115 S1278 IS: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1278IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 25, 2017Mr. Carper (for himself, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Booker, Mr. Brown, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Coons, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Franken, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Markey, Mrs. McCaskill, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Van Hollen, and Ms. Warren) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsA BILLTo provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union.

		1.Short title; table of contents
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. (b)Table of contentsThe table of contents of this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.TITLE I—State of Washington, D.C.Subtitle A—Procedures for AdmissionSec. 101. Admission into the Union.Sec. 102. Election of officials of State.Sec. 103. Issuance of presidential proclamation.Subtitle B—Description of Washington, D.C. TerritorySec. 111. Territories and boundaries of Washington, D.C.Sec. 112. Description of District of Columbia after admission of State.Sec. 113. Continuation of title to lands and property.Subtitle C—General Provisions Relating to Laws of Washington, D.C.Sec. 121. Limitation on authority of State to tax Federal property.Sec. 122. Effect of admission of State on current laws.Sec. 123. Continuation of judicial proceedings.Sec. 124. United States nationality.TITLE II—Responsibilities and Interests of Federal GovernmentSec. 201. Continuation of revised District of Columbia as seat of Federal Government.Sec. 202. Treatment of military lands.Sec. 203. Waiver of claims to Federal lands and property.Sec. 204. Permitting individuals residing in new seat of government to vote in Federal elections in
			 State of most recent domicile.Sec. 205. Repeal of law providing for participation of District of Columbia in election of
			 President and Vice-President.Sec. 206. Expedited procedures for consideration of constitutional amendment repealing 23rd
			 Amendment.TITLE III—General ProvisionsSec. 301. General definitions.Sec. 302. Certification of enactment by President.
			IState of Washington, D.C.
			AProcedures for Admission
				101.Admission into the Union
 (a)In generalSubject to the provisions of this Act, upon issuance of the proclamation required by section 103(b), the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth is declared to be a State of the United States of America, and is declared admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the other States in all respects whatever.
 (b)Constitution of StateThe State Constitution shall always be republican in form and shall not be repugnant to the Constitution of the United States and the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
					102.Election of officials of State
					(a)Issuance of proclamation
 (1)In generalNot more than 30 days after receiving certification of the enactment of this Act from the President pursuant to section 302, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall issue a proclamation for the first elections, subject to the provisions of this section, for two Senators and one Representative in Congress.
 (2)Special rule for election of SenatorsIn the election of Senators from the State pursuant to paragraph (1), the 2 Senate offices shall be separately identified and designated, and no person may be a candidate for both offices. No such identification or designation of either of the offices shall refer to or be taken to refer to the terms of such offices, or in any way impair the privilege of the Senate to determine the class to which each of the Senators elected shall be assigned.
						(b)Rules for conducting election
 (1)In generalThe proclamation of the Mayor issued under subsection (a) shall provide for the holding of a primary election and a general election and at such elections the officers required to be elected as provided in subsection (a) shall be chosen by the qualified electors of the District of Columbia in the manner required by law.
 (2)Certification of returnsElection returns shall be made and certified in the manner required by law, except that the Mayor shall also certify the results of such elections to the President of the United States.
 (c)Assumption of dutiesUpon the admission of the State into the Union, the Senators and Representative elected at the election described in subsection (a) shall be entitled to be admitted to seats in Congress and to all the rights and privileges of Senators and Representatives of other States in the Congress of the United States.
 (d)Transfer of offices of Mayor and members and Chair of CouncilUpon the admission of the State into the Union, the Mayor, members of the Council, and the Chair of the Council at the time of admission shall be deemed the Governor, members of the Legislative Assembly, and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the State, respectively, as provided by the State Constitution and the laws of the State.
 (e)Continuation of authority and duties and judicial and executive officersUpon the admission of the State into the Union, members of executive and judicial offices of the District of Columbia shall be deemed members of the respective executive and judicial offices of the State, as provided by the State Constitution and the laws of the State.
 (f)Special rule for House of Representatives membershipThe State upon its admission into the Union shall be entitled to one Representative until the taking effect of the next reapportionment, and such Representative shall be in addition to the membership of the House of Representatives as prescribed by law on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, except that such temporary increase in the membership shall not operate to either increase or decrease the permanent membership of the House of Representatives or affect the basis of apportionment for the Congress.
					103.Issuance of presidential proclamation
 (a)In generalThe President, upon certification of the returns of the election of the officers required to be elected as provided in section 102(a), shall, not later than 90 days after receiving such certification, issue a proclamation announcing the results of such elections as so ascertained.
 (b)Admission of State upon issuance of proclamationUpon the issuance of the proclamation by the President under subsection (a), the State shall be deemed admitted into the Union as provided in section 101.
					BDescription of Washington, D.C. Territory
				111.Territories and boundaries of Washington, D.C
 (a)In generalExcept as provided in subsection (b), the State shall consist of all of the territory of the District of Columbia as of the date of the enactment of this Act, subject to the results of the technical survey conducted under subsection (c).
 (b)Exclusion of portion of District of Columbia remaining as national capitalThe territory of the State shall not include the area described in section 112, which shall remain as the District of Columbia for purposes of serving as the seat of the Government of the United States.
 (c)Technical surveyNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President (in consultation with the Chair of the National Capital Planning Commission) shall conduct a technical survey of the metes and bounds of the District of Columbia and of the territory described in section 112(b).
					112.Description of District of Columbia after admission of State
 (a)In generalSubject to subsection (c), after the admission of the State into the Union, the District of Columbia shall consist of the property described in subsection (b) and shall include the principal Federal monuments, the White House, the Capitol Building, the United States Supreme Court Building, and the Federal executive, legislative, and judicial office buildings located adjacent to the Mall and the Capitol Building (as such terms are used in section 8501(a) of title 40, United States Code).
 (b)Specific description of metes and boundsAfter the admission of the State into the Union, the specific metes and bounds of the District of Columbia shall be as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the southern right-of-way of F Street NE and the eastern right-of-way of 2nd Street NE—
 (1)thence south along said eastern right-of-way of 2nd Street NE to the eastern right-of-way of 2nd Street SE;
 (2)thence south along said eastern right-of-way of 2nd Street SE to its intersection with the northern property boundary of the property designated as Square 760 Lot 803;
 (3)thence east along said northern property boundary of Square 760 Lot 803 to its intersection with the western right-of-way of 3rd Street SE;
 (4)thence south along said western right-of-way of 3rd Street SE to its intersection with the northern right-of-way of Independence Avenue SE;
 (5)thence west along said northern right-of-way of Independence Avenue SE to its intersection with the eastern right-of-way of 2nd Street SE;
 (6)thence south along said eastern right-of way of 2nd Street SE to its intersection with the southern right-of-way of C Street SE;
 (7)thence west along said southern right-of-way of C Street SE to its intersection with the eastern right-of-way of 1st Street SE;
 (8)thence south along said eastern right-of-way of 1st Street SE to its intersection with the southern right-of-way of D Street SE;
 (9)thence west along said southern right-of-way of D Street SE to its intersection with the western right-of-way of South Capitol Street;
 (10)thence south along said western right-of-way of South Capitol Street to its intersection with the southwestern right-of-way of the northwest-bound lanes of Canal Street SE;
 (11)thence southeast along said southwestern right-of-way of the northwest-bound lanes of Canal Street SE to its intersection with the southern right-of-way of E Street SE;
 (12)thence east along said southern right-of-way of said E Street SE to its intersection with the western right-of-way of 1st Street SE;
 (13)thence south along said western right-of-way of 1st Street SE to its intersection with the southernmost corner of the property designated as Square 736S Lot 801.
 (14)thence west along a line extended due west from said corner of said property designated as Square 736S Lot 801 to its intersection with the southwestern right-of-way of New Jersey Avenue SE;
 (15)thence southeast along said southwestern right-of-way of New Jersey Avenue SE to its intersection with the northwestern right-of-way of Virginia Avenue SE;
 (16)thence northwest along said northwestern right-of-way of Virginia Avenue SE to its intersection with the eastern right-of-way of South Capitol Street;
 (17)thence north along said eastern right-of-way of South Capitol Street to its intersection with the southern right-of-way of E Street SE;
 (18)thence west along a line extending westward said southern right-of-way of E Street SE to its intersection with the western right-of-way of South Capitol Street;
 (19)thence north along said western right-of-way of South Capitol Street to its intersection with the southwestern right-of-way of Washington Avenue SW;
 (20)thence northwest along said southwestern right-of-way of Washington Avenue SW to its intersection with the southeastern boundary of the property designated as Square 640 Lot 70;
 (21)thence clockwise around said boundary of said property designated as Square 640 Lot 70 to its northernmost point;
 (22)thence generally northeast along a line extending the boundary of said property designated as Square 640 Lot 70 northeast to its intersection with the southwestern right-of-way of Washington Avenue SW;
 (23)thence northwest along said southwestern right-of-way of Washington Avenue SW to its intersection with a line extending northward the western boundary of the property designated as Square 582 Lot 49;
 (24)thence south along said line extending northward the western boundary of said property designated as Square 582 Lot 49 to the northwestern corner of said property designated as Square 582 Lot 49;
 (25)thence clockwise along the boundary of said property designated as Square 582 Lot 49 to its southwestern corner;
 (26)thence west along a line extended west from said southwestern corner of said property designated as Square 582 Lot 49 to its intersection with the western right-of-way of 2nd Street SW;
 (27)thence south along said western right-of-way of 2nd Street SW to its intersection with the southwestern right-of-way of Virginia Avenue SW;
 (28)thence northwest along said southwestern right-of-way of Virginia Avenue SW to its intersection with the western right-of-way of 3rd Street SW;
 (29)thence north along said western right-of-way of 3rd Street SW to its intersection with the northern right-of-way of D Street SW;
 (30)thence west along said northern right-of-way of D Street SW to its intersection with the eastern right-of-way of 4th Street SW;
 (31)thence north along said eastern right-of-way of 4th Street SW to its intersection with the northern right-of-way of C Street SW;
 (32)thence west along said northern right-of-way of C Street SW to its intersection with the eastern right-of-way of 6th Street SW;
 (33)thence north along said eastern right-of-way of 6th Street SW to its intersection with the northern right-of-way of Independence Avenue SW;
 (34)thence west along said northern right-of-way of Independence Avenue SW to its intersection with the western right-of-way of 12th Street SW;
 (35)thence south along said western right-of-way of 12th Street SW to its intersection with the northern right-of-way of D Street SW;
 (36)thence west along said northern right-of-way of D Street SW to its intersection with the western right-of-way of 14th Street SW;
 (37)thence south along said western right-of-way of 14th Street SW to its end at the southeastern corner of the property designated as Square 231 Lot 802;
 (38)thence northwest along the southwest boundary of said property designated as Square 231 Lot 802 to its first intersection with a corner of the property designated as Federal Reservation 2;
 (39)thence southwest along the boundary of said property designated as Federal Reservation 2 to its southernmost point;
 (40)thence southwest and west along the northwestern edge of pavement of the southbound lanes of 14th Street SW to the point where said southbound lanes of 14th Street SW merge with the southbound lanes of Interstate 395;
 (41)thence continuing southwest along the northwestern edge of pavement of the southbound lanes of Interstate 395 to its intersection with the eastern shore of the Potomac River;
 (42)thence generally northwest along said eastern shore of the Potomac River to its intersection with a line extending westward the northern boundary of the property designated as Square 12 Lot 806;
 (43)thence east along said line extending westward the northern boundary of the property designated as Square 12 Lot 806 to the northern property boundary of the property designated as Square 12 Lot 806, and continuing east along said northern boundary of said property designated as Square 12 Lot 806 to its northeast corner;
 (44)thence east along a line extending east from said property designated as Square 12 Lot 806 to its intersection with the western boundary of the property designated as Square 33 Lot 87;
 (45)thence south along said western boundary of the property designated as Square 33 Lot 87 to its intersection with the northwest corner of the property designated as Square 33 Lot 88;
 (46)thence counter-clockwise around the boundary of said property designated as Square 33 Lot 88 to its southeast corner, which it shares with the property designated as Square 33 Lot 87;
 (47)thence east along the southern boundary of said property designated as Square 33 Lot 87 to its southeast corner;
 (48)thence south along a line running due south from said southeast corner of the property designated as Square 33 Lot 87 to its intersection with the southern edge of pavement of E Street NW;
 (49)thence east along said southern edge of pavement E Street NW to its intersection with the western right-of-way of 18th Street NW;
 (50)thence south along said western right-of-way of 18th Street NW to its intersection with the southwestern right-of-way of Virginia Avenue NW;
 (51)thence southeast along said southwestern right-of-way of Virginia Avenue NW to its intersection with the northern right-of-way of Constitution Avenue NW;
 (52)thence continuing southeast along a line extending the southwestern right-of-way of Virginia Avenue NW to its intersection with the southern right-of-way of Constitution Avenue NW;
 (53)thence east along said southern right-of-way of Constitution Avenue NW to its intersection with the eastern right-of-way of 17th Street NW;
 (54)thence north along said eastern right-of-way of 17th Street NW to its intersection with the southern right-of-way of H Street NW;
 (55)thence east along said southern right-of-way of H Street NW to its intersection with the northwest corner of the property designated as Square 221 Lot 35;
 (56)thence counter-clockwise around the boundary of said property designated as Square 221 Lot 35 to its southeast corner, which is along the boundary of the property designated as Square 221 Lot 37;
 (57)thence counter-clockwise around the boundary of said property designated as Square 221 Lot 37 to its southwest corner, which it shares with the property designated as Square 221 Lot 818;
 (58)thence south along the boundary of said property designated as Square 221 Lot 818 to its southwest corner, which it shares with the property designated as Square 221 Lot 809;
 (59)thence south along the boundary of said property designated as Square 221 Lot 809 to its southwest corner, which it shares with the property designated as Square 221 Lot 800;
 (60)thence counter-clockwise along the boundary of said property designated as Square 221 Lot 800 to its southwest corner, which it shares with the property designated as Square 221 Lot 810;
 (61)thence counter-clockwise along the boundary of said property designated as Square 221 Lot 810 to its southwest corner, which is along the northern right-of-way of Pennsylvania Avenue NW;
 (62)thence east along said northern right-of-way of Pennsylvania Avenue NW to its intersection with the western right-of-way of 15th Street NW;
 (63)thence south along said western right-of-way of 15th Street NW to its intersection with a line extending northwest from the southern right-of-way of the portion of Pennsylvania Avenue NW north of Pershing Square;
 (64)thence southeast along said line extending the southern right-of-way of Pennsylvania Avenue NW to the southern right-of-way of Pennsylvania Avenue NW and continuing southeast along said southern right-of-way of Pennsylvania Avenue NW to its intersection with the western right-of-way of 14th Street NW;
 (65)thence south along said western right-of-way of 14th Street NW to its intersection with a line extending west from the southern right-of-way of D Street NW;
 (66)thence east along said line extending west from the southern right-of-way of D Street NW to the southern right-of-way of D Street NW, and continuing east along said southern right-of-way of D Street NW to its intersection with the eastern right-of-way of 13½ Street NW;
 (67)thence north along said eastern right-of-way of 13½ Street NW to its intersection with the southern right-of-way of Pennsylvania Avenue NW;
 (68)thence east and southeast along said southern right-of-way of Pennsylvania Avenue NW to its intersection with the western right-of-way of 12th Street NW;
 (69)thence south along said western right-of-way of 12th Street NW to its intersection with a line extending to the west the southern boundary of the property designated as Square 324 Lot 809;
 (70)thence east along said line to the southwest corner of said property designated as Square 324 Lot 809, and continuing northeast along the southern boundary of said property designated as Square 324 Lot 809 to its eastern corner, which it shares with the property designated as Square 323 Lot 802;
 (71)thence east along the southern boundary of said property designated as Square 323 Lot 802 to its southeast corner, which it shares with the property designated as Square 324 Lot 808;
 (72)thence counter-clockwise around the boundary of said property designated as Square 324 Lot 808 to its northeastern corner along the southern right-of-way of Pennsylvania Avenue NW;
 (73)thence southeast along said southern right-of-way of Pennsylvania Avenue NW to its intersection with the eastern right-of-way of 4th Street NW;
 (74)thence north along a line extending north from said eastern right-of-way of 4th Street NW to its intersection with a line extending west from the southern right-of-way of C Street NW;
 (75)thence east along said line extending west from the southern right-of-way of C Street NW to the southern right-of-way of C Street NW, and continuing east along said southern right-of-way of C Street NW to its intersection with the eastern right-of-way of 3rd Street NW;
 (76)thence north along said eastern right-of-way of 3rd Street NW to its intersection with the southern right-of-way of D Street NW;
 (77)thence east along said southern right-of-way of D Street NW to its intersection with the western right-of-way of 1st Street NW;
 (78)thence south along said western right-of-way of 1st Street NW to its intersection with the northern right-of-way of C Street NW;
 (79)thence west along said northern right-of-way of C Street NW to its intersection with the western right-of-way of 2nd Street NW;
 (80)thence south along said western right-of-way of 2nd Street NW to its intersection with the northern right-of-way of Constitution Avenue NW;
 (81)thence east along said northern right-of-way of Constitution Avenue NW to its intersection with the northwestern right-of-way of Louisiana Avenue NW;
 (82)thence northeast along said northwestern right-of-way of Louisiana Avenue NW to its intersection with the southwestern right-of-way of New Jersey Avenue NW;
 (83)thence northwest along said southwestern right-of-way of New Jersey Avenue NW to its intersection with the northern right-of-way of D Street NW;
 (84)thence east along said northern right-of-way of D Street NW to its intersection with the northwestern right-of-way of Louisiana Avenue NW;
 (85)thence northeast along said northwestern right-of-way of Louisiana Avenue NW to its intersection with the western right-of-way of North Capitol Street;
 (86)thence north along said western right-of-way of North Capitol Street to its intersection with the southwestern right-of-way of Massachusetts Avenue NW;
 (87)thence southeast along said southwestern right-of-way of Massachusetts Avenue NW to the southwestern right-of-way of Massachusetts Avenue NE;
 (88)thence southeast along said southwestern right-of-way of Massachusetts Avenue NE to the southwestern right-of-way of Columbus Circle NE;
 (89)thence counter-clockwise along said southwestern, then southern, southeastern, and eastern right-of-way of Columbus Circle NE to its intersection with the southern right-of way of F Street NE; and
 (90)thence east along said southern right-of-way of F Street NE to the point of beginning. (c)Exclusion of District Building (1)ExclusionNotwithstanding any other provision of this section, the District of Columbia shall not be considered to include the District Building after the admission of the State into the Union.
 (2)District Building definedIn paragraph (1), the term District Building means the John A. Wilson Building described and designated under section 601(a) of the Omnibus Spending Reduction Act of 1993 (sec. 10–1301(a), D.C. Official Code).
						113.Continuation of title to lands and property
					(a)Continuation of title to lands of District of Columbia
 (1)In generalThe State and its political subdivisions shall have and retain title to, or jurisdiction over, for purposes of administration and maintenance, all property, real and personal, with respect to which title or jurisdiction for purposes of administration and maintenance is held by the District of Columbia on the day before the State is admitted into the Union.
 (2)Conveyance of interest in certain bridges and tunnelsOn the day before the State is admitted into the Union, the District of Columbia shall convey to the United States any and all interest of the District of Columbia in any bridge or tunnel that will connect the Commonwealth of Virginia with the District of Columbia after the admission of the State into the Union.
 (b)Continuation of Federal title to property in StateThe United States shall have and retain title to, or jurisdiction over, for purposes of administration and maintenance, all property in the State with respect to which the United States holds title or jurisdiction on the day before the State is admitted into the Union.
					CGeneral Provisions Relating to Laws of Washington, D.C.
 121.Limitation on authority of State to tax Federal propertyThe State may not impose any taxes upon any lands or other property owned or acquired by the United States, except to the extent as Congress may permit.
				122.Effect of admission of State on current laws
 (a)Legislative power of StateThe legislative power of the State shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation within the State, consistent with the Constitution of the United States (including the restrictions and limitations imposed upon the States by article I, section 10) and subject to the provisions of this Act.
 (b)Treatment of Federal lawsTo the extent that any law of the United States applies to the States generally, the law shall have the same force and effect within the State as elsewhere in the United States, except as such law may otherwise provide.
					123.Continuation of judicial proceedings
					(a)Pending proceedings
 (1)In generalNo writ, action, indictment, cause, or proceeding pending in any court of the District of Columbia or in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia shall abate by reason of the admission of the State into the Union, but shall be transferred and shall proceed within such appropriate State courts as shall be established under the State Constitution, or shall continue in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, as the nature of the case may require.
 (2)Succession of courtsThe appropriate courts of the State shall be the successors of the courts of the District of Columbia as to all cases arising within the limits embraced within the jurisdiction of such courts, with full power to proceed with such cases, and award mesne or final process therein, and all files, records, indictments, and proceedings relating to any such writ, action, indictment, cause, or proceeding shall be transferred to such appropriate State courts and shall be proceeded with therein in due course of law.
 (b)Unfiled proceedings based on actions prior to admissionAll civil causes of action and all criminal offenses which shall have arisen or been committed prior to the admission of the State into the Union, but as to which no writ, action, indictment, or proceeding shall be pending at the date of such admission, shall be subject to prosecution in the appropriate State courts or in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in like manner, to the same extent, and with like right of appellate review, as if the State had been admitted and such State courts had been established prior to the accrual of such causes of action or the commission of such offenses.
					(c)Maintenance of rights to and jurisdiction over appeals
 (1)Cases decided prior to admissionParties shall have the same rights of appeal from and appellate review of final decisions of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Court of Appeals in any case finally decided prior to the admission of the State into the Union, whether or not an appeal therefrom shall have been perfected prior to such admission. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States shall have the same jurisdiction in such cases as by law provided prior to the admission of the State into the Union.
 (2)Cases decided after admissionParties shall have the same rights of appeal from and appellate review of all orders, judgments, and decrees of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and of the highest court of the State, as successor to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, in any case pending at the time of admission of the State into the Union, and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States shall have the same jurisdiction therein, as by law provided in any case arising subsequent to the admission of the State into the Union.
 (3)Issuance of subsequent mandatesAny mandate issued subsequent to the admission of the State shall be to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or a court of the State, as appropriate.
 (d)Conforming amendments relating to Federal courtsEffective upon the admission of the State into the Union— (1)section 41 of title 28, United States Code, is amended in the second column by inserting , Washington, Douglass Commonwealth after District of Columbia; and
 (2)the first paragraph of section 88 of title 28, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: The District of Columbia and the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth comprise one judicial district.. 124.United States nationalityNo provision of this Act shall operate to confer United States nationality, to terminate nationality lawfully acquired, or to restore nationality terminated or lost under any law of the United States or under any treaty to which the United States is or was a party.
				IIResponsibilities and Interests of Federal Government
 201.Continuation of revised District of Columbia as seat of Federal GovernmentAfter the admission of the State into the Union, the seat of the Government of the United States shall be the District of Columbia as described in section 112.
			202.Treatment of military lands
				(a)Reservation of Federal authority
 (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2) and subsection (b) and notwithstanding the admission of the State into the Union, authority is reserved in the United States for the exercise by Congress of the power of exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever over such tracts or parcels of land located within the State that, immediately prior to the admission of the State, are controlled or owned by the United States and held for defense or Coast Guard purposes.
 (2)Limitation on authorityThe power of exclusive legislation described in paragraph (1) shall vest and remain in the United States only so long as the particular tract or parcel of land involved is controlled or owned by the United States and used for defense or Coast Guard purposes.
					(b)Authority of State
 (1)In generalThe reservation of authority in the United States for the exercise by the Congress of the United States of the power of exclusive legislation over military lands under subsection (a) shall not operate to prevent such lands from being a part of the State, or to prevent the State from exercising over or upon such lands, concurrently with the United States, any jurisdiction which it would have in the absence of such reservation of authority and which is consistent with the laws hereafter enacted by Congress pursuant to such reservation of authority.
 (2)Service of processThe State shall have the right to serve civil or criminal process within such tracts or parcels of land in which the authority of the United States is reserved under subsection (a) in suits or prosecutions for or on account of rights acquired, obligations incurred, or crimes committed within the State but outside of such tracts or parcels of land.
					203.Waiver of claims to Federal lands and property
 (a)In generalAs a compact with the United States, the State and its people disclaim all right and title to any lands or other property not granted or confirmed to the State or its political subdivisions by or under the authority of this Act, the right or title to which is held by the United States or subject to disposition by the United States.
				(b)Effect on claims against United States
 (1)In generalNothing contained in this Act shall recognize, deny, enlarge, impair, or otherwise affect any claim against the United States, and any such claim shall be governed by applicable laws of the United States.
 (2)Rule of constructionNothing in this Act is intended or shall be construed as a finding, interpretation, or construction by the Congress that any applicable law authorizes, establishes, recognizes, or confirms the validity or invalidity of any claim referred to in paragraph (1), and the determination of the applicability or effect of any law to any such claim shall be unaffected by anything in this Act.
					204.Permitting individuals residing in new seat of government to vote in Federal elections in State of
			 most recent domicile
				(a)Requirement for states To permit individuals To vote by absentee ballot
 (1)In generalEach State shall— (A)permit absent District of Columbia voters to use absentee registration procedures and to vote by absentee ballot in general, special, primary, and runoff elections for Federal office; and
 (B)accept and process, with respect to any general, special, primary, or runoff election for Federal office, any otherwise valid voter registration application from an absent District of Columbia voter, if the application is received by the appropriate State election official not less than 30 days before the election.
 (2)Absent District of Columbia voter definedIn this section, the term absent District of Columbia voter means, with respect to a State, a person who resides in the District of Columbia after the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union and is qualified to vote in the State (or who would be qualified to vote in the State but for residing in the District of Columbia), but only if the State is the last place in which the person was domiciled before residing in the District of Columbia.
 (3)State definedIn this section, the term State means each of the several States, including the State of Washington, D.C. (b)Recommendations to States To maximize access to polls by absent District of Columbia votersTo afford maximum access to the polls by absent District of Columbia voters, it is the sense of Congress that the States should—
 (1)waive registration requirements for absent District of Columbia voters who, by reason of residence in the District of Columbia, do not have an opportunity to register;
 (2)expedite processing of balloting materials with respect to such individuals; and (3)assure that absentee ballots are mailed to such individuals at the earliest opportunity.
 (c)EnforcementThe Attorney General may bring a civil action in appropriate district court of the United States for such declaratory or injunctive relief as may be necessary to carry out this section.
 (d)Effect on certain other lawsThe exercise of any right under this section shall not affect, for purposes of any Federal, State, or local tax, the residence or domicile of a person exercising such right.
 (e)Effective dateThis section shall take effect upon the date of the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union, and shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office taking place on or after such date.
				205.Repeal of law providing for participation of District of Columbia in election of President and
			 Vice-President
 (a)In generalChapter 1 of title 3, United States Code, is amended— (1)by striking section 21; and
 (2)in the table of sections, by striking the item relating to section 21. (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect upon the date of the admission of the State into the Union, and shall apply to any election of the President and Vice-President of the United States taking place on or after such date.
				206.Expedited procedures for consideration of constitutional amendment repealing 23rd Amendment
 (a)Joint resolution describedIn this section, the term joint resolution means a joint resolution— (1)entitled A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the 23rd article of amendment; and
 (2)the matter after the resolving clause of which consists solely of text to amend the Constitution of the United States to repeal the 23rd article of amendment to the Constitution.
					(b)Expedited consideration in House of Representatives
 (1)Placement on calendarUpon introduction in the House of Representatives, the joint resolution shall be placed immediately on the appropriate calendar.
					(2)Proceeding to consideration
 (A)In generalIt shall be in order, not later than 30 legislative days after the date the joint resolution is introduced in the House of Representatives, to move to proceed to consider the joint resolution in the House of Representatives.
 (B)ProcedureFor a motion to proceed to consider the joint resolution— (i)all points of order against the motion are waived;
 (ii)such a motion shall not be in order after the House of Representatives has disposed of a motion to proceed on the joint resolution;
 (iii)the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion;
 (iv)the motion shall not be debatable; and (v)a motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is disposed of shall not be in order.
 (3)ConsiderationWhen the House of Representatives proceeds to consideration of the joint resolution— (A)the joint resolution shall be considered as read;
 (B)all points of order against the joint resolution and against its consideration are waived; (C)the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to its passage without intervening motion except 10 hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent;
 (D)an amendment to the joint resolution shall not be in order; and (E)a motion to reconsider the vote on passage of the joint resolution shall not be in order.
						(c)Expedited consideration in Senate
 (1)Placement on calendarUpon introduction in the Senate, the joint resolution shall be placed immediately on the calendar. (2)Proceeding to consideration (A)In generalNotwithstanding rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, it is in order, not later than 30 legislative days after the date the joint resolution is introduced in the Senate (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) to move to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution.
 (B)ProcedureFor a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution— (i)all points of order against the motion are waived;
 (ii)the motion is not debatable; (iii)the motion is not subject to a motion to postpone;
 (iv)a motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in order; and
 (v)if the motion is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business until disposed of.
							(3)Floor consideration
 (A)In generalIf the Senate proceeds to consideration of the joint resolution— (i)all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived;
 (ii)consideration of the joint resolution, and all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 30 hours, which shall be divided equally between the majority and minority leaders or their designees;
 (iii)a motion further to limit debate is in order and not debatable; (iv)an amendment to, a motion to postpone, or a motion to commit the joint resolution is not in order; and
 (v)a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business is not in order. (B)Vote on passageIn the Senate the vote on passage shall occur immediately following the conclusion of the consideration of the joint resolution, and a single quorum call at the conclusion of the debate if requested in accordance with the rules of the Senate.
 (C)Rulings of the chair on procedureAppeals from the decisions of the Chair relating to the application of this subsection or the rules of the Senate, as the case may be, to the procedure relating to the joint resolution shall be decided without debate.
						(d)Rules relating to Senate and House of Representatives
 (1)Coordination with action by other HouseIf, before the passage by one House of the joint resolution of that House, that House receives from the other House the joint resolution—
 (A)the joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee; and (B)with respect to the joint resolution of the House receiving the resolution—
 (i)the procedure in that House shall be the same as if no joint resolution had been received from the other House; and
 (ii)the vote on passage shall be on the joint resolution of the other House. (2)Treatment of joint resolution of other HouseIf one House fails to introduce or consider the joint resolution under this section, the joint resolution of the other House shall be entitled to expedited floor procedures under this section.
 (3)Treatment of companion measuresIf, following passage of the joint resolution in the Senate, the Senate receives the companion measure from the House of Representatives, the companion measure shall not be debatable.
 (4)VetoesIf the President vetoes the joint resolution, consideration of a veto message in the Senate under this section shall be not more than 10 hours equally divided between the majority and minority leaders or their designees.
 (e)Rules of House of Representatives and SenateThis section is enacted by Congress— (1)as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, and as such is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in that House in the case of the joint resolution, and supersede other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such rules; and
 (2)with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that House.
					IIIGeneral Provisions
 301.General definitionsIn this Act, the following definitions shall apply: (1)The term Council means the Council of the District of Columbia.
 (2)The term Governor means the Governor of the State of Washington, D.C. (3)The term Mayor means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
 (4)Except as otherwise provided, the term State means the State of Washington, D.C. (5)The term State Constitution means the proposed Constitution of the State of Washington, D.C., as approved by the Council of the District of Columbia on October 18, 2016, pursuant to the Constitution and Boundaries for the State of Washington, D.C. Approval Resolution of 2016 (D.C. Resolution R21–621), and ratified by District of Columbia voters in Advisory Referendum B approved on November 8, 2016, and certified by the District of Columbia Board of Elections on November 18, 2016.
 (6)The term Washington, D.C. means Washington, Douglass Commonwealth. 302.Certification of enactment by PresidentNot more than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall certify such enactment to the Mayor of the District of Columbia.


		III
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 699
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 30
			 (legislative day, September 17), 2008
			Mr. Dodd (for himself,
			 Ms. Collins, Mr. Biden, Mr.
			 McCain, Mr. Leahy, and
			 Mr. Obama) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Supporting the work of firefighters to
		  educate and protect the Nation’s communities, and the goals and ideals of Fire
		  Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2008, as designated by the National Fire
		  Protection Association.

		Whereas firefighters have maintained their dedication to
			 the health and safety of the American public since the first American fire
			 departments were organized in the colonial era;
		Whereas more than 1,140,000 firefighters protect the
			 United States through their heroic service;
		Whereas approximately 1,600,000 fires are reported
			 annually;
		Whereas 102 firefighters lost their lives in the line of
			 duty in 2007;
		Whereas fire departments responded to nearly 400,000 home
			 fires in 2006;
		Whereas, in 2006, there were an estimated 396,000 reported
			 home structure fires resulting in 2,580 civilian deaths and 12,500 civilian
			 injuries, and $6,800,000,000 in direct damage in the United States;
		Whereas home fires cause 80 percent of civilian fire
			 deaths and 76 percent of injuries;
		Whereas heating equipment and smoking are the leading
			 causes of civilian home fire deaths;
		Whereas children under 5 and older adults face the highest
			 risk of home fire death, but young adults face a higher risk of home fire
			 injury;
		Whereas electrical distribution and lighting equipment
			 were involved in an estimated 20,900 reported home fires in 2005;
		Whereas home fires in 2005 resulted in 500 civilian deaths
			 and 1,100 injuries, with an estimated $862,000,000 in direct property damage
			 per year;
		Whereas working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in
			 reported home structure fires in half;
		Whereas 65 percent of reported home fire deaths in 2000
			 through 2004 resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working
			 smoke alarms;
		Whereas Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public
			 health and safety observance on record;
		Whereas we have honored firefighters for educating the
			 American public since President Harding declared the first Fire Prevention Week
			 in 1922;
		Whereas the National Fire Protection Association has
			 designated the week of October 5–11, 2008, as Fire Prevention Week; and
		Whereas educating Americans on methods to prevent home
			 fires continues to be a priority for all firefighters: Now, therefore, be
			 it

		That the Senate—
			(1)supports the work
			 of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities; and
			(2)supports the
			 goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2008, as designated by
			 the National Fire Protection Association.


116 HR 4156 IH: America Stands with Israel Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-08-02
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4156IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESAugust 2, 2019Mr. Meadows introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsA BILLTo provide defense and security assistance to ensure the survival of Israel and its people from an
			 existing or imminent military threat, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the America Stands with Israel Act. 2.Authority to address existing or imminent military threat to Israel (a)AuthorityThe President, upon request of the Prime Minister of Israel, is authorized to carry out such actions that may be necessary to ensure the survival of Israel and its people from an existing or imminent military threat, including threats from other countries, terrorist organizations, and violent extremist, cyber, and chemical, biological, and nuclear threats. Any activities carried out pursuant to such authority shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects the national security interests of the United States and the national security interests of Israel.
			(b)Use of force
 (1)In generalIn carrying out subsection (a), the President is authorized to use force and introduce United States Armed Forces—
 (A)into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances;
 (B)into the territory, airspace or waters of a foreign country, while equipped for combat; or (C)in numbers which substantially enlarge United States Armed Forces equipped for combat already located in a foreign country.
 (2)ReportNot later than 48 hours after exercising the authority under this subsection, the President shall submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the President pro tempore of the Senate a report, in writing, setting forth—
 (A)the circumstances necessitating the introduction of United States Armed Forces; (B)the constitutional and legislative authority under which such introduction took place; and
 (C)the estimated scope and duration of the hostilities or any other situation described in paragraph (1).
 (c)Other information To be reportedThe President shall provide such other information as Congress may request in the fulfillment of its constitutional responsibilities with respect to exercising the authority under subsection (b).
 (d)Periodic reports; semiannual requirementWhenever United States Armed Forces are introduced into hostilities or into any other situation described in subsection (b), the President shall, so long as such Armed Forces continue to be engaged in such hostilities or situation, report to Congress periodically on the status of such hostilities or situation as well as on the scope and duration of such hostilities or situation, but in no event shall the President report to Congress less often than once every six months.
 3.Waiver for existing or imminent military threat to IsraelSection 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(l)Waiver for existing or imminent military threat to Israel
 (1)In generalUpon receiving information that Israel is under an existing or imminent threat of military attack, the President may waive the requirements of this Act and direct the immediate transfer to Israel of such defense articles or services the President determines to be necessary to assist Israel in its defense against such threat. Amounts obligated or expended to carry out this paragraph shall not be subject to any limitation in law, or provision of any bilateral agreement, relating to the amount of United States assistance authorized to be made available to Israel.
 (2)Notification requiredAs soon as practicable after a transfer of defense articles or services pursuant to the authority provided by paragraph (1), the President shall provide a notification in writing to Congress of the details of such transfer, consistent with the requirements of section 36 of this Act..


114 HR 5733 IH: Beginning Farmer and Rancher Guaranteed Loan Modernization Act of 2016
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-07-12
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I114th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5733IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 12, 2016Mr. Bost introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on AgricultureA BILLTo amend the Agricultural Act of 1961 to modify the limitations applicable to qualified
			 conservation loan guarantees, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Guaranteed Loan Modernization Act of 2016. 2.Limitations applicable to qualified conservation loan guarantees (a)Limitations applicable to loan guaranteesSubtitle A of title III of the Agricultural Act of 1961 (7 U.S.C. 1922 et seq.) is amended—
 (1)by amending section 304(e) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1924(e)) to read as follows:  (e)Limitations applicable to loan guarantees (1)Percentage of loan guaranteedThe portion of a loan that the Secretary may guarantee under this section shall—
 (A)depend on the principal amount of the loan; and (B)except as provided in paragraph (2), may not exceed the percentage specified for that principal amount in the following table:

												Principal Amount More ThanPrincipal Amount  Equal To or  Less ThanMaximum Percent

												$0$2,500,00090%
												$2,500,000$2,600,00089%
												$2,600,000 $2,700,00088%
												$2,700,000 $2,800,00087%
												$2,800,000 $2,900,00086%
												$2,900,000$3,000,00085%
												$3,000,000 $3,100,00084%
												$3,100,000 $3,200,00083%
												$3,200,000 $3,300,00082%
												$3,300,000 $3,400,00081%
												$3,400,000$3,500,00080%.
 (2)Exception for certain producersIn the case of a loan to a producer that is a qualified beginning farmer or rancher or a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher (as the term is defined in section 2501(e)), the portion of the loan the Secretary may guarantee under this paragraph may not exceed the percentage specified for the principal amount of the loan in the following table:

											Principal Amount More ThanPrincipal Amount  Equal To or  Less ThanMaximum Percent

											$0$2,500,00095%
											$2,500,000$2,600,00094%
											$2,600,000 $2,700,00093%
											$2,700,000 $2,800,00092%
											$2,800,000 $2,900,00091%
											$2,900,000$3,000,00090%
											$3,000,000 $3,100,00089%
											$3,100,000 $3,200,00088%
											$3,200,000 $3,300,00087%
											$3,300,000 $3,400,00086%
											$3,400,000$3,500,00085%.
 (3)Maximum amountThe Secretary may not guarantee a loan under this section in an amount that exceeds $3,500,000. (4)Annual inflation adjustmentThe Secretary shall annually adjust the dollar figures under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) to reflect the change in the Prices Paid By Farmers Index (as compiled by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the Department of Agriculture).; and
 (2)in section 305(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1925(a)), by striking , or, in the case of a loan guaranteed by the Secretary, $700,000. (b)ApplicabilityThe amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to qualified conservation loans entered into by the Secretary of Agriculture under section 304 of the Agricultural Act of 1961 (7 U.S.C. 1924) on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.


117 S1170 IS: Summer Meals Act of 2021
U.S. Senate
2021-04-15
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1170IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 15, 2021Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Reed, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Murphy, Ms. Smith, Mr. Booker, Mr. King, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Tester, Mr. Casey, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Warren, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Rosen, Ms. Sinema, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Padilla, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Wyden, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Menendez, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Luján, and Mr. Sanders) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryA BILLTo amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve the efficiency of summer meals.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Summer Meals Act of 2021.2.Summer food service program for children(a)Better Integrate Summer Education and Summer Meals ProgramSection 13(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(1)(A)(i)) (relating to the definition of the term area in which poor economic conditions exist) is amended by striking 50 percent each place it appears and inserting 40 percent.(b)Reduce red tape for public-Private partnershipsSection 13(a)(8) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(8)) is amended—(1)by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through Except and inserting the following:(8)Year-round meal service(A)Seamless summer option for schoolsExcept; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(B)Year-round meal service for other service institutionsEach service institution (other than a service institution described in subparagraph (A)), in addition to being eligible for reimbursement for meals described in subsection (b)(2) served during each day of operation during the periods described in subsection (c)(1), may be reimbursed for up to 1 meal and 1 snack per child served during each day of operation during—(i)afterschool hours;(ii)weekends; and(iii)school holidays during the regular school calendar..(c)Improve nutrition in underserved, hard-to-Reach areasSection 13(a) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(a)) is amended—(1)by striking paragraphs (9) and (10) and inserting the following:(9)Improve nutrition in underserved, hard-to-reach areas(A)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations provided in advance in an appropriations Act specifically for the purpose of carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall award competitive grants to service institutions selected by the Secretary to increase participation in the program by children who lack the ability to access a congregate feeding site through—(i)innovative approaches to limited transportation;(ii)mobile meal trucks; and(iii)any other method or approach that does not require children to access a congregate feeding site.(B)EligibilityTo be selected to receive a grant under this paragraph, a service institution—(i)may be located in any State; and(ii)shall—(I)submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require;(II)meet criteria established by the Secretary; and(III)agree to the terms and conditions of the grant, as established by the Secretary.(C)PriorityIn awarding grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to service institutions that plan—(i)to serve both breakfast and lunch; or(ii)to serve lunch, a snack, and dinner.(D)Travel reimbursementA service institution that receives a grant under subparagraph (A)(i) may use grant funds to provide reimbursement for travel.(E)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to make competitive grants under this paragraph $10,000,000 for each fiscal year.; and(2)by redesignating paragraphs (11) and (12) as paragraphs (10) and (11), respectively.(d)Third mealSection 13(b)(2) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761(b)(2)) is amended by striking only serve lunch and all that follows through migrant children may.(e)Summer meal service reimbursement after emergencies and disastersSection 13 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761) is amended by striking subsection (r) and inserting the following:(r)Summer meal service reimbursement after emergencies and disasters(1)Definition of affected areaIn this subsection, the term affected area means an area for which—(A)the President has declared a major disaster in accordance with section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170); or(B)the Governor of the State in which the area is located has declared an emergency or disaster under State law.(2)Summer meal reimbursementIn an affected area, the Secretary shall, on request by a State, reimburse a service institution for meals provided under this section to children that consume the meals by a noncongregate method or approach..(f)Authorization of appropriationsSection 13 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761) is amended by adding at the end the following:(s)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2026..


116 S3121 IS: Chiricahua National Park Act
U.S. Senate
2019-12-19
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 3121IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 19, 2019Ms. McSally (for herself and Ms. Sinema) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo establish the Chiricahua National Park in the State of Arizona as a unit of the National Park
			 System, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Chiricahua National Park Act.
 2.FindingsCongress finds that— (1)approximately 27,000,000 years ago, a powerful volcanic eruption spewed ash and debris thousands of feet in the area that now comprises the Chiricahua National Monument, which ultimately fused into rock known as rhyolitic tuff;
 (2)over time, the rock referred to in paragraph (1) eroded into the exquisite hoodoos and enchanting balancing rocks that define the captivating scenery of the Chiricahua National Monument;
 (3)since the mid-19th century, the Chiricahuas region has been home to ranchers, pioneers, gold miners, and cowboys;
 (4)before the first pioneer set foot on land in the Chiricahuas region, Indian Tribes (including most recently the Chiricahua Apache Tribe) inhabited the area that now comprises the Chiricahua National Monument;
 (5)in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge established the Chiricahua National Monument by Presidential proclamation to protect and preserve the area for the education and enjoyment of future generations;
 (6)the Chiricahua National Monument is uniquely positioned at the intersection of the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts, the southern Rocky Mountains, and the northern Sierra Madre in Mexico;
 (7)the Chiricahua National Monument— (A)boasts 18 square miles of premier biological diversity; and
 (B)has become a hub for hikers, birders, researchers, and nature enthusiasts of all kinds; (8)the Chiricahua National Monument is home to all manner of life from leopard frogs of not more than 5 inches to black bears weighing more than 600 pounds; and
 (9)the vibrant ecosystem of the Chiricahua National Monument supports approximately— (A)150 species of birds;
 (B)70 species of mammals; and (C)45 species of reptiles.
 3.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)MonumentThe term Monument means the Chiricahua National Monument established by Presidential Proclamation 1692 (54 U.S.C. 320301 note; 43 Stat. 1946).
 (2)ParkThe term Park means the Chiricahua National Park established by section 4(a). (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
 (4)StateThe term State means the State of Arizona. 4.Establishment of Chiricahua National Park (a)EstablishmentTo protect, preserve, and interpret the rhyolitic rock formations, biodiversity, and other natural and cultural resources of the area, there is established in the State as a unit of the National Park System the Chiricahua National Park.
			(b)Boundaries
 (1)In generalThe boundaries of the Park are as generally depicted on the map entitled Chiricahua National Park Proposed Boundary, numbered 145/156,356, and dated July 2019. (2)Availability of mapThe map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
				(c)Abolishment of chiricahua national monument
 (1)AbolishmentThe Monument is abolished. (2)IncorporationThe land and any interest in land that constitute the Monument (as in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) are incorporated in, and shall be considered to be part of, the Park.
 (3)Availability of fundsAny funds available for the Monument shall be available for the Park. (d)References (1)In generalAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Chiricahua National Monument shall be considered to be a reference to the Chiricahua National Park.
 (2)WildernessAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Chiricahua National Monument Wilderness designated by Public Law 94–567 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 90 Stat. 2692) shall be considered to be a reference to the Chiricahua National Park Wilderness.
 (e)AdministrationThe Secretary shall administer the Park in accordance with— (1)this Act; and
 (2)the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System.


114 S3446 IS: ADA Education and Reform Act of 2016
U.S. Senate
2016-09-28
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II114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3446IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 28, 2016Mr. Flake (for himself and Mr. Wicker) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 regarding remedies and procedures, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2016. 2.Compliance through educationFrom amounts made available to the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice as of the effective date of this Act, the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice shall, in consultation with property owners and representatives of the disability rights community, develop a program to educate State and local governments and property owners on effective and efficient strategies for promoting access to public accommodations for persons with a disability (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12102)). Such program may include training for professionals such as Certified Access Specialists to provide guidance about remediation for potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).
 3.Notice and cure periodParagraph (1) of section 308(a) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12188(a)(1)) is amended to read as follows:

				(1)Availability of remedies and procedures
 (A)In generalSubject to subparagraph (B), the remedies and procedures set forth in section 204(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a–3(a)) are the remedies and procedures this title provides to any person who is being subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of this title or who has reasonable grounds for believing that such person is about to be subjected to discrimination in violation of section 303. Nothing in this section shall require a person with a disability to engage in a futile gesture if such person has actual notice that a person or organization covered by this title does not intend to comply with its provisions.
 (B)Barriers to access to existing public accommodationsA civil action under section 302 or 303 based on the failure to remove an architectural barrier to access into an existing public accommodation may not be commenced by a person aggrieved by such failure unless—
 (i)that person has provided to the owner or operator of the accommodation a written notice specific enough to allow such owner or operator to identify the barrier; and
 (ii)(I)during the period beginning on the date the notice is received and ending 60 days after that date, the owner or operator fails to provide to that person a written description outlining improvements that will be made to remove the barrier; or
 (II)if the owner or operator provides the written description under subclause (I), the owner or operator fails to remove the barrier or to make substantial progress in removing the barrier during the period beginning on the date the description is provided and ending 120 days after that date.
 (C)Specification of details of alleged violationThe written notice required under subparagraph (B) must also specify in detail the circumstances under which an individual was actually denied access to a public accommodation, including the address of the property, the specific sections of this Act alleged to have been violated, whether a request for assistance in removing an architectural barrier to access was made, and whether the barrier to access was a permanent or temporary barrier..
 4.Effective dateThis Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
 5.Mediation for ADA actions related to architectural barriersThe Judicial Conference of the United States shall, under rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or any other applicable law, in consultation with property owners and representatives of the disability rights community, develop a model program to promote the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including a stay of discovery during mediation, to resolve claims of architectural barriers to access for public accommodations. To the extent practical, the Federal Judicial Center should provide a public comment period on any such proposal. The goal of the model program shall be to promote such access quickly and efficiently without the need for costly litigation. The model program should include an expedited method for determining the relevant facts related to such barriers to access and steps taken before the commencement of litigation to resolve any issues related to access.


117 S2841 IS: Transparency in COVID–19 Vaccination Act
U.S. Senate
2021-09-23
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2841IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 23, 2021Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publicly disclose information regarding adverse effects of COVID–19 vaccines.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Transparency in COVID–19 Vaccination Act.2.Public disclosure regarding COVID–19 vaccinesThe Secretary of Health and Human Services shall disclose to the public—(1)all adverse events that have arisen from administration of COVID–19 vaccines;(2)an outline of the statistical occurrence and likelihood of adverse events from administration of such vaccines; and(3)information concerning adverse effects of such vaccines taken from findings of clinical trials or other studies.


 HCON 32 ENR: Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
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IV
One Hundred Tenth Congress of the United States of America
At the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and eight
H. CON. RES. 32

June 24, 2008
Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Whereas June 25, 2008, marks the 12th anniversary of the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on June 25, 1996;  Whereas 19 members of the United States Air Force were killed, more than 500 other Americans were injured, and 297 innocent Saudi or Bangladeshi citizens were killed or injured in the terrorist attack;
Whereas the 19 airmen killed while serving their country were Captain Christopher J. Adams, Staff Sergeant Daniel B. Cafourek, Sergeant Millard D. Campbell, Senior Airman Earl F. Cartrette, Jr., Technical Sergeant Patrick P. Fennig, Captain Leland T. Haun, Master Sergeant Michael G. Heiser, Staff Sergeant Kevin J. Johnson, Staff Sergeant Ronald L. King, Master Sergeant Kendall K. Kitson, Jr., Airman First Class Christopher B. Lester, Airman First Class Brent E. Marthaler, Airman First Class Brian W. McVeigh, Airman First Class Peter J. Morgera, Technical Sergeant Thanh V. Nguyen, Airman First Class Joseph E. Rimkus, Senior Airman Jeremy A. Taylor, Airman First Class Justin R. Wood, and Airman First Class Joshua E. Woody;  Whereas the families of these brave airmen still mourn their loss;
Whereas three months after that terrorist bombing, on September 24, 1996, the House of Representatives agreed to House Concurrent Resolution 200 of the 104th Congress, honoring the victims of that terrorist bombing;  Whereas on the fifth anniversary of that terrorist bombing, on June 25, 2001, the House of Representatives agreed to House Concurrent Resolution 161 of the 107th Congress, which was concurred in by the Senate on July 12, 2002, further honoring the victims of that bombing;
Whereas on June 27, 2005, the House of Representatives agreed to House Concurrent Resolution 188 of the 109th Congress, further honoring the victims of that terrorist bombing;  Whereas those guilty of carrying out the attack have yet to be brought to justice; and
Whereas terrorism remains a constant and ever-present threat around the world: Now, therefore, be it   That, on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Congress—
(1)recognizes the service and sacrifice of the 19 members of the United States Air Force who died in that attack;  (2)calls upon every American to pause and pay tribute to those brave airmen;
(3)extends its continued sympathies to the families of those who died; and  (4)assures the members of the Armed Forces serving anywhere in the world that their well-being and interests will at all times be given the highest priority.

Clerk of the House of Representatives.Secretary of the Senate.


113 S477 IS: Tribal Gaming Eligibility Act
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		II
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 477
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 6, 2013
			Mrs. Feinstein
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Indian
			 Affairs

		A BILL
		To amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to modify a
		  provision relating to gaming on land acquired after October 17,
		  1988.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Tribal Gaming Eligibility
			 Act.
		2.Gaming on land
			 acquired after October 17, 1988Section 20 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory
			 Act (25 U.S.C. 2719) is amended—
			(1)by striking the
			 section designation and heading and all that follows through (a)
			 Except and inserting the following:

					20.Gaming on land
				acquired after October 17, 1988
						(a)In
				generalExcept
						;
				and
			(2)in subsection (b)—
				(A)in paragraph (1)(B), in the matter
			 preceding clause (i), by striking lands are taken and inserting
			 subject to paragraph (2), land is taken;
				(B)by redesignating
			 paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively;
				(C)by inserting
			 after paragraph (1) the following:

						(2)Applicability
				to certain land
							(A)In
				generalExcept as provided in
				subparagraph (D), effective beginning on the date of enactment of the
				Tribal Gaming Eligibility Act,
				in addition to any other requirements under applicable Federal law, gaming
				conducted pursuant to an exception under paragraph (1)(B) shall not be
				conducted on land taken into trust after October 17, 1988, by the United States
				for the benefit of an Indian tribe unless the Secretary determines, on the date
				the land is taken into trust, that the Indian tribe—
								(i)has received a
				written determination by the Secretary that the land is eligible to be used for
				gaming under this section; and
								(ii)demonstrates—
									(I)in accordance
				with subparagraph (B), a substantial, direct, modern connection to the land
				taken into trust, as of October 17, 1988; and
									(II)in accordance
				with subparagraph (C), a substantial, direct, aboriginal connection to the land
				taken into trust.
									(B)Substantial,
				direct, modern connectionIn making a determination under
				subparagraph (A)(ii)(I) that an Indian tribe demonstrates a substantial,
				direct, modern connection to land taken into trust as of October 17, 1988, the
				Secretary shall certify that—
								(i)if the Indian
				tribe has a reservation—
									(I)the land is
				located within a 25-mile radius of the tribal headquarters or other tribal
				governmental facilities of the Indian tribe on the reservation;
									(II)the Indian tribe
				has demonstrated a temporal connection to, or routine presence on, the land
				during the period beginning on October 17, 1988, and ending on the date of the
				certification; and
									(III)the Indian
				tribe has not been recognized or restored to Federal recognition status during
				the 5-year period preceding the date of the certification; or
									(ii)if the Indian
				tribe does not have a reservation—
									(I)the land is
				located within a 25-mile radius of an area in which a significant number of
				members of the Indian tribe reside;
									(II)the Indian tribe
				has demonstrated a temporal connection to, or routine presence on, the land
				during the period beginning on October 17, 1988, and ending on the date of the
				certification; and
									(III)(aa)the land was included
				in the first-submitted request of the Indian tribe for newly acquired land
				since the date on which the Indian tribe was recognized or restored to Federal
				recognition; or
										(bb)(AA)the application to
				take the land into trust was received by the Secretary during the 5-year period
				beginning on the date on which the Indian tribe was recognized or restored to
				Federal recognition; and
											(BB)the Indian tribe is not conducting
				any gaming activity on any other land.
											(C)Substantial,
				direct, aboriginal connectionIn making a determination under
				subparagraph (A)(ii)(II) that an Indian tribe demonstrates a substantial,
				direct, aboriginal connection to land, the Secretary shall take into
				consideration some or all of the following factors:
								(i)The historical
				presence of the Indian tribe on the land, including any land to which the
				Indian tribe was relocated pursuant to the forcible removal of tribal members
				from land as a result of acts of violence, an Act of Congress, a Federal or
				State administrative action, or a judicial order.
								(ii)Whether the
				membership of the Indian tribe can demonstrate lineal descendent or cultural
				affiliation, in accordance with section 10.14 of title 43, Code of Federal
				Regulations (or a successor regulation).
								(iii)The area in
				which the unique language of the Indian tribe has been used.
								(iv)The proximity of
				the land to culturally significant sites of the Indian tribe.
								(v)The forcible
				removal of tribal members from land as a result of acts of violence, an Act of
				Congress, a Federal or State administrative action, or a judicial order.
								(vi)Other factors
				that demonstrate a temporal presence of the Indian tribe on the land prior to
				the first interactions of the Indian tribe with nonnative individuals, the
				Federal Government, or any other sovereign entity.
								(D)Exceptions
								(i)In
				generalSubparagraphs (A) through (C) shall not apply—
									(I)to any land on
				which gaming regulated by this Act will not take place;
									(II)to any land
				located within, or contiguous to, the boundaries of the reservation of an
				Indian tribe, as of October 17, 1988;
									(III)if—
										(aa)the relevant
				Indian tribe did not have a reservation on October 17, 1988; and
										(bb)the land is
				located—
											(AA)in the State of
				Oklahoma and within the boundaries of the former reservation of the Indian
				tribe, as defined by the Secretary, or contiguous to other land held in trust
				or restricted status by the United States for the Indian tribe in the State of
				Oklahoma; or
											(BB)in a State other
				than Oklahoma and within the last recognized reservation of the Indian tribe in
				any State in which the Indian tribe is presently located; or
											(IV)if the relevant
				Indian tribe has—
										(aa)taken land into
				trust during the period beginning on October 17, 1988, and ending on the date
				of enactment of the Tribal Gaming Eligibility
				Act; and
										(bb)has received a
				written determination by the Secretary that the land is eligible to be used for
				gaming under this section.
										(ii)Certain
				decisions
									(I)In
				generalSubject to subclause (II), subparagraphs (A) through (C)
				shall not apply to a final agency decision issued before the date of enactment
				of the Tribal Gaming Eligibility
				Act.
									(II)Pending
				applicationsSubparagraphs (A) through (C) shall apply to an
				application that is pending, but for which a final agency decision has not been
				made, as of the date of enactment of the Tribal Gaming Eligibility Act.
									(E)AdministrationAn
				action under this paragraph shall be considered a final administrative action
				for purposes of subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United
				States Code (commonly known as the Administrative Procedure
				Act).
							;
				and
				(D)in paragraph (4)
			 (as redesignated by subparagraph (B)), by striking paragraph
			 (2)(B) and inserting paragraph (3)(B),.


		III
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 274
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 18 (legislative
			 day, July 17), 2007
			Mr. Reid (for himself
			 and Mr. McConnell) submitted the
			 following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		To authorize representation by the Senate
		  Legal Counsel in the case of Lewis v. Bayh.

		Whereas, in the case of Lewis v. Bayh, Case No. 07–CV–0939
			 (D.D.C.), pending in the United States District Court for the District of
			 Columbia, the plaintiff has named as defendant Senator Evan Bayh;
		Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the
			 Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate
			 may direct its counsel to defend the Senate and Members, officers, and
			 employees of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official
			 responsibilities: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate Legal Counsel is
			 authorized to represent Senator Evan Bayh in the case of Lewis v. Bayh.


114 HRES 315 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2596) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.
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114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 315
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

June 16, 2015

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2596) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, 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. 2596) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. 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 amendments specified in this section and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–19. 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 the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. 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.Notwithstanding clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on the recorded vote ordered on the question of reconsideration of the vote on the question of concurring in the matter comprising the remainder of title II of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1314 may continue to be postponed through the legislative day of Thursday, July 30, 2015.

Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


109 HR 395 : To adjust the boundary of Lowell National

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		II
		109th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 395
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			December 6, 2006
			Received

		AN ACT
		To adjust the boundary of Lowell National
		  Historical Park, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the “Lowell
			 National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act”.
		2.AmendmentsThe Act entitled An Act to provide
			 for the establishment of the Lowell National Historical Park in the
			 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and for other purposes approved June 5,
			 1978 (Public
			 Law 95–290; 92 Stat. 290;
			 16 U.S.C. 410cc et
			 seq.) is amended as follows:
			(1)In section 101(a),
			 by adding a new paragraph after paragraph (2) as follows:

					(3)The boundaries of
				the park are modified to include five parcels of land identified on the map
				entitled Boundary Adjustment, Lowell National Historical Park,
				numbered 475/81,424B and dated September 2004, and as delineated in section
				202(a)(2)(G).
					.
			(2)In section
			 202(a)(2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

					(G)The properties
				shown on the map identified in subsection (101)(a)(3) as follows:
						(i)91 Pevey
				Street.
						(ii)The portion of
				607 Middlesex Place.
						(iii)Eagle
				Court.
						(iv)The portion of 50
				Payne Street.
						(v)726
				Broadway.
						.

			Passed the House of
			 Representatives December 5, 2006.
			Karen L. Haas,
			Clerk.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 973
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 9, 2011
			Mrs. Adams (for
			 herself, Mr. Posey,
			 Mr. Akin, Mr. Coble, Mr.
			 Sensenbrenner, Mr.
			 Gohmert, Mr. Carter,
			 Mr. Westmoreland,
			 Mr. King of Iowa,
			 Mr. Burton of Indiana,
			 Mr. Gingrey of Georgia,
			 Mr. Garrett,
			 Mr. Pitts,
			 Mr. Roe of Tennessee,
			 Mr. McClintock,
			 Mr. Manzullo,
			 Mr. Neugebauer,
			 Mr. Nugent,
			 Mr. Huelskamp,
			 Mr. Brooks,
			 Mr. Kingston,
			 Mr. Duncan of South Carolina,
			 Mrs. McMorris Rodgers,
			 Mr. Stutzman,
			 Mr. Miller of Florida,
			 Mr. Flores,
			 Mr. Issa, Mr. Pence, Mr.
			 Gallegly, Mr. Forbes,
			 Mr. Marino,
			 Mr. Ross of Florida,
			 Mr. Chaffetz,
			 Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California,
			 Mrs. Black,
			 Mrs. Miller of Michigan,
			 Mr. Cole, Mrs. Schmidt, Mr.
			 Paul, Mr. Reed,
			 Mrs. Ellmers,
			 Mrs. Blackburn,
			 Mr. McCotter,
			 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina,
			 Mr. Barletta,
			 Mr. Bachus,
			 Mr. Goodlatte,
			 Mr. Walberg,
			 Mr. Duncan of Tennessee,
			 Mr. Rooney, and
			 Mr. Jones) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent the
		  misuse of foreign law in Federal courts, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Use of foreign law in Federal
			 courtsPart VI of title 28,
			 United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

				183Use of foreign
				law in Federal courts
					4201.Limitation on
				use of foreign law in Federal courtsIn any court created by or under article III
				of the Constitution of the United States, no justice, judge, or other judicial
				official shall decide any issue in a case before that court in whole or in part
				on the authority of foreign law, except to the extent the Constitution or an
				Act of Congress requires the consideration of that foreign
				law.
					.
		2.Clerical
			 amendmentThe table of
			 chapters for part VI of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at
			 the end the following:

					183.
						Use of foreign law in
				  Federal
				  courts4201

				.


115 HR 6849 IH: Bank Secrecy Innovation Act
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6849IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 20, 2018Mr. Budd introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo amend title 31, United States Code, to encourage the use of technological innovations, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Bank Secrecy Innovation Act. 2.Encouraging the use of technological innovationsSection 5318(h) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(4)Encouraging the use of technological innovations
 (A)In generalThe Secretary of the Treasury shall, in carrying out this subsection, encourage but not require the use of technological innovations that improve anti-money laundering programs described under paragraph (1).
 (B)Safe harborAn anti-money laundering program that meets the minimum requirements described under paragraph (1) and any minimum standards issued pursuant to paragraph (2), shall not violate the requirements of this subsection by reason of any technological innovation used to carry out such program.
 (C)Rule of constructionNothing in subparagraph (A) may be construed as releasing financial institutions from the requirement to comply with existing obligations under the Bank Secrecy Act and other Federal laws and regulations..