114 HR 3449 IH: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving on active duty with the United States Armed Forces during certain periods of hostilities, and for other purposes.
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2015-09-08
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3449
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 8, 2015
			Mr. Jones introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified
			 noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving on
			 active duty with the United States Armed Forces during certain periods of
			 hostilities, and for other purposes.

		1.Granting of posthumous citizenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens who enlisted in the
			 Philippines
 (a)In GeneralSection 329A(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1440–1(b)) is amended to read as follows:

					(b)Noncitizens eligible for posthumous citizenship
 (1)In generalA person referred to in subsection (a) is a person who, while an alien or a noncitizen national of the United States—
 (A)served honorably in an active-duty status in the military, air, or naval forces of the United States during any period described in the first sentence of section 329(a);
 (B)died as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by that service; and (C)either—
 (i)satisfied the requirements of clause (1) or (2) of the first sentence of section 329(a); or (ii)enlisted, reenlisted, extended enlistment, or was inducted in the Philippines and died during the period beginning September 1, 1939, and ending December 31, 1946.
 (2)Determination of satisfaction of requirementsThe executive department under which a person described in paragraph (1) served shall determine whether the person satisfied the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C)(ii) of paragraph (1).
 (3)Posthumous benefitsIn the case of a person to which paragraph (1)(C)(ii) applies— (A)section 319(d) shall not apply; and
 (B)section 1703 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public Law 108–136; 117 Stat. 1693; 8 U.S.C. 1151 note) shall not apply..
 (b)Conforming AmendmentsSection 329A(c)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1440–1(c)(2)) is amended— (1)in subparagraph (A)(i), by inserting (or, in the case of an individual to which clause (ii) of subsection (b)(1)(C) applies, the date of the enactment of such clause (ii)) after the date of enactment of this section;
 (2)by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following new subparagraph:  (B)the request is accompanied by a duly authenticated certificate from the executive department under which the person served which states that the person satisfied the requirements of—
 (i)subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(1); and (ii)if applicable, subparagraph (C)(ii) of subsection (b)(1); and; and
 (3)in subparagraph (C), by striking of subsection (b)(3) and inserting of subsection (b)(1)(C)(i).


114 HR 1569 IH: To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that the estate of a deceased veteran may receive certain accrued benefits upon the death of the veteran, and for other purposes.
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2015-03-24
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114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1569
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 24, 2015
Mr. Zeldin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that the estate of a deceased veteran may receive certain accrued benefits upon the death of the veteran, and for other purposes.

1.Clarification of eligible recipients of certain accrued benefits upon death of beneficiary
(a)Eligibility of estateSection 5121(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting , or estate, after person; and
(2)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:  (D)The estate of the veteran (unless the estate will escheat)..
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to the death of an individual on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.


114 S2926 IS: Science Prize Competitions Act of 2016
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2016-05-12
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II114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2926IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 12, 2016Mr. Udall introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo make technical changes to provisions authorizing prize competitions under the Stevenson-Wydler
			 Technology Innovation Act of 1980, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Science Prize Competitions Act of 2016. 2.Amendments to prize competitionsSection 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3719) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (c)— (A)in the matter before paragraph (1)—
 (i)by inserting competition after section, a prize; and (ii)by inserting types after following; and
 (B)in paragraph (4), by striking prizes and inserting prize competitions; (2)in subsection (f)—
 (A)in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking in the Federal Register and inserting on a publicly accessible Internet website of the Government, such as www.challenge.gov,; and (B)in paragraph (4), by striking prize and inserting cash prize purse;
 (3)in subsection (g), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking prize and inserting cash prize purse; (4)in subsection (h), by inserting prize before competition both places it appears;
 (5)in subsection (i)— (A)in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting prize before competition;
 (B)in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting prize before competition both places it appears; (C)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
 (D)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:  (3)WaiverAn agency may waive the requirement under paragraph (2). The annual report under subsection (p) shall include a list of such waivers granted during the preceding fiscal year, along with a detailed explanation of the reasons for granting the waivers.;
 (6)in subsection (k)— (A)in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting prize before competition; and
 (B)in paragraph (3), by inserting prize before competitions both places it appears; (7)in subsection (l), by striking all after may enter into and inserting a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement with a private sector for-profit or nonprofit entity to administer the prize competition, subject to the provisions of this section.;
 (8)in subsection (m)— (A)by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

 (1)In generalSupport for a prize competition under this section, including financial support for the design and administration of a prize competition or funds for a cash prize purse, may consist of Federal appropriated funds and funds provided by private sector for-profit and nonprofit entities. The head of an agency may accept funds from other Federal agencies, private sector for-profit entities, and nonprofit entities, to be available to the extent provided by appropriations Acts, to support such prize competitions. The head of an agency may not give any special consideration to any private sector for-profit or nonprofit entity in return for a donation.;
 (B)in paragraph (2), by striking prize awards and inserting cash prize purses; (C)in paragraph (3)(A)—
 (i)by striking No prize and inserting No prize competition; and (ii)by striking the prize and inserting the cash prize purse;
 (D)in paragraph (3)(B)— (i)in the matter before clause (i), by striking a prize and inserting a cash prize purse; and
 (ii)in clause (i), by inserting competition after prize; and (E)in paragraph (4)—
 (i)in subparagraph (A), by striking a prize and inserting a cash prize purse; and (ii)in subparagraph (B), by striking cash prizes and inserting cash prize purses;
 (9)in subsection (n), by inserting for both for-profit and nonprofit entities, after contract vehicle; (10)in subsection (o)(1), by striking or providing a prize and inserting a prize competition or providing a cash prize purse; and
 (11)in subsection (p)(2)— (A)in subparagraph (C), by striking cash prizes both places it occurs and inserting cash prize purses; and
 (B)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:  (G)PlanA description of crosscutting topical areas and agency-specific mission needs that may be the strongest opportunities for prize competitions during the upcoming 2 fiscal years..


		III
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 248
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			August 1, 2011
			Mr. Kerry (for himself,
			 Ms. Snowe, and Mr. Brown of Massachusetts) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
			 Pensions

			September 23, 2011
			Committee discharged; considered and agreed
			 to

		RESOLUTION
		Supporting the goals and ideals of National
		  Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.

		Whereas a brain aneurysm is an abnormal saccular or
			 fusiform bulging of an artery in the brain;
		Whereas an estimated 1 out of every 50 people in the
			 United States will develop a brain aneurysm;
		Whereas brain aneurysms are most likely to occur in people
			 between the ages of 35 and 60;
		Whereas brain aneurysms are more likely to occur in women
			 than in men by a 3-to-2 ratio;
		Whereas brain aneurysms are more likely to occur in
			 African-Americans than in Whites by a 2-to-1 ratio;
		Whereas various risk factors can contribute to the
			 formation of a brain aneurysm, including infection, tumors, traumatic head
			 injury, drug use, smoking, hypertension, and a family history of brain
			 aneurysms;
		Whereas approximately 6,000,000 people in the United
			 States will develop a brain aneurysm that will not rupture;
		Whereas an unruptured brain aneurysm can lead to fatigue,
			 short-term memory problems, speech problems, loss of balance and coordination,
			 and changes in behavior;
		Whereas a brain aneurysm is often discovered when it
			 ruptures and causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage;
		Whereas a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to brain
			 damage, hydrocephalus, stroke, and death;
		Whereas annually more than 30,000 people in the United
			 States suffer from ruptured brain aneurysms;
		Whereas annually between 3,000 and 4,500 people in the
			 United States with ruptured brain aneurysms die before reaching the
			 hospital;
		Whereas a number of advancements have been made in recent
			 years regarding the detection of aneurysms, including the computerized
			 tomography scan, the magnetic resonance imaging test, and the cerebral
			 arteriogram;
		Whereas September is an appropriate month to designate as
			 “National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month”; and
		Whereas various research studies are currently being
			 conducted in the United States in order to better understand, prevent, and
			 treat brain aneurysms: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)supports the goals and ideals of National
			 Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month; and
			(2)continues to
			 support research to prevent and treat brain aneurysms.


		IV
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 154
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 8, 2011
			Mr. Yarmuth (for
			 himself, Mr. Grijalva, and
			 Mr. Stark) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the
			 Workforce

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing the week beginning March 21,
		  2011, as National Safe Place Week.

		Whereas the youth of the United States will determine the
			 future strength of our country and be the bearers of our democracy;
		Whereas youth need a safe haven from various negative
			 influences, such as child abuse, substance abuse, depression, and crime, and
			 youth need readily available resources to assist them when faced with
			 circumstances that compromise their safety;
		Whereas the Safe Place program is committed to protecting
			 the youth of the United States by offering short-term housing at neighborhood
			 locations where trained volunteers are available to counsel and advise young
			 people seeking assistance and guidance;
		Whereas, designated as locations where youth can get
			 information and immediate care, Safe Place is found at businesses, such as
			 restaurants, convenience stores, movie theaters, and community buildings such
			 as fire stations, libraries, and community centers;
		Whereas the success of Safe Place is based on public and
			 private collaborations between businesses, school systems, fire departments,
			 law enforcement, and a network of volunteers;
		Whereas the United States needs increased numbers of
			 community volunteers serving as mentors and positive influences on young
			 people;
		Whereas the Safe Place program must meet performance
			 standards, relative to outreach and community relations, to receive direct
			 Federal assistance as set forth in the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42
			 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.);
		Whereas more than 1,500 communities in 40 States
			 administer the Safe Place program at over 17,000 locations;
		Whereas more than 255,000 youth were helped by going to a
			 Safe Place location or received counseling by phone as a result of Safe Place
			 information received at school;
		Whereas since 2005, more than 3,500,000 youth have been
			 reached through National Safe Place’s Building a Safety Net for Youth campaign,
			 familiarizing them with the Safe Place sign and providing them with information
			 about how to seek help in order to stay safe;
		Whereas Safe Place services are needed for youth in every
			 community and services are not yet available to youth in 10 States and the
			 United States Territories; and
		Whereas increased awareness will encourage more
			 communities to establish Safe Place locations where youth can readily access
			 the help they need: Now, therefore, be it

		That the House of
			 Representatives—
			(1)recognizes “National Safe Place Week”;
			 and
			(2)calls upon the people of the United States
			 and interested groups to—
				(A)promote awareness
			 of, and volunteer involvement in, the Safe Place program; and
				(B)observe the week
			 with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1699
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 23, 2009
			Mr. Reed (for himself,
			 Mr. Kerry, Mr.
			 Kohl, Mr. Durbin,
			 Mr. Schumer, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr.
			 Brown, Mr. Casey,
			 Mr. Whitehouse, and
			 Mr. Burris) introduced the following
			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to
		  provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency
		  unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Unemployment Compensation Extension
			 Act of 2009.
		2.Additional
			 emergency unemployment compensation
			(a)In
			 generalSection 4002 of the
			 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note)
			 is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(d)Further
				additional emergency unemployment compensation
						(1)In
				generalIf, at the time that
				the amount added to an individual’s account under subsection (c)(1)
				(hereinafter additional emergency unemployment compensation) is
				exhausted or at any time thereafter, such individual’s State is in an extended
				benefit period (as determined under paragraph (2)), such account shall be
				further augmented by an amount (hereinafter further additional emergency
				unemployment compensation) equal to the lesser of—
							(A)50 percent of the
				total amount of regular compensation (including dependents’ allowances) payable
				to the individual during the individual’s benefit year under the State law;
				or
							(B)13 times the
				individual’s average weekly benefit amount (as determined under subsection
				(b)(2)) for the benefit year.
							(2)Extended benefit
				periodFor purposes of paragraph (1), a State shall be considered
				to be in an extended benefit period, as of any given time, if such a period
				would then be in effect for such State under the Federal-State Extended
				Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 if—
							(A)section 203(d) of
				such Act—
								(i)were applied by
				substituting 6 for 5 each place it appears;
				and
								(ii)did not include
				the requirement under paragraph (1)(A) thereof; or
								(B)section 203(f) of
				such Act were applied to such State—
								(i)regardless of
				whether or not the State had by law provided for its application;
								(ii)by substituting
				8.5 for 6.5 in paragraph (1)(A)(i) thereof;
				and
								(iii)as if it did not
				include the requirement under paragraph (1)(A)(ii) thereof.
								(3)Coordination
				ruleNotwithstanding an
				election under section 4001(e) by a State to provide for the payment of
				emergency unemployment compensation prior to extended compensation, such State
				may pay extended compensation to an otherwise eligible individual prior to any
				further additional emergency unemployment compensation, if such individual
				claimed extended compensation for at least 1 week of unemployment after the
				exhaustion of additional emergency unemployment compensation.
						(4)LimitationThe
				account of an individual may be augmented not more than once under this
				subsection.
						.
			(b)Conforming
			 amendment to non-Augmentation ruleSection 4007(b)(2) of the Supplemental
			 Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is
			 amended—
				(1)by striking
			 then section 4002(c) and inserting then subsections (c)
			 and (d) of section 4002; and
				(2)by striking
			 paragraph (2) of such section) and inserting paragraph
			 (2) of such subsection (c) or (d) (as the case may be)).
				(c)Transfer of
			 fundsSection 4004(e)(1) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act,
			 2008 (Public Law 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is amended by striking
			 Act; and inserting Act and the
			 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of
			 2009;.
			(d)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply as if
			 included in the enactment of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008, except
			 that no amount shall be payable by virtue of such amendments with respect to
			 any week of unemployment commencing before the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.
			3.0.2 Percent FUTA
			 surtax
			(a)In
			 generalSection 3301 of the
			 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to rate of tax) is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 through 2009 in paragraph (1) and inserting through
			 2010, and
				(2)by striking
			 calendar year 2010 in paragraph (2) and inserting
			 calendar year 2011.
				(b)Effective
			 DateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to wages
			 paid after December 31, 2009.
			4.Reporting of
			 first day of earnings to directory of new hires
			(a)In
			 generalSection 453A(b)(1)(A)
			 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 653a(b)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting
			 the date services for remuneration were first performed by the
			 employee, after of the employee,.
			(b)Reporting format
			 and methodSection 453A(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
			 653a(c)) is amended by inserting , to the extent practicable,
			 after Each report required by subsection (b) shall.
			(c)Effective
			 date
				(1)In
			 generalSubject to paragraph
			 (2), the amendments made by this section shall take effect six months after the
			 date of enactment of this Act.
				(2)Compliance
			 transition periodIf the Secretary of Health and Human Services
			 determines that State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds)
			 is required in order for a State plan under part D of title IV of the Social
			 Security Act to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendment made
			 by subsection (a), the plan shall not be regarded as failing to meet such
			 requirements before the first day of the second calendar quarter beginning
			 after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that
			 begins after the effective date of such amendment. If the State has a 2-year
			 legislative session, each year of the session is deemed to be a separate
			 regular session of the State legislature.
				5.Collection in all
			 States of unemployment compensation due to fraud
			(a)In
			 generalSubsection (f) of
			 section 6402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking
			 paragraph (3) and redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as paragraphs (3)
			 through (7), respectively.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to refunds
			 payable on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2904
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 8, 2012
			Mr. Menendez introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To extend the temporary suspension of duty on
		  2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid.

		1.2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic
			 acid
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.01.35 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
			 the United States (relating to 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid) is
			 amended by striking the date in the effective period column and inserting
			 12/31/2015.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to
			 goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the
			 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.


IV
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1242
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

April 15, 2010

RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Duke University men’s basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship.

Whereas on April 5, 2010, the Duke University Blue Devils defeated the Butler University Bulldogs by a score of 61–59 in the finals of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (hereinafter referred to as the NCAA ) Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana;
Whereas the Blue Devils now hold 4 national men’s basketball titles, winning NCAA championships in 1991, 1992, 2001, and 2010;
Whereas Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski improved his record to 868–279, won his 77th NCAA tournament game, the most in NCAA history, and won his fourth national championship, making him tied with Adolph Rupp for second most championships in NCAA history;
Whereas Coach Krzyzewski and his coaching staff, including Assistant Coaches Chris Collins, Steve Wojciechowski, and Nate James, as well as each manager, trainer, and staff member, deserve praise and credit for helping the Blue Devils reach the pinnacle of college basketball;
Whereas the Blue Devil team roster included seniors Jordan Davidson, Jon Scheyer, Lance Thomas, and Brian Zoubek, juniors Steve Johnson, Casey Peters, Kyle Singler, and Nolan Smith, sophomores Seth Curry and Miles Plumlee, and freshmen Andre Dawkins, Ryan Kelly, Mason Plumlee, and Todd Zafirovski;
Whereas junior Kyle Singler was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, scoring 19 points and collecting 9 rebounds while playing all 40 minutes in the championship game;
Whereas Blue Devils Jon Scheyer, Kyle Singler, and Nolan Smith were each named to the all-tournament team;
Whereas during the 2009–2010 season, the Duke Blue Devils finished with a record of 35–5, tied for the most wins, and scored a total of 3079 points;
Whereas the Blue Devils went undefeated on their home court in Cameron Indoor Stadium for the 2009–2010 regular season;
Whereas the Duke Blue Devils won the 2010 Atlantic Coast Conference (hereinafter referred to as the ACC) Tournament, their record 18 such tournament championship, and won a share of the ACC regular-season championship with a conference record of 13–3;
Whereas the Duke Blue Devils have played in 15 Final Fours and have played in at least one Final Four in 6 consecutive decades;
Whereas the Blue Devils have amassed a record overall winning percentage of 75.8 percent in the NCAA tournament;
Whereas the Blue Devil players, coaches, and staff are outstanding representatives of Duke University, a top ten university that is recognized annually as a national leader in academics and research;
Whereas in addition to their skill on the court, the Duke men’s basketball team upholds a high standard of academic excellence, achieving an overall graduation success rate of 92 percent;
Whereas the Duke men’s basketball program has had 31 ACC All-Academic basketball teams over the last 14 years, has had at least one player on the ACC All-Academic basketball team for a record 16 straight years, has received 5 Academic All-America selections over the past 12 years, and has had at least one team member on the ACC All-Academic basketball team in 23 of the last 26 years for a total of 46 selections;
Whereas the Blue Devils showed tremendous dedication to their team, appreciation to their fans, sportsmanship toward their opponents, and respect for the game of basketball throughout the 2009–2010 season;
Whereas Duke students, faculty, staff, alumni, and all fans of the Blue Devils are to be congratulated for their sportsmanship, dedication, and support of their team; and
Whereas the Blue Devils’ 2010 NCAA championship further solidifies the tradition of basketball excellence that exists in the State of North Carolina, whose universities have won 4 of the last 10 NCAA championships: Now, therefore, be it

that the House of Representatives—
(1)congratulates the 2010 national champions, the Duke University Blue Devils, for their win in the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament;
(2)recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and support staff who were instrumental in the Blue Devils’ victory;
(3)invites the Duke University men’s basketball team to the United States Capitol Building to be honored; and
(4)directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make available enrolled copies of this resolution to Duke University President Richard H. Brodhead, Athletic Director Kevin White, and Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski for appropriate display.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


115 HR 821 IH: Child Tax Credit Improvement Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-02-02
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 821IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 2, 2017Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. Neal, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Levin, Mr. Crowley, Mr. Lewis of Georgia, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Ms. Sánchez, Mr. Gutiérrez, Mr. Pascrell, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Meeks, Ms. Norton, Mr. Soto, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Esty, Mr. Butterfield, Ms. Schakowsky, Mrs. Lawrence, Mr. Kennedy, Ms. Slaughter, Ms. Shea-Porter, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Hoyer, Ms. Eshoo, and Ms. Wasserman Schultz) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the child credit for children under the age
			 of 6, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Child Tax Credit Improvement Act. 2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
 (1)According to the Supplemental Poverty Measure of the Bureau of the Census, the Child tax credit and earned income tax credit lift more children out of poverty than any other Federal policy. According to research published by the Century Foundation, the child tax credit alone now lifts nearly 1 in 8 children who would otherwise be poor out of poverty.
 (2)Despite the success of the child tax credit, economists have found that families with young children often receive the smallest child tax credits because they do not yet have enough income to receive the full benefit of the credit.
 (3)Pediatricians and other child development experts have long talked about the critical importance of the earliest years of life.
 (4)Economists have found similar effects of the importance of income in the earliest years with returns to school achievement.
 (5)Young children, including babies and toddlers, are among the poorest people in the country by age. (6)Economists have found that large fluctuations in a family’s income can be detrimental to the development of young children. Research on scarcity has found it is hard for parents to focus on children if they are worrying about having sufficient income to meet their family’s needs.
 (7)Indexing the value of the child tax credit would end the slow erosion of the child tax credit due to inflation.
			3.Young child tax credit
 (a)Special rule for young childrenSection 24 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following:  (h)Young child tax credit (1)In generalIn the case of a young qualifying child, subsection (a) shall be applied for the taxable year (after the application of subsection (i)) by substituting $3,600 for $1,000.
 (2)Young qualifying childFor purposes of paragraph (1), the term young qualifying child means a qualifying child who has not attained age 6 as of the close of such taxable year. (3)Limitation based on adjusted gross incomeFor purposes of applying subsection (b) with respect to a young qualifying child, paragraph (1) of subsection (b) shall be applied by substituting $180 for $50.
 (4)Credit refundableThe aggregate credits allowed to a taxpayer under subpart C shall be increased by the credit which would be allowed under this section without regard to this subsection, subsection (d), and the limitation under section 26(a). The amount of the credit allowed under this subsection shall not be treated as a credit allowed under this subpart and shall reduce the amount of credit otherwise allowable under subsection (a) without regard to section 26(a).
						(5)Reconciliation of credit and advance credit
 (A)In generalThe amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a) by reason of paragraph (1) for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of any advance payments of such credit under section 7527A for such taxable year.
 (B)Excess advance paymentsIf the aggregate amount of advance payments under section 7527A for the taxable year exceeds the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a) by reason of paragraph (1) for such taxable year (determined without regard to subparagraph (A)), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by the amount of such excess.
							.
 (b)Advance payment of creditChapter 77 of such Code is amended by inserting after section 7527 the following new section:  7527A.Advance payment of young child tax credit (a)In generalAs soon as practicable and not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a program for making advance payments of the credit allowed under section 24 by reason of subsection (h) thereof on a monthly basis, or as frequently as the Secretary determines to be administratively feasible, to taxpayers allowed such credit (determined without regard to section 24(h)(5)(A)).
 (b)LimitationThe Secretary may make payments under subsection (a) only to the extent that the total amount of such payments made to any taxpayer during the taxable year does not exceed the amount determined under section 24(h) with respect to such taxpayer (determined without regard to subsections (b) and (f) of such section). Such program shall make reasonable efforts to apply the limitation of section 24(b) with respect to payments made under such program..
			(c)Conforming amendments
 (1)Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting 24(h), after 24(d),. (2)Section 6402(m) of such Code is amended by inserting or (h) after subsection (d).
 (3)The table of sections for chapter 77 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7527 the following new item:

							Sec. 7527A. Advance payment of young child tax credit..
 (4)Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting 24(h), before 25A,. (d)Effective date (1)In generalThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.
 (2)Advance payment programThe Secretary of the Treasury, or his designee, shall establish the program described in section 7527A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section) not later than such date.
				4.Modifications of the child tax credit
 (a)Refundable portionClause (i) of section 24(d)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

 (i)45 percent of the taxpayer’s earned income (within the meaning of section 32) which is taken into account in computing taxable income for the taxable year, or.
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.
			5.Adjustments for inflation
 (a)In generalSection 24 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by sections 3 and 4, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

					(i)Inflation adjustments
 (1)Credit amount generallyIn the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2016, the $1,000 amount contained in subsection (a) shall be increased by an amount equal to—
 (A)such dollar amount, multiplied by (B)the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2010 for calendar year 1992 in subparagraph (B) thereof.
 (2)Young child credit amountIn the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2017, the $3,600 amount contained in subsection (h)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to—
 (A)such dollar amount, multiplied by (B)the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2016 for calendar year 1992 in subparagraph (B) thereof.
 (3)RoundingAny increase determined under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $50.. (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.


117 HR 2908 IH: Childhood Offenders Rehabilitation and Safety Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-04-30
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117th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 2908
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 30, 2021
Ms. Bass (for herself and Mr. Cárdenas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL
To amend title 18, United States Code, to account for the age of certain juvenile offenders and to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to enhance collaboration between State child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Childhood Offenders Rehabilitation and Safety Act of 2021. 2.Amendments (a)DefinitionsSection 5031 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
(1)by striking person who and inserting person who is at least twelve years of age that has not attained their; (2)by striking not attained and inserting not attained their; and
(3)by striking committed by a person prior to and inserting committed by a person who has reached their twelfth birthday but prior to their. (b)Delinquency proceedings in district courts; transfer for criminal prosecutionSection 5032 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
(1)by striking fifteen and inserting sixteen; (2)by striking fifteenth birthday and inserting their sixteenth birthday;
(3)by striking  In the application of the preceding sentence, if the crime of violence is an offense under section 113(a), 113(b), 113(c), 1111, 1113, or, if the juvenile possessed a firearm during the offense, section 2111, 2113, 2241(a), or 2241(c), “thirteen” shall be substituted for “fifteen” and “thirteenth” shall be substituted for “fifteenth”.; (4)by striking However, a juvenile who is alleged to have committed an act after his sixteenth birthday which if committed by an adult would be a felony offense that has as an element thereof the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person of another, or that, by its very nature, involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person of another may be used in committing the offense, or would be an offense described in section 32, 81, 844(d), (e), (f), (h), (i) or 2275 of this title, subsection (b)(1)(A), (B), or (C), (d), or (e) of section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act, or section 1002(a), 1003, 1009, or 1010(b)(1), (2), or (3) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 952(a), 953, 959, 960(b)(1), (2), (3)), and who has previously been found guilty of an act which if committed by an adult would have been one of the offenses set forth in this paragraph or an offense in violation of a State felony statute that would have been such an offense if a circumstance giving rise to Federal jurisdiction had existed, shall be transferred to the appropriate district court of the United States for criminal prosecution.;
(5)by striking social background of the juvenile and inserting social background of the juvenile; the juvenile’s prior exposure to adverse childhood experiences, childhood trauma, and involvement in the child welfare system;; (6)by striking behavioral problems and inserting juvenile’s behavioral problems; the rehabilitative potential of the juvenile within the juvenile system; and the best interest of the child;
(7)by striking leadership role and inserting juvenile’s level of participation in the offense;  (8)by striking in an organization, or otherwise influenced other persons to take part in criminal activities, involving the use or distribution of controlled substances or firearms. Such a factor, if found to exist, shall weigh in favor of a transfer to adult status, but the absence of this factor shall not preclude such a transfer;
(9)by striking juvenile, his parents and inserting juvenile, their parents; and  (10)by striking custodian and to his counsel and custodian and to their counsel.
(c)CommitmentSection 5039 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)by striking or correctional institution in which he has regular contact with adults incarcerated because they have been convicted of a crime or are awaiting trial on criminal charges and inserting , correctional institution, or prison; and
(2)by striking near and insert near their. (d)MurderSection 1111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(d)A person who was under the age of 18 at the time of the perpetration or attempted perpetration of a crime listed under subsection (a) in which the death of a human being occurs is liable for murder only if one of the following is proven: (1)the person who intentionally or knowingly causes the death of another person; or
(2)the person was not the actual killer, but, with the intent to kill, aided, abetted, counseled, commanded, induced, solicited, requested, or assisted the actual killer in the commission of the unlawful killing of another human being.   A person who is not liable for murder under subsection (a) shall be sentenced in accordance with the crime they committed or attempted to commit... 3.Statistics, data, and research on incarcerated children and persons convicted of crimes as children (a)Comprehensive statistical review (1)In generalNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Justice Statistics of the Department of Justice (in this section referred to as the Bureau) shall publish, for each calendar year, a comprehensive statistical review and analysis of children under eighteen years of age who are subject to adjudication, prosecution, and incarceration by the federal government. The statistical review and analysis shall include the following:
(A)The number of children adjudicated delinquent in the calendar year and the offenses they were adjudicated for. (B)The number of children transferred to district court for criminal prosecution in the calendar year and the offenses they charged with.
(C)The number of children convicted in district court in the calendar year and the offenses they were convicted of. (D)The average age of the children at the time of the commission of the offense.
(E)The age of the child at the time of adjudication or conviction. (F)Demographic information, including race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, gender, sex, and gender identity of each child.
(G)The number of children in Federal custody who are being detained, housed, or incarcerated more than 100 miles from the jurisdiction where they were adjudicated or convicted in. (H)The length of time or sentence each child in Federal custody has been ordered to serve for their corresponding offense.
(I)The number of people incarcerated in Federal custody for crimes they committed as children. (J)Demographic information, including race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, gender, sex, gender identity, current age, as well as age at the time of the offense for each person who is currently incarcerated in Federal custody for crimes they committed as children.
(K)The number of people in Federal custody for crimes they committed as children who are incarcerated more than 100 miles from the jurisdiction they were adjudicated or convicted in.  (L)The offense and corresponding sentence each person in Federal custody is serving for the crime they committed as a child.
4.Authority to award competitive grants to enhance collaboration between State child welfare and juvenile justice systems
(a)Short titleThis section may be cited as the Childhood Outcomes Need New Efficient Community Teams or the CONNECT Act. (b)In generalSection 436 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629f) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

(d)Authority To award grants to States To enhance collaboration between State child welfare and juvenile justice systems
(1)PurposeThe purpose of the subsection is to authorize the Secretary to make grants to State child welfare and juvenile justice agencies to collaborate in the collection of data relating to children excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youth (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems) and to develop practices, policies, and protocols to confront the challenges presented and experienced by these children and their families.  (2)Authority to award grants (A)In generalThe Secretary may award competitive grants jointly to a State child welfare agency and a State juvenile justice agency to facilitate or enhance collaboration between the child welfare and juvenile justice systems of the State in order to carry out programs to address the needs of children including those excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youth (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems).
(B)FundingAny grants awarded under this subsection shall be awarded from the amounts made available under subsection (a) of this section, after the application of subsection (b) of this section and before the determination of allotments under section 433. (C)Length of grants (i)In generalA grant shall be awarded under this subsection for a period of not less than 2, and not more than 5, fiscal years, subject to clause (ii).
(ii)Extension of grantOn application of the grantee, the Secretary may extend for not more than 2 fiscal years the period for which a grant is awarded under this subsection. (3)Additional requirements (A)ApplicationIn order for a State to be eligible for a grant under this subsection, it shall submit an application, to be approved by the Secretary, that includes—
(i)a description of the proposed leadership collaboration group (including the membership of such group), and how such group will manage and oversee a review and analysis of current practices while working to jointly address enhanced practices to improve outcomes for children excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youth (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems); (ii)a description of how the State proposes to—
(I)identify any eligible children; (II)identify individuals who are at risk of becoming eligible children;
(III)identify common characteristics shared by any eligible children in the State; and (IV)determine the prevalence of children excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youth (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems) in the State;
(iii)a description of current and proposed practices and procedures that the State intends to use to— (I)screen and assess children excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youth (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems) for risks and treatment needs;
(II)provide targeted and evidence-based services, including educational, behavioral health, and pro-social treatment interventions for children excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youth (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems); and (III)provide for a lawful process to enhance or ensure the abilities of the State and any relevant agencies to share information and data about children excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youth (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems) while maintaining confidentiality and privacy protections under State and Federal law; and
(iv)a certification that the State has involved local governments, including tribal governments, as appropriate, in the development, expansion, modification, operation, or improvement of proposed policy and practice reforms to address the needs of children excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youth (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems). (B)No supplantation of other fundsAny amounts paid to a State under a grant under this subsection shall be used to supplement and not supplant other State expenditures on any eligible children involved with either the child welfare or juvenile justice systems.
(C)ReportA State child welfare agency and a State juvenile justice agency receiving a grant under this subsection shall jointly submit to the Secretary and to the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of the Department of Justice and the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services a report on the activities carried out under the grant at the end of each fiscal year during the period of the grant. Such report shall include— (i)a description of the scope and nature of the children excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youth (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems) in the State, including the number of dual status youth;
(ii)a description of the evidence-based practices and procedures used by the agencies to carry out the activities described in subclauses (I) through (III) of subparagraph (A)(iii); and (iii)an analysis of the effects of such practices and procedures, including information regarding—
(I)the collection of data related to individual children; (II)aggregate data related to the eligible children population, including—
(aa)characteristics of children excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youth (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems) in the State; (bb)case processing timelines; and
(cc)information related to case management, the provision of targeted services, and placements within the foster care or juvenile justice system; and (III)the extent to which such practices and procedures have contributed to—
(aa)higher educational attainment for any eligible children;  (bb)fewer delinquency referrals for children excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youth (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems);
(cc)shorter stays in intensive restrictive placements for children excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youth (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems); or  (dd)such other outcomes for children excluded from juvenile adjudication by age (under age of 12 and over the age of 15 years old), child survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, dual status youths (children in both foster care and juvenile justice systems), and cross over children (children that cross between the foster care and juvenile justice systems) as the State child welfare agency and State juvenile justice agency may identify.
(4)Training and technical assistanceThe Secretary may support State child welfare agencies and State juvenile justice agencies by offering a program, developed in consultation with organizations and agencies with subject matter expertise, of training and technical assistance to assist the agencies in developing programs and protocols— (A)to facilitate or enhance collaboration between State child welfare agencies and State juvenile justice agencies; and
(B)for effectively working with Federal agencies and child welfare and juvenile justice agencies from other States. (5)ReportNot later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, and every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary and the Attorney General of the Department of Justice shall jointly submit to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives, a report on the grants provided under this subsection.
(6)DefinitionsIn this subsection: (A)Commercial sexual exploitationThe term commercial sexual exploitation means crimes and activities involving the sexual abuse or exploitation of a person under age 18 for the financial benefit of any person or in exchange for anything of value, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, given or received by any person.
(B)Dual status youthThe term dual status youth means a child who has come into contact with both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems and occupies various statuses in terms of the individual's relationship to such systems. (C)Leadership collaboration groupThe term leadership collaboration group means a group composed of senior officials from the State child welfare agency, the State juvenile justice agency, and other relevant youth and family-serving public agencies and private organizations, including tribal nations, and to the extent practicable, representatives from the State judiciary branch.
(D)State juvenile justice agencyThe term State juvenile justice agency means the agency of the State or Indian tribe responsible for administering grant funds awarded under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5601 et seq.). (E)State child welfare agencyThe term State child welfare agency means the State agency responsible for administering the program under subpart 1, or in the case of a tribal organization operating a direct Title IV–B (SSA) program or a Title IV–B-funded program through tribal-State agreement, or that is receiving payments under section 428, the tribal agency responsible for administering such program..
(c)Conforming amendmentSubsections (b) and (c) of section 433 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 633) are each amended by striking section 436(b) and inserting subsections (b) and (c) of section 436.


113 HR 3537 IH: 21st Century Investment Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-11-19
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I113th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3537IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 19, 2013Ms. Edwards (for herself, Ms. Norton, Mr. Cummings, Ms. Tsongas, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Welch, and Mr. Holt) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the credit for increasing research activities, to increase such credit for amounts paid or incurred for qualified research occurring in the United States, and to increase the domestic production activities deduction for the manufacture of property substantially all of the research and development of which occurred in the United States.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the 21st Century Investment Act of 2013.2.Research credit made permanent(a)In generalSection 41 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (h).(b)Conforming amendments(1)Section 41(c) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (4).(2)Paragraph (1) of section 45C(b) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraph (D).(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 31, 2013.3.Increase in research credit for contracted research with United States businesses(a)In generalSection 41 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by section 2 of this Act, is amended by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection:(h)Special rule for contracted research with United States manufacturing business(1)In generalIf the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting 25 percent for 20 percent with respect to qualified United States research expenses.(2)Qualified United States research expensesFor purposes of this subsection, the term qualified United States research expenses means any amount paid or incurred by the taxpayer to any person (other than an employee of the taxpayer) for qualified research, substantially all of which occurs in the United States.(3)Separate application of sectionIn the case of any election of the application of this subsection, this section shall be applied separately with respect qualified United States research expenses..(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred for taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.4.Increase in domestic production activities deduction for manufactured property researched and developed in United States(a)In generalSubsection (d) of section 199 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating paragraph (10) as paragraph (11) and by inserting after paragraph (9) the following new paragraph:(10)Special rule for certain manufacturing(A)In generalIn the case qualified production activities income attributable to the manufacture or production of qualifying production property substantially all of the research and development of which occurred in the United States, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting 15 percent for 9 percent.(B)Special rule when taxable income used to determine deductionIn the case of any taxable year for which the taxpayer’s qualified production activities income exceeds the taxpayer’s taxable income (determined without regard to this section), the amount of taxable income to which the 15 percent amount in subparagraph (A) applies under subsection (a)(1) shall be an amount equal to the amount which bears the same ratio to such taxable income (as so determined) as—(i)the amount of qualified production activities income of the taxpayer for the taxable year which is attributable to the manufacture or production of qualifying production property substantially all of the research and development with respect to which occurred in the United States, bears to(ii)all qualified production activities income of the taxpayer for the taxable year.(C)TerminationThis paragraph shall not apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022..(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2990
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 8, 2012
			Mr. Menendez introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on mixtures of
		  N-[2-(2-oxoimidazolidine-1-yl)ethyl]-2-methylacrylamide, methacrylic acid,
		  aminoethyl ethylene urea and hydroquinone.

		1.Mixtures of
			 N-[2-(2-oxoimidazolidine-1-yl)ethyl]-2-methylacrylamide, methacrylic acid,
			 aminoethyl ethylene urea and hydroquinone
			(a)In
			 generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
			 Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the
			 following new heading:

								9902.01.00Mixtures of N-[2-(2-
						oxoimidazolidine-1-yl)ethyl]-2-methylacrylamide (CAS No. 3089–19–8),
						methacrylic acid (CAS No. 79–41–4), aminoethyl ethylene urea (CAS No.
						6281–42–1) and hydroquinone (CAS No. 123–319) (provided for in subheading
						3824.90.92)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015

					.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to
			 goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the
			 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.


113 HR 3287 IH: Veterans Services Support Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-10-11
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I113th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3287IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 11, 2013Mr. McNerney (for himself, Mr. Jones, Ms. Brown of Florida, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Holt, Ms. Brownley of California, and Mr. Miller of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ AffairsA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans service organizations with the same access to Department of Veterans Affairs facilities during the Government shutdown as such organizations had immediately prior to the shutdown, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans Services Support Act.2.Access of veterans service organizations to allocated space in Department of Veterans Affairs facilities during the Government shutdownNotwithstanding any other provision of law, during any period after September 30, 2013, for which interim or full-year appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2014 have not been enacted, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that employees of the Department who are excepted from furlough during any such period provide—(1)veterans service organizations with the same access to Department of Veterans Affairs facilities as such organizations had on September 30, 2013;(2)veterans with the same access to veterans service organizations using such facilities as was provided on September 30, 2013; and(3)such services as may be necessary to ensure the safety and security of such veterans and veterans service organizations in the same manner as was provided on September 30, 2013.


114 S869 IS: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015
U.S. Senate
2015-03-26
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		II
		114th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 869
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 26, 2015
			Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Manchin, and Mr. Donnelly) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To improve energy performance in Federal buildings, and for other purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015.

			2.
			Energy
		performance requirement for Federal buildings
 Section 543 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8253) is amended—

				(1)
 by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:

						(a)
						Energy
		  performance requirement for Federal buildings

							(1)
							Requirement
 Subject to paragraph (2), each agency shall apply energy conservation measures to, and shall improve the design for the construction of, the Federal buildings of the agency (including each industrial or laboratory facility) so that the energy consumption per gross square foot of the Federal buildings of the agency in fiscal years 2006 through 2017 is reduced, as compared with the energy consumption per gross square foot of the Federal buildings of the agency in fiscal year 2003, by the percentage specified in the following table:

												Percentage

												Fiscal Year

												Reduction

											2006
											2

											2007
											4

											2008
											9

											2009
											12

											2010
											15

											2011
											18

											2012
											21

											2013
											24

											2014
											27

											2015
											30

											2016
											33

											2017
											36.

							(2)
							Exclusion for
		  buildings with energy intensive activities

								(A)
								In
		  general
 An agency may exclude from the requirements of paragraph (1) any building (including the associated energy consumption and gross square footage) in which energy intensive activities are carried out.

								(B)
								Reports
 Each agency shall identify and list in each report made under section 548(a) the buildings designated by the agency for exclusion under subparagraph (A).

							(3)
							Review
 Not later than December 31, 2017, the Secretary shall—

								(A)
 review the results of the implementation of the energy performance requirements established under paragraph (1); and

								(B)
 based on the review conducted under subparagraph (A), submit to Congress a report that addresses the feasibility of requiring each agency to apply energy conservation measures to, and improve the design for the construction of, the Federal buildings of the agency (including each industrial or laboratory facility) so that the energy consumption per gross square foot of the Federal buildings of the agency in each of fiscal years 2018 through 2030 is reduced, as compared with the energy consumption per gross square foot of the Federal buildings of the agency in the prior fiscal year, by 3 percent.
							;
		  and

				(2)
 in subsection (f)—

					(A)
 in paragraph (1)—

						(i)
 by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H), respectively; and

						(ii)
 by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:

								(E)
								Ongoing
		  commissioning
 The term ongoing commissioning means an ongoing process of commissioning using monitored data, the primary goal of which is to ensure continuous optimum performance of a facility, in accordance with design or operating needs, over the useful life of the facility, while meeting facility occupancy requirements.
							;

					(B)
 in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following:

							(C)
							Energy
		  management system
 An energy manager designated under subparagraph (A) shall consider use of a system to manage energy use at the facility and certification of the facility in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization standard numbered 50001 and entitled Energy Management Systems.
						;

					(C)
 by striking paragraphs (3) and (4) and inserting the following:

							(3)
							Energy and
		  water evaluations and commissioning

								(A)
								Evaluations
 Except as provided in subparagraph (B), effective beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015, and annually thereafter, each energy manager shall complete, for each calendar year, a comprehensive energy and water evaluation and recommissioning or retrocommissioning for approximately 25 percent of the facilities of each agency that meet the criteria under paragraph (2)(B) in a manner that ensures that an evaluation of each facility is completed at least once every 4 years.

								(B)
								Exceptions
 An evaluation and recommissioning shall not be required under subparagraph (A) with respect to a facility that—

									(i)
 has had a comprehensive energy and water evaluation during the 8-year period preceding the date of the evaluation;

									(ii)
									(I)
 has been commissioned, recommissioned, or retrocommissioned during the 10-year period preceding the date of the evaluation; or

										(II)
 is under ongoing commissioning;  (iii) has not had a major change in function or use since the previous evaluation and commissioning;

									(iv)
 has been benchmarked with public disclosure under paragraph (8) within the year preceding the evaluation; and

									(v)
									(I)
 based on the benchmarking, has achieved at a facility level the most recent cumulative energy savings target under subsection (a) compared to the earlier of—

											(aa)
 the date of the most recent evaluation; or

											(bb)
 the date—  (AA) of the most recent commissioning, recommissioning, or retrocommissioning; or

												(BB)
 on which ongoing commissioning began; or

										(II)
 has a long-term contract in place guaranteeing energy savings at least as great as the energy savings target under subclause (I).

							(4)
							Implementation
		  of identified energy and water efficiency measures

								(A)
								In
		  general
 Not later than 2 years after the date of completion of each evaluation under paragraph (3), each energy manager may—

									(i)
 implement any energy- or water-saving measure that the Federal agency identified in the evaluation conducted under paragraph (3) that is life-cycle cost effective; and

									(ii)
 bundle individual measures of varying paybacks together into combined projects.

								(B)
								Measures not
		  implemented
 The energy manager shall, as part of the certification system under paragraph (7), explain the reasons why any life-cycle cost effective measures were not implemented under subparagraph (A) using guidelines developed by the Secretary.
							;
		  and

					(D)
 in paragraph (7)(C), by adding at the end the following:

							(iii)
							Summary
		  report
 The Secretary shall make available a report that summarizes the information tracked under subparagraph (B)(i) by each agency and, as applicable, by each type of measure.
						.

			3.
			Federal
		building energy efficiency performance standards; certification system and
		level for green buildings

				(a)
				Definitions
 Section 303 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6832) is amended—

					(1)
 in paragraph (6), by striking to be constructed and inserting constructed or altered; and

					(2)
 by adding at the end the following:

							(17)
							Major
		  renovation
 The term major renovation means a modification of building energy systems sufficiently extensive that the whole building can meet energy standards for new buildings, based on criteria to be established by the Secretary through notice and comment rulemaking.
						.

				(b)
				Federal
		Building Efficiency Standards
 Section 305 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6834) is amended—

					(1)
 in subsection (a)(3)—

						(A)
 by striking (3)(A) Not later than and all that follows through subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:

								(3)
								Revised Federal
		  building energy efficiency performance standards; certification for green
		  buildings

									(A)
									Revised federal
		  building energy efficiency performance standards

										(i)
										In
		  general
 Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015, the Secretary shall establish, by rule, revised Federal building energy efficiency performance standards that require that—

											(I)
 new Federal buildings and alterations and additions to existing Federal buildings—

												(aa)
 meet or exceed the most recent revision of the International Energy Conservation Code (in the case of residential buildings) or ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (in the case of commercial buildings) as of the date of enactment of the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015; and

												(bb)
 meet or exceed the energy provisions of State and local building codes applicable to the building, if the codes are more stringent than the International Energy Conservation Code or ASHRAE Standard 90.1, as applicable;

											(II)
 unless demonstrated not to be life-cycle cost effective for new Federal buildings and Federal buildings with major renovations—

												(aa)
 the buildings be designed to achieve energy consumption levels that are at least 30 percent below the levels established in the version of the ASHRAE Standard or the International Energy Conservation Code, as appropriate, that is applied under subclause (I)(aa), including updates under subparagraph (B); and

												(bb)
 sustainable design principles are applied to the location, siting, design, and construction of all new Federal buildings and replacement Federal buildings;

											(III)
 if water is used to achieve energy efficiency, water conservation technologies shall be applied to the extent that the technologies are life-cycle cost effective; and

											(IV)
 if life-cycle cost effective, as compared to other reasonably available technologies, not less than 30 percent of the hot water demand for each new Federal building or Federal building undergoing a major renovation be met through the installation and use of solar hot water heaters.

										(ii)
										Limitation
 Clause (i)(I) shall not apply to unaltered portions of existing Federal buildings and systems that have been added to or altered.

									(B)
									Updates
 Not later than 1 year after the date of approval of each subsequent revision of the ASHRAE Standard or the International Energy Conservation Code, as appropriate, the Secretary shall determine whether the revised standards established under subparagraph (A) should be updated to reflect the revisions, based on the energy savings and life-cycle cost-effectiveness of the revisions.
								;

						(B)
 in subparagraph (C), by striking (C) In the budget request and inserting the following:

								(C)
								Budget
		  request
 In the budget request
							;
		  and

						(C)
 by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following:   (D) Certification for green buildings  (i) Sustainable design principles Sustainable design principles shall be applied to the siting, design, and construction of buildings covered by this subparagraph.

									(ii)
									Selection of
		  certification systems
 The Secretary, after reviewing the findings of the Federal Director under section 436(h) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17092(h)), in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense relating to those facilities under the custody and control of the Department of Defense, shall determine those certification systems for green commercial and residential buildings that the Secretary determines to be the most likely to encourage a comprehensive and environmentally sound approach to certification of green buildings.

									(iii)
									Basis for
		  selection
 The determination of the certification systems under clause (ii) shall be based on ongoing review of the findings of the Federal Director under section 436(h) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17092(h)) and the criteria described in clause (v).

									(iv)
									Administration
 In determining certification systems under this subparagraph, the Secretary shall—

										(I)
 make a separate determination for all or part of each system;

										(II)
 confirm that the criteria used to support the selection of building products, materials, brands, and technologies—
 (aa)are fair and neutral (meaning that the criteria are based on an objective assessment of relevant technical data);
 (bb)do not prohibit, disfavor, or discriminate against selection based on technically inadequate information to inform human or environmental risk; and
 (cc)are expressed to prefer performance measures whenever performance measures may reasonably be used in lieu of prescriptive measures; and

										(III)
 use environmental and health criteria that are based on risk assessment methodology that is generally accepted by the applicable scientific disciplines.

									(v)
									Considerations
 In determining the green building certification systems under this subparagraph, the Secretary shall take into consideration—

										(I)
 the ability and availability of assessors and auditors to independently verify the criteria and measurement of metrics at the scale necessary to implement this subparagraph;

										(II)
 the ability of the applicable certification organization to collect and reflect public comment;  (III) the ability of the standard to be developed and revised through a consensus-based process;

										(IV)
 an evaluation of the robustness of the criteria for a high-performance green building, which shall give credit for promoting—

											(aa)
 efficient and sustainable use of water, energy, and other natural resources;  (bb) use of renewable energy sources;

											(cc)
 improved indoor environmental quality through enhanced indoor air quality, thermal comfort, acoustics, day lighting, pollutant source control, and use of low-emission materials and building system controls; and

											(dd)
 such other criteria as the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and  (V) national recognition within the building industry.

									(vi)
									Review
 The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services and the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct an ongoing review to evaluate and compare private sector green building certification systems, taking into account—

										(I)
 the criteria described in clause (v); and  (II) the identification made by the Federal Director under section 436(h) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17092(h)).

									(vii)
									Exclusions

										(I)
										In general
 Subject to subclause (II), if a certification system fails to meet the review requirements of clause (v), the Secretary shall—

											(aa)
 identify the portions of the system, whether prerequisites, credits, points, or otherwise, that meet the review criteria of clause (v);

											(bb)
 determine the portions of the system that are suitable for use; and  (cc) exclude all other portions of the system from identification and use.

										(II)
										Entire systems
 The Secretary shall exclude an entire system from use if an exclusion under subclause (I)—  (aa) impedes the integrated use of the system;

											(bb)
 creates disparate review criteria or unequal point access for competing materials; or  (cc) increases agency costs of the use.

									(viii)
									Internal certification processes
 The Secretary may by rule allow Federal agencies to develop internal certification processes, using certified professionals, in lieu of certification by certification entities identified under clause (ii).

									(ix)
									Privatized military housing
 With respect to privatized military housing, the Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the Secretary may, through rulemaking, develop alternative certification systems and levels than the systems and levels identified under clause (ii) that achieve an equivalent result in terms of energy savings, sustainable design, and green building performance.

									(x)
									Water conservation technologies
 In addition to any use of water conservation technologies otherwise required by this section, water conservation technologies shall be applied to the extent that the technologies are life-cycle cost-effective.

									(xi)
									Effective date

										(I)
										Determinations made after December 31, 2015
 This subparagraph shall apply to any determination made by a Federal agency after December 31, 2015.

										(II)
										Determinations made on or before December 31, 2015
 This subparagraph (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015) shall apply to any use of a certification system for green commercial and residential buildings by a Federal agency on or before December 31, 2015.
									; and

					(2)
 by striking subsections (c) and (d) and inserting the following:

							(c)
							Periodic
		  review
 The Secretary shall—  (1) once every 5 years, review the Federal building energy standards established under this section; and
 (2)on completion of a review under paragraph (1), if the Secretary determines that significant energy savings would result, upgrade the standards to include all new energy efficiency and renewable energy measures that are technologically feasible and economically justified..


114 HR 3495 : Women’s Public Health and Safety Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-07-14
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		IIB
		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 3495
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		September 30, 2015ReceivedJuly 14, 2016Read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceAN ACT
		To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for greater State flexibility with respect
			 to excluding providers who are involved in abortions.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act. 2.Increasing State flexibility in determining participation of providers who perform, or participate in the performance of, abortionsSection 1902 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (a)(23), by striking subsection (g) and inserting subsection (g), subsection (ll),; and (2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:

					(ll)Rules with respect to determination of participation of providers who perform, or participate in
			 the performance of, abortions
 (1)In generalBeginning October 1, 2015, subject to paragraph (2), for purposes of this title, a State, at its option, may establish criteria with respect to the participation under the State plan (or under a waiver of the plan) of an institution, agency, entity, or person who performs, or participates in the performance of, abortions.
 (2)ExceptionParagraph (1) shall not apply to an abortion— (A)if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest; or
 (B)in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself.
 (3)DefinitionsFor purposes of this subsection, the terms institution, agency, or entity mean the entire legal institution, agency, or entity, or any part thereof, including any institution, agency, or entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such institution, agency, or entity..

	Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2015.Karen L. Haas,Clerk