115 HR 227 IH: Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-01-03
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 227IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2017Mr. Young of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of
			 1994, the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997, the Great Ape
			 Conservation Act of 2000, and the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004,
			 and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act. 2. Reauthorization of African Elephant Conservation ActSection 2306(a) of the African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4245(a)) is amended by striking 2007 through 2012 and inserting 2018 through 2022.
 3. Reauthorization of Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994Section 10(a) of the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 5306(a)) is amended by striking 2007 through 2012 and inserting 2018 through 2022.
 4. Reauthorization of Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997Section 8(a) of the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 4266(a)) is amended by striking 2007 through 2012 and inserting 2018 through 2022.
 5.Amendment and reauthorization of Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000The Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 is amended as follows: (1)Multiyear grantsIn section 4 (16 U.S.C. 6303), by adding at the end the following new subsections:

					(j)Multiyear grants
 (1)In generalThe Secretary may award a multiyear grant under this section to a person who is otherwise eligible for a grant under this section to carry out a project that the person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation strategy for great apes and their habitats.
 (2)Annual grants not affectedThis subsection shall not be construed as precluding the Secretary from awarding grants on an annual basis..
 (2)Panel of expertsIn section 4(i) (16 U.S.C. 6303(i))— (A)in paragraph (1), by—
 (i)striking Every 2 years and inserting Within one year after the date of the enactment of the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act, and every 5 years thereafter; (ii)striking may convene and inserting shall convene;
 (iii)inserting and priorities after needs; and (iv)adding at the end the following new sentence: The panel shall, to the extent practicable, include representatives from foreign range states with expertise in great ape conservation.; and
 (B)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4), and inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs:

 (2)In identifying conservation needs and priorities under paragraph (1), the panel shall consider relevant great ape conservation plans or strategies including scientific research and findings related to—
 (A)the conservation needs and priorities of great apes; (B)regional or species-specific action plans or strategies;
 (C)applicable strategies developed or initiated by the Secretary; and (D)any other applicable conservation plan or strategy.
 (3)The Secretary, subject to the availability of appropriations, may pay expenses of convening and facilitating meetings of the panel..
 (3)Administrative expenses limitationIn section 5(b)(2) (16 U.S.C. 6304(b)(2)), by striking $100,000 and inserting $150,000. (4)Authorization of appropriationsIn section 6 (16 U.S.C. 6305), by striking 2006 through 2010 and inserting 2018 through 2022.
			6.Amendment and reauthorization of Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004
 (a)In generalThe Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 is amended— (1)in sections 2(b) and 3(2) (16 U.S.C. 6601(b), 6602(2)), by inserting and territories of the United States after foreign countries each place it occurs;
 (2)in section 3 (16 U.S.C. 6602) by adding at the end the following:  (7)Territory of the United StatesThe term territory of the United States means each of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.; and
 (3)in section 4 (16 U.S.C. 6603)— (A)in subsection (b)(1)(A), by inserting or territory of the United States after foreign country; and
 (B)in subsection (d) by inserting and territories of the United States after foreign countries. (b)Administrative expenses limitationSection 5(b)(2) of the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6604(b)(2)) is amended by striking $80,000 and inserting $150,000.
 (c)ReauthorizationSection 7 of the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6606) is amended by striking each of fiscal years 2005 through 2009 and inserting each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022.


117 HRES 28 IH: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-01-11
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IV117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 28IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 11, 2021Mr. Espaillat submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, 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 concernedRESOLUTIONExpressing the sense of Congress regarding the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.Whereas on the morning of January 6, 2021, President Donald J. Trump attended a rally on the National Mall where he encouraged a crowd of individuals to disrupt the proceedings of Congress to certify the votes of the electoral college for President and Vice President of the United States, stating that he himself would be in attendance;Whereas certain Members of Congress issued statements directly calling on individuals to resort to violence to intervene in the certification of the votes of the electoral college in an attempt to overturn the results of a valid, free, and fair election;Whereas in the months leading up to and following the 2020 Presidential election, President Donald J. Trump rigorously sowed discord, impaired the operations of the United States Postal Service, promoted conspiracy theories, and outright lied to the American public in order to reduce confidence in the integrity of the election and disenfranchise voters;Whereas in the days and weeks following media outlets’ determination that Joseph R. Biden, Jr., had secured the necessary number of electoral votes to be declared President-elect, President Trump, his legal representatives, and dozens of Republican Members of Congress and Senators deliberately attempted to reverse the results of the election in various States and to disenfranchise millions of voters by bringing forth frivolous lawsuits at several levels of the United States judicial system;Whereas due to an utter lack of evidence and legal standing, these lawsuits were swiftly dismissed by dozens of judges, including those nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by the Senate;Whereas following his decisive defeat in both the November Presidential election and legal efforts that followed, President Donald J. Trump, alongside more than 100 Republican Members of the House of Representatives and a dozen Republican Senators, announced their intent to object to the certification of the votes of certain States’ electors perpetuating baseless claims about the integrity of the election, and encouraged their supporters to descend on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, to stop the steal;Whereas on the afternoon of January 6, 2021, a mob of thousands of domestic terrorists and seditionists engaged in a sustained effort to bypass United States Capitol Police and officers under direction of the Sergeants at Arms of the House and Senate in order to delay and disrupt Congress’ constitutional and statutory duty of certifying the 2020 Presidential election results;Whereas the responding officers from the Sergeants at Arms of the House and Senate, United States Capitol Police, National Guard, and Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia were physically assaulted and threatened with deadly weapons and firearms;Whereas the security preparations by these and other law enforcement agencies were inexplicably and dangerously inadequate to meet the clear and present threat posed to Members of Congress and individuals in the line of succession to the Presidency; andWhereas as a result of this insurrection, two individuals were fatally wounded in the United States Capitol and many others were severely injured: Now, therefore, be itThat it is the sense of Congress that—(1)President Donald J. Trump did knowingly and purposefully incite a violent and unlawful insurrection against the United States;(2)any individual who participated in, aided, or abetted the violent and unlawful insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, should be prosecuted to the fullest extent under the laws of the United States and be brought to justice, and considered ineligible for civil or military office under the United States pursuant to section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution;(3)for any House Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner who participated in, aided, or abetted this violent insurrection, or through their public pronouncements via official or unofficial channels encouraged it, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives should initiate an investigation into whether such Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may have violated the Code of Official Conduct set forth in rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and determine the appropriate sanction, up to and including expulsion;(4)for any Senator who participated in, aided, or abetted this violent insurrection, or through their public pronouncements via official or unofficial channels encouraged it, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate should conduct a similar investigation and recommend similarly appropriate sanctions; and(5)a commission should be established to investigate all factors leading to the breach of the United States Capitol and the Capitol Complex during this violent insurrection and to provide recommendations to ensure no such events ever occur again.


109 HR 3424 IH: Pilot Protection Act of 2005
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-07-25
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109th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 3424
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 25, 2005
Mr. Sessions introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to interfering with the operation of an aircraft.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Pilot Protection Act of 2005.
2.Interfering with the operation of an aircraft Section 32 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
(1)in subsection (a), by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) respectively;
(2)by inserting after paragraph (4) of subsection (a), the following:

(5)interferes with or disables, with intent to endanger the safety of any person or with a reckless disregard for the safety of human life, anyone engaged in the authorized operation of such aircraft or any air navigation facility aiding in the navigation of any such aircraft;;
(3)in subsection (a)(8), by striking paragraphs (1) through (6) and inserting paragraphs (1) through (7); and
(4)in subsection (c), by striking paragraphs (1) through (5) and inserting paragraphs (1) through (6).


113 HR 538 IH: Protect Law Enforcement Armor Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-02-06
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		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 538
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 6, 2013
			Mr. Engel introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To protect the Nation’s law enforcement officers by
		  banning the Five-seveN Pistol and 5.7 x 28mm SS190, SS192, SS195LF, SS196, and
		  SS197 cartridges, testing handguns and ammunition for capability to penetrate
		  body armor, and prohibiting the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of
		  such handguns or ammunition by civilians.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Protect Law Enforcement Armor
			 Act or the PLEA
			 Act.
		2.Findings and
			 purpose
			(a)FindingsCongress finds the following:
				(1)Law enforcement is
			 facing a threat from handguns and accompanying ammunition, which are designed
			 to penetrate police body armor, being marketed and sold to civilians.
				(2)A
			 Five-seveN Pistol and accompanying ammunition, manufactured by FN Herstal of
			 Belgium as the 5.7 x 28 mm System, has recently been recovered by
			 law enforcement on the streets. The Five-seveN Pistol is legally available for
			 purchase by civilians under current law.
				(3)The Five-seveN
			 Pistol is capable of penetrating level IIA armor. The manufacturer advertises
			 that ammunition fired from the Five-seveN will perforate 48 layers of Kevlar up
			 to 200 meters and that the ammunition travels at 2,100 feet per second.
				(4)The Five-seveN
			 Pistol, and similar handguns designed to use ammunition capable of penetrating
			 body armor, pose a devastating threat to law enforcement.
				(b)PurposeThe
			 purpose of this Act is to protect the Nation’s law enforcement officers
			 by—
				(1)testing handguns
			 and ammunition for capability to penetrate body armor; and
				(2)prohibiting the
			 manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase by civilians of the Five-seveN
			 Pistol, ammunition for such pistol, or any other handgun that uses ammunition
			 found to be capable of penetrating body armor.
				3.Armor piercing
			 ammunition
			(a)Expansion of
			 definition of armor piercing ammunitionSection 921(a)(17)(B) of title 18, United
			 States Code, is amended—
				(1)in clause (i), by
			 striking or at the end;
				(2)in clause (ii), by
			 striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(iii)a projectile that—
							(I)may be used in a handgun; and
							(II)the Attorney General determines,
				pursuant to section 926(d), to be capable of penetrating body
				armor.
							.
				(b)Determination of
			 capability of projectiles To penetrate body armorSection 926 of
			 title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
			 following:

					(d)(1)Not later than 1 year
				after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Attorney General shall
				promulgate standards for the uniform testing of projectiles against Body Armor
				Exemplar.
						(2)The standards promulgated pursuant to
				paragraph (1) shall take into account, among other factors, variations in
				performance that are related to the type of handgun used, the length of the
				barrel of the handgun, the amount and kind of powder used to propel the
				projectile, and the design of the projectile.
						(3)As used in paragraph (1), the term
				Body Armor Exemplar means body armor that the Attorney General
				determines meets minimum standards for the protection of law enforcement
				officers.
						.
			4.Armor piercing
			 handguns and ammunition
			(a)In
			 generalSection 922 of title
			 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(aa)Five-seveN
				Pistol
						(1)In
				generalIt shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture,
				import, market, sell, ship, deliver, possess, transfer, or receive—
							(A)the Fabrique
				Nationale Herstal Five-seveN Pistol;
							(B)5.7 x 28mm SS190,
				SS192, SS195LF, SS196, or SS197 cartridges; or
							(C)any other handgun
				that uses armor piercing ammunition.
							(2)ExceptionsThis
				subsection shall not apply to—
							(A)any firearm or
				armor piercing ammunition manufactured for, and sold exclusively to, military,
				law enforcement, or intelligence agencies of the United States; and
							(B)the manufacture,
				possession, transfer, receipt, shipment, or delivery of a firearm or armor
				piercing ammunition by a licensed manufacturer, or any person acting pursuant
				to a contract with a licensed manufacturer, for the purpose of examining and
				testing such firearm or ammunition to determine whether paragraph (1) applies
				to such
				firearm.
							.
			(b)PenaltiesSection
			 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking or
			 (q) and inserting (q), or (aa).


114 SRES 229 ATS: Designating July 26, 2015, as “United States Intelligence Professionals Day”.
U.S. Senate
2015-07-23
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III114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 229IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 23, 2015Mr. Warner (for himself, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Burr, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Risch, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Kaine, Mr. King, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Cotton, and Ms. Hirono) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONDesignating July 26, 2015, as United States Intelligence Professionals Day.

 Whereas on July 26, 1908, Attorney General Charles Bonaparte ordered newly-hired Federal investigators to report to the Office of the Chief Examiner of the Department of Justice, which subsequently was renamed the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
 Whereas on July 26, 1947, President Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.), creating the Department of Defense, the National Security Council, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thereby laying the foundation for today’s intelligence community;
 Whereas the National Security Act of 1947, which appears in title 50 of the United States Code, governs the definition, composition, responsibilities, authorities, and oversight of the intelligence community of the United States;
 Whereas the intelligence community is defined by section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)) to include the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the National Reconnaissance Office, other offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized national intelligence through reconnaissance programs, the intelligence elements of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Department of Energy, the Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department of State, the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of the Treasury, the elements of the Department of Homeland Security concerned with the analysis of intelligence information, and other elements as may be designated;
 Whereas July 26, 2015, is the 68th anniversary of the signing of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.);
 Whereas the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–458; 118 Stat. 3638) created the position of the Director of National Intelligence to serve as the head of the intelligence community and to ensure that national intelligence be timely, objective, independent of political considerations, and based upon all sources available;
 Whereas Congress has previously passed joint resolutions, signed by the President, to designate Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, Patriot Day on September 11, and other commemorative occasions, to honor the sacrifices of law enforcement officers and of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001;
 Whereas the United States has increasingly relied upon the men and women of the intelligence community to protect and defend the security of the United States in the decade since the attacks of September 11, 2001;
 Whereas the men and women of the intelligence community, both civilian and military, have been increasingly called upon to deploy to theaters of war in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere since September 11, 2001;
 Whereas numerous intelligence officers of the elements of the intelligence community have been injured or killed in the line of duty;
 Whereas intelligence officers of the United States are routinely called upon to accept personal hardship and sacrifice in the furtherance of their mission to protect the United States, to undertake dangerous assignments in the defense of the interests of the United States, to collect reliable information within prescribed legal authorities upon which the leaders of the United States rely in life-and-death situations, and to speak truth to power. by providing their best assessments to decision makers, regardless of political and policy considerations;
 Whereas the men and women of the intelligence community have on numerous occasions succeeded in preventing attacks upon the United States and allies of the United States, saving numerous innocent lives; and
 Whereas intelligence officers of the United States must of necessity often remain unknown and unrecognized for their substantial achievements and successes: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)designates July 26, 2015, as United States Intelligence Professionals Day;
 (2)acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the intelligence community of the United States; and
 (3)encourages the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


113 HR 1822 IH: To extend the authorization period for certain uses of funds from the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund.
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-04-30
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		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1822
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 30, 2013
			Ms. Chu (for herself,
			 Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California,
			 and Mrs. Napolitano) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural
			 Resources

		A BILL
		To extend the authorization period for certain uses of
		  funds from the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund.

		1.San Gabriel Basin
			 restoration
			(a)ExtensionSection 110(a)(3)(A)(ii) of division B of
			 the Miscellaneous Appropriations Act, 2001 (as enacted into law by section
			 1(a)(4) of Public Law 106–554) is amended by striking 10 and
			 inserting 15.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any
			 project constructed under Section 110 of such Act before, on, or after the date
			 of enactment of this Act.


115 HR 4962 IH: Forest Recovery Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-02-07
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4962IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 7, 2018Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Westerman, Mr. Abraham, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. Goodlatte, Mr. Palazzo, and Mr. Bishop of Georgia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of
			 uncut timber.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Forest Recovery Act. 2.Casualty losses of uncut timber (a)In generalSection 165(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
 (1)by striking For purposes of subsection (a) and inserting the following:  (1)In generalFor purposes of subsection (a); and
 (2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:  (2)Special rule for casualty loss of uncut timber (A)In generalIn the case of the loss of any uncut timber from fire, storm, or other casualty, or from theft, the basis for determining the amount of the deduction for such loss (as otherwise determined under paragraph (1)) shall not be less than the excess of—
 (i)the fair market value of such uncut timber determined immediately before such loss was sustained, over
 (ii)the salvage value of such timber. (B)Exclusion of timber not held for saleSubparagraph (A) shall not apply to any timber unless such timber is held for the purpose of being cut and sold.
 (C)Inclusion of pre-merchantable timberFor purposes of this paragraph, the term uncut timber shall not fail to include pre-merchantable timber. (D)Reforestation requirementSubparagraph (A) shall not apply unless the uncut timber subject to the loss is reforested (with hardwoods, softwoods, or any combination thereof) by planting, seeding, or appropriate site preparation, not later than the close of the 5-year period beginning on the date of such loss..
 (b)Exception To repeal of personal casualty lossesSection 165(h)(5)(A) is amended by inserting or a loss of uncut timber (within the meaning of subsection (b)(2)) to which subsection (b)(2)(A) applies after Federally declared disaster (as defined in subsection (i)(5)).
 (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.


116 HR 5226 IH: Funding Deadline Enforcement Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-11-21
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116th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 5226
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 21, 2019
Mr. Cunningham introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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 prohibit the use of official funds for travel by Members of Congress during a fiscal year until each of the regular appropriations bills for such fiscal year have been enacted into law, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Funding Deadline Enforcement Act.   2.Prohibiting Member official travel until all appropriations bills enacted (a)ProhibitionIf, by the first day of a fiscal year, each of the regular appropriation bills for such fiscal year has not been enacted into law, no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of travel by a Member of Congress until each such bill is enacted into law.
(b)Exceptions
(1)Travel by Member to Washington Metropolitan AreaSubsection (a) does not apply with respect to travel by a Member of Congress to the Washington Metropolitan Area. (2)EmergencySubsection (a) shall not apply with respect to travel by a Member of Congress in response to an emergency, as determined—
(A)by the Speaker of the House of Representatives (with the concurrence of the minority leader of the House of Representatives), in the case of a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress; or (B)by the majority leader of the Senate (with the concurrence of the minority leader of the Senate), in the case of a Senator.
(c)DefinitionsIn this section— (1)the term Member of Congress means a Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress;
(2)the term regular appropriation bill means any annual appropriation bill which, with respect to the Congress involved, is under the jurisdiction of a single subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives (pursuant to the Rules of the House of Representatives for that Congress) and a single subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate (pursuant to the Standing Rules of the Senate); and (3)the term Washington Metropolitan Area means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince Georges in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia.
(d)Effective dateThis section shall apply with respect to travel taken by a Member of Congress on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3.Restrictions on adjournment by House (a)Prohibiting adjournment for more than 12 hours; mandatory daily vote on approval of JournalRule XV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:

Restrictions upon failure to enact regular appropriation bills8.
(a)If, by the first day of a fiscal year, each of the regular appropriation bills for such fiscal year has not been enacted into law, until each such bill is enacted into law— (1)it shall not be in order for the House to stand adjourned for a period of more than 12 hours; and
(2)on each legislative day, the Speaker shall call for a recorded vote on the approval of the Journal of the last day’s proceedings. (b)In this clause, the term regular appropriation bill means any annual appropriation bill which is under the jurisdiction of a single subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations. .
(b)Exercise of rulemaking powersThe provisions of this section are enacted— (1)as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the House of Representatives, and as such they shall be considered as part of the rules of the House, and such rules shall supersede other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent therewith; and
(2)with full recognition of the constitutional right of the House of Representatives to change such rules (so far as relating to the House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of the House.


110 HR 3650 IH: North Korean Counterterrorism and Nonproliferation Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-09-25
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110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 3650
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 25, 2007
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen (for herself, Mr. Hunter, Ms. Berkley, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Hoekstra, Mr. Chabot, Mr. Burton of Indiana, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Poe, Mr. Fortuño, Mr. Royce, Mr. McCaul of Texas, and Mr. Tancredo) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL
To provide for the continuation of restrictions against the Government of North Korea unless the President certifies to Congress that the Government of North Korea has met certain benchmarks.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the North Korean Counterterrorism and Nonproliferation Act.
2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
(1)International press reports noted that Iranian officials traveled to North Korea to observe the long and short-range missile tests conducted by the North Korean regime on July 4, 2006, and this was confirmed by Ambassador Christopher Hill, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and the Pacific, during testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on July 20, 2006.
(2)International press reports in the summer of 2006 indicated that North Korea was involved in training in guerrilla warfare of Hezbollah cadres who subsequently were involved in operations against Israeli forces in south Lebanon.
(3)The United Nations Security Council, under the Presidency of Japan, unanimously adopted Resolution 1718 on October 14, 2006, condemning the nuclear weapon test conducted by North Korea on October 9, 2006, and imposing sanctions on North Korea.
(4)President George W. Bush stated in November 2006 that: The transfer of nuclear weapons or material by North Korea to states or non-state entities would be considered a grave threat to the United States, and we would hold North Korea fully accountable for the consequences of such action. . . . It is vital that the nations of this region send a message to North Korea that the proliferation of nuclear technology to hostile regimes or terrorist networks will not be tolerated..
(5)Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice stated in October 2006 that a North Korean decision to try to transfer a nuclear weapon or technologies either to another state or to a non-state actor would be an extremely grave action for which the United States would hold North Korea accountable.
(6)Congress authoritatively expressed its view, in section 202(b)(2) of the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–333; 22 U.S.C. 7832(b)(2)), that United States nonhumanitarian assistance to North Korea shall be contingent on North Korea’s substantial progress on human rights improvements, release of and accounting for abductees, family reunification, reform of North Korea’s labor camp system, and the decriminalization of political expression, none of which has occurred.
3.Continuation of restrictions against the Government of North Korea Restrictions against the Government of North Korea that were imposed by reason of a determination of the Secretary of State that the Government of North Korea, for purposes of section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (as continued in effect pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act), section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act, section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, or other provision of law, is a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism, shall remain in effect, and shall not be lifted pursuant to such provisions of law, unless the President certifies to Congress that the Government of North Korea—
(1)is no longer engaged in the illegal transfer of missile or nuclear technology, particularly to the Governments of Iran, Syria, or any other country, the government of which the Secretary of State has determined, for purposes of any of the provisions of law specified in the matter preceding this paragraph, is a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism;
(2)is no longer engaged in training, harboring, supplying, financing, or supporting in any way—
(A)Hamas, Hezbollah, or the Japanese Red Army, or any member of such organizations;
(B)any organization designated by the Secretary of State as a foreign terrorist organization in accordance with section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)); and
(C)any person included on the Annex to Executive Order 13224 (September 23, 2001) and any other person identified under section 1 of that Executive Order whose property and interests in property are blocked by that section (commonly known as a specially designated global terrorist);
(3)is no longer engaged in the counterfeiting of United States currency supernotes;
(4)has made inoperable Bureau No. 39 under the North Korean Workers Party headed by Kim Jong Il, which is charged with laundering illicit funds obtained by narcotics trafficking and other criminal activities;
(5)has released United States permanent resident Kim Dong-Shik who, according to the findings of a South Korean court, was abducted by North Korean agents on the Chinese border in January 2000;
(6)has released the 15 Japanese nationals recognized as abduction victims by the National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan;
(7)has released an estimated 600 surviving South Korean POWs, comrades-in-arms of United States and Allied forces, who have been held in North Korea against their will and in violation of the Armistice Agreement since hostilities ended in July 1953; and
(8)has ceased and desisted from engaging in further terrorist activities subsequent to the 1987 bombing of Korean Air Flight 858 over Burma, the 1996 murder in Vladivostok, Russia, of South Korean diplomat Choi Duck-keun, following Pyongyang’s threats of retaliation for the deaths of North Korean commandoes whose submarine ran aground in South Korea, and the 1997 assassination on the streets of Seoul of North Korean defector Lee Han Young.


117 HR 732 IH: Unconscionable Pricing Act
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2021-02-02
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 732IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 2, 2021Ms. Speier (for herself, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Jones, Ms. Scanlon, and Mr. Carson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo prohibit unconscionable pricing of emergency supplies for responders during a Federal emergency period, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Unconscionable Pricing Act.2.PurposesThe purposes of this Act are—(1)to protect local and State government agencies and private and nonprofit organizations acting in response to the covered emergency to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons; and(2)to make it unlawful for any person to impose or otherwise charge unconscionable prices to responders in the region or State affected by a covered emergency for the purchase or procurement of emergency supplies during the period of the covered emergency.3.Prohibition of unconscionable pricing during declared state of emergency(a)In generalDuring an emergency period it shall be unlawful for any person to impose unconscionable prices in the region or State affected by the emergency declaration for the sale, rental, lease, or procurement of any emergency supply.(b)Factors for considerationIn determining whether a seller has violated subsection (a), a price shall be considered unconscionable if any person during the emergency period charges a price that exceeds, by an amount equal to or in excess of 10 percent the average price at which the same or similar emergency supply was obtainable in the affected area during 30 days before the emergency declaration was issued and the increase in price charged is not attributable to reasonable costs incurred in connection with the rental or sale of the emergency supply.(c)Enforcement(1)Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission(A)Unfair or deceptive acts or practicesA violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices.(B)Powers of commissionThe Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates such subsection shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act.(2)Effect on other lawsNothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law or to limit the application of any Federal or State law.(3)Enforcement by State attorneys general(A)In generalIf the chief law enforcement officer of a State, or an official or agency designated by a State, has reason to believe that any person has violated or is violating subsection (a), the attorney general, official, or agency of the State, in addition to any authority it may have to bring an action in State court under its consumer protection law, may bring a civil action in any appropriate United States district court or in any other court of competent jurisdiction, including a State court, to—(i)enjoin further such violation by such person;(ii)enforce compliance with such subsection;(iii)obtain civil penalties; and(iv)obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State.(B)Notice and intervention by the Federal Trade CommissionThe attorney general of a State shall provide prior written notice of any action under subparagraph (A) to the Commission and provide the Commission with a copy of the complaint in the action, except in any case in which such prior notice is not feasible, in which case the attorney general shall serve such notice immediately upon instituting such action. The Commission shall have the right—(i)to intervene in the action;(ii)upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and(iii)to file petitions for appeal.(C)Limitation on State action while Federal action is pendingIf the Commission has instituted a civil action for violation of this section, no State attorney general, or official or agency of a State, may bring an action under this paragraph during the pendency of that action against any defendant named in the complaint of the Commission for any violation of this Act alleged in the complaint.(d)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Emergency declarationThe term emergency declaration means—(A)a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and(B)a declaration of emergency declared pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 note).(2)Emergency periodThe term emergency period means the period of time following an emergency declaration, including a renewal thereof, and for a period of 30 days after such period ends.(3)Emergency supplyThe term emergency supply means any good, material, or equipment needed by responders to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons during the emergency period.(4)PersonThe term person shall include, but not be limited to, natural persons, corporations, trusts, partnerships, incorporated or unincorporated associations, and any other legal entity.(5)RespondersThe term responders—(A)means any local or State governmental agency and private and nonprofit organizations, whether incorporated or unincorporated, acting in response to the covered emergency to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons; and(B)includes State and local departments responsible for health and human services, State procurement agencies, hospitals, and medical facilities.


		III
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 247
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 20, 2007
			Ms. Cantwell (for
			 herself and Mrs. Murray) submitted the
			 following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Commending the University of Washington
		  Men's Crew, the 2007 Intercollegiate Rowing Association
		  Champions.

		Whereas crew is the oldest intercollegiate sport in the
			 United States, dating back to 1852;
		Whereas the Intercollegiate Rowing Association
			 Championship, which began in 1895, is the oldest college rowing championship in
			 the United States and is one of the most prestigious championships in
			 collegiate rowing;
		Whereas the University of Washington first attended the
			 Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship in the 1913;
		Whereas the Washington Huskies Men’s Crew Team was the
			 number 1 ranked team in the United States all season and entered the
			 Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships as the top seeded team;
		Whereas the University of Washington’s varsity eight,
			 second varsity eight, and open four each won gold medals in their respective
			 races, and the freshman eight took home the bronze medal;
		Whereas this is the 12th varsity eight title won by
			 University of Washington at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association
			 Championships, and the first such win by the Huskies since 1997;
		Whereas the Huskies also won the Ten Eyck Trophy for the
			 first time since 1970 by winning the overall points championship;
		Whereas the entire University of Washington Men’s Crew
			 Team should be commended for demonstrating determination, work ethic, attitude,
			 and heart; and
		Whereas the members of the Men’s Crew Team have brought
			 great honor to themselves, their families, the University of Washington, and
			 the State of Washington: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)commends the
			 University of Washington Men’s Crew Team for winning the 2007 Intercollegiate
			 Rowing Association Championship and acquiring the Ten Eyck Trophy; and
			(2)recognizes the
			 achievements of the rowers, coaches, and staff whose skill, discipline, and
			 dedication allowed them to reach such heights.


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		IV
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 180
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 25, 2013
			Ms. Slaughter (for
			 herself, Mr. Burgess,
			 Ms. Schakowsky, and
			 Ms. Speier) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing the sequencing of the human
		  genome as one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past
		  100 years and expressing support for the designation of April 25, 2013, as
		  DNA Day.

		Whereas April 25, 2013, is the 60th anniversary of the
			 publication of the description of the double-helical structure of
			 deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the scientific journal Nature by James D. Watson
			 and Francis H.C. Crick, which is considered by many to be one of the most
			 significant scientific discoveries of the 20th century;
		Whereas their discovery launched a field of inquiry that
			 explained how DNA encoded biological information and how this information is
			 duplicated and passed from generation to generation, forming the stream of life
			 that connects us all to our ancestors and to our descendants;
		Whereas this field of inquiry in turn was crucial to the
			 founding and continued growth of the field of biotechnology and of genomics,
			 which have led to historic scientific advances for the world, advances in which
			 the people of the United States have played a leading role and from which they
			 have realized significant benefits;
		Whereas from 1990 to 2003, genomic research centers in the
			 United States and around the world worked together on the Human Genome Project,
			 which elucidated the sequence of the human genome, the genetic blueprint of the
			 human body, and made that data available publicly;
		Whereas April 14, 2013, marked the 10th anniversary of the
			 Human Genome Project’s completion;
		Whereas the sequencing of the human genome has already
			 fostered research discoveries that have led to advances in medicine, and as
			 genome sequencing becomes faster and less expensive, will enable researchers to
			 further improve human health and medical care;
		Whereas the cost and time needed to sequence a human
			 genome has decreased rapidly, from $1,000,000,000 and 6 to 8 years during the
			 Human Genome Project to less than $5,000 and 2 to 3 days in 2013;
		Whereas in 1990, when the Human Genome Project began,
			 there were only 4 FDA-approved drugs with pharmacogenomic information on their
			 labels, and then by 2013, this number had increased to over 100;
		Whereas a study conducted by the Battelle Institute found
			 that for every dollar of United States Federal investment in the Human Genome
			 Project, there was $141 in economic activity generated in return;
		Whereas the National Human Genome Research Institute of
			 the National Institutes of Health has provided an exemplary model for social
			 responsibility in scientific research, by devoting significant resources and
			 leadership to studying the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics
			 research;
		Whereas genomic medicine will be enhanced by increasing
			 the public’s awareness and understanding of genomics; and
		Whereas April 25, 2013, is an appropriate day to designate
			 as DNA Day in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the
			 publication describing the structure of DNA on April 25, 1953: Now, therefore,
			 be it

		That the House of
			 Representatives—
			(1)recognizes the sequencing of the human
			 genome as one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past
			 100 years;
			(2)honors the 60th
			 anniversary of the outstanding accomplishment of describing the structure of
			 DNA and the 10th anniversary of completing the Human Genome Project;
			(3)supports the
			 designation of DNA Day; and
			(4)encourages
			 schools, museums, cultural organizations, and other educational institutions in
			 the United States to recognize DNA Day with appropriate programs
			 and activities centered on human genomics.


116 S3492 IS: Elko National Cemetery Act
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2020-03-12
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3492IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 12, 2020Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Ms. Rosen) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain Bureau of Land Management land from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for use as a national cemetery, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Elko National Cemetery Act.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Federal landThe term Federal land means the approximately 15 acres of Bureau of Land Management land in Elko, Nevada, that is more particularly described as NE1/4 SW1/4 NW1/4, N1/2SE1/4SW1/4NW1/4, sec. 8, T. 34 N., R. 55 E., of the Mount Diablo Meridian, as depicted on the map prepared by the Bureau of Land Management, entitled Proposed National Cemetery-Elko Nevada, and dated September 9, 2015. (2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.3.Transfer and withdrawal of Bureau of Land Management land for use as a national cemetery(a)Transfer of administrative jurisdiction(1)In generalSubject to valid existing rights, administrative jurisdiction over the Federal land is transferred from the Secretary to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for use as a national cemetery in accordance with chapter 24 of title 38, United States Code.(2)Legal descriptions(A)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a notice containing a legal description of the Federal land.(B)EffectA legal description published under subparagraph (A) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the legal description.(C)AvailabilityCopies of the legal description published under subparagraph (A) shall be available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of—(i)the Bureau of Land Management; and(ii)the National Cemetery Administration.(D)CostsThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall reimburse the Secretary for the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out this paragraph, including the costs of any surveys and other reasonable costs.(b)WithdrawalSubject to valid existing rights, for any period during which the Federal land is under the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Federal land—(1)is withdrawn from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws, the mineral leasing laws, and the geothermal leasing laws; and(2)shall be treated as property (as defined in section 102 of title 40, United States Code).


116 HR 5246 IH: Researching and Ending Disparities by Understanding and Creating Equity Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-11-21
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5246IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 21, 2019Mr. Pascrell (for himself, Mr. Lewis, Ms. Sánchez, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Panetta, and Ms. Sewell of Alabama) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a Health in All Policies
			 Demonstration Project, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Researching and Ending Disparities by Understanding and Creating Equity Act of 2019 or the REDUCE Act of 2019. 2.Health in All Policies Demonstration Project (a)In generalThe Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary) acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in coordination with relevant agencies including the Department of Education, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Transportation, shall implement a grant program, to be known as the Health in All Policies Demonstration Project.
 (b)GrantsIn carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to establish, implement, or enhance, in the jurisdiction of the respective entity, a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and community-focused approach to improve the health of all communities and people that—
 (1)integrates and articulates health considerations in policymaking across sectors; (2)addresses—
 (A)health; (B)equity; and
 (C)sustainability; and (3)targets a significant proportion of Medicare beneficiaries, Medicare-Medicaid dual eligibles, or long-term care Medicaid recipients.
 (c)EvaluationThe Secretary shall identify metrics for evaluating the implementation of a grant under this section and, using such metrics, evaluate each grantee on the extent to which the approach implemented through the grant—
 (1)supports intersectoral collaboration; (2)benefits multiple partners;
 (3)engages stakeholders; (4)creates structural or procedural change;
 (5)impacts or relates to a model or demonstration project administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, such as an advanced payment model; and (6)provides cost savings, delivers efficiencies, and improves overall health, including health disparity reduction and health equity improvements.
 (d)EligibilityTo be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall— (1)be a State, territory of the United States, Tribe, city, or county; and
 (2)submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
 (e)Prioritization; geographical diversityIn awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall— (1)give priority to eligible entities seeking to use a grant to improve, as described in subsection (b), the health of populations that—
 (A)are target populations described in subsection (b)(3); and (B)have significant health inequities throughout the populations; and
 (2)seek to ensure geographical diversity among grantees. (f)Reports by granteesAs a condition on receipt of a grant under this section, the Secretary shall require grantees—
 (1)to provide a report to the Secretary upon completion of the Health in All Policies Demonstration Project; and
 (2)to include in such report the extent to which the approach implemented achieved the goals listed in paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (c).
				(g)Report to Congress
 (1)SubmissionThe Secretary shall submit to the Congress— (A)not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, an initial report on the Health in All Policies Demonstration Project; and
 (B)not later than one year after the completion of the Demonstration Project, a final report on the Demonstration Project.
 (2)Contents of initial reportThe report under paragraph (1)(A) shall include— (A)evaluation of the success of soliciting applications;
 (B)identification of the number of applications received; (C)specification of the timeline for awarding funding; and
 (D)identification of barriers to implementing the Health in All Policies Demonstration Project, if any.
 (3)Contents of final reportThe report under paragraph (1)(B) shall each include the following: (A)An assessment of the Health in All Policies Demonstration Project, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Demonstration Project.
 (B)Recommendations for Federal legislative actions— (i)to integrate, based on such assessment, a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to improve the health of all communities; and
 (ii)to support eligible entities in pursuing a comparable integration of such an approach across State programs.
 (h)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)The term Medicare beneficiaries means individuals entitled to part A of XVIII of the Social Security Act and enrolled under part B of such title.
 (2)The term Medicare-Medicaid dual eligibles means individuals who are dually eligible for benefits under title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XIX of such Act.
 (i)Authorization of appropriationsTo carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.
			3.National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report
 (a)In generalThe Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek to enter into an arrangement, not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (or if the Academies decline to enter into such arrangement, another appropriate entity) under which the Academies (or other appropriate entity) agrees to prepare a report on eliminating health disparities to improve health equity.
			(b)Report
 (1)ContentsThe report prepared pursuant to subsection (a) shall— (A)review evidence on how social determinants of health affect health outcomes among middle-income Medicare beneficiaries and Medicare-Medicaid dual eligibles;
 (B)examine successful interventions, including with respect to health outcomes, that address social determinants of health (including transportation, meals, housing, access to health care, personal care assistance, and access to long-term services and supports), reduce health disparities, and improve health equity;
 (C)make conclusions regarding— (i)the effectiveness of existing programs and policies of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services intended to reduce health disparities;
 (ii)best practices and successful strategies that reduce health disparities; and (iii)efforts needed to address health disparities related to health care workforce shortages; and
 (D)make recommendations regarding— (i)priorities for health disparities interventions within Federal health care programs; and
 (ii)potential opportunities for expansion or replication of successful interventions and payment models to reduce health disparities and improve health equity.
 (2)SubmissionThe arrangement under subsection (a) shall require the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (or other appropriate entity), not later than 18 months after entering into such arrangement, to finalize the report prepared pursuant to such arrangement and submit such report to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Finance and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate.
 (c)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)The term health equity means a state where all people are able to attain their full health potential and no one is hindered from achieving this potential due to social position or another socially determined circumstance.
 (2)The term middle-income Medicare beneficiaries means individuals entitled to part A of XVIII of the Social Security Act and enrolled under part B of such title who have an income that is not below 125 percent of the poverty line applicable to a family of the size involved, but not more than 400 percent of the poverty line so applicable.
 (3)The term Medicare-Medicaid dual eligibles means individuals who are dually eligible for benefits under title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XIX of such Act.
 (4)The term social determinants of health refers to the conditions in the environments in which people live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.


		IIA
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. J. RES. 2
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 12, 2007
			Mr. Vitter introduced
			 the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		JOINT RESOLUTION
		Proposing an amendment to the Constitution
		  of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of
		  Congress may serve.

		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 within seven years
			 after the date of its submission by the Congress:

				—
					1.No person who has served 6
				terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of
				Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill
				a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as 1 term in
				determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative
				if the person fills the vacancy for more than 1 year.
					2.No person who has served 2
				terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate.
				For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a
				vacancy in the Senate shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of
				terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy
				for more than 3 years.
					3.No term beginning before the
				date of the ratification of this article shall be taken into account in
				determining eligibility for election or appointment under this
				article.
					.


115 HRES 34 EH: Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
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IV
115th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 34
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

January 9, 2017

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

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Armed Services:Mr. Smith of Washington.

Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


115 HR 7289 IH: Fairness for Every Driver Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-12-12
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7289IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 12, 2018Mr. Smith of Missouri introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the credit for new qualified plug-in
			 electric drive motor vehicles and to provide for a Federal Highway user
			 fee on alternative fuel vehicles.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Fairness for Every Driver Act. 2.Termination and repeal of credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles (a)TerminationSection 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

 (h)TerminationNotwithstanding any of the preceding provisions of this section, this section shall not apply to vehicles placed in service after the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection..
			(b)Repeal
 (1)In generalSubpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 30D (and by striking the item relating to such section in the table of sections for such subpart).
				(2)Conforming amendments
 (A)Section 38(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (30). (B)Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (37).
 (C)Section 6501(m) of such Code is amended by striking 30D(e)(4),. (3)Effective dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date that is 1 year and 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
				3.Federal Highway user fee on alternative fuel vehicles
			(a)Imposition of fee
 (1)In generalSubtitle D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter:

						50AAlternative fuel vehicle highway user fee

								Sec. 5000D. Alternative fuel vehicle highway user fee.
							5000D.Alternative fuel vehicle highway user fee
 (a)In generalThere is imposed a user fee on any alternative fuel vehicle used in the United States during the taxable year.
								(b)Rate of fee
 (1)In generalThe fee imposed under subsection (a) with respect to any alternative fuel vehicle shall be the product of—
 (A)the average gallons of fuel consumption per vehicle for motor vehicles in the same category as such alternative fuel vehicle, multiplied by
										(B)
 (i)in the case of an alternative fuel vehicle in a category of vehicles which are ordinarily powered by gasoline, the rate of tax under section 4081(a)(2)(A)(i) in effect for the first day of the calendar year, and
 (ii)in the case of an alternative fuel vehicle in a category of vehicles which are ordinarily powered by diesel fuel, the rate of tax under section 4081(a)(2)(A)(iii) in effect for the first day of the calendar year.
											(2)Categories of vehicles
 (A)In generalFor purposes of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall—
 (i)establish categories of similar motor vehicles for purposes of administering this section, and (ii)assign all motor vehicles that are commonly sold in the United States to one of the categories established under clause (i).
 (B)CriteriaIn establishing the categories under subparagraph (A)(i) and assigning motor vehicles to such categories under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Secretary shall consider—
 (i)gross vehicle weight rating, (ii)the number of wheels of the vehicle,
 (iii)the common use of the vehicle, (iv)whether comparable vehicles are ordinarily powered by gasoline or diesel fuel, and
 (v)such other factors as the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, deems relevant.
 (3)Average gallons of fuel consumptionFor purposes of this subsection, the average gallons of fuel consumption for each category of motor vehicles—
 (A)shall be determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, taking into account only the motor vehicles in such category that are not alternative fuel vehicles, and
 (B)shall be updated annually. (c)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section—
									(1)Alternative fuel vehicle
 (A)In generalThe term alternative fuel vehicle means any plug-in electric vehicle, any fuel cell electric vehicle, or any other alternative fuel vehicle.
 (B)Plug-in electric vehicleThe term plug-in electric vehicle means a motor vehicle which is propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor which draws electricity from a battery which—
 (i)has a capacity of not less than 4 kilowatt hours, and (ii)is capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity.
 (C)Fuel cell electric vehicleThe term fuel cell electric vehicle means a motor vehicle which is propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor which draws electricity from hydrogen converted to electricity by a fuel cell.
 (D)Other alternative fuel vehicleThe term other alternative fuel vehicle means a motor vehicle (other than a plug-in electric vehicle or a fuel cell electric vehicle) which is propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor which draws power from any source that is not subject to tax under section 4041 or 4081 (determined without regard to any exemption for a specific use).
 (2)Motor vehicleThe term motor vehicle means any vehicle which is manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways (not including a vehicle operated exclusively on a rail or rails).
 (d)LiabilityThe fee imposed under this section shall be paid by the person who owns the alternative fuel vehicle.
								(e)Administration and procedure
 (1)In generalThe fee imposed under this section shall be paid upon notice and demand by the Secretary, and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as taxes. Except as otherwise provided, any reference in this title to tax imposed by this title shall be deemed also to refer to the fee provided by this section.
 (2)Time at which fee collectedAny fee due under this section shall be included with a taxpayer's return under chapter 1 for the taxable year..
 (2)Clerical amendmentThe table of chapters for subtitle D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

							Chapter 50A—Alternative fuel vehicle highway user fee.
 (b)Transfers of fees to highway trust fundSection 9503(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)by inserting and fees after the taxes; and
 (2)by striking and at the end of subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (E) and inserting , and, and by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph:

 (F)section 5000D (relating to alternative fuel vehicle highway user fee).. (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this section.


115 S690 RS: HUBZone Investment Protection Act
U.S. Senate
2017-03-21
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IICalendar No. 196115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 690IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 21, 2017Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Risch, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. King, Mr. Brown, Mr. Peters, and Ms. Duckworth) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipAugust 2, 2017Reported by Mr. Risch, without amendmentA BILLTo extend the eligibility of redesignated areas as HUBZones from 3 years to 7 years.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the HUBZone Investment Protection Act. 2.Modification to the HUBZone programSection 3(p)(4)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(p)(4)(C)) is amended by striking until the later of and all that follows and inserting for the 7-year period following the date on which the census tract or nonmetropolitan county ceased to be so qualified..August 2, 2017Reported without amendment


114 S770 IS: Escambia County Land Conveyance Act
U.S. Senate
2015-03-18
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 770IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 18, 2015Mr. Rubio introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo authorize Escambia County, Florida, to convey certain property that was formerly part of Santa
			 Rosa Island National Monument and that was conveyed to Escambia County
			 subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Escambia County Land Conveyance Act. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
 (1)CountyThe term County means Escambia County, Florida. (2)Non-Federal landThe term non-Federal land means the former Santa Rosa Island National Monument land in the State of Florida that was conveyed by the United States to the County under the Act of July 30, 1946 (60 Stat. 712, chapter 699), and by deed dated January 15, 1947.
			3.Reconveyance of non-Federal land
 (a)In generalNotwithstanding the restrictions on conveyance in the Act of July 30, 1946 (60 Stat. 712, chapter 699) and the deed to the non-Federal land from the United States to the County dated January 15, 1947, and subject to subsection (c), the County may convey all right, title, and interest of the County in and to the non-Federal land or any portion of the non-Federal land, to any person or entity, without any restriction on conveyance or reconveyance imposed by the United States in that Act or deed.
 (b)Effect on leasehold interestsNo person or entity holding a leasehold interest in the non-Federal as of the date of enactment of this Act shall be required to involuntarily accept a fee interest to the non-Federal land in place of the leasehold interest.
			(c)Land within Santa Rosa County
 (1)In generalThe County may convey to Santa Rosa County, Florida, all right, title, and interest of the County in and to any portion of the non-Federal land that is within the jurisdictional boundaries of Santa Rosa County.
 (2)RequirementsA conveyance under paragraph (1) shall— (A)be absolute;
 (B)terminate— (i)any subjugation of Santa Rosa County to the County; or
 (ii)any regulation of Santa Rosa County by the County; and (C)be without consideration, except that the County may require Santa Rosa County, Florida, to pay the actual costs associated with the conveyance of the non-Federal land.
 (3)ReconveyanceSanta Rosa County, Florida, or any other person to whom Santa Rosa County, Florida, reconveys the non-Federal land may reconvey the non-Federal land or any portion of the non-Federal land conveyed to Santa Rosa County, Florida, under paragraph (1).
 (4)Incorporation or annexationThe owners or leaseholders of non-Federal land conveyed under this subsection may pursue incorporation, annexation, or any other governmental status for the non-Federal land, if the owners or leaseholders comply with the legal conditions required for incorporation, annexation, or the other governmental status.
 (5)Intent of congressIt is the intent of Congress that the conveyance under paragraph (1) shall be completed by the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
 (d)JurisdictionThe non-Federal land conveyed under this section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the county or unit of local government in which the non-Federal land is located.
 (e)ProceedsAny proceeds from the conveyance of non-Federal land by the County or Santa Rosa County, Florida (other than amounts paid for the direct and incidental costs associated with the conveyance) under this section shall—
 (1)be considered windfall profits; and (2)revert to the United States.
 (f)PreservationThe County and Santa Rosa County, Florida, shall preserve the areas of the non-Federal land conveyed under this section that, as of the date of enactment of this Act, are dedicated for conservation, preservation, public recreation access, and public parking, in accordance with resolutions adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of the County or Santa Rosa County, Florida, respectively.
 (g)Authority of countiesThe County and Santa Rosa County, Florida— (1)shall not be subject to a deadline or requirement to make any conveyance or reconveyance of the non-Federal land authorized under this section; and
 (2)may establish terms for the conveyance or reconveyance of the non-Federal land authorized under this section, subject to this Act and applicable State law.


110 HRES 301 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1257) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation.
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110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 301
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

April 18, 2007

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1257) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation.

That at any time after the 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. 1257) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated April 17, 2007, or earlier and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. Each amendment so printed may be offered only by the Member who caused it to be printed or his designee and shall be considered as read. 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 committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. 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.During consideration in the House of H.R. 1257 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to such time as may be designated by the Speaker.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


		II
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3518
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 18
			 (legislative day, September 17), 2008
			Mr. Bingaman (for
			 himself and Mr. Crapo) introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the
		  limitations on the deduction of interest by financial institutions which hold
		  tax-exempt bonds, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Municipal Bond Market Support Act of
			 2008.
		2.Modification of
			 small issuer exception to tax-exempt interest expense allocation rules for
			 financial institutions
			(a)Increase in
			 limitationSubparagraphs
			 (C)(i), (D)(i), and (D)(iii)(II) of section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue
			 Code of 1986 are each amended by striking $10,000,000 and
			 inserting $30,000,000.
			(b)Repeal of
			 aggregation rules applicable to small issuer
			 determinationParagraph (3) of section 265(b) of such Code is
			 amended by striking subparagraphs (E) and (F).
			(c)Election To
			 apply limitation at borrower levelParagraph (3) of section 265(b) of such
			 Code, as amended by subsection (b), is amended by adding at the end the
			 following new subparagraph:

					(E)Election to apply
				limitation on amount of obligations at borrower level
						(i)In
				generalAn issuer, the
				proceeds of the obligations of which are to be used to make or finance eligible
				loans, may elect to apply subparagraphs (C) and (D) by treating each borrower
				as the issuer of a separate issue.
						(ii)Eligible
				loanFor purposes of this subparagraph—
							(I)In
				generalThe term eligible loan means one or more
				loans to a qualified borrower the proceeds of which are used by the borrower
				and the outstanding balance of which in the aggregate does not exceed
				$30,000,000.
							(II)Qualified
				borrowerThe term qualified borrower means a
				borrower which is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt
				from taxation under section 501(a) or a State or political subdivision
				thereof.
							(iii)Manner of
				electionThe election described in clause (i) may be made by an
				issuer for any calendar year at any time prior to its first issuance during
				such year of obligations the proceeds of which will be used to make or finance
				one or more eligible
				loans.
						.
			(d)Inflation
			 adjustmentParagraph (3) of section 265(b) of such Code, as
			 amended by subsections (b) and (c), is amended by adding at the end the
			 following new subparagraph:

					(F)Inflation
				adjustmentIn the case of any
				calendar year after 2009, the $30,000,000 amounts contained in subparagraphs
				(C)(i), (D)(i), (D)(iii)(II), and (E)(ii)(I) shall each be increased by an
				amount equal to—
						(i)such dollar
				amount, multiplied by
						(ii)the
				cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar
				year, determined by substituting calendar year 2008for
				calendar year 1992 in subparagraph (B) thereof.
						Any
				increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the
				nearest multiple of
				$100,000..
			(e)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to
			 obligations issued after December 31, 2008.
			3.De
			 minimis safe harbor exception for tax-exempt interest expense of financial
			 institutions and brokers
			(a)Financial
			 institutionsSubsection (b)
			 of section 265 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the
			 end the following new paragraph:

					(7)De minimis
				exceptionParagraph (1) shall
				not apply to any financial institution if the portion of the taxpayer’s
				holdings of tax-exempt securities is less than 2 percent of the taxpayer’s
				assets.
					.
			(b)BrokersSubsection (a) of section 265 of the
			 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
			 paragraph:

					(7)De minimis
				exceptionParagraph (2) shall
				not apply to any broker (as defined in section 6045(c)(1)) if the portion of
				the taxpayer’s holdings of tax-exempt securities is less than 2 percent of the
				taxpayer’s
				assets.
					.
			(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3708
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			August 5, 2010
			Mr. Schumer (for
			 himself, Mr. Kerry,
			 Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Menendez, Mr.
			 Casey, Mrs. Gillibrand,
			 Mr. Franken, Mr. Harkin, and Ms.
			 Klobuchar) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
			 referred to the Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act
		  to clarify the application of EHR payment incentives in cases of multi-campus
		  hospitals.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Electronic Health Record Incentives
			 for Multi-Campus Hospitals Act of 2010.
		2.Clarification of
			 incentives for multi-campus hospitals for adoption and meaningful use of
			 certified electronic health records
			(a)Special rule for
			 applying Medicare EHR incentive payments to remote inpatient locations of a
			 hospitalSection 1886(n) of
			 the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(n)) is amended—
				(1)in paragraph (2),
			 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

						(H)Special rule for
				remote inpatient locations of a hospital
							(i)In
				generalIn the case of an eligible hospital that consists of a
				qualified main provider and one or more qualified remote inpatient locations,
				the hospital may elect (in such form and manner as specified by the Secretary)
				for all applicable payment years to—
								(I)substitute the
				base amount alternative described in clause (ii) for the base amount described
				in subparagraph (A)(i)(I); or
								(II)substitute the
				discharge related amount alternative described in clause (iii) for the
				discharge related amount described in subparagraph (A)(i)(II).
								The election
				described in the previous sentence, with respect to an eligible hospital, shall
				be made once for such hospital and shall apply to such hospital for all
				applicable payment years.(ii)Base amount
				alternativeThe base amount alternative described in this clause
				with respect to an eligible hospital is the product of—
								(I)the base amount
				specified in subparagraph (B); and
								(II)the total number
				of all qualified component facilities of the hospital.
								An election
				to substitute the base amount alternative described in this clause shall not
				affect the computation of the discharge related amount specified in
				subparagraph (C) for the eligible hospital.(iii)Discharge
				related amount alternativeThe discharge related amount alternative
				described in this clause with respect to an eligible hospital for a 12-month
				period is determined as follows:
								(I)First, compute the
				amount under subparagraph (C) as if the phrase estimated based upon
				total discharges for the eligible hospital (regardless of any source of
				payment) for the period divided by the total number of all component facilities
				of the hospital were substituted for the phrase estimated based
				upon total discharges for the eligible hospital (regardless of any source of
				payment) for the period.
								(II)Then multiply the
				amount computed under subclause (I) by the total number of all qualified
				component facilities of such hospital.
								(iv)DefinitionsFor
				purposes of this subsection:
								(I)Applicable
				payment yearThe term applicable payment year means
				the first payment year for which a hospital makes an election described in
				clause (i) and each subsequent payment year applicable to such hospital.
								(II)Component
				facility; qualified component facilityThe term component facility
				means, with respect to an eligible hospital, the main provider or any remote
				inpatient location of such hospital. The term qualified component
				facility means, with respect to a main provider, a qualified main
				provider and, with respect to a remote inpatient location, a qualified remote
				inpatient location.
								(III)Main provider;
				qualified main providerThe
				term main provider, with respect to an eligible hospital, has the
				meaning given such term in section 413.65(a)(2) of title 42, Code of Federal
				Regulations. The term qualified main provider means a main
				provider that is a meaningful EHR user for the reporting period
				involved.
								(IV)Remote
				inpatient location; qualified remote inpatient locationThe term remote inpatient
				location means, with respect to an eligible hospital, a remote location
				of a hospital, as defined in and applied under section 413.65 of title 42, Code
				of Federal Regulations, that provides inpatient hospital services that are paid
				for under subsection (d). The term qualified remote inpatient
				location means, with respect to an eligible hospital, a location for
				which the eligible hospital has submitted to the Secretary, for the reporting
				period involved, an attestation (in such form and manner as specified by the
				Secretary) that certifies that the location is a remote inpatient location and
				a meaningful EHR user for such period.
								;
				and
				(2)in paragraph
			 (4)(A)—
					(A)at the end of
			 clause (ii), by striking and;
					(B)at the end of
			 clause (iii), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and
					(C)by adding at the
			 end the following new clauses:

							(iv)the methodology and standards for
				determining a remote inpatient location, a qualified remote inpatient location,
				a component facility, a qualified component facility, a main provider, and a
				qualified main provider, as such terms are defined in paragraph (2)(H)(iv), and
				which such locations, facilities, and providers are qualified remote inpatient
				locations, qualified component facilities, and qualified main providers, as
				such terms are defined in such paragraph; and
							(v)the methodology and standards for the
				election described in paragraph
				(2)(H).
							.
					(b)Implementation
			 and administration
				(1)ImplementationNotwithstanding any other provision of law,
			 the Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement this section by
			 program instruction or otherwise.
				(2)AdministrationChapter 35 of title 44, United States Code,
			 shall not apply to the collection of information to carry out the amendments
			 made by this section.
				(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 this section shall apply as if included in the enactment of the American
			 Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–5).
			3.Clarification for
			 Medicaid EHR payment incentives
			(a)In
			 generalSection 1903(t)(5) of
			 the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(t)(5)) is amended—
				(1)by adding at the
			 end the following new subparagraph:

						(E)For purposes of determining the applicable
				amounts specified in subparagraph (A) of section 1886(n)(2), as applied by the
				first sentence of subparagraph (B)—
							(i)the provisions of subparagraph (H) of such
				section shall apply to a Medicaid provider described in paragraph (2)(B)
				consisting of a qualified main provider and one or more qualified remote
				inpatient locations (as such terms are defined in clause (iv) of such
				subparagraph (H)) in the same manner and to the same extent that such
				subparagraph applies to an eligible hospital described in clause (i) of such
				subparagraph, except that—
								(I)in applying the second sentence of clause
				(iv)(IV) of such subparagraph, with respect to a Medicaid provider described in
				paragraph (2)(B), in lieu of certifying that a remote inpatient location is a
				meaningful EHR user, the Medicaid provider shall certify that the remote
				inpatient location is described in paragraph (2)(B) and is in compliance with
				paragraph (6)(C) of this subsection for the year of payment involved;
				and
								(II)the first sentence of clause (iv)(IV) of
				such subparagraph shall be applied in the case of a Medicaid provider described
				in paragraph (2)(B)(i) without regard to the requirement that inpatient
				hospital services provided are paid for under section 1886(d); and
								(ii)an election made under subparagraph
				(H) of such section by an eligible hospital described in clause (i) of such
				subparagraph that is a Medicaid provider described in paragraph (2)(B), shall
				apply.
							The
				Secretary may make appropriate adjustments to the overall hospital EHR amount
				under subparagraph (B), with respect to a Medicaid provider described in
				paragraph (2)(B), to take into account the provisions of this
				subparagraph.;
				and
				(2)in the first
			 sentence of subparagraph (B), by inserting and subject to subparagraph
			 (E) after For purposes of this paragraph.
				(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply as if
			 included in the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
			 (Public Law 111–5).