		One Hundred Eleventh Congress of the United States of
		  America
		2d SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the fifth
		day of January, two thousand and ten
		S. 4005
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES
		AN ACT
		To amend title 28, United States Code, to
		  prevent the proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign crime located in the
		  United States from being shielded from foreign forfeiture
		  proceedings.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Preserving Foreign Criminal Assets for
			 Forfeiture Act of 2010.
		2.Preservation of property subject to
			 forfeiture under foreign lawSection 2467(d)(3)(A) of title 28, United
			 States Code, is amended to read as follows:

				(A)Restraining orders
					(i)In generalTo preserve the availability of property
				subject to civil or criminal forfeiture under foreign law, the Government may
				apply for, and the court may issue, a restraining order at any time before or
				after the initiation of forfeiture proceedings by a foreign nation.
					(ii)Procedures
						(I)In generalA restraining order under this subparagraph
				shall be issued in a manner consistent with subparagraphs (A), (C), and (E) of
				paragraph (1) and the procedural due process protections for a restraining
				order under section 983(j) of title 18.
						(II)ApplicationFor purposes of applying such section
				983(j)—
							(aa)references in such section 983(j) to civil
				forfeiture or the filing of a complaint shall be deemed to refer to the
				applicable foreign criminal or forfeiture proceedings; and
							(bb)the reference in paragraph (1)(B)(i) of
				such section 983(j) to the United States shall be deemed to refer to the
				foreign
				nation.
							.

			Speaker of the House of Representatives

			Vice President of the United States and President of the
			 Senate


I
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4823
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 13, 2004
Ms. Lofgren introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit foreign media representatives to gain admission as visitors coming temporarily to the United States for business.

1.Removal of prohibition on admission of foreign media representatives as visitorsSection 101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(B)) is amended by striking or as a representative of foreign press, radio, film, or other foreign information media coming to engage in such vocation.


114 S2267 IS: Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act
U.S. Senate
2015-11-10
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2267IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESNovember 10, 2015Mrs. Murray (for herself, Mr. Casey, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Booker, Mr. Kaine, and Mr. Franken) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless
			 children and youths and foster care children and youth.

		1.Short
 titleThis Act may be cited as the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act.
		2.Definitions
 (a)Independent studentSection 480(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(d)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (1)(H)—
 (A)in the matter preceding clause (i)—
 (i)by striking during the school year in which the application is submitted;
 (ii)by inserting age 23 or younger after unaccompanied youth; and
 (iii)by striking terms are and inserting term is;
 (B)in clause (i), by inserting , or a designee of the liaison after Act;
 (C)in clause (ii), by striking a program funded under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act and inserting an emergency or transitional shelter, street outreach program, homeless youth drop-in center, or other program serving homeless youth,; and
 (D)in clause (iii), by striking program funded under subtitle B of title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (relating to emergency shelter grants) and inserting Federal TRIO program or a Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate program under chapter 1 or 2 of subpart 2 of part A,; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:

						(3)Simplifying the
				determination process for unaccompanied youth
 (A)VerificationA financial aid administrator shall accept a homelessness determination made by any individual authorized to make such determinations under clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of paragraph (1)(H) in the absence of conflicting information. A documented phone call with, or a written statement from, one of the authorized individuals is sufficient verification when needed. For purposes of this paragraph, a financial aid administrator's disagreement with the determination made by an authorized individual shall not be considered conflicting information.
							(B)Determination
 of independenceA financial aid administrator shall make a determination of independence under paragraph (1)(H) if a student does not have, and cannot get, documentation from any of the other designated authorities described in such paragraph. This determination is based on the definitions outlined in paragraph (1)(H) and is distinct from a determination of independence under paragraph (1)(I). The determination may be based on a documented interview with the student if there is no written documentation available. A financial aid administrator shall limit such determination to whether the student meets the definitions in paragraph (1)(H) and shall not inquire about the reasons for the student's homelessness.
							(C)Timing; use of earlier determination
 (i)TimingA determination under paragraph (1)(H) for a student— (I)shall be made as quickly as practicable;
 (II)may be made as early as the year before the award year for which the student initially submits an application; and
 (III)shall be made no later than during the award year for which the student initially submits an application.
 (ii)Use of earlier determinationAny student who is determined to be independent under paragraph (1)(H) for a preceding award year at an institution shall be presumed to be independent for a subsequent award year at the same institution unless—
 (I)the student informs the institution that circumstances have changed; or
 (II)the institution has specific conflicting information about the student’s independence, and has informed the student of this information and the opportunity to challenge such information through a documented interview or an impartial review by the Student Loan Ombudsman pursuant to section 141(f)(3)(C)..
 (b)Foster care children and youthSection 103 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (25)Foster care children and youthThe term foster care children and youth— (A)means children and youth whose care and placement are the responsibility of the State or Tribal agency that administers a State or Tribal plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. and 670 et seq.), without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section 472 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 672) on behalf of such children and youth; and
 (B)includes individuals who were age 13 or older when their care and placement were the responsibility of a State or Tribal agency that administered a State or Tribal plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. and 670 et seq.) and who are no longer under the care and responsibility of such a State or tribal agency, without regard to any such individual’s subsequent adoption, guardianship arrangement, or other form of permanency outcome..
			3.Student loan
 ombudsmanSection 141(f)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1018(f)(3)) is amended—
 (1)in subparagraph (A), by striking and after the semicolon;
 (2)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (C)receive, review, and resolve expeditiously complaints regarding a student’s independence under subparagraph (B) or (H) of section 480(d)(1), in consultation with knowledgeable parties, including child welfare agencies, local educational agency liaisons for homeless children and youths designated under section 722(g)(1)(J)(ii) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11432(g)(1)(J)(ii)), or State Coordinators for Education of Homeless Children and Youths established in accordance with section 722 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 11432)..
			4.Program
 participation agreementsSection 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(a)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (19)—
 (A)by striking The institution will not and inserting the following:  The institution—(A)will not; (B)inserting housing facilities, after libraries,;
 (C)by striking institution. and inserting institution; and; and (D)by adding at the end the following:

 (B)will provide a means for students to access institutionally owned or operated housing if a student is temporarily unable to meet financial obligations related to housing, including deposits, due to delayed disbursement of vouchers for education and training made available under section 677 of part E of title IV of the Social Security Act or delays attributable to the institution.;
 (2)by adding at the end the following:

 (30)The institution certifies that the institution—
 (A)has designated an appropriate staff person, who may also be a coordinator for other programs, as a single point of contact to assist homeless children and youths (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a)) and foster care children and youth in accessing and completing postsecondary education;
 (B)posts public notice about student financial assistance and other assistance available to homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth, including their eligibility as independent students under subparagraphs (B) and (H) of sections 480(d)(1);
 (C)gives priority for any institutionally owned or operated housing facilities, including student housing facilities that remain open for occupation during school breaks or on a year-round basis, to—
 (i)homeless children and youths (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a);
 (ii)youths who are unaccompanied, at risk of homelessness, and self-supporting; and
 (iii)foster care children and youth;
 (D)has developed a plan for how homeless children and youths, youths who are unaccompanied, at risk of homelessness, and self-supporting, and foster care children and youth can access housing resources during and between academic terms, through means that may include access to institutionally owned or operated housing during breaks and a list of housing resources in the community that provide short-term housing; and
 (E)has included, in its application for admission, questions (to be answered voluntarily) regarding the applicant’s status as a homeless child or youth or foster care child or youth, that—
 (i)can be answered by the applicant voluntarily for the limited purpose of being provided information about financial aid or any other available assistance; and
 (ii)explain the key terms in the question in a manner children and youth can understand in order to self-identify and declare eligibility as a homeless child or youth or foster care child or youth..
			5.Federal TRIO
 programsSection 402A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–11) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (c)(6), by striking the last sentence and inserting the following: The Secretary shall require each applicant for funds under the programs authorized by this chapter to identify and conduct outreach to foster care children and youth and homeless children and youths (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a)), and make available to foster care children and youth and homeless children and youths services under such programs, including mentoring, tutoring, and other services provided by such programs.; and
 (2)in subsection (f)(2), by striking college students, and and inserting college students, foster care children and youth, homeless children and youth, and.
			6.Talent
 searchSection 402B(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–12(d)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (3), by striking and after the semicolon;
 (2)in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (5)require an assurance that the entity carrying out the project has reviewed and revised policies and practices as needed to remove barriers to the participation and retention in the project of homeless children and youths (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a)), including unaccompanied youths, and foster care children and youth;
 (6)require that such entity submit, as part of the application for the project, a description of the activities that will be undertaken to reach out to homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth as part of the project; and
 (7)require an assurance that such entity will prepare and submit the report required under section 402H(e) at the conclusion of the project regarding homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth..
			7.Upward
 boundSection 402C(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–13(e)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (4), by striking and after the semicolon;
 (2)in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (6)require an assurance that the entity carrying out the project has reviewed and revised policies and practices as needed to remove barriers to the participation and retention in the project of homeless children and youths (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a)), including unaccompanied youths, and foster care children and youth;
 (7)require that such entity submit, as part of the application, a description of the activities that will be undertaken to reach out to homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth regarding the project; and
 (8)require an assurance that such entity will prepare and submit the report required under section 402H(e) at the conclusion of the project regarding homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth.
					.
			8.Student support
 servicesSection 402D(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–14(e)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (5), by striking and after the semicolon;
 (2)in paragraph (6)(B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (7)require an assurance that the entity carrying out the project has reviewed and revised policies and practices as needed to remove barriers to the participation and retention in the project of homeless children and youths (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a)), including unaccompanied youths, and foster care children and youth;
 (8)require that such entity submit, in the application for the project, a description of the activities that will be undertaken to reach out to homeless children and youths, and foster care children and youth, who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the institution; and
 (9)require an assurance that such entity will prepare and submit the report required under section 402H(e) at the conclusion of the project regarding homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth..
			9.Educational
 opportunity centersSection 402F(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–16(c)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (2), by striking and after the semicolon;
 (2)in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (5)require an assurance that the entity carrying out the project has reviewed and revised policies and practices as needed to remove barriers to the participation and retention in the project of homeless children and youths (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a)), including unaccompanied youths, and foster care children and youth;
 (6)require that such entity submit, as part of the application, a description of the activities that will be undertaken to reach out to homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth regarding the project; and
 (7)require an assurance that such entity will prepare and submit the report required under section 402H(e) at the conclusion of the project regarding homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth..
 10.Reports and evaluationsSection 402H of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–18) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (e)Report regarding homeless children and youths and foster care children and youthEach entity carrying out a project under section 402B, 402C, 402D, or 402F shall, at the conclusion of the project, prepare and submit a report to the Secretary that includes—
 (1)data on the number of homeless children and youths (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a)) and foster care children and youth served through the project; and
 (2)a description of any strategies or program enhancements that were used in the project and that were effective in meeting the needs of homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth..
		11.Gaining early
 awareness and readiness for undergraduate programsSection 404C(a)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–23(a)(2))—
 (1)in subparagraph (I), by striking and after the semicolon;
 (2)in subparagraph (J), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (K)describe how the eligible entity will facilitate the participation of foster care children and youth and homeless children and youths (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a)), including—
 (i)how the eligible entity will identify foster care children and youth and homeless children and youths, in collaboration with child welfare agencies, homeless shelters, and local educational agency liaisons for homeless children and youths designated under section 722(g)(1)(J)(ii) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11432(g)(1)(J)(ii));
 (ii)how the eligible entity will collect and submit to the Secretary data on the number of homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth served; and
 (iii)the policies and practices the eligible entity will adopt to remove barriers to the participation of homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth, including policies to facilitate continued participation despite changes in residence resulting from homelessness or foster care placement and policies consistent with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11301 et seq.)..
			12.Grant for
 Federal work-study programsSection 443(b)(6) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 2753(b)(6)) is amended by inserting , and prioritize employment for students who are currently or formerly homeless children and youths (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a)) or foster care children and youth after thereof.
		13.Excludable
 incomeSection 480(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv(e)) is amended by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following:

 (5)payments made and services provided under part E of title IV of the Social Security Act, including the value of vouchers for education and training made available under section 477 of such Act, and any payments made directly to the youth as part of an extended foster care program pursuant to such part E; and.
 14.Consolidating questions regarding homeless status in FAFSASection 483(a)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1090(a)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (C)Single question regarding homeless statusThe Secretary shall ensure that, on each form developed under this section for which the information is applicable, there is a single, easily understood screening question to identify an applicant for aid who is—
 (i)an unaccompanied homeless child or youth (as such term is defined in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act); or
 (ii)an unaccompanied youth who is self-supporting and at risk of homelessness.. 15.In-State tuition rates for homeless children or youths and foster care children and youthSection 135 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1015d) is amended—
 (1)in the section heading, by inserting re children and youth after children; (2)in subsection (a)—
 (A)by striking (a) Requirement.—In the case and inserting the following:  (a)Requirement (1)Armed forcesIn the case; and
 (B)by adding at the end the following:  (2)Homeless children or youths and foster care children or youthIn the case of a homeless child or youth or a foster care child or youth, such State shall not charge such individual tuition for attendance at a public institution of higher education in the State at a rate that is greater than the rate charged for residents of the State.; and
 (3)by striking subsections (c) and (d) and inserting the following:  (c)Effective date (1)Armed forcesWith respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(1), this section shall take effect at each public institution of higher education in a State that receives assistance under this Act for the first period of enrollment at such institution that begins after July 1, 2009.
 (2)Homeless children or youths and foster care children or youthWith respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(2), this section shall take effect at each public institution of higher education in a State that receives assistance under this Act for the first period of enrollment at such institution that begins during the first full award year following the date of enactment of the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act.
 (d)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Armed forcesThe terms armed forces and active duty for a period of more than 30 days have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
 (2)Homeless children and youthsThe term homeless children and youths has the meaning given the term in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a)..


117 HR 325 IH: Living Wage Now Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-01-15
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I
117th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 325
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 15, 2021
Mr. Cohen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

A BILL
To provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Living Wage Now Act. 2.Minimum wage increases (a)In generalSection 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1)) is amended to read as follows:

(1)except as otherwise provided in this section, not less than— (A)$15 an hour, beginning on the effective date under section 3 of the Living Wage Now Act;.
3.General effective dateExcept as otherwise provided in this Act or the amendments made by this Act, this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the first day of the third month that begins after the date of enactment of this Act.


117 HR 5191 IH: Restore Environmental Vitality and Improve Volatile Economy by the Civilian Conservation Corps Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-09-07
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5191IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 7, 2021Mr. Lamb (for himself, Ms. Wild, Mr. Evans, and Ms. Kuster) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a national service program that provides conservation opportunities on public and private lands, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Restore Environmental Vitality and Improve Volatile Economy by the Civilian Conservation Corps Act or the REVIVE the CCC Act.2.Civilian Conservation Corps(a)In generalSubtitle E of title I of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12611 et seq.) is amended—(1)by striking the heading for subtitle E and inserting the following:ENational Corps1National Civilian Community Corps;and (2)by adding at the end the following:2Civilian Conservation Corps166.Civilian Conservation program(a)PurposesThe purposes of this chapter are—(1)to help relieve the widespread distress and unemployment in the United States;(2)to train and support career advancement, leading to long-term employment opportunities;(3)to provide for the restoration of depleted natural resources in the United States;(4)to conserve and improve community natural resources;(5)to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon; and(6)to enhance climate change adaptation and resilience. (b)DefinitionsIn this chapter:(1)CorporationThe term Corporation means the Corporation (as defined in section 101), or a partner described in subsection (d), to the extent provided in the memorandum referred to in subsection (d).(2)CorpsThe term Corps means the Civilian Conservation Corps established under subsection (c). (3)Eligible host entityThe term eligible host entity means an organization, entity, or individual that—(A)administers the program at the local level; and (B)supervises Corps members in partnership and coordination with the Corporation, including the relevant partnering Federal agency specified in the memorandum for the issue area addressed by the program at the local level.(4)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the same meaning given such term in sections 101(a) and 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a), 1002(a)(1)).(5)Partnering Federal agencyThe term partnering Federal agency means a Federal agency described in subsection (d)(1). (6)ProgramThe term program means the Civilian Conservation program established under subsection (c). (7)State coordinating agencyThe term State coordinating agency means an agency in a State—(A)that is selected by the State to coordinate, subject to the memorandum described in subsection (d), the implementation of activities under this chapter at eligible worksites in the State, including providing services through State agencies and coordinating access to training (including technical instruction) and educational resources for Corps members;(B)may be a State department of environmental protection, natural resources, or agriculture, or other department or commission (as determined by the Corporation); and(C)that coordinates and partners with Tribal agencies (such as Tribal departments of environmental protection, natural resources, or agriculture) regarding the implementation of activities under this chapter at eligible worksites associated with a Tribe (including for the provision of services through Tribal agencies), if the Corporation determines such coordination and partnership is relevant for the State.(c)Establishment of civilian conservation corps and program(1)In general(A)CorpsThe Corporation (as defined in section 101) may establish a Civilian Conservation Corps. (B)ProgramThe Corporation (as defined in subsection (b)) may establish and administer a Civilian Conservation program, to place unemployed and underemployed citizens of the United States in service positions related to conservation, including conservation of private and public lands. (2)Conservation service positionsThe program shall provide conservation service positions, and training (including technical instruction) and education related to such service positions, in order to support—(A)the protection, enhancement, and restoration of natural resources;(B)climate change mitigation and adaptation;(C)investment in future generations of farmers, foresters, ranchers, conservationists, and other stewards of the Nation's shared natural resources;(D)the establishment, improvement, and rehabilitation of public outdoor recreation amenities and infrastructure; or(E)the reduction of environmental health disparities in communities of color, low-income communities, and Tribal and indigenous communities, that are experiencing disproportionate exposure to environmental harms and risks. (d)AdministrationThe program shall be administered, as specified in a memorandum of understanding, by the Corporation (as defined in section 101), in partnership with—(1)applicable Federal agencies with the relevant issue area expertise and standards, such as the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior; and(2)applicable State or Tribal agencies with the relevant issue area expertise and standards, such as the State or Tribal agencies with jurisdiction over agriculture, natural resources, or environmental protection. (e)Grants to eligible host entities(1)In generalIn carrying out the program, the Corporation shall make grants to entities that own, operate, manage, or support work on eligible worksites, to serve as eligible host entities, and to administer the program at the local level.(2)Waiver of cost sharing requirement(A)In generalIn the event of a covered project carried out by an eligible host entity to which the cost sharing requirement under section 212(a)(1) of the Public Land Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1729(a)(1)) would otherwise apply, notwithstanding that requirement, a grant under this subsection, combined with funds received under an Act described in subparagraph (B), may be used to fund costs of the project greater than 75 percent of the cost of such project.(B)Covered projectIn this paragraph, the term covered project means a project carried out pursuant to—(i)title I of the Act entitled An Act to establish a pilot program in the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture designated as the Youth Conservation Corps, and for other purposes, approved August 13, 1970 (commonly known as the Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970; 16 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or (ii)the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1721 et seq.). (f)Eligible host entities and worksites(1)In generalTo be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (e) and become an eligible host entity, an entity shall own, operate, manage, or support work on an eligible worksite for a Corps project.(2)EntitiesEntities eligible to receive such a grant and become an eligible host entity may include—(A)the board in charge of a local conservation district;(B)a State or local office of the Cooperative Extension System or an equivalent Tribal office;(C)an individual farmer;(D)a nonprofit organization, farmer membership organization, or other agriculture group, with conservation expertise, that can place a Corps member on an individual farm; (E)a State or Tribal agency with jurisdiction over agriculture or natural resources;(F)the trustee of a land trust;(G)a forest or environmental consultant;(H)the sponsor of an apprenticeship program that has been registered by the Department of Labor, a State office of apprenticeship, or an equivalent Tribal office;(I)an entity that hosts a Corps member under a service program, including—(i)a program authorized under—(I)this Act, including the Healthy Futures Corps described in section 122; (II)title I of the Act entitled An Act to establish a pilot program in the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture designated as the Youth Conservation Corps, and for other purposes, approved August 13, 1970 (commonly known as the Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970; 16 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or (III)the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1721 et seq.); (ii)a program of the Indian Youth Service Corps authorized under section 210 of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1727b); and(iii)a program of the Urban Youth Corps authorized under section 106 of the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 12656); (J)a local agriculture, conservation, watershed, or wildlife nonprofit organization;(K)a State or Tribal park or forest foundation; and(L)another appropriate entity, as determined by the Corporation.(3)Worksites(A)Public or certain private land(i)In generalAn eligible worksite shall be located on public land or on private land determined to be eligible under clause (ii).(ii)Eligibility on private landsIn the case of a proposed worksite located on private land, the Corporation, in consultation with the partnering Federal agencies described in subsection (d)(1), shall determine whether the site is an eligible worksite for purposes of this paragraph by determining the adequacy of the public conservation benefit of the related Corps project. In determining the adequacy of that benefit, the Corporation may consider, among other factors, the project’s ability to address core State, Tribal, or local conservation objectives such as addressing land conservation priorities, promoting climate resiliency, fulfilling watershed plans, establishing stream buffers, restoring critical wildlife habitat, or promoting agricultural best management practices.(iii)Worksite predominantly located on private landA proposed worksite that is predominantly located on private land will be treated as a proposed worksite located on private land for purposes of clause (ii).(B)Eligibility of proposed worksite in environmental justice areaIn the case of a proposed worksite located in an environmental justice area identified under subsection (j), the Corporation shall determine whether the site is an eligible worksite under this subsection by determining—(i)the benefits of the related Corps project for the health of the community living in the environmental justice area, and whether those benefits are equitably distributed within such community, including the ability of the project to—(I)effect reductions in hazardous air pollutants;(II)improve water quality, access, and affordability;(III)increase access to green space and outdoor recreation; or(IV)expand access to and affordability of healthy food; and(ii)whether the proposed host entity can demonstrate there was a meaningful public involvement process in the development of the proposed Corps project.(g)Applications(1)In generalIn order for an entity described in subsection (f) to be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (e) for a Corps project, an entity shall submit an application to the Corporation at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Corporation may require, including—(A)information describing the Corps project to be carried out at the entity's eligible worksite;(B)(i)information describing any contracts or agreements, with the State in which the entity is located or Indian tribe with which the entity is associated, that will be necessary to enter into under paragraph (3), in conjunction with the project; and(ii)an assurance that the entity will carry out the project in cooperation with agencies who receive such a contract or agreement;(C)whether such entity is seeking a waiver under subsection (e)(2)(B) of the cost sharing requirement under section 212 of the Public Land Corps Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1729);(D)certification by the relevant State coordinating agency that the State coordinating agency—(i)will provide services through agencies, and other functions described in paragraph (3)(A), in accordance with a contract or agreement entered into under paragraph (3); and(ii)will facilitate coordination between eligible host entities in the State for purpose of prioritizing participants as described in subsection (h)(4); (E)certification by the relevant State Commission that the State Commission has established an Environmental Equity Resource Center under subsection (j); and (F)as relevant, certification by the State or Tribal agency to provide the access and resources, described in paragraph (3)(B). (2)Geographic distribution of grantsThe Corporation shall distribute grants in a geographically balanced manner across the country and regions of the country.(3)Contracts and arrangements with States or Indian tribes(A)In generalOn the approval of an application for an eligible host entity, the eligible host entity shall enter into such contracts or agreements with the State coordinating agency as may be necessary to carry out this section, including to arrange for the provision of services through State or Tribal agencies (which may be through providing access and resources under subparagraph (B)).(B)Farmer eligible host entityOn the approval of an application for an eligible host entity that is an individual farmer in a State or associated with an Indian tribe, the Corporation shall notify the State or Tribal agency with jurisdiction over agriculture, which shall provide access to and resources for training and apprenticeships, including from organizations and farmer groups in the State or associated with the Indian tribe, to support and provide coordination between such farmer host entities in the State or associated with an Indian tribe.(h)Eligible Corps members(1)Eligibility(A)In generalTo be eligible to participate in and hold a service position in the Corps, an individual shall be an unemployed or underemployed individual.(B)Eligibility for subprogramsWithin the program, there shall be specific subprograms for—(i)recent graduates, as described in paragraph (2); and(ii)returning citizens, as described in paragraph (3). (2)Recent graduates(A)In generalThe program shall have subprograms targeted to support, through service positions and training (including technical instruction) and education related to the service positions in the program—(i)individuals who have—(I)graduated from an institution of higher education within the 4 months prior to beginning a term of service in the program; and (II)have been unemployed or underemployed during that time; and(ii)individuals who have—(I)graduated high school within the 4 months prior to beginning a term of service in the program; and (II)have been unemployed or underemployed during that time.(3)Returning citizens (including justice-involved youth)(A)Returning citizenThe term returning citizen means a citizen who, within the 2 years prior to beginning a term of service in the program, returned from incarceration in a correctional institution or was subject to the juvenile or adult justice system. (B)SubprogramThe program shall include an earn-while-you-learn career pathway subprogram for returning citizens (including justice-involved youth) to provide an accessible pathway into long-term careers in the conservation workforce. (C)Workforce preparationThe eligible host entity shall ensure that the subprogram described in subparagraph (B) includes—(i)on-the-job training and mentoring from expert practitioners in conservation;(ii)continuing education courses; and(iii)credit towards a postsecondary degree or certificate granted by an institution of higher education.(4)Underserved participantsEach eligible host entity that receives a grant under subsection (e) shall, through coordination with other eligible host entities in the State of such eligible host entity facilitated by the State coordinating agency—(A)prioritize participants from underserved communities, including participants—(i)from communities of racial and ethnic minorities;(ii)from low-income communities; (iii)from Tribal and indigenous communities; and(iv)who are individuals with disabilities; and(B)prioritize participants residing in an environmental justice area (identified under subsection (j)) near a proposed worksite.(5)Service positions(A)Project objectives and service positions(i)Locally established objectives and service positionsEach eligible host entity that receives a grant under this section shall establish project objectives, position-specific criteria, and service position descriptions for a Corps project, in order to ensure that the project is locally led and addresses specific local needs.(ii)Templates and materialsThe Corporation shall provide project templates and materials to support the establishment of the objectives, criteria, and descriptions.(B)Service position application process(i)MaterialsThe eligible host entity shall make the project objectives, position-specific criteria, and service position descriptions available to individuals seeking to apply for service positions in the Corps project at the entity's worksite. (ii)ApplicationTo be eligible to obtain a service position at the worksite, an individual shall submit an application to the eligible host entity and obtain approval of the application. An individual with an approved application shall be considered to be a Corps member for purposes of this section.(C)Apprenticeships as service positionsService positions under this section may include—(i)an apprenticeship registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.); and(ii)a preapprenticeship designed to lead to an apprenticeship described in clause (i).(i)Use of funds(1)In generalAn eligible host entity that receives a grant under subsection (e) shall use the grant funds to provide, for each Corps member at the worksite—(A)a service position in which the Corps member will carry out a service activity described in paragraph (2), an allowance under paragraph (4) for such service, and (on approval of an application) an apprenticeship award under paragraph (5) at the successful completion of that service; and(B)training (including technical instruction) and education related to the service position and described in paragraph (3)(A), an allowance under paragraph (4) for such training, technical instruction, and education, and connections and educational opportunities described in paragraph (3)(B). (2)Service activities(A)In generalThe service activities referred to in paragraph (1)(A) shall include—(i)for service positions with respect to preserving or restoring public land (whether Federal, State, Tribal, or local)— (I)restoration of forest ecosystems, and reforestation or tree planting;(II)hazardous fuel treatments for the purpose of mitigating the risk of, or suppressing, wildfires in the western United States;(III)management of terrestrial and aquatic invasive species;(IV)watershed restoration and wetlands management;(V)coastal and inland ecosystem restoration;(VI)prescribed burning;(VII)park and infrastructure maintenance;(VIII)facility expansion;(IX)recreation and trail work;(X)public outreach and education;(XI)pollinator habitat establishment and management;(XII)accessibility improvement;(XIII)flood hazard mitigation;(XIV)road reconstruction and maintenance;(XV)maintenance or restoration of the native habitats of species listed as endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and other habitat restoration; and(XVI)provision of wildlife crossing programs;(ii)for service positions with respect to agriculture—(I)riparian buffer establishment and maintenance;(II)grazing management;(III)pollinator habitat establishment and management;(IV)integrated pest management;(V)prescribed burning;(VI)prairie strip establishment;(VII)grassland restoration;(VIII)soil health management;(IX)silvopasture;(X)on-farm infrastructure development, construction, or repair, that results in environmental benefits; and(XI)other agricultural practices with significant environmental benefits; (iii)for service positions with respect to restoration and remediation of natural resources—(I)abandoned mine land reclamation;(II)land and water quality restoration; (III)tree planting and carrying out other low-tech treatments; and(IV)plugging orphan oil and gas wells;(iv)for service positions with respect to urban and rural community resilience and sustainability—(I)community greening;(II)promoting urban agriculture;(III)promoting community gardens;(IV)local food economy development;(V)heat island mitigation;(VI)establishing and maintaining pedestrian pathways;(VII)establishing and maintaining greenways and trails;(VIII)hazard mitigation;(IX)water resources development;(X)establishing and maintaining community solar projects; and(XI)promoting energy efficiency through retrofitting; and(v)for service positions with respect to administration and monitoring—(I)administrative activities to support the work at local conservation districts;(II)project coordination and management;(III)water quality monitoring;(IV)support of State or Tribal agencies; (V)support of land trusts and conservancies; (VI)support of local park and recreation offices;(VII)support of community and environmental justice organizations; and(VIII)volunteer coordination.(B)Funding for agricultural conservation practices(i)In generalAn eligible host entity that receives a grant under subsection (e) may use the funds to support the implementation of an agricultural conservation practice for which funding is provided through a program of the Department of Agriculture and that is carried out at the applicable worksite if the sum of the amount of funding received through that program and the amount of the grant under subsection (e) is not greater than the total cost of materials, labor, and income forgone from conservation practice adoption associated with the implementation of that practice.(ii)PriorityIn providing grants under subsection (e) for projects that support the implementation of agricultural conservation practices described in clause (i), the Corporation shall give priority to projects carried out on farming operations managed by beginning farmers or ranchers or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers. (iii)Specialized crewsA State, local, or Tribal agency may host a specialized conservation crew to support the implementation of agricultural conservation practices described in clause (i), including fencing, tree planting buffer installation, or other practices approved by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the Department of Agriculture across multiple farming operations in a region.(C)Nutrient reduction and agricultural conservation practicesService activities described in subparagraph (A) relating to agriculture or forestry that are carried out using funds from a grant under subsection (e) may be used to support Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts to achieve nutrient reduction in impaired waterways.(3)Training and education(A)In generalThe eligible host entity shall arrange for the provision of training (including technical instruction and development of skills such as time management, conflict resolution, goal development, and resume writing) and education opportunities, including workforce investment activities as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102), that are related to the service position, for each participant at the worksite and specific to the specific training needs of each participant. If the entity provides on-site training (including technical instruction or skills development) or education, the entity shall provide training (including technical instruction or skills development) or education, respectively, that utilizes the skills and expertise of experienced conservationists and professionals, including training (including technical instruction or skills development) or education by— (i)established farmers; (ii)(I)institutions of higher education;(II)the State system of higher education;(III)land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103));(IV)community colleges;(V)Historically Black Colleges and Universities (as defined by the term part B institution under section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061));(VI)Hispanic-serving institutions (as defined in section 502(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)));(VII)Tribal Colleges or Universities (as defined in section 316(b) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)));(VIII)Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (as defined in section 320(b) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1059g(b)); and(IX)area career and technical education schools, as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302);(iii)offices of the Cooperative Extension System;(iv)State and Tribal agencies with jurisdiction over agriculture or natural resources; or(v)nonprofit organizations with conservation expertise and training capacity.(B)Post-participation opportunitiesThe eligible host entity shall ensure that each participant at the worksite receiving training (including technical instruction) and education is—(i)connected to labor organizations, nonprofit organizations, State and Tribal agencies, and small businesses, for future job opportunities following the term of service of the participant; and (ii)provided with further educational opportunities throughout the term of service of the participant, and after the term of service of the participant has concluded. (C)Corps member employment standardA participant shall be considered to be a participant (as defined in section 101 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12511)) of the eligible host entity for which the participant serves. (4)Corps member allowance and benefits(A)AllowanceThe eligible host entity shall provide to a participant, as an allowance, $15 for each hour of service in a service position and $15 for each hour of training (including technical instruction) and education under paragraph (3)(A).(B)Health insurance(i)In generalThe eligible host entity shall provide or make available a basic health care policy for each full-time participant in a service position, if the participant is not otherwise covered by a health care policy. The Corporation shall establish minimum standards that all plans must meet in order to qualify for payment under this section, any circumstances in which an alternative health care policy may be substituted for the basic health care policy, and mechanisms to prohibit participants from dropping existing coverage. (ii)OptionThe eligible host entity may elect to provide from its own funds or make available a health care policy for participants that does not meet all of the standards established by the Corporation if the fair market value of such policy is equal to or greater than the fair market value of a plan that meets the minimum standards established by the Corporation, and is consistent with other applicable laws.(C)Other benefitsAn eligible host entity may provide to a participant funds to be used for transportation, child care, mental health services, and other support for such participants. (5)Apprenticeship award(A)DefinitionIn this paragraph, the term apprenticeship means—(i)an apprenticeship registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.); and(ii)a preapprenticeship designed to lead to an apprenticeship described in clause (i).(B)NotificationNot later than 30 days after a participant completes a term of service in a service position under this subsection, the corresponding eligible host entity shall inform the Corporation. On determining that a participant has completed that term of service, the Corporation shall notify the participant of the determination, and the opportunity to apply for an apprenticeship award under this paragraph. (C)ApplicationNot later than 12 months after receiving that notification, a participant that seeks an apprenticeship award under this paragraph shall submit an application to the Corporation at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Corporation may require, including—(i)information demonstrating the goods or services to be acquired for the apprenticeship, and their cost; and(ii)information establishing that the goods or services are described in section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087ll).(D)AwardOn approving an application under subparagraph (C), the Corporation shall make an award, in an apprenticeship amount supported by the application but not more than $5,000, for the participant. The Corporation shall make the award to the participant.(6)Conservation technical assistanceOf the funds appropriated under subsection (l), the Corporation shall set aside 1 percent which shall be used for conservation technical assistance (as defined in section 10 of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590j)) to support the implementation of a Corps project on private land, and when relevant, adjacent public land related to the project.(7)AdministrationNot more than 10 percent of a grant awarded under this section may be used for costs of administration, including hiring and paying staff, purchasing and leasing vehicles, acquiring equipment, and carrying out other related activities to support the work of participants.(j)Environmental justice(1)Environmental Equity Resource CenterA State Commission that wishes to allow eligible host entities in the State, or associated with a related Indian tribe, to receive grants under subsection (c) shall establish an Environmental Equity Resource Center for purposes of—(A)screening for and identifying for purposes of this section environmental justice areas as described in paragraph (3);(B)establishing a board as described in paragraph (2); and(C)providing technical assistance for eligible host entities with worksites in environmental justice areas (as identified under this subsection), including by conducting outreach, providing coordination, building capacity, and supporting implementation of projects at such worksites. (2)Community advisory board(A)In generalAn Environmental Equity Resource Center established under paragraph (1) shall establish a community advisory board for an area in which a Corps project is occurring composed of representatives of—(i)relevant local public health organizations; (ii)relevant local workforce development boards (defined individually as a local board in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102)) within the State of the Environmental Equity Resource Center and the State workforce development board (defined individually as a State board in such section) of such State;(iii)relevant environmental and environmental justice organizations; (iv)relevant labor organizations; (v)relevant Indian tribes;(vi)community members in an area in which a Corps project is occurring; and(vii)other organizations or individuals as determined relevant by the Environmental Equity Resource Center.(B)DutiesThe community advisory board established under this paragraph shall—(i)ensure community engagement, transparency, and accountability in carrying out each stage of a project receiving funds under this section; and(ii)track, evaluate, and report progress on clear and meaningful indicators related to the benefits of the project as described in subsection (f)(3)(B)(i) and other relevant factors.(3)Identification of environmental justice areas(A)In generalFor purposes of this section, the Environmental Equity Resource Center established by the State Commission under paragraph (1) shall, in accordance with subparagraph (B) or (C), identify environmental justice areas.(B)Identification in States with environmental justice standardsFor States with environmental justice standards under State law, the Environmental Equity Resource Center in such State shall identify environmental justice areas based on the State standards and the totality of the factors listed in subparagraph (C) (with the factor in each clause weighing in favor of the area being an environmental justice area).(C)Identification in States without environmental justice standardsFor States without environmental justice standards under State law, the Environmental Equity Resource Center in such State shall identify environmental justice areas based on the totality of the following factors (with the factor in each clause weighing in favor of the area being an environmental justice area): (i)An area in the State that has a predominately minority, low-income, or Tribal or indigenous population. (ii)An area in the State that has a disproportionate exposure to an environmental hazard or the cumulative effect of environmental hazards, including hazards in the EJSCREEN environmental indicators (or any corresponding similar indicators) developed by the Environmental Protection Agency.(iii)An area in the State that has disproportionate vulnerability to an environmental hazard or the cumulative effect of environmental hazards, including an area that meets EJSCREEN demographic indicators (or any corresponding similar indicators) developed by the Environmental Protection Agency.(iv)An area in the State with high rates of asthma prevalence and incidence.(v)An area in the State within which drinking water has been contaminated with lead or perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.(vi)An area in the State with an additional demographic or environmental factor that the Environmental Equity Resource Center determines to be appropriate in identifying an area as an environmental justice area for the purpose of Corps projects. (D)Interference with State environmental justice areasNothing in this section shall be construed as limiting a State from identifying, using factors under this paragraph or otherwise, an area as an environmental justice area for purposes other than under this section. (k)Use of steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the United States(1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), grant funds awarded under this section to an eligible host entity may be obligated for a project if the steel, iron, and manufactured goods used for such project are produced only in the United States.(2)Exceptions(A)In generalSubject to subparagraph (B), paragraph (1) shall not apply in any case, or category of cases, in which the eligible host entity overseeing a project finds that—(i)applying paragraph (1) would be inconsistent with the public interest;(ii)the steel, iron, or manufactured goods needed for such project are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities or in a satisfactory quality; or(iii)use of steel, iron, or manufactured goods produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent.(B)Waiver requestIf the Corporation or a partnering Federal agency receives a request by an eligible host entity for a waiver under this section for an exception listed in subparagraph (A), the head of the Corporation or partnering Federal agency (referred to in this subparagraph as the agency head) shall make available to the public a copy of the request and information available to the head of such Federal agency concerning the request, and shall allow for public input on the request for at least 15 days prior to making a finding based on the request. The agency head shall make the request and accompanying information available by electronic means, including on the official public internet site of the Federal agency involved.(3)International agreementsThe requirements under this subsection shall be applied in a manner consistent with the obligations of the United States under international agreements. (4)ApplicabilityNothing in this subsection shall supersede or preempt any existing (as of the date of enactment of this section) requirement to buy or use goods produced only in the United States, to the extent such requirement is more strict than this subsection. (l)Authorization of appropriations(1)In generalThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.(2)Duration of availabilityAmounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.167.Corporation advisory council(a)EstablishmentThere is established in the Corporation (as defined in section 101) the Corporation Advisory Council (referred to in this section as the Council).(b)Membership(1)AppointmentThe Chief Executive Officer shall appoint members of the Council from the groups described in paragraph (2). (2)CompositionThe Council shall be composed of representatives from—(A)eligible host entities (as defined in section 166); and(B)labor organizations.(c)Period of appointment; vacanciesMembers shall be appointed for the life of the Council. Any vacancy in the Council shall not affect the powers of the Council, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.(d)Duties(1)StudyThe Council shall study—(A)the operation of the Corporation (as defined in section 166);(B)the impact of grants awarded under section 166; and(C)the outcome of participants in the program created under section 166.(2)ReportThe Council shall prepare annual reports on the issues considered under paragraph (1) and submit such reports to the Corporation (as defined in section 101).(e)Personnel(1)Travel expensesThe members of the Council shall not receive compensation for the performance of services for the Council, but shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Council. Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary may accept the voluntary and uncompensated services of members of the Council.(2)Detail of government employeesAny Federal Government employee may be detailed to the Council without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.(f)Permanent councilSection 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Council.(g)Authorization of appropriations(1)In generalThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Council for each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.(2)AvailabilityAny sums appropriated under the authorization contained in this subsection shall remain available, without fiscal year limitation, until expended..(b)Excluding corps member allowance and awards from gross income(1)In generalPart III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 112 the following new section:113.Amounts received from Civilian Conservation CorpsIn the case of an individual, gross income shall not include any amount received under a civilian conservation corps allowance or award under paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 166(i) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990..(2)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 112 the following new item:Sec. 113. Amounts received from Civilian Conservation Corps..(3)Effective dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.(c)Conforming amendments(1)ReferencesSections 151 (in the first sentence), 152(a), 159(c)(1)(C), 163(a), 164, and 165 (in the matter preceding paragraph (1)) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12611, 12612(a), 12619(c)(1)(C), 12623(a), 12624, and 12625) are amended by striking this subtitle and inserting this chapter.(2)Table of contentsThe table of contents for the National and Community Service Act of 1990 is amended in the items relating to subtitle E of title I—(A)by striking the item relating to the heading for subtitle E and inserting the following:Subtitle E—National Corps Chapter 1—National Civilian Community Corps; and (B)by adding at the end the following:Chapter 2—Civilian Conservation Corps
								Sec. 166. Civilian Conservation program.
 Sec. 167. Corporation Advisory Council..3.On-farm apprenticeship program(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)ApprenticeThe term apprentice means an individual in an apprenticeship registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.).(2)Apprenticeship costsThe term apprenticeship costs means the actual costs incurred by an agricultural business in employing an apprentice through the program, including—(A)wages paid to the apprentice (not including allowances that are funded through the Civilian Conservation Corps established under section 166 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as added by section 2 of this Act); (B)a reasonable allocation of fixed overhead expenses relating to the apprenticeship under the program; and (C)incidental costs directly relating to the apprenticeship under the program. (3)ProgramThe term program means the agricultural workforce development program established under subsection (b).(4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture.(b)EstablishmentNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to establish an agricultural workforce development program to provide incentives for agricultural businesses to employ apprentices, including employing participants in or applicants for the Civilian Conservation Corps established under section 166 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990, through partial reimbursement of the apprenticeship costs. (c)RequirementsIn the regulations promulgated under subsection (b), the Secretary shall specify, at a minimum—(1)the criteria for selecting an agricultural business for participation in the program, which shall include—(A)the ability of the agricultural business to effectively supervise an apprentice; and (B)the opportunity for an apprentice to obtain meaningful work experience through the apprenticeship;(2)the process and timeline for selecting agricultural businesses and apprentices that are qualified to participate in the program;(3)the accounting requirements for tracking apprenticeship costs under the program; and(4)the process for an agricultural business to seek reimbursements for apprenticeship costs under the program.(d)ReimbursementsUnder the program, the Secretary shall reimburse an agricultural business in an amount equal to not more than 50 percent of apprenticeship costs.(e)LimitationAn agricultural business may not be reimbursed under the program for the apprenticeship costs of more than 3 apprentices for any 1 fiscal year. (f)ConstructionNothing in this section shall be construed to change the status of an individual participating in the Civilian Conservation Corps established under section 101(30)(B) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12511(30)(B)) for purposes of chapter 2 of subtitle E of title I of that Act, as added by section 2 of this Act. 4.Skilled trade nondisplacementSection 177(b)(3)(A) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12637(b)(3)(A)) is amended by striking employee. and inserting employee, including any employee whose duties require that employee to have passed a trade examination in the skilled trades..


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		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4936
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 24, 2010
			Ms. Tsongas
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Financial
			 Services

		A BILL
		To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act, to adjust
		  dollar limits on check hold policies, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Faster Access and Shorter Transaction
			 Time for Checks Act of 2010 or the FASTT Checks Act.
		2.Adjustment of
			 dollar amounts
			(a)Section 603
			 adjustmentsSection 603 of the Expedited Funds Availability Act
			 (12 U.S.C. 4002) is amended—
				(1)in subsection
			 (a)(2)(D), by striking “$100” and inserting $200;
				(2)in subsection
			 (b)(3)(B), by striking $400 each place that term appears and
			 inserting $800;
				(3)in subsection
			 (b)(3)(C), in the subparagraph heading, by striking $100 and inserting
			 $200; and
				(4)in subsection
			 (c)(1)(B)(iii), in the clause heading, by striking $100 and inserting $200.
				(b)Section 604
			 adjustmentsSection 604 of the Expedited Funds Availability Act
			 (12 U.S.C. 4003) is amended—
				(1)in subsection
			 (a)(3)—
					(A)in the paragraph
			 heading, by striking $5,000 and inserting
			 $10,000; and
					(B)by striking
			 “$5,000” each place that term appears and inserting $10,000;
			 and
					(2)in subsection
			 (b)(1), striking “$5,000” and inserting $10,000.
				3.Elimination of
			 large deposit exception for large depositary banksSection
			 604(b) of the Expedited Funds Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4003(b)) is
			 amended—
			(1)by redesignating
			 paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively,
			 and moving the left margin of each such subparagraph (as so redesignated) 2 ems
			 to the right;
			(2)by striking repeated overdrafts.—The
			 Board and inserting

					repeated
			 overdrafts.—(1)In
				generalThe
				Board
					;
				and
			(3)by adding at the end the following new
			 paragraph:

					(2)Exception for
				large depositary banksSubparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) shall not
				apply, and the Board may not establish any exception under such subparagraph,
				with respect to any check that—
						(A)has been truncated
				and cleared in accordance with the Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act;
				and
						(B)is received for
				payment or deposit at a depositary bank (as defined in section 3(3)(B) of such
				Act) which has total assets of $10,000,000,000 or
				more.
						.
			4.Regular
			 adjustments for inflationSection 607 of the Expedited Funds
			 Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4006) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following:

				(f)Adjustments to
				dollar amounts for inflationThe dollar amounts under this title
				shall be adjusted every 5 years after December 31, 2011, by the annual
				percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and
				Clerical Workers, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, rounded to
				the nearest multiple of
				$25.
				.
		5.Treatment of
			 Saturday as a business day
			(a)DefinitionSection
			 602(3) of the Expedited Funds Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4001(3)) is amended
			 by inserting before the period at the end the following: , except that
			 Saturday shall be treated as a business day in the calculation of any period
			 within which funds deposited in an account at a receiving depository
			 institution are required to be made available under this title.
			(b)Conforming
			 amendmentSection 607(a) of the Expedited Funds Availability Act
			 (12 U.S.C. 4006(a)) is amended by striking Saturday,.


		IV
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 185
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 29, 2011
			Mr. Thompson of
			 California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
			 the Committee on Science, Space, and
			 Technology

		RESOLUTION
		Supporting the goals and ideals of National
		  Tsunami Awareness Week.

		Whereas a tsunami is a series of ocean or sea waves caused
			 by a sudden, large displacement of water most often caused by earthquakes, but
			 also by landslides, volcanic eruptions, and comet or meteorite impacts in the
			 ocean;
		Whereas a tsunami is like a fast rising flood tide, storm
			 surge, or an advancing wall of water and strikes with devastating force;
		Whereas a tsunami will continue for many hours;
		Whereas the first wave is often not the largest nor the
			 most dangerous, and surges may arrive 24 hours or more after the initial
			 wave;
		Whereas all U.S. ocean coasts can be impacted by tsunamis,
			 though based on proximity to tsunami sources and sea floor configurations, some
			 areas are at much greater risk than others;
		Whereas destructive and deadly tsunamis have struck
			 Hawaii, Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, American Samoa, Puerto Rico,
			 and the U.S. Virgin Islands within the last 150 years;
		Whereas 7,000,000 people currently live in U.S. coastal
			 communities at risk from a destructive tsunami;
		Whereas homes, businesses, public buildings, and
			 infrastructure may be damaged by tsunami surges and strong currents during a
			 tsunami;
		Whereas damage from a destructive tsunami is usually
			 substantial as debris and tsunami surges can wash away homes, roads, and
			 bridges in areas where the tsunami floods;
		Whereas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
			 Administration (or NOAA) National Weather Service operates two tsunami warning
			 centers, in Palmer, Alaska, and Ewa Beach, Hawaii, which are staffed 24/7, and
			 issue tsunami alerts (warnings, advisories, watches, and information
			 statements) as early as two minutes after an earthquake;
		Whereas upon receipt of tsunami alerts, State and local
			 emergency management agencies determine the appropriate response, including
			 whether to clear the beaches, sound sirens, or evacuate people;
		Whereas experts at NOAA’s Tsunami Warning Centers and the
			 National Weather Service agree that it is critical for all people to know if
			 they live or are visiting an area at-risk to tsunamis to determine the tsunami
			 history and flooding of the area, know tsunami inundation zones, and to develop
			 a written family disaster plan based on this knowledge;
		Whereas the Tsunami Warning Centers recommend that people
			 located in areas at-risk for tsunamis prepare a personal evacuation plan that
			 identifies ahead of time evacuation routes and assembly areas and a local road
			 map;
		Whereas the Tsunami Warning Centers recommend that people
			 in areas at-risk for tsunamis prepare a portable disaster supply kit before a
			 tsunami strikes that includes a first aid kit with essential medications, food,
			 and at least 3 gallons of water per person per day for up to 3 to 7 days,
			 protective clothing, rain gear, bedding or sleeping bags, a battery-powered
			 radio, a flashlight, extra batteries, and special items for infant, elderly, or
			 disabled family members;
		Whereas the Tsunami Warning Centers recommend that
			 citizens know that a “tsunami warning” means a tsunami with the potential to
			 generate widespread inundation is imminent or expected for the warned area, and
			 people should move up to higher ground or inland or to a designated tsunami
			 evacuation shelter and stay there, listen to local officials, and be aware the
			 first wave may not be the last or largest wave during the tsunami;
		Whereas the Tsunami Warning Centers recommend that
			 citizens know that a “tsunami advisory” means a tsunami with the potential to
			 generate strong currents or waves dangerous to those in or very near the water
			 is imminent or expected for the advised area, people should move out of beach
			 areas, marinas, and harbors, stay away from beach areas, marinas, and harbors
			 until local officials say it’s safe to return to the area under an advisory,
			 and the threat may continue for several hours after the first wave’s initial
			 arrival;
		Whereas NOAA warns that the warning signs of a tsunami,
			 include a strong earthquake, or one that persists for 20 seconds or longer, the
			 ocean withdraws or rises rapidly, a loud, roaring sound (like an airplane or a
			 train) coming from the ocean, and tsunami warnings broadcast over television
			 and radio, by beach lifeguards, community sirens, text message alerts, National
			 Weather Service Tsunami Warning Center Web sites and on NOAA Weather Radio All
			 Hazard;
		Whereas if you see these warning signs, NOAA advises you
			 of what to do, including—
			(1)keep calm;
			(2)immediately move
			 to your local tsunami shelter using defined tsunami evacuation routes;
			(3)move to higher ground that is at least 100
			 feet in elevation, a mile inland, or to the highest floor of a sturdy building
			 and stay there if there are no evacuation routes defined;
			(4)do not move from a
			 safe location;
			(5)move on foot when
			 possible, do not drive, keep roads clear for emergency vehicles;
			(6)stay tuned to NOAA
			 Weather Radio or news broadcasts for changes in tsunami alerts; and
			(7)stay away from the
			 coast and low-lying areas until local officials say it’s safe to return;
			Whereas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
			 Administration provides more detailed information about tsunamis and tsunami
			 preparedness via its Web site at http://www.tsunamiready.noaa.gov/;
		Whereas awareness of natural tsunami warning signs saves
			 lives in areas close to the tsunami source; and
		Whereas National Tsunami Awareness Week will be the week
			 of March 20, 2011, through March 26, 2011: Now, therefore, be it

		That the House of
			 Representatives—
			(1)supports the goals and ideals of National
			 Tsunami Awareness Week;
			(2)encourages the
			 staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, especially the
			 National Weather Service and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and the West
			 Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center, and other appropriate Federal agencies, to
			 continue their work of educating people in the United States about tsunami
			 preparedness;
			(3)endorses the
			 efforts of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program
			 (http://nthmp.tsunami.gov), a coordinated national effort of Federal, State and
			 local entities, to assess tsunami threats, prepare community response, issue
			 timely and effective warnings, and mitigate damage; and
			(4)urges the people
			 of the United States to recognize such a week as an opportunity to learn more
			 about the work of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in
			 warning for and mitigating the impact of tsunamis and educating citizens about
			 the potential risks of these natural disasters.


		II
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3090
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 5, 2008
			Mrs. McCaskill (for
			 herself, Mr. Specter,
			 Mr. Obama, and Mrs. Clinton) introduced the following bill; which
			 was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
			 Transportation

		A BILL
		To provide for adequate oversight and inspection by the
		  Federal Aviation Administration of facilities outside the United States that
		  perform maintenance and repair work on United States commercial aircraft, and
		  for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure
			 Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act of 2008 or the
			 SAFE AIR Act of
			 2008.
		2.Enhanced oversight and
			 inspection of repair stations
			(a)DefinitionsIn
			 this section:
				(1)AdministratorThe
			 term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation
			 Administration.
				(2)Air
			 carrierThe term air carrier has the meaning given
			 that term in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code.
				(3)Air
			 transportationThe term air transportation has the
			 meaning given that term in such section 40102(a).
				(4)AircraftThe
			 term aircraft has the meaning given that term in such section
			 40102(a).
				(5)Covered
			 maintenance workThe term covered maintenance work
			 means maintenance work that is substantial, scheduled, or a required inspection
			 item, as determined by the Administrator.
				(6)Part 121 air
			 carrierThe term part 121 air carrier means an air
			 carrier that holds a certificate under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal
			 Regulations (or any successor regulation).
				(7)Part 145 repair
			 stationThe term part 145 repair station means a
			 repair station that holds a certificate under part 145 of title 14, Code of
			 Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).
				(8)United States
			 commercial aircraftThe term United States commercial
			 aircraft means an aircraft registered in the United States and owned or
			 leased by a commercial air carrier.
				(b)Regulation of
			 repair stations for safety
				(1)In
			 generalChapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, is amended
			 by adding at the end the following:

						44730.Repair
				stations
							(a)DefinitionsIn
				this section:
								(1)Covered
				maintenance workThe term covered maintenance work
				means maintenance work that is substantial, scheduled, or a required inspection
				item, as determined by the Administrator.
								(2)Part 121 air
				carrierThe term part 121 air carrier means an air
				carrier that holds a certificate under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal
				Regulations (or any successor regulation).
								(3)Part 145 repair
				stationThe term part 145 repair station means a
				repair station that holds a certificate under part 145 of title 14, Code of
				Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).
								(4)United States
				commercial aircraftThe term United States commercial
				aircraft means an aircraft registered in the United States and owned or
				leased by a commercial air carrier.
								(b)Requirements
				for maintenance personnel providing covered maintenance workNot later than 3 years after the date of
				the enactment of this section, the Administrator shall prescribe regulations
				requiring all covered maintenance work on United States commercial aircraft to
				be performed by maintenance personnel employed by—
								(1)a part 145 repair
				station;
								(2)a part 121 air
				carrier; or
								(3)a person that
				provides contract maintenance personnel to a part 145 repair station or a part
				121 air carrier, if such personnel—
									(A)meet the
				requirements of such repair station or air carrier, as the case may be;
									(B)work under the
				direct supervision and control of such repair station or air carrier, as the
				case may be; and
									(C)carry out their
				work in accordance with the quality control manuals of such repair station or
				the maintenance manual of such air carrier, as the case may be.
									(c)Certification
				of inspection of foreign repair stationsNot later than 2 years
				after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the
				Administrator shall certify to Congress that—
								(1)each certified
				foreign repair station that performs maintenance work on an aircraft or a
				component of an aircraft for a part 121 air carrier has been inspected not
				fewer than 2 times in the preceding calendar year by an aviation safety
				inspector of the Federal Aviation Administration; and
								(2)not fewer than 1
				of the inspections required by paragraph (1) for each certified foreign repair
				station was carried out at such repair station without any advance notice to
				such foreign repair station.
								(d)Drug and
				alcohol testing of foreign repair station personnelNot later
				than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Administrator
				shall modify the certification requirements under part 145 of title 14, Code of
				Federal Regulations, to include testing for the use of alcohol or a controlled
				substance in accordance with section 45102 of this title of any individual
				employed by a foreign repair station and performing a safety-sensitive function
				on a United States commercial aircraft for a foreign repair
				station.
							.
				(2)Temporary
			 program of identification and oversight of noncertified repair
			 facilities
					(A)Develop
			 planNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
			 this Act, the Administrator shall develop a plan for a program—
						(i)to
			 require each part 121 air carrier to identify and submit to the Administrator a
			 complete list of all noncertificated maintenance providers that perform covered
			 maintenance work on United States commercial aircraft used by such part 121 air
			 carriers to provide air transportation;
						(ii)to
			 validate lists described in clause (i) that are submitted by a part 121 air
			 carrier to the Administrator by sampling the records of part 121 air carriers,
			 such as maintenance activity reports and general vendor listings; and
						(iii)to carry out
			 surveillance and oversight by field inspectors of the Federal Aviation
			 Administration of all noncertificated maintenance providers that perform
			 covered maintenance work on United States commercial aircraft for part 121 air
			 carriers.
						(B)Report on plan
			 for programNot later than 180 days after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report that
			 contains the plan required by subparagraph (A).
					(C)Implementation
			 of planned programNot later than 1 year after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act and until regulations are prescribed under section
			 44730(b) of title 49, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), the
			 Administrator shall carry out the plan required by subparagraph (A).
					(D)Annual report
			 on implementationNot later than 180 days after the commencement
			 of the plan under subparagraph (C) and each year thereafter until the
			 regulations described in such subparagraph are prescribed, the Administrator
			 shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the plan carried out
			 under such subparagraph.
					(3)Clerical
			 amendmentThe analysis for chapter 447 of title 49, United States
			 Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

							44730. Repairs
				stations.

						.
				(c)Regulation of
			 foreign repair stations for securitySection 44924 of title 49,
			 United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(h)Compliance of
				foreign repair stations with security regulations
						(1)Prohibition on
				certification of foreign repair stations that do not comply with security
				regulationsThe Administrator may not certify or recertify a
				foreign repair station under part 145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations,
				unless such foreign repair station is in compliance with all applicable final
				security regulations prescribed under subsection (f).
						(2)Notification to
				air carriers of noncompliance by foreign repair stationsIf the
				Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of
				Homeland Security is aware that a foreign repair station is not in compliance
				with a security regulation or that a security issue or vulnerability has been
				identified with respect to such foreign repair station in a security review or
				audit required under subsection (a) or any regulation prescribed under
				subsection (f), the Under Secretary shall provide notice to each air carrier
				that holds a certificate under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal
				Regulations, of such noncompliance or security issue or
				vulnerability.
						.
			(d)Update of
			 foreign repair fee schedule
				(1)In
			 generalNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of
			 this Act, the Administrator shall revise the methodology for computation of
			 fees for certification services performed outside the United States under part
			 187 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to cover fully the costs to the
			 Federal Aviation Administration of such certification services,
			 including—
					(A)the costs of all
			 related inspection services;
					(B)all travel
			 expenses, salary, and employment benefits of inspectors who provide such
			 services; and
					(C)any increased
			 costs to the Administration resulting from requirements of this section.
					(2)UpdatesThe
			 Administrator shall periodically revise such methodology to account for
			 subsequent changes in such costs to the Administration.
				(e)Annual report
			 by Inspector GeneralNot later than 1 year after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Inspector General of the
			 Department of Transportation shall submit to Congress a report on the
			 implementation of—
				(1)section 44730 of
			 title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (b)(1) of this
			 section;
				(2)subsection (b)(2)
			 of this section;
				(3)subsection (h) of
			 section 44924 of such title, as added by subsection (c) of this section;
				(4)subsection (d) of
			 this section; and
				(5)the regulations
			 prescribed or amended under the provisions described in this subsection.


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IV115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 138IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 16, 2017Mr. DeFazio (for himself, Mr. LoBiondo, and Mr. Larsen of Washington) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureRESOLUTIONRecognizing the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists.

 Whereas February 17, 2017, is the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (in this preamble referred to as PASS);
 Whereas PASS was founded in Chicago, Illinois, on February 17, 1977; Whereas PASS currently represents over 11,000 Federal employees of the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Defense;
 Whereas PASS represents employees who install, maintain, support, and certify air traffic control and defense equipment, oversee the commercial and general aviation industries, develop flight procedures, and perform quality analysis of complex aviation systems used in air traffic control and national defense in the United States and abroad;
 Whereas PASS represents five different bargaining units within the Air Traffic Organization and Office of Aviation Safety at the Federal Aviation Administration;
 Whereas PASS represents certain employees of the Federal Aviation Administration, including— (1)systems specialists who ensure functionality of communications systems, computer systems, navigational aids, and power systems vital to safe air travel and the mission of pilots and controllers;
 (2)flight standards and manufacturing aviation safety inspectors who oversee the aviation industry to ensure adherence to Federal Aviation Administration regulations and safety standards in the United States and abroad;
 (3)aeronautical information professionals who develop, maintain and support instrument flight procedures and a variety of aviation products that support industry performance and efficiency in the airspace and on the ground;
 (4)flight inspection pilots, mission specialists, and operations Staff who develop and administer services critical to ground- and space-based navigation systems;
 (5)aircraft maintenance employees who maintain the Federal Aviation Administration’s fleet of aircraft, enabling the Federal Aviation Administration to provide industry certification and service needs;
 (6)legal instruments examiners and compliance specialists who ensure proper registration of United States civil aircraft and certification of airmen; and
 (7)support staff who provide services that allow the aviation system to function smoothly; Whereas PASS also represents systems specialists at the United States Marine Corps Air Station in Cherry Point, North Carolina;
 Whereas PASS continues to represent the workplace interests of Federal employees through collective bargaining, legislative advocacy, and regulatory activities;
 Whereas PASS is committed to participating in and providing input on programs and initiatives aimed at improving and modernizing the National Airspace System;
 Whereas PASS represents employees essential to modernizing the air traffic control system; Whereas every member of the Federal workforce represented by PASS continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the United States aviation system;
 Whereas PASS honors and upholds principles of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 and demonstrates every day that collective bargaining safeguards the public interest and contributes to the effective conduct of public business; and
 Whereas PASS is committed to honoring public service performed on behalf of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists;
 (2)congratulates the members and officers of PASS for their many accomplishments; and (3)recognizes and honors the important contributions that the public servants represented by PASS make daily to ensure the safety and efficiency of the Nation’s aviation system, which is the largest, safest, and most complex aviation system in the world.