmaceutical representatives who promote certain opioids(a)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall establish a licensure program for pharmaceutical representatives described in subsection (b).(b)Licensure program(1)RequirementBeginning on July 1, 2021, no individual described in paragraph (2) may engage in the marketing or promoting of opioid drugs unless such individual is licensed under this section.(2)Individuals required to obtain licensureAn individual required to obtain a license under this section is any individual who, on behalf of a drug manufacturer, engaged, on more than 15 days in a calendar year, in the marketing or promotion to health care professionals, including educational or sales communications, meetings or paid events, and the provision of goods, gifts, and samples, of any opioid drug (other than methadone) that is listed in schedule II of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act.(3)Licensure periodEach license issued under this section shall be valid for 3 years, and may be renewed for additional 3-year periods.(c)RequirementsAn individual required to obtain a license under this section shall—(1)submit to the Secretary, at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require—(A)such information as the Secretary may require; and(B)a registration fee in the amount of $3,000;(2)certify that such individual has completed training on ethics, pharmaceutical marketing regulations, the CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2016 (or any successor document) or the FDA Blueprint for Prescriber Education for Extended-Release and Long-Acting Opioid Analgesics, and applicable Federal laws pertaining to drug marketing, labeling, and clinical trials, as the Secretary may require;(3)certify that such individual will not engage in any illegal, fraudulent, misleading, or other deceptive marketing of schedule II opioid drugs; and(4)file with the Secretary annual reports disclosing the names of providers visited and any drug samples or gifts such individual gives any such provider.(d)Manufacturer reporting requirementsThe manufacturer who employs or contracts with any individual required to obtain a license under this section shall include in reports required under section 1128G of the Social Security Act the name of each such licensed individual that provides payments or other transfers of value required to be reported under such section 1128G that relates to an opioid drug that is listed in schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act.. 3.Withdrawal of approval of certain opioids(a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, any ultra-high-dose opioid shall be considered a drug that presents an imminent hazard to the public health within the meaning of section 505(e) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(e)), and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall suspend the approval of such drug, in accordance with such section 505(e).(b)DefinitionIn this section, the term ultra-high-dose opioid means an opioid drug for which the daily dosage provided for in the approved label exceeds the morphine milligram equivalents per day outlined in the report entitled CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2016 (or any successor document).4.Continuing medical education and prescription drug monitoring program registration for prescribersSection 303 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823) is amended—(1)by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l); and(2)by inserting after subsection (j) the following:(k)(1)The Attorney General shall not register, or renew the registration of, a practitioner under subsection (f) who is licensed under State law to prescribe controlled substances in schedule II, III, or IV, unless the practitioner submits to the Attorney General, for each such registration or renewal request, a written certification that—(A)(i)the practitioner has, during the 1-year period preceding the registration or renewal request, completed a training program described in paragraph (2); or(ii)the practitioner, during the applicable registration period, will not prescribe such controlled substances in amounts in excess of a 72-hour supply (for which no refill is available); and(B)the practitioner has registered with the prescription drug monitoring program of the State in which the practitioner practices, if the State has such program.(2)A training program described in this paragraph is a training program that—(A)follows the best practices for pain management, as described in the Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain as published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2016, or any successor thereto, or the FDA Blueprint for Prescriber Education for Extended-Release and Long-Acting Opioid Analgesics as published by the Food and Drug Administration in 2017, or any successor thereto;(B)includes information on—(i)recommending non-opioid and non-pharmacological therapy;(ii)establishing treatment goals and evaluating patient risks;(iii)prescribing the lowest dose and fewest number of pills considered effective;(iv)addictive and overdose risks of opioids;(v)diagnosing and managing substance use disorders, including linking patients to evidence-based treatment;(vi)identifying narcotics-seeking behaviors; and(vii)using prescription drug monitoring programs; and(C)is approved by the Secretary..5.Report on prescriber education courses for medical and dental studentsEach school of medicine, school of osteopathic medicine, and school of dentistry participating in a program under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a et seq.), as a condition for such participation, shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on any prescriber education courses focused specifically on pain management and responsible opioid prescribing practices that such school requires students to take, and whether such courses are consistent with the most recently published version of the Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the FDA Blueprint for Prescriber Education for Extended-Release and Long-Acting Opioid Analgesics, as published by the Food and Drug Administration in 2017. The Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall compile the reports submitted by such schools and submit an annual summary of such reports to Congress.6.Requirements under Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs(a)In generalBeginning 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, each State that receives funding under any of the programs described in subsection (c) shall—(1)require practitioners, or their designees, in the State to consult the database of the prescription drug monitoring program before writing prescriptions for controlled substances (as such term is defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802)) in schedule II, III, or IV under section 202 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 812);(2)require dispensers of controlled substances in schedule II, III, or IV, or their designees, to input data into the database of the prescription drug monitoring program within 24 hours of filling a qualifying prescription, as required by the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, including patient identifier information, the national drug code of the dispensed drug, date of dispensing the drug, quantity and dosage of the drug dispensed, form of payment, Drug Enforcement Administration registration number of the practitioner, Drug Enforcement Administration registration number of the dispenser;(3)allow practitioners and dispensers to designate other appropriate individuals to act as agents of such practitioners and dispensers for purposes of obtaining and inputing data from the database for purposes of complying with paragraphs (1) and (2), as applicable;(4)provide informational materials for practitioners and dispensers to identify and refer patients with possible substance use disorders to professional treatment specialists;(5)establish formal data sharing agreements to foster electronic connectivity with the prescription drug monitoring programs of each State (if such State has such a program) with which the State shares a border, to facilitate the exchange of information through an established technology architecture that ensures common data standards, privacy protection, and secure and streamlined information sharing;(6)authorize direct access to the State's database of the prescription drug monitoring program to all State law enforcement agencies, State boards responsible for the licensure, regulation, or discipline of practitioners, pharmacists, or other persons authorized to prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances; and(7)in order to enhance accountability in prescribing and dispensing patterns, not fewer than 4 times per year, proactively provide informational reports on aggregate trends and individual outliers, based on information available through the State prescription drug monitoring program to—(A)the State entities and persons described in paragraph (6); and(B)the Medicaid agency and the department of public health of the State.(b)Transparency in Prescribing Practices and Intervention for High Prescribers(1)State reporting requirementEach State that receives funding under any of the programs described in subsection (c) shall, twice per year, submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration—(A)a list of all practitioners and dispensers who, in the applicable reporting period, have prescribed or dispensed schedule II, III, or IV opioids in the State;(B)the amount of schedule II, III, or IV opioids that were prescribed and dispensed by each individual practitioner and dispenser described in subparagraph (A); and(C)any additional information that the Secretary and Administrator may require to support surveillance and evaluation of trends in prescribing or dispensing of schedule II, III, or IV opioids, or to identify possible non-medical use and diversion of such substances.(2)Annual reportNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Director of the Indian Health Service, shall submit to Congress, and make public, a report identifying outliers among the medical specialties and geographic areas with the highest rates of opioid prescribing in the Nation, by zip code.(3)Development of action plan(A)Initial planNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Director of the Indian Health Service, shall submit to Congress a plan of action, including warning letters and enforcement mechanisms, for addressing outliers in opioid prescribing practices and ensuring an adequate Federal response to protect the public health.(B)Updated planThe Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress updates to the plan of action described in subparagraph (A), as such Secretary, in consultation with the heads of agencies described in such subparagraph, determines appropriate.(c)Programs describedThe programs described in this subsection are—(1)the Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program established under the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107–77; 115 Stat. 748);(2)the controlled substance monitoring program under section 399O of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g–3);(3)the Prescription Drug Overdose: Prevention for States program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;(4)the Prescription Drug Overdose: Data-Driven Prevention Initiative of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;(5)the Enhanced State Opioid Overdose Surveillance program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;(6)the opioid grant program under section 1003 of the 21st Century Cures Act (Public Law 114–255); and(7)the State Opioid Response Grant program described under the heading Substance abuse treatment under the heading Substance abuse and mental health services administration of title II of division A of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116–94).(d)DefinitionsIn this section, the terms dispenser and practitioner have the meanings given such terms in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802).7.Interoperability of certified health information technologySection 3001(c)(5) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300jj–11(c)(5)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(F)InteroperabilityBeginning on January 1, 2021, the National Coordinator shall not certify electronic health records as health information technology that is in compliance with applicable certification criteria under this paragraph unless such technology is interoperable with the prescription drug monitoring programs of each State that, at the time of the request for such certification, has such a program..8.Studies related to overdose discharge and follow-up policies(a)StudyNot later than January 1, 2021, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall—(1)conduct a study on the scope and circumstances of non-fatal opioid overdoses, the policies and procedures that States, health care systems, and first responders have implemented; and(2)in partnership with stakeholder organizations with subject matter expertise, establish guidelines for hospital procedures following non-fatal opioid overdose and the administration of overdose reversal medication.(b)Study and development of quality measures under Medicare related to opioid abuse and substance use disorderSection 1890A(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395aaa–1(e)) is amended—(1)by striking measures.—The Administrator and inserting “measures.—(1)In generalThe Administrator; and(2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(2)Study and development of quality measures related to opioid abuse and substance use disorderBeginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Administrator of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall study, and through contracts develop, in coordination with appropriate subject matter organizations (such as the entity with a contract under section 1890), for use under this Act, quality measures related to standards of care for treating individuals with non-fatal opioid overdose, discharge procedures, and linkages to appropriate substance use disorder treatment and community support services.. 9.Medicaid opioid drug mapping tool(a)In generalThe Secretary of Health and Human Services shall create an interactive opioid drug mapping tool, which shall be made publicly available on the internet website of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, showing prescribing practices of providers that participate in State Medicaid programs and geographic comparisons, at the State, county, and ZIP code levels, of de-identified opioid prescription claims made under State Medicaid programs under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).(b)Collection of data from StatesThe Secretary of Health and Human Services may request from States such data as the Secretary determines necessary to create the opioid mapping tool described in subsection (a).10.National Academies study(a)StudyThe Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into a contract with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (referred to in this section as the National Academies) to carry out a study on the addition of coverage under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act of alternative treatment modalities (such as integrative medicine, including acupuncture and exercise therapy, neural stimulation, biofeedback, radiofrequency ablation, and trigger point injections) furnished to Medicare beneficiaries who suffer from acute or chronic lower back pain. Such study shall, pursuant to the contract under this paragraph, include an analysis of—(1)scientific research on the short-term and long-term impact of the addition of such coverage on clinical efficacy for pain management of such beneficiaries;(2)whether the lack of Medicare coverage for alternative treatment modalities impacts the volume of opioids prescribed for beneficiaries; and(3)the cost to the Medicare program of the addition of such coverage to treat pain and mitigate the progression of chronic pain, as weighed against the cost of opioid use disorder, overdose, readmission, subsequent surgeries, and utilization and expenditures under parts B and D of such title.(b)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, pursuant to the contract under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to Congress a report on the study under subsection (a).(c)Authorization of appropriationsTo carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary.11.Excise tax on opioid pain relievers(a)In generalSubchapter E of chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:4192.Opioid pain relievers(a)In generalThere is hereby imposed on the manufacturer or producer of any taxable active opioid a tax equal to the amount determined under subsection (b).(b)Amount determinedThe amount determined under this subsection with respect to a manufacturer or producer for a calendar year is 1 cent per milligram of taxable active opioid in the production or manufacturing quota determined for such manufacturer or producer for the calendar year under section 306 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 826).(c)Taxable active opioidFor purposes of this section—(1)In generalThe term taxable active opioid means any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802), as in effect on the date of the enactment of this section) manufactured in the United States which is opium, an opiate, or any derivative thereof.(2)Exclusions(A)Other ingredientsIn the case of a product that includes a taxable active opioid and another ingredient, subsection (a) shall apply only to the portion of such product that is a taxable active opioid.(B)Drugs used in addiction treatmentThe term taxable active opioid shall not include any controlled substance (as so defined) which is used exclusively for the treatment of opioid addiction as part of a medication-assisted treatment..(b)Clerical amendments(1)The heading of subchapter E of chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Medical devices and inserting Other medical products.(2)The table of subchapters for chapter 32 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to subchapter E and inserting the following new item:Subchapter E. Other medical products.(3)The table of sections for subchapter E of chapter 32 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item:Sec. 4192. Opioid pain relievers..(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.12.Opioid consumer abuse reduction program(a)Opioid take-Back programSection 302 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 822) is amended by adding at the end the following:(h)(1)The Attorney General shall establish a national take-back program for the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of controlled substances.(2)In establishing the take-back program required under paragraph (1), the Attorney General—(A)shall consult with the Secretary and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; and(B)may coordinate with States, law enforcement agencies, water resource management agencies, manufacturers, practitioners, pharmacists, public health entities, transportation and incineration service contractors, and other entities and individuals, as appropriate.(3)The take-back program established under paragraph (1)—(A)shall—(i)ensure appropriate geographic distribution so as to provide—(I)reasonably convenient and equitable access to permanent take-back locations, including not less than 1 disposal site for every 25,000 residents and not less than 1 physical disposal site per town, city, county, or other unit of local government, where possible; and(II)periodic collection events and mail-back programs, including public notice of such events and programs, as a supplement to the permanent take-back locations described in subclause (I), particularly in areas in which the provision of access to such locations at the level described in that subclause is not possible;(ii)establish a process for the accurate cataloguing and reporting of the quantities of controlled substances collected; and(iii)include a public awareness campaign and education of practitioners and pharmacists; and(B)may work in coordination with State and locally implemented public and private take-back programs.(4)From time to time, beginning in the second calendar year that begins after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer from the general fund of the Treasury an amount equal to one-half of the total amount of taxes collected under section 4192 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to the Attorney General to carry out this subsection. Amounts transferred under this subparagraph shall remain available until expended..(b)Funding of substance abuse programsFrom time to time, beginning in the second calendar year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer from the general fund of the Treasury an amount equal to one-half of the total amount of taxes collected under section 4192 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by this Act, to the Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for programs of the Center, including the Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse program under subpart II of part B of title XIX of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x–21 et seq.) and Programs of Regional and National Significance. Amounts transferred under this subsection shall remain available until expended.13.GAO studyNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—(1)conduct a study examining the coverage offered under commercial health insurance plans and reimbursement rates under the Medicare program and State Medicaid plans with respect to—(A)substance use disorder treatment services, as compared to other health services, and how any disparity identified under this paragraph may contribute to differences in salary and turnover among substance abuse disorder providers; and(B)rates of coverage or reimbursement, as applicable, for substance abuse disorder services provided via telehealth, as compared to such services provided in-person; and (2)provide recommendations with respect to addressing any disparities identified under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) in order to bolster retention of substance abuse disorder providers and the provision of substance abuse disorder services. 14.Expanding access to substance use disorder and mental health services furnished through telehealth under the Medicare programSection 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(7)) is amended—(1)in the paragraph heading, by inserting and mental health services after substance use disorder services;(2)by inserting or, on or after the first day after the end of the public health emergency described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), to an eligible telehealth individual for purposes of diagnosis of a substance use disorder or diagnosis or treatment of a mental health disorder, as determined by the Secretary, after as determined by the Secretary,.15.Ensuring parity for mental health and addiction treatment servicesTitle V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290ll et seq.) is amended—(1)in part K, by redesignating section 550 (42 U.S.C. 290ee–10), relating to sobriety treatment and recovery teams, as section 553 and transferring such section to appear after section 552 in part D; and(2)by adding at the end of such part D the following:554.Compliance with mental health and addiction treatment parity(a)In generalThe Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, shall award grants to, or enter into cooperative agreements with, States to ensure that health insurance issuers in the State comply with section 2726.(b)Use of grantA State shall use amounts received under a grant or cooperative agreement under this section to—(1)establish clear guidelines for parity compliance for mental health and substance use disorder benefits;(2)ensure parity compliance during public health emergencies with best practices for delivering evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment, including to ensure virtual, video, internet, telephonic, and other remote services are appropriately covered, including alignment with authorities, flexibilities, and coverage promulgated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services;(3)engage with health insurance issuers to ensure that they comply with the guidelines promulgated and other provisions of section 2726, including through audits, market conduct examinations, secret shopper programs, or other means;(4)share information with other States who receive grants under this section;(5)submit a report to the Secretary and the Secretary of Labor on information, actions, recommendations, and such other information as such secretaries may require; and(6)publicly post a summary of each report submitted under paragraph (5) on the websites of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor.(c)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025..