109 HRES 1011 EH:
U.S. House of Representatives
2006-09-14
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109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1011
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

September 14, 2006

RESOLUTION

That the Clerk of the House of Representatives request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 503) entitled An Act to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes..

Karen L. HaasClerk.


109 HR 2765 IH: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on p-cresidine sulfonic acid.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-06-07
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2765
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 7, 2005
Mr. Clay introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on p-cresidine sulfonic acid.

1.P-cresidine sulfonic acid
(a)In generalHeading 9902.01.65 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to p-cresidine sulfonic acid) is amended by striking 12/31/2006 and inserting 12/31/2009.
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of enactment of this Act.


114 HR 4786 IH: RPPA Commercial Recreation Concessions Pilot Program Act of 2016
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-03-17
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		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4786
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 17, 2016
			Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mr. Amodei, Mr. Ashford, Mrs. Black, Mr. Cramer, Mr. DesJarlais, Mr. Franks of Arizona, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Harris, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Lummis, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Salmon, Mr. Schweikert, Mr. Sessions, Ms. Sinema, and Mr. Smith of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To require the Secretary of the Interior to establish a pilot program for commercial recreation
			 concessions on certain land managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the RPPA Commercial Recreation Concessions Pilot Program Act of 2016. 2.Commercial recreation concessions pilot programThe Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), is amended by adding at the end the following:

				7.Commercial recreation concessions pilot program
 (a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of this Act (including regulations), not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program to authorize commercial recreation concessions on land patented or leased under this Act.
					(b)Concessions agreements
 (1)In generalIn carrying out the pilot program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall enter into not more than 10 agreements with parties to whom the land described in subsection (a) has been patented or leased for the establishment of commercial recreation concessions on the land covered by the agreement.
						(2)Term
 (A)In generalAn agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall be for a period that is consistent with the period of time required to amortize the capital investment made under the agreement but in any case not longer than 20 years.
 (B)ExtensionOn a finding of satisfactory performance, the Secretary may extend the term of an agreement for 1 additional period equal in length to the initial term.
							(3)Third-Party agreements
 (A)In generalA party to an agreement entered into under paragraph (1) may enter into agreements with third parties for the establishment of commercial recreation concessions pursuant to the agreement entered into under paragraph (1).
 (B)TermAn agreement entered into under subparagraph (A) shall not be for a period that is longer than the term of the agreement entered into under paragraph (1).
 (c)Use of fundsA party to an agreement entered into under subsection (b)(1) shall not be required to use revenue collected pursuant to the commercial recreation concessions on the land covered by the agreement.
 (d)Authorized activitiesFor the term of an agreement entered into under subsection (b)(1), with respect to land covered by the agreement, any activity defined as permissible under parts 2920 and 2930 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations, shall be permissible.
 (e)EffectThe establishment of commercial recreation concessions under subsection (b) shall not be considered to be a change in use for purposes of this Act..


116 HRES 973 IH: Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr.
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-05-22
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IV116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 973IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 22, 2020Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Rush, Ms. Omar, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Carson of Indiana, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Pallone, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Judy Chu of California, and Mr. Pascrell) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsRESOLUTIONRecognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr.Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide;Whereas this month of sacrifice and contemplation began on the evening of Thursday, April 23, 2020, based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon;Whereas Muslims in the United States and around the world observe Ramadan by fasting, emphasizing self-discipline, worship, charity, and reading the Holy Quran to improve patience, humility, and spirituality;Whereas Ramadan continued until the evening of Saturday, May 23, 2020, with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr;Whereas Eid al-Fitr begins each year with the sighting of the new moon, signifying a month-long end to fasting and reflection for all Muslim followers;Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,800,000,000 Muslims worldwide;Whereas over 4,500 Muslims serve on active duty and over 2,300 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces;Whereas the Muslim population has been growing in the United States and today’s American Muslim population is a tapestry of ethnic, racial, linguistic, social, and economic groups;Whereas American Muslims have contributed to every part of society to make advancements in medicine, science, engineering, economics, sports, education, and the law; andWhereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has concluded with Eid al-Fitr, a three-day celebration: Now, therefore, be itThat—(1)to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of the Islamic faith; and(2)in observance of and out of respect for Ramadan tradition, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives offers its best wishes to all Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of Ramadan, while also expressing its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and worldwide on this important occasion.


114 HJ 23 IH: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-01-21
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		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. J. RES. 23
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 21, 2015
			Mr. McGovern (for himself, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Ellison, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Welch, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Pingree, Mr. Takano, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Lee, Ms. Clark of Massachusetts, Mr. Farr, and Mr. Grijalva) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		JOINT RESOLUTION
		Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of
			 Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability
			 companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any
			 State, the United States, or any foreign state.

 That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States:
			 —
 1.We the people who ordain and establish this Constitution intend the rights protected by this Constitution to be the rights of natural persons.
 2.The words people, person, or citizen as used in this Constitution do not include corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state, and such corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through their elected State and Federal representatives, deem reasonable and are otherwise consistent with the powers of Congress and the States under this Constitution.
 3.Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit the people’s rights of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, free exercise of religion, freedom of association and all such other rights of the people, which rights are unalienable..


116 HR 7343 IH: Afghanistan Partnership and Transparency Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-06-25
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7343IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 25, 2020Mr. Crow (for himself, Ms. Cheney, Mr. Waltz, and Mrs. Davis of California) 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 limit the use of funds to reduce the number of Armed Forces deployed to Afghanistan, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Afghanistan Partnership and Transparency Act.2.Limitation on use of funds to reduce deployment to Afghanistan(a)Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that—(1)it is in the national security interests of the United States to deny terrorists safe haven in Afghanistan, protect the United States homeland, uphold the United States partnership with the Government of Afghanistan and cooperation with the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, and protect the hard-fought rights of women, girls, and other vulnerable populations in Afghanistan;(2)a rapid military drawdown and a lack of United States commitment to the security and stability of Afghanistan would undermine diplomatic efforts for peace;(3)the current agreement between the United States and the Taliban does not provide for the appropriate protections for vulnerable populations, does not create conditions for the rejection of violence and prevention of terrorist safe havens, and does not represent a realistic diplomatic solution, based on verifiable facts and conditions on the ground, that provides for long-term stability; and(4)the Administration has a constitutional obligation to provide Congress with timely and comprehensive information on the status of security operations and diplomatic efforts in a form that can be transparently communicated to the American people.(b)LimitationUntil the date on which the Secretary of Defense, in concurrence with each covered official, submits the report described in subsection (c) to the appropriate congressional committees, none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2020 or 2021 for the Department of Defense may be obligated or expended for any activity having either of the following effects:(1)Reducing the total number of Armed Forces deployed to Afghanistan below the lesser of—(A)8,000, or(B)the total number of the Armed Forces deployed as of the date of the enactment of this Act.(2)Reducing the total number of Armed Forces deployed to Afghanistan below 5,000.(c)ReportThe report described in this subsection shall include each of the following:(1)A certification that the intended withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan—(A)will not compromise or otherwise negatively affect the ongoing United States counterterrorism mission against the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, and associated forces;(B)will not unduly increase the risk to United States personnel in Afghanistan;(C)will not increase the risk for the expansion of existing or formation of new terrorist safe havens inside Afghanistan;(D)will be undertaken with the consultation and coordination of allies supporting the United States- and North Atlantic Treaty Organization-led missions; and(E)is in the best interest of United States national security and in furtherance of United States policy toward Afghanistan for achieving an enduring diplomatic solution.(2)An analysis of the impact that the intended withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan would have on each of the following:(A)The threat posed by the Taliban and terrorist organizations, including by each covered terrorist organization, to—(i)the United States homeland;(ii)United States interests abroad;(iii)allied countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization;(iv)the Government of Afghanistan; and(v)regional peace and security.(B)The status of the human and civil rights (including access to voting, education, justice, and economic opportunities) of women, girls, people with disabilities, religious and ethnic minorities, and other vulnerable populations in Afghanistan.(C)Transparent, credible, and inclusive political processes in Afghanistan.(D)The capacity of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces to effectively—(i)prevent or defend against attacks by the Taliban or by terrorist organizations (including by each covered terrorist organization) on civilian populations;(ii)prevent the takeover of one or more provincial capitals by the Taliban or by associated organizations;(iii)conduct counterterrorism operations necessary to deny safe harbor to terrorist organizations, including each covered terrorist organization; and(iv)maintain institutional order and discipline.(E)The influence of malign state actors on the sovereignty of Afghanistan and the strategic national security interests of the United States in the region.(F)Any other matter the Secretary of Defense, in concurrence with each covered official, determines appropriate.(3)An assessment of the manner and extent to which—(A)the Taliban has publicly renounced al-Qaeda;(B)the Taliban has made any efforts to break with al-Qaeda since February 29, 2020, and a description of these efforts;(C)any senior al-Qaeda leaders, including Ayman al-Zawahiri, or any leaders of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent, have been present in Afghanistan since February 29, 2020, and if so, the names of the leaders, the dates they were present in Afghanistan, and their other locations since February 29, 2020;(D)any members of al-Qaeda, al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent, al-Qaeda-affiliated groups, or any covered terrorist organization have, since February 29, 2020—(i)fought alongside, trained alongside, otherwise operated alongside, or sheltered with the Taliban in Afghanistan;(ii)conducted attacks inside Afghanistan, and, if so, the dates and locations of such attacks;(iii)operated training camps or related facilities inside Afghanistan, and, if so, the locations of those camps or facilities;(iv)traveled from Afghanistan to Pakistan or Iran, or from Pakistan or Iran to Afghanistan;(v)continued to have ties to any Taliban leaders or members located in Pakistan; or(vi)continued to work with the Haqqani Network;(E)any of the prisoners released by the Government of Afghanistan as a result of the February 29, 2020, agreement between the United States and Taliban—(i)are members of, or have ties to, any covered terrorist organizations or any other organization designated by the United States as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189) and, if so, the names of such former prisoners and the reasons for their detention inside Afghanistan; or(ii)are suspected of taking part in attacks against American service members or civilians or attacks that caused American casualties and, if so, the names of the prisoners, the date and location of such attacks, and the number of American casualties attributed to such attacks;(F)any of the prisoners the Taliban has requested for release, but who have not yet been released as of the date of the enactment of this Act, are members of, or have ties to, any covered terrorist organizations or any other organization designated by the United States as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189) and, if so, the names of the prisoners and the organizations to which they are affiliated; and(G)senior Taliban leaders, including members of the Haqqani Network, who are located in Pakistan continue to exercise control over the insurgency in Afghanistan.(4)The number of attacks that the Taliban has carried out in Afghanistan since February 29, 2020, including the location and date of each attack as well as casualties related to each attack.(d)FormThe report described in subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control, but may contain a classified annex that is accompanied by an unclassified summary of the annex.(e)WaiverThe Secretary of Defense may waive the limitation under subsection (b) if, in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Commander of United States Forces, Afghanistan, the Secretary—(1)determines that the waiver is—(A)necessary due to an imminent and extraordinary threat to members of the United States Armed Forces in the Afghanistan; or(B)vital to the national security interests of the United States; and(2)submits to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed, written justification for such waiver, not later than 10 days after the effective date of the waiver; and(3)in the case of a determination described in paragraph (1)(A), includes in such justification each of the following:(A)A detailed description of the change in threat assessment leading to the determination.(B)An explanation for the reasons for which existing force protection mechanisms were not sufficient to reasonably ensure the safety of members of the Armed Forces.(C)The steps that have been taken to ensure that United States equipment does not fall into enemy hands.(D)A description of the coordination with allied countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and with other allies and partners with respect to the withdrawal.(E)A description of the coordination with the Department of State to ensure the safety of American citizens in Afghanistan in light of and subsequent to the withdrawal.(f)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Appropriate congressional committeesThe term appropriate congressional committees means—(A)the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;(B)the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and(C)the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.(2)Covered officialThe term covered official means—(A)the Secretary of State;(B)the Director of National Intelligence;(C)the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff;(D)the Commander of United States Central Command;(E)the Commander of United States Forces, Afghanistan; and(F)the United States Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.(3)Covered terrorist organizationThe term covered terrorist organization means any of the following:(A)al-Qaeda and affiliates, including al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent.(B)The Islamic State and affiliates.(C)Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan.(D)The Haqqani Network.(E)Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan.(F)Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement.(G)Ansralluh.(H)Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (including under the alias Jamaat-ud-Dawa).(I)Jaish-e-Mohammed.(J)Harakat ul-Jihad-Islami.(K)Harakat ul-Mujahidin.(L)Jaysh al-Adl.(M)Lashkar-i-Jhangvi.(N)Mullah Nasir Group.(O)Hafiz Gul Bahadar Group.(P)Lashkar-i-Islam.(Q)Islamic Jihad Union Group.(R)Jamaat-ud-Dawa al Quran.(S)Ansarul Islam.


113 HR 4349 IH: Crude Oil Export Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-04-01
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		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4349
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 1, 2014
			Mr. McCaul (for himself and Mr. Culberson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, and Rules, 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 repeal the crude oil export ban under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and for other
			 purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Crude Oil Export Act.
		2.Crude oil exports
			(a)Repeal of presidential authority To restrict oil exports
				(1)In generalSection 103 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6212) is repealed.
				(2)Conforming amendments
					(A)Section 12 of the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 719j) is amended—
						(i)by striking and section 103 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act; and
						(ii)by striking such Acts and inserting that Act.
						(B)The Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended—
						(i)in section 251 (42 U.S.C. 6271)—
							(I)by striking subsection (d); and
							(II)by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d); and
							(ii)in section 523(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. 6393(a)(1)), by striking (other than section 103 thereof).
						(b)Repeal of limitations on exports of oil
				(1)In generalSection 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 185) is amended—
					(A)by striking subsection (u); and
					(B)by redesignating subsections (v) through (y) as subsections (u) through (x), respectively.
					(2)Conforming amendments
					(A)Section 1107(c) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3167(c)) is
			 amended by striking (u) through (y) and inserting (u) through (x).
					(B)Section 23 of the Deep Water Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1522) is repealed.
					(C)Section 203(c) of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act (43 U.S.C. 1652(c)) is amended in the
			 first sentence by striking (w)(2), and (x)) and inserting (v)(2), and (w)).
					(D)Section 509(c) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (43 U.S.C. 2009(c)) is amended
			 by striking subsection (w)(2) and inserting subsection (v)(2).
					(c)Repeal of limitations on export of OCS oil or gasSection 28 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1354) is repealed.
			(d)Termination of limitation on exportation of crude oilSection 7(d) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2406(d)) (as in effect
			 pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.
			 1701 et seq.)) shall have no force or effect.
			(e)Clarification of crude oil regulation
				(1)In generalSection 754.2 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to crude oil) shall have no force
			 or effect.
				(2)Crude oil license requirementsThe Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce shall grant licenses to export to
			 a country crude oil (as the term is defined in subsection (a) of the
			 regulation referred to in paragraph (1)) (as in effect on the date that is
			 1 day before the date of enactment of this Act) unless—
					(A)the country is subject to sanctions or trade restrictions imposed by the United States; or
					(B)the President or Congress has designated the country as subject to exclusion for reasons of
			 national security.
					(f)Presidential ban
				(1)AuthorityThe President may, subject to paragraph (2), impose a ban on the export of crude oil from the
			 United States for a period of not more than 90 days during a period of
			 national emergency. Such ban may be renewed for additional periods during
			 the period of national emergency.
				(2)Congressional Review ActThe act of imposing or renewing a ban under paragraph (1) shall be considered a major rule subject
			 to a resolution of disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States
			 Code (commonly referred to as the Congressional Review Act).


114 SRES 158 ATS: Recognizing the cultural and historic significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
U.S. Senate
2015-04-30
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		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 158
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 30, 2015
			Mr. Bennet (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Reid, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Udall, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Gardner, and Mr. Cruz) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing the cultural and historic significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

 Whereas May 5, or Cinco de Mayo in Spanish, is celebrated each year as a date of importance by Mexican and Mexican-American communities;
 Whereas the Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates May 5, 1862, the date on which Mexicans defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla, one of the many battles that the Mexican people won in their long and brave fight for independence, freedom, and democracy;
 Whereas the victory of Mexico over France at Puebla represented a historic triumph for the Mexican government during the Franco-Mexican war of 1861–1867 and bolstered the resistance movement;
 Whereas the success of Mexico at the Battle of Puebla reinvigorated the spirits of the Mexican people and provided a renewed sense of unity and strength;
 Whereas the French army, which had not experienced defeat against any of the finest troops of Europe in more than half a century, sustained a disastrous loss at the hands of an outnumbered and ill-equipped, but highly spirited and courageous, Mexican army;
 Whereas the courageous spirit that Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza and his men displayed during that historic battle can never be forgotten;
 Whereas, in a larger sense, Cinco de Mayo symbolizes the right of a free people to self-determination, just as Benito Juarez, the president of Mexico during the Battle of Puebla, once said, El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz, meaning respect for the rights of others is peace;
 Whereas the sacrifice of Mexican fighters was instrumental in keeping Mexico from falling under European domination while, in the United States, the Union Army battled Confederate forces in the Civil War;
 Whereas Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder that the foundation of the United States was built by people from many countries and diverse cultures who were willing to fight and die for freedom;
 Whereas Cinco de Mayo also serves as a reminder of the close ties between the people of Mexico and the people of the United States;
 Whereas Cinco de Mayo encourages the celebration of a legacy of strong leaders and a sense of vibrancy in communities; and
 Whereas Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder to provide more opportunity for future generations: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates; and
 (2)encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


115 HCON 62 IH: To urge the President to direct the United States representative to the United Nations to use the voice and vote of the United States to hold the United Nations and its member states accountable for allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by United Nations peacekeepers.
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-05-24
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IV115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. CON. RES. 62IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 24, 2017Ms. Tenney (for herself, Mr. Schneider, Mrs. Hartzler, and Mrs. Wagner) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsCONCURRENT RESOLUTIONTo urge the President to direct the United States representative to the United Nations to use the
			 voice and vote of the United States to hold the United Nations and its
			 member states accountable for allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation
			 by United Nations peacekeepers.

 Whereas United Nations peacekeeping missions aim to establish conditions for peace and stability in countries impacted by conflict;
 Whereas United Nations peacekeepers are tasked with monitoring and observing peace processes, assisting in the implementation of peace agreements, and facilitating electoral support and development, among other things;
 Whereas United Nations peacekeepers have the sacred responsibility to protect vulnerable populations such as women and children with integrity and in accordance with established rules of engagement and applicable laws;
 Whereas over the last two decades, with bipartisan support and under administrations of both parties, the United States has used its permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council to authorize peacekeeping missions in order to promote stability abroad and safeguard United States interests;
 Whereas there are nearly 115,000 uniformed and civilian personnel currently serving on 16 missions across four continents, with the vast majority of those peacekeeping personnel serving honorably;
 Whereas a number of United Nations peacekeepers have faced allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation against local populations, including sex-trafficking, rape, and other forms of inexcusable physical and emotional abuse;
 Whereas such allegations have mainly involved women and children; Whereas a recent report by the Associated Press published on April 12, 2017, found that over the past 12 years, more than 2,000 allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by peacekeepers have been reported with most going unpunished;
 Whereas the former Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, called sexual abuse by peacekeepers a cancer in our system;
 Whereas individuals displaced by conflict are particularly vulnerable and generally reside in countries with weak institutional structures, making them more susceptible to exploitation;
 Whereas the current Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has stated that the United Nation will not tolerate anyone committing or condoning sexual exploitation and abuse and has made a commitment to address the issue;
 Whereas the United Nations has taken positive steps in recent years to address the issues of sexual abuse and exploitation, such as by improving its vetting and training processes and by expediting investigations; and
 Whereas the United States, as the largest contributor of financial support to United Nations peacekeeping operations, has an obligation to hold the United Nations accountable and assist the body in addressing issues of sexual abuse and exploitation: Now, therefore, be it

 That Congress— (1)strongly condemns all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation perpetrated by United Nations peacekeepers;
 (2)acknowledges the early signs of progress made by the United Nations to address issues of sexual abuse and exploitation but recognizes that there is far more work to be done to enhance training, strengthen vetting, and improve investigations;
 (3)urges the President to direct the United States representative to the United Nations to use the voice and vote of the United States to confront the issue of sexual abuse and exploitation within the United Nations and to establish a clear and meaningful policy to hold troop-contributing countries accountable and to assist the body in providing victims the justice they deserve, particularly by improving the vetting and training of peacekeepers, and by strengthening investigation standards; and
 (4)urges other member states and troop-contributing countries to fully investigate allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by peacekeepers and to take all necessary and appropriate actions to bring perpetrators to justice.


113 HRES 232 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1911) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-05-23
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113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 232
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

May 23, 2013

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1911) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013, and for other purposes.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1911) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–12 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
2.In the engrossment of H.R. 1911, the Clerk shall—
(a)await the disposition of H.R. 1949;
(b)add the text of H.R. 1949, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 1911;
(c)conform the title of H.R. 1911 to reflect the addition of the text of H.R. 1949, as passed by the House, to the engrossment;
(d)assign appropriate designations to provisions within the engrossment; and (e) conform cross-references and provisions for short titles within the engrossment.
3.On any legislative day during the period from May 24, 2013, through May 31, 2013—
(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.
4.The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I.
5.The Committee on Appropriations may, at any time before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, file privileged reports to accompany measures making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014.
6.The Committee on Agriculture may, at any time before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, file a report to accompany H.R. 1947.

Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


110 HR 5950 IH: Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of

U.S. House of Representatives
2008-05-01
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5950
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 1, 2008
			Ms. Zoe Lofgren of
			 California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to
		  establish procedures for the timely and effective delivery of medical and
		  mental health care to all immigration detainees in custody, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of
			 2008.
		2.Medical care
			 standards for immigration detainees of the Department of Homeland
			 Security
			(a)In
			 generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish
			 procedures for the timely and effective delivery of medical and mental health
			 care to all immigration detainees in the custody of the Department of Homeland
			 Security. Such procedures shall address all immigration detainee health needs,
			 including primary care, emergency care, chronic care, prenatal care, dental
			 care, eye care, mental health care, medical dietary needs, and other medically
			 necessary specialized care.
			(b)Medical
			 screenings and examinationsThe Secretary’s procedures shall be
			 designed to ensure continuity of medical and mental health care services for
			 each immigration detainee upon arrival at a detention facility. At a minimum,
			 such procedures shall be designed to ensure that—
				(1)each immigration
			 detainee receives a comprehensive medical and mental health intake screening by
			 a qualified health care professional upon arrival at the facility;
				(2)each immigration
			 detainee receives a comprehensive medical and mental health examination and
			 assessment by a qualified health care professional not later than 14 days after
			 arrival;
				(3)each immigration
			 detainee taking prescribed medications prior to detention is allowed to
			 continue taking such medications, on schedule and without interruption, until
			 and unless a qualified health care professional examines the immigration
			 detainee and decides upon an alternative course of treatment; and
				(4)subject to the
			 immigration laws (as defined in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17))), each immigration detainee with a
			 serious medical or mental health care condition is given priority consideration
			 for release on parole, on bond, or into an alternative to detention program,
			 with periodic reevaluations for such immigration detainees not initially
			 released.
				(c)Continuity of
			 careThe Secretary’s procedures shall be designed to ensure
			 continuity of medical and mental health care services for each immigration
			 detainee throughout detention. At a minimum, such procedures shall be designed
			 to ensure that—
				(1)immigration
			 detainees are informed of available medical and mental health care services and
			 how to request such services;
				(2)a
			 prompt response is provided to any request for medical or mental health
			 care;
				(3)treatment decisions are based solely on
			 professional clinical judgments;
				(4)prescribed
			 medications and medically necessary treatment are provided to immigration
			 detainees on schedule and without interruption; and
				(5)the medical and
			 mental health of an immigration detainee is considered prior to any decision to
			 transfer the immigration detainee to another detention facility, and such
			 immigration detainee suffers no interruption in the provision of medical
			 treatment, including the delivery of prescribed medications, during and after
			 such transfer.
				(d)Medical
			 recordsThe Secretary’s procedures shall be designed to ensure
			 the availability of medical records to appropriate personnel. At a minimum,
			 such procedures shall be designed to ensure that—
				(1)immediately upon
			 an immigration detainee’s transfer from one detention facility to another, the
			 immigration detainee’s complete medical records, including any transfer
			 summary, are provided to the receiving facility;
				(2)within 72 hours of
			 receiving a written request, an immigration detainee’s complete medical records
			 are provided to the immigration detainee or any person designated by the
			 immigration detainee; and
				(3)an immigration
			 detainee shall be provided the appropriate forms where necessary to comply with
			 this subsection and relevant privacy laws.
				(e)Administrative
			 appeals processThe Secretary’s procedures shall include an
			 administrative appeals process for denials of medical or mental health care. At
			 a minimum, such procedures shall be designed to ensure that—
				(1)the Secretary
			 responds promptly to any request by an on-site medical provider for
			 authorization to provide medical or mental health care to an immigration
			 detainee;
				(2)in each case in
			 which the Secretary denies or fails to grant such a request, a written
			 explanation of the reasons for the decision shall be conveyed without delay to
			 the on-site medical provider and the immigration detainee;
				(3)the on-site
			 medical provider and immigration detainee (or legally appointed advocate) are
			 provided an opportunity to appeal the denial of or failure to grant the
			 requested health care service; and
				(4)such appeal is
			 resolved in writing within 30 days by an impartial board, which shall include
			 health care professionals in the fields relevant to the request for medical or
			 mental health care, and the written decision is conveyed without delay to the
			 on-site medical provider and the immigration detainee.
				(f)Discharge
			 planningThe Secretary’s procedures shall include discharge
			 planning to ensure continuity of care, for a reasonable period of time, upon
			 removal or release for persons with serious medical or mental health
			 conditions.
			(g)Reporting
			 requirementsThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to
			 the Offices of Inspector General for the Department of Homeland Security and
			 the Department of Justice, within 48 hours, information regarding the death of
			 any immigration detainee in the Secretary’s custody. Not later than 60 days
			 after the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit a report to the
			 Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of
			 the House of Representatives containing detailed information regarding the
			 death of all immigration detainees in the Secretary’s custody during the
			 preceding fiscal year.
			3.DefinitionsIn this Act—
			(1)detention
			 facility means any Federal, State, or local facility used by the
			 Secretary of Homeland Security to hold immigration detainees for more than 72
			 hours, regardless of whether use of such facility is subject to a contract or
			 other agreement.
			(2)immigration detainee means
			 any person in the custody of the Secretary of Homeland Security under the
			 immigration laws (as defined in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17))) at any detention facility.


115 S2892 IS: Peer Support Enhancement and Evaluation Review Act
U.S. Senate
2018-05-22
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II115th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2892IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 22, 2018Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Isakson) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the
 provision of peer support services under the Medicaid program.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Peer Support Enhancement and Evaluation Review Act.2.GAO report on peer support services under Medicaid(a)In generalNot later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Finance of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on the provision of peer support services under the Medicaid program.(b)Content of report(1)In generalThe report required under subsection (a) shall include the following information:(A)Information on State coverage of peer support services under Medicaid, including—(i)the mechanisms through which States may provide such coverage, including through existing statutory authority or through waivers;(ii)the populations to which States have provided such coverage;(iii)the payment models, including any alternative payment models, used by States to pay providers of such services; and(iv)where available, information on Federal and State spending under Medicaid for peer support services.(B)Information on selected State experiences in providing medical assistance for peer support services under State Medicaid plans and whether States measure the effects of providing such assistance with respect to—(i)improving access to behavioral health services;(ii)improving early detection, and preventing worsening, of behavioral health disorders;(iii)reducing chronic and comorbid conditions; and(iv)reducing overall health costs.(2)RecommendationsThe report required under subsection (a) shall include recommendations, including recommendations for such legislative and administrative actions related to improving services, including peer support services, and access to peer support services under Medicaid as the Comptroller General of the United States determines appropriate.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3253
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 24, 2012
			Ms. Landrieu (for
			 herself and Ms. Snowe) introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Small Business and
			 Entrepreneurship

		A BILL
		To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to
		  enhance the Small Business Investment Company Program, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Expanding Access to Capital for
			 Entrepreneurial Leaders Act or the EXCEL
			 Act.
		2.Program
			 authorizationSection 303(b)
			 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 683(b)) is amended, in
			 the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by inserting after
			 issued by such companies the following: , in a total
			 amount that does not exceed $4,000,000,000 each fiscal year (adjusted annually
			 to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index established by the Bureau of
			 Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor).
		3.Family of
			 fundsSection 303(b)(2)(B) of
			 the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 683(b)(2)(B)) is amended
			 by striking $225,000,000 and inserting
			 $350,000,000.
		4.Adjustment for
			 inflationSection 303(b)(2) is
			 amended by adding at the end the following:

				(E)Adjustments
					(i)In
				generalThe dollar amounts in subparagraph (A)(ii), subparagraph
				(B), and subparagraph (C)(ii)(I) shall be adjusted annually to reflect
				increases in the Consumer Price Index established by the Bureau of Labor
				Statistics of the Department of Labor (in this subparagraph referred to as the
				CPI).
					(ii)ApplicabilityThe
				adjustments required by clause (i)—
						(I)with respect to
				dollar amounts in subparagraphs (A)(ii) and (C)(ii)(I) shall initially reflect
				increases in the CPI during the period beginning on the effective date of
				section 505 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (123 Stat.
				156) through the date of enactment of this subparagraph and annually
				thereafter;
						(II)with respect to
				dollar amounts in subparagraph (B) shall reflect increases in the CPI annually
				on and after the date of enactment of this
				subparagraph.
						.
		5.Public
			 availability of informationSection 303 of the Small Business Investment
			 Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 683) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following:

				(l)Access to fund
				informationAnnually, the Administrator shall make public on its
				website the following information with respect to each small business
				investment company:
					(1)The amount of
				capital deployed since fund inception.
					(2)The amount of
				leverage drawn since fund inception.
					(3)The number of
				investments since fund inception.
					(4)The number of
				businesses receiving capital since fund inception.
					(5)Industry sectors
				receiving investment since fund inception.
					(6)The amount of
				leverage principal repaid by SBIC since fund inception.
					(7)A basic
				description of investment
				strategy.
					.
		6.Authorized uses
			 of licensing feesSection
			 301(e) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 681(e)) is
			 amended—
			(1)by striking (e) and
			 inserting (d); and
			(2)in paragraph
			 (2)(B), by inserting before the period at the end the following: and
			 other small business investment company program needs.
			7.Sense of
			 CongressIt is the sense of
			 Congress that—
			(1)small business
			 investment companies would benefit from partnerships with community banks and
			 other lenders, and should work with community banks and other lenders, to
			 ensure that if community banks and other lenders deny an application by a small
			 business concern for a loan, the community banks or other lenders will refer
			 the small business concern to small business investment companies; and
			(2)the Administrator
			 should—
				(A)increase outreach
			 to community banks and other lenders to encourage community banks and other
			 lenders to invest in small business investment companies;
				(B)use the Internet
			 to make publicly available in a timely manner which small business investment
			 companies are actively soliciting investments and making investments in small
			 business concerns;
				(C)partner with
			 governors, mayors, States, and municipalities to increase outreach by small
			 business investment companies to underserved and rural areas; and
				(D)continue to make
			 changes to the webpage for the small business investment company program, to
			 make the webpage—
					(i)a
			 more prominent part of the website of the Administration; and
					(ii)more
			 user-friendly.


109 HRES 206 IH: Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Garner, North Carolina.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-04-12
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IV
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 206
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 12, 2005
Mr. Etheridge (for himself, Mr. Miller of North Carolina, Mr. Price of North Carolina, Mr. Coble, Mr. Watt, Mr. McIntyre, Mr. Jones of North Carolina, Mr. Butterfield, and Mr. McHenry) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Garner, North Carolina.

Whereas, in 2005, Garner, North Carolina, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding;
Whereas history shows that there were settlers in the area before the Revolutionary War, including documentation of a church in the Panther Branch Township in 1756;
Whereas, in 1905, community leaders applied to the North Carolina General Assembly for a town charter, which was granted on April 16th, 1905;
Whereas the first business in Garner is said to have been a wood shop owned by Henry Fort, an African-American cabinet maker whose work is still in use in many local homes;
Whereas Garner has grown to become a dynamic, thriving community; and
Whereas, on April 16, 2005, Garner will celebrate its achievements and culture with a Centennial Day Celebration: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the 100th anniversary of Garner, North Carolina.


116 S1517 IS: Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills
U.S. Senate
2019-05-16
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1517IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 16, 2019Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Portman) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo require the Secretary of Labor to award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to
			 encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker
			 training, retention, and advancement as part of an infrastructure
 investment.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills  or the BUILDS Act.2.PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to promote industry or sector partnerships that engage in collaborative planning, resource alignment, and training efforts across multiple businesses, for a range of workers employed or potentially employed by infrastructure industries, in order to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement.3.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Career and technical education; career guidance and academic counselingThe terms career and technical education and career guidance and academic counseling have the meanings given such terms in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302).(2)Career pathwayThe term career pathway has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).(3)Eligible partnershipThe term eligible partnership means a partnership that is an industry or sector partnership, or (with respect to an implementation grant) a partnership that is in the process of establishing an industry or sector partnership.(4)Individual with a barrier to employment; industry or sector partnership; local board; recognized
 postsecondary credentialThe terms individual with a barrier to employment, industry or sector partnership, local board, and recognized postsecondary credential have the meanings given such terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.(5)Registered apprenticeship programThe term registered apprenticeship program has the meaning given such term in section 171 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3226).(6)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Labor.(7)State; state boardThe terms State and State board have the meanings given such terms in section 3 of such Act.(8)Targeted infrastructure industryThe term targeted infrastructure industry means an industry, including transportation (including surface, transit, maritime, aviation, or railway transportation), construction, energy, information technology, or utilities industries, that the eligible partnership identifies in accordance with section 5(c) to be served by a grant under this Act.(9)Work-based learning program(A)In generalThe term work-based learning program means a program (which may be a registered apprenticeship program) that provides workers with paid work experience and corresponding approved classroom instruction, delivered in an employment relationship that both the employer and worker intend to lead to continuing employment after the program ends.(B)Paid work experienceIn subparagraph (A), the term paid work experience includes training by an employer that is provided to a paid employee while engaged in productive work in a job that provides knowledge or skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the job.4.Grants authorized(a)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Education, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the Army Corps of Engineers, shall award, on a competitive basis, grants to eligible entities to plan and implement activities to achieve the strategic objectives described in section 5(d) with respect to a targeted infrastructure industry.(b)Grants(1)Types of grantsA grant awarded under this Act may be in the form of—(A)an implementation grant, for entities seeking an initial grant under this Act; or(B)a renewal grant for entities that have already received an implementation grant under this Act.(2)DurationEach grant awarded under this Act shall be for a period not to exceed 3 years.(3)AmountThe amount of a grant awarded under this Act may not exceed—(A)for an implementation grant, $2,500,000; and(B)for a renewal grant, $1,500,000.(c)Award basis(1)Geographic diversityThe Secretary shall award grants under this Act in a manner that ensures geographic diversity in the areas in which activities will be carried out under the grants.(2)Priority for renewal grantsIn awarding renewal grants under this Act, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that—(A)demonstrate long-term sustainability of an industry or sector partnership;(B)demonstrate success in improving access and retention in work-based learning programs for workers with barriers to employment and those underrepresented in the infrastructure industry; and(C)provide a non-Federal share of the cost of the activities.5.Application process(a)In generalAn eligible partnership desiring a grant under this Act shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the contents described in subsection (b).(b)ContentsAn application submitted under this Act shall contain, at a minimum—(1)a description of the eligible partnership, evidence of the eligible partnership’s capacity to carry out activities to achieve the strategic objectives described in subsection (d), and the expected participation and responsibilities of each of the partners included in the industry or sector partnership involved;(2)a description of the targeted infrastructure industry served by the grant, and a description of how such industry was identified in accordance with subsection (c);(3)a description of the workers that will be targeted or recruited by the partnership, including an analysis of the existing labor market, a description of potential barriers to employment for targeted workers, and a description of strategies that will be employed to help workers overcome such barriers;(4)a description of the local, State, or federally funded infrastructure projects on which the eligible partnership anticipates engaging partners;(5)a description of the strategic objectives described in subsection (d) that the eligible partnership intends to achieve concerning the targeted infrastructure industry;(6)a description of the credentials that the eligible partnership proposes to use or develop as a performance measure, to assess the degree to which the eligible partnership has achieved such strategic objectives, which credentials—(A)shall be nationally portable;(B)shall be recognized postsecondary credentials or, if not available for the industry, other credentials determined by the Secretary to be appropriate;(C)shall be related to the targeted infrastructure industry that the eligible partnership proposes to support; and(D)may be credentials for a registered apprenticeship program;(7)a description of the manner in which the eligible partnership intends to make sustainable progress towards achieving such strategic objectives;(8)performance measures for measuring progress towards achieving such strategic objectives;(9)a description of the Federal and non-Federal resources, available under provisions of law other than this Act, that will be leveraged in support of the partnerships and activities under this Act; and(10)a timeline for progress towards achieving such strategic objectives.(c)Targeted infrastructure industryEach grant under this Act shall serve a targeted infrastructure industry that is identified by the eligible partnership through working with businesses, industry associations and organizations, labor organizations, State boards, local boards, economic development agencies, and other organizations that the eligible partnership determines necessary.(d)Strategic objectivesThe activities to be carried out under each grant awarded under this Act shall be designed to achieve strategic objectives that include the following:(1)Recruiting key stakeholders in the targeted infrastructure industry, such as multiple businesses, labor organizations, local boards, and education and training providers, including providers of career and technical education, and regularly convening the stakeholders in a collaborative structure that supports the sharing of information, ideas, and challenges common to the targeted infrastructure industry.(2)Supporting the training needs of multiple businesses in the targeted infrastructure industry, including needs—(A)for skills critical to competitiveness and innovation in the industry;(B)of the registered apprenticeship programs or other work-based learning programs supported by the grant; and(C)related to integrating career pathways.(3)Facilitating actions that lead to economies of scale by aggregating training and education needs of multiple businesses.(4)Helping postsecondary educational institutions, training institutions, sponsors of registered apprenticeship programs, and all other providers of career and technical education and training programs receiving assistance under this Act, align curricula, entrance requirements, and programs to the targeted infrastructure industry needs and the credentials described in subsection (b)(6), particularly for higher skill, high-priority occupations related to the targeted infrastructure industry.(5)Providing information on the grant activities to the State agency carrying out the State program under the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.), including staff of the agency that provide services under such Act, to enable the agency to inform recipients of unemployment compensation of the employment and training opportunities that may be offered through the grant activities.(6)Helping partner businesses in industry or sector partnerships to attract and retain workers from a diverse jobseeker base, including individuals with barriers to employment and those underrepresented in their industry, by identifying any such barriers through analysis of the labor market and implementing strategies to help such workers overcome such barriers.(7)Expanding the number of individuals with a barrier to employment who have access to training and education opportunities that are aligned with business needs, and providing those workers with supports necessary to address the barrier to their employment.6.Activities(a)In generalAn eligible partnership receiving a grant under this Act shall—(1)designate an entity in the industry or sector partnership as the fiscal agent for the grant funds; and(2)carry out activities described in subsections (b) (as applicable), (c), and (d) to achieve the strategic objectives identified in the partnership's application under section 5(b)(5), in a manner that integrates services and funding sources to ensure effectiveness of the activities and that uses the grant funds efficiently.(b)Planning activitiesAn eligible partnership receiving an implementation grant under this Act shall use not more than $250,000 of the grant funds to carry out planning activities during the first year of the grant period. Such activities may include—(1)establishing the industry or sector partnership;(2)convening key stakeholders as identified in the application process;(3)conducting outreach to local businesses and business associations;(4)conducting an evaluation of workforce needs in the local area; or(5)recruiting individuals with barriers to employment.(c)Business engagementAn eligible partnership receiving a grant under this Act shall use the grant funds to provide services to engage businesses in efforts to achieve the strategic objectives identified in the partnership's application under section 5(b)(5). The services may include assisting businesses—(1)in navigating the registration process for a sponsor of a registered apprenticeship program;(2)by connecting the business with an education provider, including a provider of career and technical education, to develop classroom instruction to complement on-the-job learning;(3)in developing the curriculum design of a work-based learning program;(4)in employing workers participating in a work-based learning program for a transitional period before a business hires the worker for full-time employment of not less than 30 hours a week;(5)in providing training to managers and front-line workers to serve as trainers or mentors to workers participating in a work-based learning program;(6)in providing career awareness activities, such as career guidance and academic counseling; and(7)in recruiting, for participation in a work-based learning program, individuals eligible to receive additional workforce or human services, including—(A)individuals participating in programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.), and the amendments made by such Act, including to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.);(B)recipients of assistance through the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.);(C)recipients of assistance through the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families established under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); or(D)any other individuals with a barrier to employment.(d)Support servicesAn eligible partnership receiving a grant under this Act shall use the grant funds to provide services to support the success and retention of individuals described in subsection (c)(7) who are participating in a work-based learning program for a period of not less than 12 months. Such services may include the following:(1)Pre-employment servicesServices, provided in a pre-employment stage of the program, to expand access to a work-based learning program for individuals described in subsection (c)(7). Such services may include—(A)skills training;(B)career and technical education or adult basic education;(C)initial skills assessments;(D)providing work attire, necessary tools for a work site, and other required items necessary to start employment;(E)wrap-around services, such as child care and transportation; and(F)job placement assistance.(2)Early employment servicesServices provided to individuals described in subsection (c)(7) who are participating in a work-based learning program during their first 6 months of employment through such program, to assure the individuals succeed in the program. Such services may include—(A)ongoing case management and support services, including the services provided in the pre-employment stage described in paragraph (1);(B)continued skills training, including career and technical education, conducted in collaboration with employers of such individuals;(C)additional mentorship and retention supports for such individuals;(D)targeted training for frontline managers, journey level workers working with such individuals (such as mentors), and human resource representatives within the business where such individuals are placed; and(E)wages and benefits for a period of not more than 6 months, during which the eligible entities shall serve as the employers of record of such individuals.(3)Employment servicesServices to ensure the individuals described in paragraph (2) maintain employment in the work-based learning program for at least 12 months. The services shall include support necessary to complete the work-based learning program, such as continuation of mentoring and support services provided under paragraph (2).(e)Evaluation and progress reports(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after receiving a grant under this Act, and annually thereafter, the eligible partnership receiving the grant shall submit a report to the Secretary and the Governor of the State that the eligible partnership serves, that—(A)describes the activities funded by the grant;(B)evaluates the progress the eligible partnership has made towards achieving the strategic objectives identified under section 5(b)(5); and(C)evaluates the progress of the eligible partnership based on each of the following indicators of performance, as disaggregated in accordance with paragraph (3):(i)The percentage of individuals participating in a work-based learning program supported by the grant who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from participating in such program.(ii)The percentage of individuals participating in a work-based learning program supported by the grant who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit from participating in such program.(iii)The median earnings of individuals participating in a work-based learning program supported by the grant who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from participating in such program.(iv)The percentage of individuals participating in a work-based learning program supported by the grant who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential, or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent (subject to paragraph (2)), during such participation in such program or within 1 year after exit from participating in such program.(v)The percentage of individuals participating in a work-based learning program supported by the grant who, during a program year, are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or employment and who are achieving measurable skill gains toward such a credential or employment.(2)Indicator relating to credentialFor purposes of paragraph (1)(C)(iv), individuals participating in a work-based learning program supported by the grant who obtain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent shall be included in the percentage counted as meeting the criterion under such paragraph only if such individuals, in addition to obtaining such diploma or its recognized equivalent, have obtained or retained employment or are in an education or training program leading to a recognized postsecondary credential within 1 year after exit from participating in the work-based learning program supported by the grant.(3)DisaggregationThe indicators of performance under paragraph (1)(C) shall be disaggregated by—(A)each population specified in subparagraphs (A) through (N) of section 3(24) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102(24)); and(B)race, ethnicity, sex, and age.(f)Administrative costsAn eligible partnership may use not more than 5 percent of the funds awarded through a grant under this Act for administrative expenses in carrying out this section.7.Administration by the Secretary(a)In generalThe Secretary may use not more than 10 percent of the amount appropriated under section 8 for each fiscal year for administrative expenses to carry out this Act, including the expenses of providing the technical assistance and oversight activities under subsection (b).(b)Technical assistance; oversightThe Secretary shall provide technical assistance and oversight to assist the eligible entities in applying for and administering grants awarded under this Act.8.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1381
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 6, 2009
			Mr. Young of Alaska
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently
		  extend existing elective tax treatment for Alaska Native Settlement
		  Trusts.

		1.Permanent extension of
			 elective tax treatment for Alaska Native Settlement Trusts
			(a)In
			 generalSection 901 of the
			 Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (relating to sunset
			 provisions) shall not apply to the provisions of, and amendments made by,
			 section 671 of such Act (relating to tax treatment and information requirements
			 of Alaska Native Settlement Trusts).
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall be effective upon
			 the date of enactment of this Act.


		III
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 48
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 30, 2007
			Mr. Levin, from the
			 Committee on Armed
			 Services, reported the following original resolution; which
			 was referred to the Committee on Rules
			 and Administration

		RESOLUTION
		Authorizing expenditures by the Committee
		  on Armed Services.

		That in carrying out its powers, duties,
			 and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its
			 jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, including holding hearings,
			 reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs
			 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on
			 Armed Services is authorized from March 1, 2007, through September 30, 2007;
			 October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008; and October 1, 2008, through
			 February 28, 2009, in its discretion (1) to make expenditures from the
			 contingent fund of the Senate, (2) to employ personnel, and (3) with the prior
			 consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on
			 Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the
			 services of personnel of any such department or agency.
		2.(a)The expenses of the
			 Committee on Armed Services for the period March 1, 2007, through September 30,
			 2007, under this Resolution shall not exceed $4,073,254, of which
			 amount—
				(1)not to exceed
			 $75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
			 consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
			 Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended); and
				(2)not to exceed
			 $30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
			 committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative
			 Reorganization Act of 1946).
				(b)For the period
			 October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, expenses of the Committee on Armed
			 Services under this Resolution shall not exceed $7,139,800, of which
			 amount—
				(1)not to exceed
			 $80,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
			 consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
			 Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended); and
				(2)not to exceed
			 $30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
			 committee (under the procedures specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative
			 Reorganization Act of 1946).
				(c)For the period
			 October 1, 2008, through February 28, 2009, expenses of the Committee on Armed
			 Services under this Resolution shall not exceed $3,032,712, of which
			 amount—
				(1)not to exceed
			 $50,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual
			 consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the
			 Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended); and
				(2)not to exceed
			 $30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such
			 committee (under the procedures specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative
			 Reorganization Act of 1946).
				3.Expenses of the Committee on Armed Services
			 under this Resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon
			 vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee, except that vouchers shall
			 not be required—
			(1)for the disbursement of salaries of
			 employees paid at an annual rate;
			(2)for the payment of telecommunications
			 provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States
			 Senate;
			(3)for the payment of stationery supplies
			 purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery, United States Senate;
			(4)for payments to the Postmaster, United
			 States Senate;
			(5)for the payment of metered charges on
			 copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and
			 Doorkeeper, United States Senate;
			(6)for the payment of Senate Recording and
			 Photographic Services; or
			(7)for payment of franked and mass mail costs
			 by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate.
			4.There are authorized such sums as may be
			 necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of
			 the Committee on Armed Services from March 1, 2007, through September 30, 2007;
			 October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008; and October 1, 2008, through
			 February 28, 2009, to be paid from the Appropriations account for
			 Expenses
			 of Inquiries and Investigations.


116 HR 7770 IH: Fallen Pandemic Heroes Flag Act of 2020
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2020-07-24
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7770IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 24, 2020Mr. Cisneros (for himself and Mr. King of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House AdministrationA BILLTo provide Capitol-flown flags to the immediate family of frontline workers who died as a result of their service in response to the COVID–19 pandemic.1.Short title This Act may be cited as the Fallen Pandemic Heroes Flag Act of 2020.2.Definitions(a)Definition of frontline workerIn this Act, the term frontline worker means a person whose occupation presents an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 and who is one of the following:(1)Agriculture worker.(2)Childcare worker.(3)Cleaning service worker.(4)Communication worker.(5)Delivery service worker.(6)First responder.(7)Food service worker.(8)Health care worker.(9)Transportation worker.(10)Other worker as determined by the Architect of the Capitol through regulations issued under section 4(a)(1).(b)Other definitionsIn this Act—(1)the term Capitol-flown flag means a United States flag flown over the United States Capitol in honor of the deceased individual;(2)the term immediate family member, with respect to an individual, means—(A)the spouse, parent, brother, sister, child of the individual, or a person to whom the individual stands in loco parentis; or(B)any other person related to the individual by blood or marriage; and(3)the term Representative includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress.3.Providing Capitol-flown flags for families of frontline workers dying in response to COVID–19 Pandemic(a)In generalAt the request of the immediate family of a frontline worker who, as a result of being a frontline worker, died in responding to the COVID–19 pandemic on or after January 1, 2020, the Representative or Senator of the family may provide the family with a Capitol-flown flag, together with the certificate described in subsection (c).(b)No cost to familyA flag provided under this section shall be provided at no cost to the family.(c)CertificateThe certificate described in this subsection is a certificate which is signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Representative, or the Speaker pro tempore of the Senate and the Senator, providing the Capitol-flown flag, as applicable, and which contains an expression of sympathy from the House of Representatives or the Senate, as applicable.4.Regulations and procedures(a)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Architect of the Capitol shall issue regulations for carrying out this Act, including the following:(1)Regulations to identify other workers that qualify as frontline workers. In doing so, the Architect shall take into consideration the “Advisory Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During Covid-19 Response” as issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on April 17, 2020.(2)Regulations to establish procedures (including any appropriate forms, guidelines, and accompanying certificates) for requesting a Capitol-flown flag.(b)Approval by committeesThe regulations issued under subsection (a) shall take effect upon approval by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.5.Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years 2020 through 2025 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act, to be derived from amounts appropriated in each such fiscal year for the operation of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, except that the aggregate amount appropriated to carry out this Act for all such fiscal years may not exceed $40,000.6.Effective date This Act shall take effect on the date of its enactment, except that no flags may be provided under section 3 until the regulations issued under section 4(a) take effect in accordance with section 4(b).


		II

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. 340

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			February 9, 2005

			Mr. Lugar introduced the

			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the

			 Committee on the

			 Judiciary

		A BILL

		To maintain the free flow of information to the public by

		  providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by

		  certain persons connected with the news media.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Free

			 Flow of Information Act of 2005.

		2.Conditions for

			 compelled disclosure

			(a)Conditions for

			 compelled disclosureNo

			 Federal entity may compel a covered person to testify or produce any document

			 in any proceeding or in connection with any issue arising under Federal law

			 unless a court determines by clear and convincing evidence, after providing

			 notice and an opportunity to be heard to the covered person—

				(1)that the entity

			 has unsuccessfully attempted to obtain such testimony or document from all

			 persons from which such testimony or document could reasonably be obtained

			 other than a covered person; and

				(2)that—

					(A)in a criminal

			 investigation or prosecution, based on information obtained from a person other

			 than a covered person—

						(i)there are

			 reasonable grounds to believe that a crime has occurred; and

						(ii)the

			 testimony or document sought is essential to the investigation, prosecution, or

			 defense; or

						(B)in a matter other

			 than a criminal investigation or prosecution, based on information obtained

			 from a person other than a covered person, the testimony or document sought is

			 essential to a dispositive issue of substantial importance to that

			 matter.

					(b)Limitations on

			 content of informationThe content of any testimony or document

			 that is compelled under subsection (a) shall, to the extent possible—

				(1)be

			 limited to the purpose of verifying published information or describing any

			 surrounding circumstances relevant to the accuracy of such published

			 information; and

				(2)be narrowly

			 tailored in subject matter and period of time covered.

				3.Commercial or

			 financial InformationThe

			 provisions of section 2 do not apply to a request by a Federal entity for any

			 testimony or document that consists of only commercial or financial information

			 unrelated to newsgathering or news and information dissemination by a covered

			 person.

		4.Compelled

			 Disclosure Prohibited

			Notwithstanding

			 any provision of section 2, in any proceeding or in connection with any issue

			 arising under Federal law, no Federal entity may compel a covered person to

			 disclose—

				(1)the identity of a

			 source of information—

					(A)from whom the

			 covered person obtained information; and

					(B)who the covered

			 person believes to be a confidential source; or

					(2)any information

			 that could reasonably be expected to lead to the discovery of the identity of

			 such a source.

				5.Compelled

			 Disclosure from Third Parties

			(a)Conditions for

			 compelled disclosureThe provisions of sections 2, 3, and 4 shall

			 apply to any testimony or document that a Federal entity seeks from a third

			 party if such testimony or document consists of any record, information, or

			 other communication that relates to a business transaction between such third

			 party and a covered person. Such record, information, or other communication

			 includes any telephone record or other record held by a telecommunications

			 service provider, Internet service provider, or operator of an interactive

			 computer service for a business purpose.

			(b)Notice and

			 opportunity provided to covered personsA court may compel the

			 testimony or disclosure of a document under this section only after the party

			 seeking such a document provides the covered person who is a party to the

			 business transaction described in subsection (a)—

				(1)notice of the

			 subpoena or other compulsory request for such testimony or disclosure from the

			 third party not later than the time at which such subpoena or request is issued

			 to the third party; and

				(2)an opportunity to

			 be heard before the court before the time at which the testimony or disclosure

			 is compelled.

				(c)Exception to

			 notice requirementNotice under subsection (b)(1) may be delayed

			 only if the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that such notice

			 would pose a substantial threat to the integrity of a criminal

			 investigation.

			6.Activities not

			 constituting a waiverThe

			 publication or dissemination of any testimony or document (or portion of such

			 testimony or document) sought under section 2 shall not waive the requirements

			 of such section. The publication or dissemination of any testimony or document

			 (or portion of such testimony or document), identity, or information described

			 in section 4 shall not waive the prohibition described in such section.

		7.DefinitionsIn this Act:

			(1)Covered

			 personThe term covered person means—

				(A)an entity that

			 disseminates information by print, broadcast, cable, satellite, mechanical,

			 photographic, electronic, or other means and that—

					(i)publishes a

			 newspaper, book, magazine, or other periodical;

					(ii)operates a radio

			 or television broadcast station (or network of such stations), cable system, or

			 satellite carrier, or a channel or programming service for any such station,

			 network, system, or carrier; or

					(iii)operates a news

			 agency or wire service;

					(B)a parent,

			 subsidiary, or affiliate of such an entity; or

				(C)an employee,

			 contractor, or other person who gathers, edits, photographs, records, prepares,

			 or disseminates news or information for such an entity.

				(2)DocumentThe

			 term document means writings, recordings, and photographs, as

			 those terms are defined by Federal Rule of Evidence 1001 (28 U.S.C.

			 App.).

			(3)Federal

			 entityThe term Federal

			 entity means an entity or employee of the judicial, legislative, or

			 executive branch of the Federal Government with the power to issue a subpoena

			 or provide other compulsory process.

			(4)Third

			 partyThe term third

			 party means a person other than a covered person.


110 HR 6648 IH: FERA

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2008-07-29
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6648
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 29, 2008
			Mr. Sali (for
			 himself, Mr. David Davis of Tennessee,
			 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina,
			 Mr. Franks of Arizona,
			 Mr. Walberg,
			 Mr. Barrett of South Carolina,
			 Mr. Weldon of Florida,
			 Mr. McCotter,
			 Mr. Doolittle,
			 Ms. Fallin,
			 Mr. Bishop of Utah,
			 Mr. Kingston,
			 Mr. Duncan,
			 Mr. Rogers of Kentucky,
			 Mr. Shimkus,
			 Mrs. Drake,
			 Mr. Westmoreland,
			 Mr. Paul, Mr. Cantor, Mrs.
			 Musgrave, Mr. Cole of
			 Oklahoma, Mr. Scalise, and
			 Mr. Blunt) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Ways and Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow each
		  individual a $500 credit to help with high energy prices.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Family Energy Relief Act of
			 2008 or the FERA
			 Act of 2008 .
		2.Tax credit to
			 help individuals with high energy prices
			(a)In
			 generalSubpart A of part IV
			 of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to
			 nonrefundable personal credits) is amended by inserting after section 25D the
			 following new section:

					25E.Tax credit to
				help individuals with high energy prices
						(a)In
				generalIn the case of an
				eligible individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed
				by subtitle A for the taxable year an amount equal to—
							(1)$1,000 in the case
				of a joint return, and
							(2)$500 in any other
				case.
							(b)Eligible
				individualFor purposes of this section, the term eligible
				individual means any individual other than—
							(1)any estate or
				trust,
							(2)any nonresident
				alien individual, and
							(3)any individual
				with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another
				taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which the
				individual’s taxable year begins.
							(c)Credit with
				respect to dependentsThe
				dollar amount applicable to the taxpayer under subsection (a) (without regard
				to this subsection) shall be increased by $250 for each individual with respect
				to whom the taxpayer is allowed a deduction under section 151(c) for the
				taxable
				year.
						.
			(b)Conforming
			 amendmentThe table of sections for such supart A is amended by
			 inserting after the item relating to section 25D the following new item:

					Sec. 25E. Tax credit to help
				individuals with high energy prices..

			(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable
			 years beginning after December 31, 2007.