109 HR 6310 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a

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		I
		109th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6310
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 29, 2006
			Mr. Weller introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Energy and Commerce, for
			 a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
			 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
			 committee concerned

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a
		  nonrefundable credit for the purchase of energy efficient
		  tires.

		1.Nonrefundable credit for
			 energy efficient tires
			(a)In
			 generalSubpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the
			 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to nonrefundable personal credits) is
			 amended by inserting after section 25D the following new section:

					25E.Energy
				efficient tires
						(a)Allowance of
				creditIn the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a
				credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount
				equal to $15 for each qualified energy efficient tire—
							(1)which is purchased by the taxpayer during the taxable year for use by the
				taxpayer,
							(2)the original use
				of which commences with the taxpayer, and
							(3)which is placed in
				service by the taxpayer during the taxable year.
							(b)DefinitionFor
				purposes of this section, the term qualified energy efficient
				tire means a tire certified as a qualified energy efficient tire
				pursuant to regulations issued under section 30123(d) of title 49, United
				States Code, that is purchased for use by the taxpayer and not for
				resale.
						(c)Limitation based
				on amount of taxIn the case
				of a taxable year to which section 26(a)(2) does not apply, the credit allowed
				under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess
				of—
							(1)the sum of the
				regular tax liability (as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by
				section 55, over
							(2)the sum of the
				credits allowable under this subpart (other than this section) and section 27
				for the taxable year.
							(d)Carryforwards of
				unused credit
							(1)Rule for years
				in which all personal credits allowed against regular and alternative minimum
				taxIn the case of a taxable year to which section 26(a)(2)
				applies, if the credit allowable under subsection (a) for any taxable year
				exceeds the limitation imposed by section 26(a)(2) for such taxable year
				reduced by the sum of the credits allowable under this subpart (other than this
				section and sections 23, 25D, and 1400C), such excess shall be carried to the
				succeeding taxable year and added to the credit allowable under subsection (a)
				for such taxable year.
							(2)Rule for other
				yearsIn the case of a taxable year to which section 26(a)(2)
				does not apply, if the credit allowable under subsection (a) for any taxable
				year exceeds the limitation imposed by subsection (c) for such taxable year,
				such excess shall be carried to the succeeding taxable year and added to the
				credit allowable under subsection (a) for such taxable
				year.
							.
			(b)Conforming
			 amendments
				(1)Section 23 of such
			 Code is amended—
					(A)in subsection
			 (b)(4)(B) by inserting and section 25E after this
			 section, and
					(B)in subsection
			 (c)(1) by striking 25D and and inserting 25D, 25E,
			 and.
					(2)Section
			 24(b)(3)(B) of such Code is amended by striking and 25B and
			 inserting 25B, 25E, and.
				(3)Clauses (i) and
			 (ii) of section 25(e)(1)(C) of such Code is both amended by inserting
			 25E, after 25D,.
				(4)Section 25D(c) of
			 such Code is amended—
					(A)in paragraph (1) by inserting and
			 section 25E after this section, and
					(B)in paragraph (2)
			 by striking and 25B and inserting 25B, and
			 25E.
					(5)Section 904(i) of
			 such Code is amended by striking and 25D and inserting
			 and 25E.
				(6)Section 1400C(d)
			 of such Code is amended—
					(A)in paragraph (1)
			 by striking and section 25D and inserting , 25D, and
			 25E, and
					(B)in paragraph (2)
			 by striking and 25D and inserting 25D, and
			 25E.
					(7)The table of
			 sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code
			 (relating to nonrefundable personal credits) is amended by inserting after the
			 item relating to section 25D the following new item:

							Sec. 25E. Energy efficient
				tires.

						.
				(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to property
			 placed in service in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2006.
			2.Energy Efficient Tire
			 LabelingSection 30123 of
			 title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (c) the
			 following:

				(d)Energy efficient
				tire labeling(1)The Secretary shall, by regulation,
				establish a system for the permanent labeling of tires, with respect to energy
				efficiency, similar to the system for other tire attributes contained in
				section 575.104 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. Such regulations
				shall establish criteria for certifying replacement passenger tires as
				qualified energy efficient tires.
					(2)The primary factor for certifying
				replacement tires as qualified energy efficient tires under the regulations
				required by this subsection shall be achieving a rolling resistance coefficient
				that is at least 10 percent lower than the average rolling resistance
				coefficient (determined by mathematical mean) among replacement passenger car
				tires of comparable price, size, traction, speed capability, and wear
				resistance, as determined for the year 2006.
					(3)No replacement tire shall be
				certified as a qualified energy efficient tire under the regulations required
				by this subsection if such tire has—
						(A)a uniform tire quality grade rating
				below—
							(i)grade A for
				traction;
							(ii)grade 300 for
				treadwear; or
							(iii)grade B for
				temperature; and
							(B)a speed rating of S or T.
						(4)As used in this subsection—
						(A)the term uniform tire quality
				grade means the grade given a tire under the National Highway Traffic
				Safety Administration’s Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (section 575.104 of
				title 49, Code of Federal Regulations);
						(B)the term rolling resistance
				coefficient means the value of the rolling resistance force divided by
				the wheel load, as determined by the SAE J1269 or SAE
				J2452 tests developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers;
				and
						(C)the term replacement passenger
				car tires means passenger car tires within the scope of section 575 of
				title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, that are not original tires included on
				a passenger vehicle by the vehicle
				manufacturer.
						.


116 S5001 IS: GSA Resilient, Energy Efficient, and Net-Zero Building Jobs Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-12-10
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 5001IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 10, 2020Mr. Cardin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to fund job-creating improvements in energy and resiliency for Federal buildings managed by the General Services Administration, to enable a portfolio of clean buildings by 2030, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the GSA Resilient, Energy Efficient, and Net-Zero Building Jobs Act of 2020 or the GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2020.2.Federal building leasing(a)In generalSection 435 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17091) is amended to read as follows:435.Leasing(a)Definition of lessorIn this section, the term lessor means any individual, firm, partnership, limited liability company, trust, association, State, unit of local government, or legal entity that is the rightful owner of a property leased to the Federal Government.(b)Leasing requirements(1)In generalExcept as provided in subsection (c), effective beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of the GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2020, no Federal agency shall enter into a contract to lease space unless—(A)the space is for a building or space in a building that—(i)in the most recent year, has earned the Energy Star label under the Energy Star program established by section 324A of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6294a); and(ii)has obtained or will obtain as a required performance specification a green building certification consistent with recommendations of the Administrator based on the review of high-performance building certification systems carried out by the Administrator pursuant to section 436(h); and(B)the contract includes—(i)a requirement for the lessor of the building to disclose data on consumption of utilities (energy and water)—(I)for the portion of the building occupied by the agency; and(II)that is provided by the lessor through submetering or an alternative method identified by the Administrator for buildings lacking submeters; and(ii)1 or more mechanisms to ensure that the lessor of the building takes reasonable steps to maintain the requirements of the building described in subparagraph (A).(2)LocationIn determining the geographic location of a space to lease under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall not use as a criterion the presence or absence of buildings in that location that have an Energy Star label described in paragraph (1)(A)(i) or a green building certification described in paragraph (1)(A)(ii).(c)Waiver(1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), a Federal agency may enter into a contract to lease space that does not meet a requirement described in clause (i) or (ii) of subsection (b)(1)(A) if—(A)no other space is available that can meet that requirement within a reasonable period and meet the functional requirements of the agency, including locational needs;(B)the agency proposes to remain in a building or a space in a building—(i)that the agency has occupied previously; and(ii)less than 50 percent of the leasable space of which is leased by the Federal Government;(C)the agency proposes to lease a building or space in a building of historical, architectural, or cultural significance (as defined in section 3306(a) of title 40, United States Code); or(D)the lease is for not more than 10,000 gross square feet of space in a building less than 50 percent of the leasable space of which is leased by the Federal Government.(2)Waiver approval(A)In generalA Federal agency may enter into a contract under paragraph (1) if—(i)(I)the agency submits a request to the Federal Director of the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings indicating the basis for the request under paragraph (1); and(II)the Federal Director of that Office approves the request; and(ii)in the case of a waiver under subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1), the contract includes the requirements described in subparagraph (B)(ii), which—(I)in the case of a waiver under subparagraph (A) of that paragraph, shall be required to be implemented prior to occupancy of the building or space in the building by the Federal agency; and(II)in the case of a waiver under subparagraph (B) or (C) of that paragraph, shall be required to be implemented not later than 1 year after the Federal agency signs the contract. (B)Contract requirements(i)Definition of nonbenchmarked spaceIn this subparagraph, the term nonbenchmarked space means a building or space in a building for which owners cannot access whole building utility consumption data, including buildings— (I)that are located in States that do not require utilities to provide, and utilities do not provide, such aggregated information to multitenant building owners; and(II)the tenants of which do not provide energy consumption information to the commercial building owner in response to a request from that owner. (ii)RequirementsThe requirements referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) are the following:(I)The building or space in a building—(aa)meets the requirement described in subsection (b)(1)(A)(i); or(bb)is renovated for all feasible energy efficiency and conservation improvements that will be cost effective over the life of the lease (including any optional and reasonably anticipated extensions or renewals of the lease), including improvements in lighting, windows, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and controls.(II)The building or space in a building is—(aa)benchmarked under a nationally recognized, online, and free benchmarking program, and the benchmark is publicly disclosed; or(bb)a nonbenchmarked space.(III)In the case of a building or space in a building that is a nonbenchmarked space, the Federal agency provides to the building owner, or authorizes the owner to obtain from the utility, the energy consumption data of the space to enable benchmarking of the building.(C)Incorporation of assistance into leaseIn the case of a contract to lease space that receives a waiver under paragraph (1)(A), the Administrator may—(i)include in the relevant lease procurement documents a statement about the availability of financial incentives and technical assistance under the pilot program established under subsection (g); or(ii)(I)incorporate into the terms of the lease with the lessor any financial incentive or technical assistance provided to that lessor under that pilot program; and(II)if subclause (I) is carried out, extend the deadline required under subparagraph (A)(ii)(I). (d)Revision of Federal RegulationsNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2020, the Administrator shall revise Part 102–73(c) of the Federal Management Regulation and Part 570 of the General Services Administration Acquisition Manual, as appropriate, to reflect the requirements of this section.(e)ReportThe Administrator shall annually publish on the website of the General Services Administration a report on the aggregate compliance of all leased buildings and spaces in buildings held by the General Services Administration with the most recent version of the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings.(f)Compliance improvementNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2020, the Administrator shall develop and implement a policy to improve lessor compliance with energy efficiency provisions of leases, including by considering a variety of approaches.(g)Incentive pilot program(1)In generalThe Administrator shall establish a pilot program to provide financial incentives for lessors to achieve an Energy Star label under the Energy Star program established by section 324A of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6294a) in a building—(A)in which space is leased to a Federal agency; and(B)(i)in which the total space leased by the Federal Government is less than 50 percent of the leasable space of the building;(ii)that is of historical, architectural, or cultural significance (as defined in section 3306(a) of title 40, United States Code); or(iii)for which a waiver is granted under subsection (c)(1)(A).(2)DiversityIn carrying out the pilot program established under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall ensure—(A)a diversity in the buildings and spaces owned by lessors provided financial assistance under that paragraph, including buildings with multiple, separate leases that individually do not trigger requirements under this Act; and(B)geographical diversity, including the representation of rural areas. (3)Technical assistanceAs part of the pilot program established under paragraph (1), the Administrator may provide technical assistance, directly or through contracts, to lessors receiving financial assistance under that pilot program.(4)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $50,000,000 to carry out this subsection, to remain available until expended..(b)Report on realty servicesSection 102(b) of the Better Buildings Act of 2015 (42 U.S.C. 17062(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(5)ReportNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2020, the Administrator shall submit to Congress, and make publicly available on the website of the General Services Administration, a report on the implementation of paragraph (3), including—(A)the results of the policies and practices described in that paragraph, including the number of leases implementing the measures described in that paragraph;(B)a description of any barriers to achieving greater energy and water efficiency; and(C)recommendations to address those barriers..3.Energy and water efficiency, net-zero, and zero emission vehicle infrastructure goals(a)In generalSubtitle C of title IV of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–140; 121 Stat. 1607) is amended by adding at the end the following:442.Energy and water efficiency goals(a)EstablishmentSubject to subsections (b), (c), and (d), the Administrator shall, for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030—(1)reduce average building energy intensity (as measured in British thermal units per gross square foot) at GSA facilities by 2.5 percent each fiscal year so that the average building energy intensity of GSA facilities is reduced by 25 percent or greater by 2030, relative to the average building energy intensity of GSA facilities in fiscal year 2018;(2)improve water use efficiency and management at GSA facilities by reducing average potable water consumption intensity (as measured in gallons per gross square foot)—(A)by 54 percent by fiscal year 2030, relative to the average water consumption of GSA facilities in fiscal year 2007; and(B)through reductions of 2 percent each fiscal year;(3)reduce industrial, landscaping, and agricultural water consumption at GSA facilities (as measured in gallons)—(A)by 20 percent by fiscal year 2030, relative to the industrial, landscaping, and agricultural water consumption of GSA facilities in fiscal year 2018; and (B)through reductions of 2 percent each fiscal year; and(4)to the maximum extent practicable, carry out paragraphs (1) through (3) in a manner that is lifecycle cost effective.(b)Energy and water intensive facility exclusions(1)In generalThe Administrator may exclude from the requirements under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), as applicable, any GSA facility in which energy- or water-intensive activities are carried out. (2)ReportThe Administrator shall include in the report submitted to the Secretary of Energy under section 548(a) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8258(a)) a list identifying each GSA facility excluded under paragraph (1) and a statement of whether the exclusion is on the basis of energy-intensive activities, water-intensive activities, or both energy- and water-intensive activities.(c)Alternative metric for measuring potable water consumption intensity(1)In generalThe Administrator may develop an alternative metric for measuring potable water consumption intensity under subsection (a)(2), including by using occupancy, building use type, or other attributes relevant to potable water use and potential for efficiency.(2)Original metricIf the Administrator develops an alternative metric under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall not cease tracking and reporting potable water consumption intensity in gallons per gross square foot.(d)Stringent goalsIn the case of a conflict between a goal established under subsection (a) and a Federal energy or water intensity goal established under section 543(a) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8253(a)) with respect to GSA facilities, the Administrator shall apply the more stringent goal.(e)Private sector financing priority(1)In generalIn carrying out this section, the Administrator shall prioritize projects in which Federal funds will be used to leverage private sector financing using public-private partnerships, including through energy savings performance contracts and other mechanisms. (2)AnalysisThe Administrator shall select priority projects under paragraph (1) on the basis of analysis that ensures a maximum beneficial use of private finance for the project.(f)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $500,000,000 to carry out this section and section 443, to remain available until expended, including—(1)to supplement project budgets beyond cost-effective and minimum efficiency requirements;(2)for onsite or community renewable energy and energy storage and other approaches to reduce total carbon footprints of GSA facilities;(3)to achieve embodied carbon reductions on new construction and major renovation projects; and(4)for pilot testing of new construction and retrofit technologies that may help achieve net-zero energy and net-zero carbon (as those terms are defined in section 443(a)). 443.Net-zero goals(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Allowed carbon offsetThe term allowed carbon offset means an allowed carbon offset as defined by the Federal Director of the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings.(2)Allowed offsite renewable energy sourceThe term allowed offsite renewable energy source means an allowed offsite renewable energy source as defined by the Federal Director of the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings—(A)including requirements for district energy systems, community sources, and purchase options; and(B)taking into consideration an efficiency-first strategy, optimization of carbon impact, and ensuring accountability. (3)Net-zero carbon(A)In generalThe term net-zero carbon means, with respect to a highly energy-efficient building (as determined by the Administrator) or group of highly energy-efficient buildings, a building or group of buildings of which, for not less than 1 year, the carbon emissions resulting from building operations, as described in subparagraph (B), are equal to or less than the carbon emissions avoided or offset, as described in subparagraph (C).(B)Carbon emissions from building operationsCarbon emissions resulting from building operations—(i)shall include carbon related to energy consumption from onsite and offsite sources; and (ii)may include other sources of emissions, such as occupant transportation, water, waste, and embodied carbon of materials.(C)Carbon emissions avoided or offsetCarbon emissions avoided or offset—(i)shall include carbon associated with exports of renewable energy generated on site; and (ii)may include allowed offsite renewable energy sources and allowed carbon offsets.(4)Net-zero energy(A)In generalThe term net-zero energy means, with respect to a highly energy-efficient building (as determined by the Administrator), a building for which, on a source energy basis, the annual delivered energy is less than or equal to the sum obtained by adding the onsite renewable exported energy and the allowed offsite renewable energy sources.(B)InclusionA highly energy-efficient building is net-zero energy if it is located within a group of buildings for which, when treated as a unit, on a source energy basis, the annual delivered energy is less than or equal to the sum obtained by adding the onsite renewable exported energy and the allowed offsite renewable energy sources.(5)Net-zero waste buildingUnless otherwise defined by the Federal Director of the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings, the term net-zero waste building means a building operated to reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, or recover solid waste streams that result in zero waste disposal to landfills or incinerators (except for hazardous and medical waste).(6)Net-zero water building(A)In generalUnless otherwise defined by the Federal Director of the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings, the term net-zero water building means a building that—(i)maximizes alternative water sources; (ii)minimizes wastewater discharge; and (iii)returns water to the original water source such that, for a 1-year period, the water consumption volume is equivalent to the sum obtained by adding the volume of alternative water use and the water returned to the original source during that 1-year period.(B)InclusionA building is a net-zero water building if it is located within a group of buildings that, when treated as a unit, meet the requirements described in clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A).(7)Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissionsThe term scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions means direct emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the Federal agency, such as vehicles and equipment, stationary sources, onsite landfills, wastewater treatment facilities, and fugitive emissions. (8)Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissionsThe term scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions means indirect emissions resulting from the generation of electricity, heat, or steam purchased by a Federal agency. (b)EstablishmentSubject to subsection (c), the Administrator shall—(1)for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030, reduce aggregate portfolio-wide scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions (as measured in MTCO2-equivalents) at GSA facilities by at least 4 percent each fiscal year, so that the aggregate portfolio-wide scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by not less than 40 percent by fiscal year 2030 relative to the aggregate portfolio-wide scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions at GSA facilities in fiscal year 2018; and(2)ensure that, in the case of the construction of a new GSA facility with more than 10,000 gross square feet—(A)for which a prospectus is submitted during the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, not less than 50 percent of cumulative gross floor area and not less than 25 percent of cumulative building projects are designed to perform as net-zero energy buildings in operation, and, if feasible, net-zero carbon buildings, net-zero water buildings, and net-zero waste buildings; (B)for which a prospectus is submitted during the period of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, not less than 90 percent of cumulative gross floor area and not less than 45 percent of cumulative building projects are designed to perform as net-zero energy buildings in operation and, if feasible, net-zero carbon buildings, net-zero water buildings, and net-zero waste buildings; and(C)for which a prospectus is submitted in fiscal year 2031 or any fiscal year thereafter, not less than 100 percent of cumulative gross floor area and not less than 100 percent of cumulative building projects are designed to perform as net-zero energy buildings in operation and, if feasible, net-zero carbon buildings, net-zero water buildings, and net-zero waste buildings. (c)Building exclusion(1)In generalThe Administrator may exclude from the requirements of subsection (b)(1) any new GSA facility for which net-zero energy is technically infeasible. (2)ReportThe Administrator shall include in the report submitted to the Secretary of Energy under section 548(a) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8258(a)) a list identifying each GSA facility excluded under paragraph (1).(d)Innovative building technologiesIn carrying out subsection (b), the Administrator may use lifecycle cost effective (including the cost of carbon) innovative building technologies, including onsite energy storage, all-electric buildings, building-grid integration technologies, electric construction vehicles, and other technologies.(e)Private sector financing priorityIn carrying out renovation projects under this section, the Administrator shall prioritize projects in which Federal funds will be used to leverage private sector financing using public-private partnerships, including through energy savings performance contracts and other mechanisms. (f)FundsThe Administrator shall use a portion of the funds made available under section 442(f) to carry out this section.444.Zero emission vehicle infrastructure goals(a)Annual goalsThe Administrator shall—(1)develop annual goals for deployment of zero emission vehicle infrastructure, including electric vehicle supply equipment, at GSA facilities such that by December 31, 2030, at least 50 percent of GSA facilities with 200 or more daily employees and visitors offer zero emission vehicle charging or fueling; and (2)develop guidance to ensure progress towards those annual goals.(b)PlanThe Administrator shall prepare a detailed plan—(1)to achieve the goals described in subsection (a)(1); and(2)that identifies particular GSA facilities or campuses as priority facilities or campuses, as applicable, at which to achieve those goals, including by considering demand for zero emission vehicle charging and fueling, locations of zero emission vehicle fleets of the General Services Administration and tenant Federal agencies, locations relevant to State zero emission vehicle charging and fueling needs, geographical gaps in zero emission vehicle charging infrastructure, availability of incentives, and other factors.(c)Inclusion in projectsThe Administrator shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that appropriate zero emission vehicle infrastructure, including electric vehicle supply equipment and electric vehicle infrastructure, are included in, with respect to a GSA facility—(1)any prospectus for a construction, alteration, or lease project;(2)any prospectus for an alteration of a leased building;(3)any contract for parking lot paving or repaving; and(4)any other appropriate project.(d)Private sector financingIn carrying out this section, the Administrator is encouraged to use funds to leverage private sector financing if doing so is advantageous to the General Services Administration. (e)ReportNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report describing the progress made in meeting the goals described in subsection (a)(1).(f)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $50,000,000—(1)to achieve the zero emission vehicle infrastructure goals developed under subsection (a)(1), including through projects in support of those goals; and(2)for the cost of any additional employees, contractors, and training needed to support those goals.445.Deep energy retrofit goals(a)Definition of deep energy retrofit projectIn this section, the term deep energy retrofit project means a project that—(1)reduces the energy consumption of a GSA facility by not less than 35 percent as compared to the energy consumption of the GSA facility before the project;(2)moves a facility toward net-zero energy (as defined in section 443(a)); and(3)may include water efficiency and distributed energy resources.(b)EstablishmentSubject to the availability of appropriated funds, the Administrator shall, for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030, obligate funds for deep energy retrofit projects that, in total, are carried out at not less than 3 percent of GSA facilities, which shall represent not less than 5 percent of the total square footage of all GSA facilities.(c)RenovationsThe Administrator shall—(1)seek to coordinate deep energy retrofit projects with other building renovations and capital projects; and(2)in conducting preplanning for a prospective capital project, evaluate the appropriateness, and the costs and benefits, of including a deep energy retrofit project.(d)Private sector financing priority(1)In generalIn carrying out this section, the Administrator shall prioritize projects in which Federal funds will be used to leverage private sector financing using public-private partnerships, including through energy savings performance contracts and other mechanisms. (2)AnalysisThe Administrator shall select priority projects under paragraph (1) on the basis of analysis that ensures a maximum beneficial use of private finance for the project..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents for the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–140; 121 Stat. 1494) is amended by adding after the item relating to section 441 the following:Sec. 442. Energy and water efficiency goals.Sec. 443. Net-zero goals.Sec. 444. Zero emission vehicle infrastructure goals.Sec. 445. Deep energy retrofit goals..4.Resilient and healthy buildings(a)In generalSubtitle C of title IV of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–140; 121 Stat. 1607) (as amended by section 3(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:446.Resilient and healthy buildings(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Flood risk area(A)In generalSubject to subparagraph (B), the term flood risk area means—(i)an area delineated by an elevation of 2 feet above the 100-year floodplain; and(ii)an area delineated by an elevation equal to the 500-year floodplain.(B)Climate scienceIn applying the definition of the term flood risk area for purposes of carrying out this section, the Administrator shall consider current climate science in identifying the elevation of the 100-year and 500-year floodplain.(2)ResilienceThe term resilience means the ability to adapt to changing conditions and withstand and rapidly recover from disruption due to an emergency. (b)Flood protectionFor any construction or rehabilitation project administered by the Administrator, the Administrator shall—(1)determine whether there is a flood risk area in the location of the project; and(2)in the case of a positive determination under paragraph (1)—(A)to the extent possible, avoid new construction in the flood risk area; and(B)if new construction cannot be avoided under subparagraph (A)—(i)ensure that the new construction will—(I)raise all essential services 5 feet above the applicable floodplain; and (II)include a design for quick recovery in a flooding event; (ii)rehabilitate existing buildings located in the flood risk area to better withstand flood risk; and(iii)develop a flood vulnerability assessment and mitigation plan to protect life and property.(c)Resilience metricsThe Administrator shall—(1)pilot test metrics to measure and improve the resilience of GSA facilities, including the physical aspects of the facilities, the health and wellness of occupants of the facilities, and communities and systems serving or served by the facilities; and(2)in carrying out paragraph (1), consider emerging resilience tools and rating systems for resilience, including building-grid optimization.(d)Green infrastructureThe Administrator shall prioritize the use of appropriate green infrastructure features on federally owned property—(1)to improve stormwater and wastewater management;(2)to alleviate onsite and offsite flooding and water quality impacts; and(3)to reduce and mitigate risks of climate change to GSA facilities and proximate communities.(e)Operating buildings for health(1)Metrics and dataThe Administrator shall—(A)implement human-centric metrics and measurement tools to improve the indoor environmental qualities, including air and water quality, that support improved health and wellness of Federal employees; and(B)collect, manage, and analyze the data generated by the metrics and tools implemented under subparagraph (A).(2)Strategic planNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2020, the Administrator shall develop and make publicly available a strategic plan for the design, construction, and operation of GSA facilities that—(A)is based on the data described in paragraph (1)(B); (B)provides for implementation of priority practices by the end of fiscal year 2022; and (C)may provide for phased implementation of additional effective practices.(3)AdministrationIn carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2), the Administrator shall—(A)consider emerging occupant-centric environmental health monitoring tools and building control systems for improved health and wellness, including approaches such as measurement of accumulated daily circadian light dosage, surveys of occupant satisfaction and perceptions, assessments of physical activity, social interaction, and mobility, and measurement of reduced exposure to contaminants in air and drinking water; (B)incorporate strategies to reduce risk of transmission of viruses and other pathogens; and(C)(i)benchmark health and well-being management performance to leadership standards; and (ii)include in certification activities the strategies and performance measures considered and used under this subsection as tools to monitor and improve outcomes.(f)Guidance; trainingThe Administrator, acting through the Federal Director of the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings, may issue guidance and provide training to implement this section.(g)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $300,000,000 to carry out this section, to remain available until expended..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents for the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–140; 121 Stat. 1494) (as amended by section 3(b)) is amended by adding after the item relating to section 445 the following:Sec. 446. Resilient and healthy buildings..5.Federal building improvements(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of General Services.(2)GSA facilityThe term GSA facility has the meaning given the term in section 401 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17061).(b)Energy efficiency improvements(1)In generalThe Administrator shall carry out energy efficiency improvements to GSA facilities, including—(A)actionable energy projects identified in the most recent energy and water evaluation for a facility conducted under section 543(f)(3) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8253(f)(3)) that are life-cycle cost-effective; (B)additional measures to support the goals of each of sections 442 through 444 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–140);(C)additional measures to support activities under section 445 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–140); and(D)combining projects to reduce cost, administration, or implementation time, or otherwise add value.(2)Leveraging private sector funds(A)In generalIn carrying out improvements under paragraph (1) in a fiscal-year period, the Administrator shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use not less than the amount made available under paragraph (3) for that fiscal year to leverage private sector financing using public-private partnerships, including through energy savings performance contracts and other mechanisms.(B)Performance requirementAny public-private partnership entered into pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall include a performance component that ensures effective use of funds, lasting energy and cost savings, and job creation.(3)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this subsection $1,000,000,000, to remain available until expended.6.Clean energy contracting(a)Long-Term contracts for renewable energy(1)DefinitionsIn this subsection:(A)Cogeneration facilityThe term cogeneration facility has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). (B)Renewable energy sourceThe term renewable energy source has the meaning given the term renewable energy in section 203(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15852(b)).(2)ContractsThe Administrator of General Services may enter into a contract—(A)for the acquisition of energy generated from renewable energy sources or from cogeneration facilities; and(B)notwithstanding section 501(b)(1)(B) of title 40, United States Code, the term of which is not more than 30 years. (b)Performance contracting(1)Authority to enter into contractsSection 801(a)(2) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8287(a)(2)) is amended—(A)in subparagraph (E)—(i)by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) and (II), respectively, and indenting appropriately;(ii)in the matter preceding subclause (I) (as so redesignated), by striking In carrying out and inserting the following:(i)In generalIn carrying out; and(iii)by adding at the end the following:(ii)General Services AdministrationNotwithstanding subtitle I of title 40, United States Code, the Administrator of General Services may accept, retain, sell, or transfer, and apply the proceeds of the sale or transfer of, any energy and water incentive, rebate, grid service revenue, or credit (including a renewable energy certificate) to fund a contract under this title. ; and(B)in subparagraph (F), by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following:(i)(I)establish a Federal agency policy that limits the maximum contract term under subparagraph (D) to a period shorter than 25 years; or(II)limit the total amount of obligations under energy savings performance contracts or other private financing of energy savings measures; and(ii)in the case of the General Services Administration, limit the recognition of operation and maintenance savings associated with systems modernized or replaced with the implementation of energy conservation measures, water conservation measures, or any combination of energy conservation measures and water conservation measures..(2)Payment of costsSection 802 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8287a) is amended—(A)by striking Any amount paid by a Federal agency and inserting the following:(a)In generalAny amount paid by a Federal agency other than the General Services Administration;(B)in subsection (a) (as so designated), by striking (and related operation and maintenance expenses) and inserting , including related operations and maintenance expenses; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(b)General Services AdministrationAny amount paid by the General Services Administration pursuant to any contract entered into under this title may be paid only from funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the General Services Administration for the payment of energy, water, or wastewater treatment expenses, including related operations and maintenance expenses..(3)DefinitionsSection 804 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8287c) is amended—(A)in paragraph (2)—(i)in subparagraph (A), by redesignating clauses (i) through (iii) as subclauses (I) through (III), respectively, and indenting appropriately;(ii)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (D) as clauses (i) through (iv), respectively, and indenting appropriately;(iii)by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through means— in the matter preceding clause (i) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:(2)Energy savings(A)In generalThe term energy savings means—; and(iv)by adding at the end the following:(B)GSA inclusionsWith respect to the General Services Administration, the term energy savings includes—(i)the use, sale, or transfer of any energy and water incentive, rebate, grid service revenue, or credit (including a renewable energy certificate); and(ii)any revenue generated from a reduction in energy or water use, more efficient waste recycling, or additional energy generated from more efficient equipment.; and(B)in paragraph (4)(A), by striking 551 and inserting 551, which includes, in the case of a measure taken by the Administrator of General Services, a measure that is applied to a Federal building that involves energy consuming devices and required support structures.7.Recommendations(a)Definition of AdministratorIn this section, the term Administrator means the Administrator of General Services, acting through the Federal Director of the Office of High-Performance Green Buildings.(b)Sustainability and resilienceThe Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Energy, and the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, shall develop recommendations for sustainability and resilience at hospitals and health care facilities, including by—(1)incorporating building and health sciences research related to health and wellness;(2)identifying relevant metrics;(3)prioritizing proven strategies; (4)referencing, as appropriate, criteria in the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings; and(5)developing corresponding recommended contract provisions and other templates for use in procurement.(c)Compliance with Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal BuildingsThe Administrator, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Director of the Federal Energy Management Program, and the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, shall develop recommendations for systems, including customized Energy Star Portfolio Manager fields and dashboards, for use by Federal facilities in tracking compliance and progress of new and existing buildings with the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings, including by considering—(1)campus, installation, and portfolio approaches; (2)suggested targets; and (3)relevant metrics.(d)Study on Federal Buildings Fund lending programNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall make publicly available a report that evaluates and describes the potential efficacy, costs, and benefits of a program under which the Administrator would—(1)borrow funds from the Federal Buildings Fund for building energy and water efficiency and resilience retrofits, including through projects that use funds to leverage private sector financing, including through energy savings performance contracts; and (2)repay the Federal Buildings Fund from utility savings.(e)Annual reporting on leveraged private financing(1)In generalFor each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030, the Administrator shall include the information described in paragraph (2)—(A)in the annual report prepared by the Administrator pursuant to section 527 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17143); and(B)in the annual General Services Administration Sustainability Report and Implementation Plan.(2)InformationThe information referred to in paragraph (1) is, with respect to the fiscal year covered by a report—(A)the investment value and number of energy savings performance contracts entered into by the Administrator; (B)the investment value and number of other forms of public-private partnerships that leverage private sector financing entered into by the Administrator for energy efficiency projects;(C)for each of the 2 fiscal years following the fiscal year covered by the report, the projected value and number described in each of subparagraphs (A) and (B);(D)the total estimated implementation costs and estimated lifecycle cost savings of outstanding energy conservation measures at facilities that meet the criteria described in section 543(f)(2)(B) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8253(f)(2)(B)); and(E)recommendations to increase the aggregate benefits and value provided to the General Services Administration through public-private partnerships with respect to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy resilience.


110 HRES 382 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-05-09
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IV
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 382
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

May 9, 2007

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.

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. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived 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 Homeland Security. 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 Homeland Security now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 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 report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 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. 1684 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.


117 S2121 IS: Courtroom Dogs Act
U.S. Senate
2021-06-17
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2121IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 17, 2021Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mrs. Feinstein) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo develop best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts, and for other purposes. 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Courtroom Dogs Act.2.Best practice guidelines for the use of dogs in Federal courts(a)Definition of qualified training organizationIn this section, the term qualified training organization means an organization that—(1)meets the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;(2)is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and(3)includes staff members with knowledge about—(A)the criminal justice system; and(B)the breeding, training, and placement of facility dog teams that have graduated from a qualified assistance dog organization.(b)Best practice guidelinesNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall develop and publish best practices for the use of dogs to provide support for defendants, complainants, and witnesses in Federal courtrooms and grand jury rooms, which shall include guidelines for—(1)avoiding prejudice;(2)addressing whether and when dog handlers should be required, and what training, credentials, or experience should be required;(3)stating what experience, training, or certification should be required for the dogs;(4)addressing liability concerns; and(5)ensuring the dog or handler will not unduly interfere with the management of the case or any other court operations.(c)ConsultationIn carrying out subsection (b), the Attorney General may consult with the judiciary branch, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, defense-side professionals, and experts in the field, including a qualified training organization.(d)GuidelinesNot later than 60 days after the date on which the best practice guidelines required under subsection (b) are published, the Attorney General shall issue guidance informing all United States attorneys of the best practice guidelines and recommending the implementation of the guidelines.(e)Rules of constructionNothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a court of the United States from—(1)providing any other accommodation to a witness or other person in accordance with applicable law; or(2)retaining control of the courtroom.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4983
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 27, 2012
			Mr. Blumenauer
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on women’s sports bras of
		  stretch fabric with textile or polymer-based electrodes knit into or attached
		  to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic
		  transmitter that transmits physiological information from the electrodes to
		  compatible monitor.

		1.Women’s sports bras of
			 stretch fabric with textile or polymer-based electrodes knit into or attached
			 to the fabric and that incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic
			 transmitter that transmits physiological information from the electrodes to a
			 compatible monitor
			(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:

								9902.01.00Women’s sports bras of stretch fabric with textile or
						polymer-based electrodes knit into or attached to the fabric and that
						incorporate connectors designed to secure an electronic transmitter that
						transmits physiological information from the electrodes to a compatible monitor
						(provided for subheading 6212.10.90)FreeNo
						changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015

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


113 HR 1631 IH: Accessing Military Education Benefits Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-04-18
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1631
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 18, 2013
			Mr. Markey introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Armed
			 Services

		A BILL
		To amend title 37, United States Code, to require the
		  Secretary of Defense to ensure that members of the Armed Forces serving in a
		  combat zone automatically receive the education benefits to which they are
		  entitled.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Accessing Military Education Benefits
			 Act.
		2.Department of
			 Defense efforts to ensure operation of current prohibition on accrual of
			 interest on direct student loans of members of the Armed Forces receiving
			 imminent danger pay or hazardous duty pay
			(a)Members
			 receiving imminent danger paySection 310 of title 37, United States
			 Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

					(f) No accrual of
				student loan interest for members serving in areas of hostilitiesWhen a member is assigned to duty in an
				area for which special pay is available under subsection (a), the Secretary of
				Defense shall ensure that, if the member has any direct student loans, the
				member automatically obtains the benefits provided under section 455(o) of the
				Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(o)). The Secretary may waive
				application of this subsection if the Secretary certifies that such application
				may adversely impact the national security interests of the United
				States.
					.
			(b)Members
			 receiving hazardous duty paySection 351 of such title is
			 amended—
				(1)by redesignating
			 subsection (h) as subsection (i); and
				(2)by inserting after
			 subsection (g) the following new subsection (h):

						(h) No accrual of
				student loan interest for members serving in areas of hostilitiesWhen a member is assigned to duty in an
				area for which special pay is available under paragraph (1) or (3) of
				subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, if the member has
				any direct student loans, the member automatically obtains the benefits
				provided under section 455(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
				1087e(o)). The Secretary may waive application of this subsection if the
				Secretary certifies that such application may adversely impact the national
				security interests of the United
				States.
						.
				(c)ImplementationNot later than 90 days after the date of
			 the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
			 Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a plan
			 describing how the Secretary will implement the amendments made by this section
			 to ensure that members of the Armed Forces automatically obtain the benefits
			 provided under section 455(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
			 1087e(o)). Implementation of the plan shall commence not later than 180 days
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1172
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 9, 2011
			Mr. Pryor introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Veterans'
			 Affairs

		A BILL
		To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
		  efficiency of the appeals process under the United States Court of Appeals for
		  Veterans Claims by improving staff conferences directed by such Court, and for
		  other purposes.

		1.Improvements to staff
			 conferences directed by United States Court of Appeals for Veterans
			 Claims
			(a)In
			 generalSubchapter II of chapter 72 of title 38, United States
			 Code, is amended by inserting after section 7264 the following new
			 section:

					7264A.Staff
				conferences
						(a)Filing of
				report describing basis for opposition by Secretary to remandIf
				the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims directs the representatives and
				self-represented parties to participate in a staff conference pursuant to rule
				33 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Court of Appeals for Veterans
				Claims, or any corresponding similar rule, and an agreement to remand the
				matter has not been reached before the end of such conference, the Secretary
				shall, not later than seven days after the end of such conference, submit to
				the Court and the appellant a written report describing the basis upon which
				the Secretary remains opposed to remand.
						(b)Subsequent
				determination by Secretary of need for remandIf the Secretary
				submits a written report as described in subsection (a) in a matter, the
				Secretary may not seek a remand of the matter without the agreement of the
				appellant.
						(c)Effect of
				subsequent determination of need for remandAny period during
				which the Court is considering a motion made or during which a matter is
				remanded in accordance with subsection (b) shall not be counted against an
				appellant for purposes of any time limitation under this chapter or the Rules
				of Practice and Procedure of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
						(d)Prohibition on
				objection or opposition to subsequent filings for fees and other
				expensesIf the Secretary seeks a remand after the end of the
				seven-day period described in subsection (a), the Secretary may not oppose any
				subsequent filing by the appellant for fees and other expenses under section
				2412 of title 28.
						(e)SanctionsIf
				the Secretary fails to comply with this section, the Court may impose on the
				Secretary such sanctions, including monetary sanctions, as the Court considers
				appropriate.
						.
			(b)Clerical
			 amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of chapter 72 of
			 such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7264 the
			 following new item:

						7264A. Staff
				conferences.

					.


114 HR 1452 RH: To 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.
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-03-18
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		IB
		Union Calendar No. 286
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1452
		[Report No. 114–374]
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 18, 2015
			Mr. Miller of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

			December 8, 2015
			Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

		A BILL
		To 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.Conveyance of property
 (a)Conveyance free of restrictionsNotwithstanding the restrictions on conveyance of property located on Santa Rosa Island, Florida, contained in the Act of July 30, 1946 (chapter 699; 70 Stat. 712), and the deed to the property from the United States to Escambia County, Florida, dated January 15, 1947, Escambia County may, at its discretion, convey or otherwise dispose of all of its right, title, and interest (in whole or in part), in and to any portion of the property that was conveyed to it pursuant to that Act and deed, to any person or entity, free from any restriction on conveyance or reconveyance imposed by the United States in that Act or deed. Any conveyance under this subsection shall be subject to the conditions set forth in subsection (c).
 (b)Leasehold interestsNo person or entity holding a leasehold interest in the property as of the date of the enactment of this Act shall be required to involuntarily accept a fee interest in lieu of their leasehold interest in the property.
 (c)ConditionsAny conveyance under subsection (a) shall be subject to the following conditions: (1)Not later than two calendar years after the date of the enactment of this Act, Escambia County shall convey to Santa Rosa County all right, title, and interest held in and to any portion of the property that was conveyed to Escambia County under the Act and deed that fall in the jurisdictional boundaries of Santa Rosa County, Florida. The conveyance by Escambia County to Santa Rosa County shall be absolute and shall terminate any subjugation of Santa Rosa County to Escambia County or any regulation of Santa Rosa County by Escambia County. Santa Rosa County shall not be required to pay any sum for the subject property other than actual costs associated with the conveyance.
 (2)Santa Rosa County or any other person to which property is conveyed under this Act may reconvey property, or any portion of property, conveyed to it under this section.
 (3)For all properties defined under subsection (a) the leaseholders, or owners are free to pursue incorporation, annexation, or any other governmental status so long as all other legal conditions required for doing so are followed.
 (4)Each property defined under subsection (a) is under the jurisdiction of the county and any other local government entity in which the property is located.
 (5)Any proceeds from the conveyance of any property defined under subsection (a) by Escambia County or Santa Rosa County, other than direct and incidental costs associated with such conveyance, shall be considered windfall profits and shall revert to the United States.
 (6)Escambia County and Santa Rosa County shall in perpetuity preserve those areas on Santa Rosa Island currently dedicated to conservation, preservation, public, recreation, access and public parking in accordance with resolutions heretofore adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of each respective county.
 (d)Determination of complianceEscambia County and Santa Rosa County shall have no deadline or requirement to make any conveyance or reconveyance of any property defined under subsection (a) other than the conveyance required under subsection (c)(1). Each county may establish terms for conveyance or reconveyance, subject to the conditions set forth in this Act and applicable State law.

		December 8, 2015
		Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1814
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			October 20, 2009
			Mr. Levin introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on urea, polymer with
		  formaldehyde and 2-methylpropanal.

		1.Urea, polymer with
			 formaldehyde and 2-methylpropanal
			(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:

								9902.01.00Urea, polymer with formaldehyde and 2-methylpropanal (CAS No.
						28931–47–7) (provided for in subheading 3909.10.00)FreeNo
						changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011

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