115 S424 IS: Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act
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2017-02-16
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 424IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 16, 2017Mr. Booker (for himself and Mr. Portman) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsA BILLTo amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of
			 law enforcement officer for retirement purposes, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act. 2.Including certain positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for purposes of retirement (a)Federal Employees Retirement SystemSection 8401(17) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
 (1)in subparagraph (C)— (A)by striking subparagraph (A) and (B) and inserting subparagraphs (A), (B), (E), (F), (G), (H), and (I); and
 (B)by striking and at the end; and (2)by adding at the end the following:

 (E)an employee not otherwise covered by this paragraph— (i)the duties of whose position include the investigation or apprehension of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States; and
 (ii)who is authorized to carry a firearm; (F)an employee of the Internal Revenue Service, the duties of whose position are primarily the—
 (i)collection of delinquent taxes; and (ii)securing of delinquent returns;
 (G)an employee of the United States Postal Inspection Service; (H)an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs who is a Department police officer under section 902 of title 38; and
 (I)an employee of U.S. Customs and Border Protection— (i)who is a seized property specialist in the GS–1801 job series; and
 (ii)the duties of whose position include activities relating to the efficient and effective custody, management, and disposition of seized and forfeited property;.
 (b)Civil Service Retirement SystemSection 8331(20) of title 5, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—
 (1)by inserting and an individual described in any of subparagraphs (E) through (I) of section 8401(17) after United States; and (2)by striking this activity and inserting such activity or described in any such subparagraph.
 (c)ApplicationThe amendments made by this section shall apply to any— (1)individual who is appointed as a law enforcement officer—
 (A)as defined in section 8331(20) or 8401(17) of title 5, United States Code (as amended by this section); and
 (B)on or after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2)incumbent (as defined in section 3(a)(4)), consistent with the requirements of section 3.
				3.Incumbent law enforcement officers
 (a)DefinitionsIn this section— (1)the term Director means the Director of the Office of Personnel Management;
 (2)the term employee has the meaning given the term in section 8331(1) or 8401(11) of title 5, United States Code; (3)the term Fund means the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund;
 (4)the term incumbent means an individual who— (A)before the date of enactment of this Act, was appointed to a position as an employee that—
 (i)did not satisfy the requirements of section 8331(20) or 8401(17) of title 5, United States Code, as then in effect; and
 (ii)would have satisfied the requirements described in clause (i) if the amendments made by section 2 had been in effect; and
 (B)on the date of enactment of this Act, is serving in a position as an employee that satisfies the requirements of section 8331(20) of title 5, United States Code, by virtue of the amendments made by section 2;
 (5)the term law enforcement officer has the meaning given the term in section 8331(20) or 8401(17) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by section 2;
 (6)the term prior service means, with respect to an incumbent who makes an election under subsection (b)(2), service performed by the incumbent before the date on which appropriate retirement deductions begin to be made under the election; and
 (7)the term service means service performed by an individual in a position that— (A)satisfies the requirements of section 8331(20) or 8401(17) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by section 2; or
 (B)would have satisfied the requirements of section 8331(20) or 8401(17) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by section 2, if the amendments made by section 2 had then been in effect.
					(b)Treatment of service performed by incumbents
 (1)Service on or after date of enactmentService performed by an incumbent on or after the date of enactment of this Act shall be treated as service performed as a law enforcement officer.
 (2)Service before date of enactmentService performed by an incumbent before the date of enactment of this Act shall, for purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83 and chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, be treated as service performed as a law enforcement officer only if the incumbent submits a written election to the Director by the earlier of—
 (A)the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act; or (B)the day before the date on which the incumbent separates from the service.
					(c)Individual contributions for prior service
 (1)In generalAn incumbent who makes an election under subsection (b)(2) may, with respect to prior service performed by the incumbent, pay a deposit into the Fund equal to the sum of—
 (A)the difference between— (i)the amount that would have been deducted during the period of prior service under section 8334 or 8422 of title 5, United States Code, from the pay of the incumbent if the amendments made by section 2 had been in effect during the prior service; and
 (ii)the amount that was deducted during the period of prior service under section 8334 or 8422 of title 5, United States Code; and
 (B)interest on the amount described in subparagraph (A)(i), as computed under— (i)paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 8334(e) of title 5, United States Code; and
 (ii)regulations promulgated by the Director.
 (2)Effect of not contributingIf an incumbent does not pay the full amount of the deposit described in paragraph (1), all prior service of the incumbent—
 (A)shall remain fully creditable as a law enforcement officer; and
 (B)the resulting annuity shall be reduced—
 (i)in a manner similar to that described in section 8334(d)(2) of title 5, United States Code; and
 (ii)to the extent necessary to make up the amount unpaid.
						(d)Government contributions for prior service
 (1)In generalIf an incumbent makes an election under subsection (b)(2), an agency that employed the incumbent during any prior service of the incumbent shall remit to the Director, for deposit in the Fund, an amount equal to the sum of—
 (A)the difference between— (i)the total amount of Government contributions that would have been paid under section 8334 or 8423 of title 5, United States Code, if the amendments made by section 2 had been in effect during the prior service; and
 (ii)the total amount of Government contributions paid under section 8334 or 8423 of title 5, United States Code; and
 (B)interest on the amount described in subparagraph (A)(i), as computed in accordance with— (i)paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 8334(e) of title 5, United States Code; and
 (ii)regulations promulgated by the Director.
 (2)Contributions to be made ratablyGovernment contributions under this subsection on behalf of an incumbent shall be made by the agency ratably (not less frequently than annually) over the 10-year period beginning on the date described in subsection (a)(5).
 (e)Exemption from mandatory separationNotwithstanding section 8335(b) or 8425(b) of title 5, United States Code, a law enforcement officer shall not be subject to mandatory separation during the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
 (f)RegulationsThe Director shall prescribe regulations to carry out this Act, including regulations for the application of this section in the case of any individual entitled to a survivor annuity (based on the service of an incumbent who dies before making an election under subsection (b)(2)), to the extent of any rights that would have been available to the decedent if still living.
 (g)Rule of constructionNothing in this section shall be considered to apply in the case of a reemployed annuitant.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3904
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 29, 2010
			Mr. Brownback introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
			 Forestry

		A BILL
		To further continued economic viability in the
		  communities on the High Plains by promoting sustainable groundwater management
		  of the Ogallala Aquifer.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 High Plains Groundwater Resource
			 Conservation Act.
		2.Findings and
			 purposes
			(a)FindingsCongress
			 finds that—
				(1)a reliable source
			 of groundwater is an essential element of the economy of the communities on the
			 High Plains;
				(2)the High Plains
			 Aquifer consists largely of the Ogallala Aquifer with small components of other
			 geologic units;
				(3)the High Plains
			 Aquifer experienced a dramatic decline in water table levels in the latter half
			 of the 20th century;
				(4)the decline in
			 water table levels is especially pronounced in the Southern Ogallala Aquifer,
			 with areas in the States of Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
			 experiencing declines of over 100 feet from 1950 to 2007;
				(5)(A)the saturated thickness
			 of the High Plains Aquifer has declined by over 50 percent in some areas;
			 and
					(B)the percentage of the High Plains
			 Aquifer that has a saturated thickness of 100 feet or more declined from 54
			 percent to 51 percent in the period from 1980 to 2007;
					(6)the decreased
			 water levels in the High Plains Aquifer coupled with higher pumping lift costs
			 raise concerns about the long-term sustainability of irrigated agriculture in
			 the High Plains;
				(7)hydrological
			 modeling by the United States Geological Survey indicates that in the context
			 of sustained high groundwater use in the surrounding region, reductions in
			 groundwater pumping at the single farm level or at a local level of up to 100
			 square miles, have a very time-limited impact on conserving the level of the
			 local water table, thus creating a disincentive for individual water users to
			 invest in water conservation measures;
				(8)incentives must
			 be created for conservation of groundwater on a regional scale, in order to
			 achieve an agricultural economy on the High Plains that is sustainable;
			 and
				(9)for water
			 conservation incentives to function, Federal, State, tribal, and local water
			 policymakers, and individual groundwater users must have access to reliable
			 information concerning aquifer recharge rates extraction rates, and water table
			 levels at the local and regional levels on an ongoing basis.
				(b)PurposeThe
			 purpose of this Act is to promote groundwater conservation on the High Plains
			 in order to extend the useable life of the High Plains Aquifer.
			3.High Plains
			 Aquifer Groundwater Conservation Incentives ProgramThe Food Security Act of 1985 is amended by
			 inserting after section 1240R (16 U.S.C. 3839bb–5) the following:

				1240S.High Plains
				Aquifer Groundwater Conservation Incentives Program
					(a)DefinitionsIn
				this section:
						(1)High
				PlainsThe term High Plains means the approximately
				174,000 square miles of land surface overlying the High Plains Aquifer in the
				High Plains Aquifer States.
						(2)High Plains
				AquiferThe term High Plains Aquifer is the
				groundwater reserve depicted as Figure 1 in the United States Geological Survey
				Professional Paper 1400–B, entitled Geohydrology of the High Plains
				Aquifer in Parts of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South
				Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming.
						(3)High Plains
				Aquifer StatesThe term High Plains Aquifer States
				means the States of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South
				Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming.
						(4)ProgramThe
				term Program means the High Plains Aquifer Groundwater
				Conservation Incentives Program described in subsection (b)(1).
						(b)Program
						(1)In
				generalFor each of fiscal years 2011 through 2020, the Secretary
				shall offer to enter into contracts with producers in the High Plains Aquifer
				States through a High Plains Aquifer Groundwater Conservation Incentives
				Program in accordance with this section.
						(2)GoalThe
				goal of the Program shall be to achieve significant per-acre savings of the
				groundwater resources of the High Plains Aquifer.
						(c)Participation
						(1)In
				generalThe Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent
				practicable, that producers on land drawing water from the High Plains Aquifer
				throughout the High Plains region shall have an opportunity to participate in
				the Program.
						(2)PriorityThe
				participation of producers in areas experiencing significant aquifer level
				declines shall be given a priority.
						(d)Transfer of
				water rightsA producer on land drawing water from the High
				Plains Aquifer who agrees, beginning on the date on which the producer enters
				into a contract under this section with the Secretary, not to irrigate all or
				part of the land and to transfer the water rights of the producer for the
				nonirrigated land to the applicable High Plains Aquifer State shall be eligible
				for incentive payments in accordance with this section.
					(e)Payments
						(1)In
				generalIn exchange for an agreement not to irrigate all or part
				of land described in subsection (d), the Secretary shall make 1 or more
				incentive payments to a producer (as determined under paragraph (2)) in an
				amount equal to the difference between, as determined by the Secretary—
							(A)the average
				amount of payments that the producer received under title I of the Food,
				Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 8701 et seq.) on the land when
				irrigating the land, as determined using the average amount of payments
				received by the producer for the 10 most recent crop years preceding the date
				of the Program contract; and
							(B)the amount of
				payments that the producer would be expected to receive under title I of that
				Act on the land after conversion to dryland production for those 10 most recent
				crop years.
							(2)FormIn
				exchange for an agreement described in subsection (d), a producer may elect to
				receive—
							(A)1 lump-sum
				incentive payment for the entire term of the agreement in the amount determined
				under paragraph (1); or
							(B)annual incentive
				payments for each year of the agreement that total, in the aggregate, the
				amount determined under paragraph (1).
							(f)Modifications
				or termination of contracts
						(1)Voluntary
				modification or terminationThe Secretary may modify or terminate
				a contract entered into with a producer under this section if—
							(A)the producer
				agrees to the modification or termination;
							(B)the Secretary
				determines that the modification or termination is in the public
				interest.
							(2)Involuntary
				terminationThe Secretary may terminate a contract under this
				section if the Secretary determines that the producer violated the
				contract.
						(g)Duties of
				producersTo receive incentive payments described in subsection
				(e), a producer shall agree—
						(1)to transfer water
				rights under subsection (d);
						(2)to implement
				required practices as agreed to in the contract with the Secretary; and
						(3)to comply with
				such additional conditions as the Secretary determines are necessary to carry
				out this section.
						(h)Limitation of
				paymentsThe total amount of payments paid to any 1 producer
				under this section may not exceed $50,000.
					(i)State
				administrationOn application by a High Plains Aquifer State, and
				approval by the Secretary, the Secretary may provide funding on an annual basis
				to the State to carry out, in lieu of the Secretary, the activities described
				in this section.
					(j)FundingOf
				the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry
				out this section such sums as are
				necessary.
					.


116 HR 2548 : Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act
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2019-12-18
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		IIB
		116th CONGRESS1st Session
		H. R. 2548
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		December 18, 2019Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACT
		To modify eligibility requirements for certain hazard mitigation assistance programs, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act. 2.Authority to begin implementation of acquisition or relocation projects (a)Eligibility for Assistance for Initiated Projects (1)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, an entity seeking assistance under a hazard mitigation assistance program shall be eligible to receive such assistance for a covered project if the entity—
 (A)complies with all other eligibility requirements of the hazard mitigation assistance program for acquisition or relocation projects, including extinguishing all incompatible encumbrances; and
 (B)complies with all Federal requirements for the project. (2)Costs incurredAn entity seeking assistance under a hazard mitigation assistance program shall be responsible for any project costs incurred by the entity for a covered project if the covered project is not awarded, or is determined to be ineligible for, assistance.
 (b)DefinitionsIn this section, the following definitions apply: (1)Covered projectThe term covered project means—
 (A)an acquisition or relocation project for which an entity began implementation prior to grant award under a hazard mitigation assistance program; and
 (B)a project for which an entity initiated planning or construction before or after requesting assistance for the project under a hazard mitigation assistance program qualifying for a categorical exemption under the National Environmental Policy Act.
 (2)Hazard mitigation assistance programThe term hazard mitigation assistance program means— (A)the predisaster hazard mitigation grant program authorized under section 203 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5133);
 (B)the hazard mitigation grant program authorized under section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170c); and
 (C)the flood mitigation assistance program authorized under section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4104c).
 (c)ApplicabilityThis section shall apply to funds appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this Act.  Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 2019.Cheryl L. Johnson,Clerk


114 HR 5778 IH: Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2016
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-07-13
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I114th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5778IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 13, 2016Mr. Zinke introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo designate Alex Diekmann Peak in Montana.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Alex Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2016. 2.FindingsCongress finds that Alex Diekmann—
 (1)was a loving father to two and adoring husband who lived in Bozeman, Montana, where he was a renowned conservationist who dedicated his career to protecting some of the most outstanding natural and scenic resource areas of the Northern Rockies;
 (2)was responsible during his unique conservation career for the protection of more than 50 distinct areas in the States of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, conserving for the public over 100,000 acres of iconic mountains and valleys, rivers and creeks, ranches and farms, and historic sites and open spaces;
 (3)played a central role in securing the future of an array of special landscapes, including— (A)the spectacular Devil’s Canyon in the Craig Thomas Special Management Area in the State of Wyoming;
 (B)crucial fish and wildlife habitat and recreation access land in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho, along the Salmon River, and near the Canadian border; and
 (C)diverse and vitally important land all across the Crown of the Continent in the State of Montana, from the world-famous Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to Glacier National Park to the Cabinet-Yaak Ecosystem, to the recreational trails, working forests and ranches, and critical drinking water supply for Whitefish, and beyond;
 (4)made a particularly profound mark on the preservation of the natural wonders in and near the Madison Valley and the Madison Range, Montana, where more than 12 miles of the Madison River and much of the world-class scenery, fish and wildlife, and recreation opportunities of the area have become and shall remain conserved and available to the public because of his efforts;
 (5)inspired others with the skill, passion and a spirit of partnership that brought together communities, landowners, sportsmen, and the public at large;
 (6)lost a heroic battle with cancer on February 1, 2016, at the age of 52; (7)is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their 2 sons, Logan and Liam; and
 (8)leaves a lasting legacy across Montana and the Northern Rockies that will benefit all Americans in our time and in the generations to follow.
			3.Designation of Alex Diekmann Peak
 (a)In generalPeak 9,765, which is located 2.2 miles west-northwest of Finger Mountain on the western boundary of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness (UTM coordinates Zone 12, 457966 E, 4982589 N), shall be known and designated as Alex Diekmann Peak.
 (b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the peak described in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to Alex Diekmann Peak.


110 HR 5188 IH: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on C12–18

U.S. House of Representatives
2008-01-29
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5188
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 29, 2008
			Mrs. Maloney of New
			 York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To extend the temporary suspension of duty on C12–18
		  alkenes.

		1.C12–18 alkenes
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.24.14 of
			 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to C12–18
			 alkenes) is amended by striking 12/31/2009 and inserting
			 12/31/2011.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods
			 entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act.


113 HR 5567 IH: Education and Workforce Innovation Act
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2014-09-18
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5567
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 18, 2014
			Mr. Carney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

		A BILL
		To carry out pilot programs to improve skills and job training, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Education and Workforce Innovation Act.
		2.Community Workforce Training Grants
			(a)Program authorizedFrom the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Education, in
			 consultation with the Secretary of Labor and the advisory panel, shall
			 carry out a 5-year pilot program to award grants to eligible entities to
			 carry out programs that provide direct skills and job training for
			 individuals to enter and advance in high-growth, emerging, and in-demand
			 industries, such as skilled labor and trade industries.
			(b)ApplicationTo receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application, at such
			 time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of
			 Education may require.
			(c)Uses of fundsAn eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant to—
				(1)develop and carry out a multiyear program to provide students enrolled in a school or institution
			 described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of subsection (g)(1) with
			 education and training to prepare such students to enter and advance in
			 high-growth, emerging, or in-demand industries by providing—
					(A)customized training that is valuable to such industries;
					(B)increased productivity and knowledge transfer;
					(C)a stable and predictable pipeline to a high-standard of employment (as determined by the Secretary
			 of Labor in consultation with the advisory panel) upon graduation from the
			 program;
					(D)a proven model of success, as determined by the Secretary of Labor in consultation with the
			 advisory panel; and
					(E)an opportunity for career advancement; and
					(2)cover costs related to developing and carrying out the program, which may include—
					(A)covering overhead costs;
					(B)improving program design;
					(C)expanding access to the program; or
					(D)providing tuition subsidies for students enrolled, or desiring to enroll, in an institution
			 described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (g)(1), if applicable,
			 to participate in such program.
					(d)Matching fundsAn eligible entity that is awarded a grant under this section shall provide matching funds from
			 non-Federal sources in an amount equal to not less than the Federal funds
			 provided under the grant.
			(e)Advisory panelIn carrying out the pilot program under this section, the Secretary of Education shall establish an
			 advisory panel that is comprised of Federal education experts and private
			 sector executives.
			(f)Availability of fundingFor fiscal year 2016 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years, not less than $50,000,000 shall be
			 available from the amount appropriated for each such fiscal year for the
			 Workforce Innovation Fund of the Department of Labor for the costs of
			 carrying out this section.
			(g)DefinitionsIn this section:
				(1)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means a private company involved in the manufacturing, production, or technology industries, in
			 partnership with a—
					(A)junior or community college;
					(B)postsecondary vocational institution; or
					(C)secondary school.
					(2)Junior or community collegeThe term junior or community college has the meaning given the term in section 312(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
			 1058(f)).
				(3)Postsecondary vocational institutionThe term postsecondary vocational institution has the meaning given the term in section 102(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
			 1002(c)).
				(4)Secondary schoolThe term secondary school has the meaning given the term in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
			 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
				(5)Skilled labor and trade industriesThe term skilled labor and trade industries shall be defined by the Secretary of Labor.
				3.Financing a Skilled 21st Century Workforce Goal
			(a)Program authorizedThe Secretaries of Education and the Treasury, jointly with the advisory panel, shall administer a
			 pay-for-performance pilot program for 5 years to raise funds from
			 qualified investors to cover the cost of a workforce training program that
			 increases trade certifications or apprenticeships for unemployed
			 individuals or dislocated workers, and that meets the requirements of
			 subsection (b).
			(b)Program requirementsThe pay-for-performance pilot program carried out under subsection (a) shall require that—
				(1)the Secretaries and the advisory panel establish the goals of increasing trade certifications or
			 apprenticeships for unemployed individuals or dislocated workers, and
			 other social and financial goals (such as reducing Federal, State, and
			 local expenditures related to workforce training) for the program;
				(2)a qualified investor enters into a pay-for-performance agreement with the Secretaries under which
			 the qualified investor—
					(A)provides funds to a service provider selected by the Secretaries, the advisory panel, and the
			 qualified investor to meet the goals established under paragraph (1); and
					(B)agrees to the repayment terms described in paragraph (4);
					(3)the service provider uses such funds to carry out a workforce training program for unemployed
			 adults or dislocated workers to meet such goals;
				(4)if the Secretaries and the advisory panel determine that the workforce training program carried out
			 by the service provider meets the goals established under paragraph (1),
			 the Secretaries will repay the qualified investor the amount of funds
			 provided by the qualified investor under paragraph (2) with financial
			 returns; and
				(5)the Secretaries and the advisory panel assess the feasibility of expanding the pay-for-performance
			 pilot program on a larger scale.
				(c)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2016 to carry out this section.
			(d)DefinitionsIn this Act:
				(1)Advisory panelThe term advisory panel means a panel of business representatives selected by the Secretaries.
				(2)Dislocated worker; unemployed individualThe terms dislocated worker and unemployed individual have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29
			 U.S.C. 3102).
				(3)Qualified investorThe term qualified investor has the meaning given such term in section 230.501(a) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations (or
			 successor regulations).
				(4)SecretariesThe term Secretaries means the Secretaries of Education and the Treasury.
				(5)Service providerThe term service provider means a nonprofit organization that carries out a workforce training program.


116 S2339 IS: Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2019
U.S. Senate
2019-07-30
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2339IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 30, 2019Mr. Lee (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn) 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 provide for accreditation reform, to require
			 institutions of higher education to publish information regarding student
			 success, to provide for fiscal accountability, and to provide for school
			 accountability for student loans.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2019. IAccreditation Reform 101.Accreditation reform (a)Definition of Institution of Higher EducationSection 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002(a)(1)) is amended—
 (1)by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and
 (2)by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:

 (B)if accredited by an authorized accreditation authority in a State that has an alternative accreditation agreement with the Secretary, as described in section 498C—
 (i)an institution that provides postsecondary education;
 (ii)a postsecondary apprenticeship program; or
 (iii)a postsecondary education course or program provided by an institution of postsecondary education, a nonprofit organization, or a for-profit organization or business;.
 (b)State alternative accreditationPart H of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1099a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

						4State Alternative Accreditation
							498C.State alternative accreditation
								(a)In
 generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, a State may establish an alternative accreditation system for the purpose of establishing institutions that provide postsecondary education and postsecondary education courses or programs as eligible for funding under title IV if the State submits a plan to the Secretary for the establishment of the alternative accreditation system. Such institutions, courses, or programs may include—
 (1)institutions that provide postsecondary education that culminates in a certification, credential, or degree;
 (2)postsecondary apprenticeship programs that culminate in a certification, credential, or degree;
 (3)any other postsecondary education course or program offered at an institution of postsecondary education, a nonprofit organization, or a for-profit organization or business, that culminates in a certification, credential, or degree; and
 (4)any of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (3) that do not award a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree, provided that such entity provides credit that will be accepted toward a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree at one or more of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (3).
									(b)Alternative
 accreditation notificationThe alternative accreditation plan described in subsection (a) shall include the following:
 (1)The State's plan for designating one or more authorized accrediting entities within the State, such as the State Department of Education, another State agency, an industry-specific accrediting agency, or another entity, and an explanation of the process through which the State will select such authorized accrediting entities.
 (2)The standards or criteria that an institution that provides postsecondary education and a postsecondary education course or program must meet in order to—
 (A)receive an initial accreditation as part of the alternative accreditation system; and
 (B)maintain such accreditation.
 (3)A description of the appeals process through which an institution that provides postsecondary education or a postsecondary education course or program may appeal to an authorized accrediting entity if such institution, course, or program is denied accreditation under the State alternative accreditation system.
 (4)Any State policy regarding public accessibility to certain information relating to institutions that provide postsecondary education and postsecondary education courses and programs accredited under the State alternative accreditation system, including—
 (A)the information described in subsection (e)(1); and
 (B)information about the rates of job placement for individuals that have graduated from an institution or completed a course or program that is accredited under the State alternative accreditation system, if available.
 (5)An assurance by the State that under the State alternative accreditation system, only institutions that provide postsecondary education and postsecondary education courses or programs that provide a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree, or credits toward a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree (as defined by the State in accordance with paragraph (6)) will be accredited.
 (6)The State's definition of a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree, as such term applies to the requirement described in paragraph (5).
 (7)A description of the agreements that the State will enter into with institutions that provide postsecondary education and postsecondary education courses or programs that are accredited under the alternative accreditation system for purposes of accreditation regarding requirements for instructional time, in lieu of the requirements described under section 481(a)(2).
 (8)A description of the agreements that the State will enter into with institutions that provide postsecondary education and postsecondary education courses or programs that are accredited under the alternative accreditation system regarding requirements for credit hours or clock hours, or other measures of student learning, in lieu of the requirements described under section 481(b).
 (c)Review and approvalNot later than 30 days after the Secretary receives a plan from a State regarding an alternative accreditation system, the Secretary shall submit to the State and Congress, and make publicly available, a response to the State’s plan. The Secretary shall approve the plan and allow the State to establish the alternative accreditation system if the plan meets the requirements described in subsection (b).
 (d)Time limitEach plan approved under subsection (c) shall allow a State to carry out an alternative accreditation system in the State for a period of 5 years.
 (e)Reporting requirementsStates that establish an alternative accreditation system shall submit a report to the Secretary every 3 years following the implementation of the alternative accreditation system. The report shall include—
 (1)in the case of a postsecondary education course or program that is accredited through the State alternative accreditation system—
 (A)the number and percentage of students who successfully complete each such postsecondary education course or program; and
 (B)for postsecondary education courses or programs that lead to a certification, credential, or degree, the number of students in such course or program; and
 (2)in the case of an institution that provides postsecondary education that is accredited through the State alternative accreditation system—
 (A)the number and percentage of students who successfully obtain a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree from such institution; and
 (B)the number and percentage of students who do not successfully obtain a postsecondary certification, credential, or degree from such institution but do obtain credit from such institution toward a postsecondary degree, credential, or certification; and
 (3)a description of any requirements for third-party verification of information contained in the report.
									.
				(c)Title IV
 eligibility requirementsPart G of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1088 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

						493E.State
 Accredited Institutions, Programs, or CoursesNotwithstanding any other provision of law, an institution, program, or course that is eligible for funds under this title in accordance with section 102(a)(1)(B) and meets the requirements of section 498C—
 (1)shall not be required to meet the requirements of section 496; and (2)shall not be required to meet the requirements described in subsections (a)(2) and (b) of section 481..
				IITransparency in Higher Education
			201.Time for transparency in higher education
 (a)In generalTitle IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.) is amended— (1)in section 487(a), by adding at the end the following:

 (30)The institution will publish information in compliance with section 493E.; and (2)in part G, by adding at the end the following:

							493E.Institutional publication of information
								(a)Publication of information
 (1)In generalEach institution of higher education participating in a program under this title shall publish on the institution's website and in an alternative format, on an annual basis, the information described in paragraphs (2) and (3). To the extent that such data is available, an institution may use data that the institution is already collecting in accordance with other Federal requirements.
 (2)InformationEach institution of higher education described in paragraph (1) shall publish, with respect to the institution as a whole and with respect to each program of study offered by the institution, the following information for the most recent fiscal year for which the information is available:
 (A)For each of the following, the percentage and number of students enrolled at the institution or in the program of study, as applicable, who receive the following:
 (i)Federal grant aid, including Federal Pell Grants under subpart 1 of part A, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants under subpart 3 of part A, or any other Federal postsecondary education grant aid or subsidy.
 (ii)Federal student loans, including Federal loans under part D. (iii)State grant aid.
 (iv)Institutional grants.
 (v)A student loan from a State.
 (B)Student body enrollment status, including as a— (i)first-time, full-time student;
 (ii)first-time, part-time student; (iii)non-first-time, full-time student; and
 (iv)non-first-time, part-time student. (C)Information about students that includes the following:
 (i)The percentage of students who do not complete the program of study the student initially started upon enrollment.
 (ii)The percentage of students who transfer. (iii)The percentage of students who complete the program of study the student initially started upon enrollment.
 (iv)The average length of time for a student to complete the program of study. (v)The percentage of students who continue on to higher levels of education.
 (vi)The percentage of former students who received financial aid who are employed at 2, 4, and 6 years after graduating, disaggregated by program of study.
 (vii)The median earnings of former students who earned a degree or credential and received financial aid on the date that is 10 years after the date the students first enrolled in a program of study at the institution, disaggregated by program of study.
 (viii)The median earnings of former students who received financial aid on the date that is 10 years after the date the students first enrolled in a program of study at the institution, disaggregated by program of study.
 (3)Publication of default and non-repayment ratesIn addition to the information described in paragraph (2), each institution of higher education described in paragraph (1) shall publish, with respect to the institution as a whole and with respect to each program of study offered by the institution, the following information for the most recent fiscal year for which the information is available:
 (A)The average amount of total Federal student loan debt accrued upon graduation. (B)The average amount of total Federal student loan debt accrued by students who leave the institution without having graduated.
 (C)Federal student loan default rate. (D)Federal student loan non-repayment rate.
 (E)Default and non-repayment rate, including as a— (i)first-time, full-time student;
 (ii)first-time, part-time student; (iii)non-first-time, full-time student; and
 (iv)non-first-time, part-time student. (F)Default and non-repayment rate, of—
 (i)students who complete a program of study; (ii)students who transfer; and
 (iii)students who do not complete a program of study. (b)Privacy (1)Compliance with FERPAIn carrying out this section, an institution of higher education and any personnel of the institution shall not share any personally identifiable information and shall act in accordance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g, commonly known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974).
 (2)Prohibition on use of informationInformation published pursuant to this section shall not be used by a Federal employee, agency, or officer, or an institution of higher education to take action against an individual.
 (3)PenaltiesThe Secretary shall establish penalties for a violation of paragraph (1) or (2) that includes both a monetary fine and up to 5 years in prison.
 (c)Rule of constructionNothing in this section shall be construed to authorize or permit the Secretary or any employee or contractor of the Department to mandate, direct, or control the selection of practices or curriculum by an institution of higher education..
					(b)GAO report
 (1)StudyThe Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study that compiles all the institutional publication of information pursuant to section 493E of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as added by subsection (a) of this Act.
 (2)ReportNot later than October 1 of the fourth fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report containing the results of the study under paragraph (1) to the appropriate committees of Congress.
					IIIFiscal Accountability
			301.Simplification of Federal student loans
 (a)TerminationSection 451 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087a) is amended— (1)in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: No sums may be expended after September 30, 2026, with respect to loans under this part for which the first disbursement is after such date, except Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A.; and
 (2)by adding at the end, the following:  (c)Termination of authority To make new loansNotwithstanding subsection (a) or any other provision of law—
 (1)no new loans may be made under this part after September 30, 2026, except Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A; and
 (2)no funds are authorized to be appropriated, or may be expended, under this Act, or any other Act to make loans under this part for which the first disbursement is after September 30, 2026, except Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A, or as expressly authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the date of enactment of Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2019.
								(d)Student eligibility beginning with award year 2022
 (1)New borrowersNo loan may be made under this part to a new borrower for which the first disbursement is after June 30, 2022, except Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A.
 (2)Borrowers with outstanding balancesSubject to paragraph (3), with respect to a borrower who, as of July 1, 2022, has an outstanding balance of principal or interest owing on a loan made under this part that is not a Federal Direct simplification loan under section 460A, such borrower may—
 (A)in the case of such a loan made to the borrower for enrollment in a program of undergraduate education, borrow loans made under this part that are not Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A for any program of undergraduate education through the close of September 30, 2026;
 (B)in the case of such a loan made to the borrower for enrollment in a program of graduate or professional education, borrow loans made under this part that are not Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A for any program of graduate or professional education through the close of September 30, 2026; and
 (C)in the case of such a loan made to the borrower on behalf of a dependent student for the student’s enrollment in a program of undergraduate education, borrow loans made under this part that are not Federal Direct simplification loans under section 460A on behalf of such student through the close of September 30, 2026.
 (3)Loss of eligibilityA borrower described in paragraph (2) who borrows a Federal Direct simplification loan made under section 460A for which the first disbursement is made before September 30, 2026, shall lose the borrower’s eligibility to borrow a loan under this part that is not a Federal Direct simplification loan under section 460A in accordance with paragraph (2)..
 (b)Federal Direct simplification loansPart D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

						460A.Federal Direct simplification loans
 (a)In generalBeginning on July 1, 2022, except as provided in section 451(d), the Secretary shall make loans to borrowers under this section. Loans made under this section shall be known as Federal Direct simplification loans.
 (b)Federal Direct simplification loansThe provisions of this part shall apply with respect to Federal Direct simplification loans, except that Federal Direct simplification loans shall be made in accordance with the following:
 (1)The applicable rate of interest on a loan made under this section shall, for loans disbursed during any 12-month period beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30, be determined on the preceding June 1 and be equal to—
 (A)a rate equal to the high yield of the 10-year Treasury note auctioned at the final auction held prior to such June 1; plus
 (B)3.6 percent. (2)Interest on a loan made under this section shall begin to accrue on the date the loan is disbursed.
 (3)The maximum— (A)annual amount of loans under this section an undergraduate student may borrow in any academic year (as defined in section 481(a)(2)) or its equivalent shall be equal to $7,500; and
 (B)aggregate amount of loans under this section an undergraduate student may borrow shall be equal to $30,000.
 (4)The maximum— (A)annual amount of loans under this section a graduate or professional student may borrow in any academic year (as defined in section 481(a)(2)) or its equivalent shall be equal to $12,500; and
 (B)aggregate amount of loans under this section a graduate or professional student may borrow shall be equal to $50,000.
 (5)The only length of repayment— (A)for a loan borrowed by an undergraduate student shall be 15 years; and
 (B)for a loan borrowed by a graduate or professional student shall be 25 years. (6)Repayment on a loan made under this section shall begin—
 (A)after 125 percent of the normal time for completion of the program of study for which the borrower receives the loan under this section; or
 (B)if the borrower withdraws from the program of study before the borrower completes the program, 6 months after the date the borrower withdraws.
 (7)The Secretary shall not repay or cancel any outstanding balance of principal or interest due on a Federal Direct simplification loan as part of a student loan forgiveness program, including such a program under section 455(m) and section 493C.
 (c)Authorization To limit loan amountsAn institution of higher education that is required under State law to enroll all eligible applicants for an academic year may limit the amount of loans under this section that a student may borrow for such academic year to not more than the tuition and fees at such institution for such academic year.
 (d)Loan feeThe Secretary shall not charge the borrower of a loan made under this part an origination fee. (e)RepaymentA borrower of a loan made under this section may accelerate without penalty repayment of the whole or any part of the loan..
 302.Phasing out loan forgivenessThe Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) is amended— (1)in section 455—
 (A)in subsection (d)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting (except a Federal Direct simplification loan) after borrower of a loan made under this part; (B)in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following:

 (8)Federal Direct simplification loansIncome contingent repayment shall not be available for a Federal Direct simplification loan. ; and (C)in subsection (m), by adding at the end the following:

							(5)Elimination of loan forgiveness
 (A)In GeneralNotwithstanding any other provision of this Act and subject to subparagraph (B), with respect to any loan made on or after July 1, 2022, the Secretary may not cancel any outstanding balance of principal and interest due on the loan for the borrower of the loan pursuant to this subsection.
 (B)Loans for continuing program of studyIn the case of a borrower whose first loan for a program of study is made prior to July 1, 2022, the Secretary may repay or cancel any outstanding balance of principal and interest due on the subsequent loans for that borrower for the same program of study pursuant to this subsection for—
 (i)loans made during the time it takes to complete that program of study; or (ii)loans made before July 1, 2026;
									whichever occurs earlier.; and
 (2)in section 493C, by adding at the end the following:  (f)Elimination of loan forgiveness (1)In GeneralNotwithstanding any other provision of this Act and subject to paragraph (2), with respect to any loan made on or after July 1, 2022, the Secretary may not repay or cancel any outstanding balance of principal and interest due on the loan for the borrower of the loan pursuant to this section.
 (2)Loans for continuing program of studyIn the case of a borrower whose first loan for a program of study is made prior to July 1, 2022, the Secretary may repay or cancel any outstanding balance of principal and interest due on the subsequent loans for that borrower for the same program of study pursuant to this section for—
 (A)loans made during the time it takes to complete that program of study; or (B)loans made before July 1, 2026;
								whichever occurs earlier..
				IVSchool Accountability for Student Loans
			401.School accountability for student loans
 (a)Default rate fineSection 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094), as amended by section 201, is further amended—
 (1)in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:  (31)The institution will pay a default rate fine that is determined pursuant to subsection (k).; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  (k)Default rate fine (1)In generalEach institution described in paragraph (2) shall pay to the Secretary an annual default rate fine in accordance with this subsection.
 (2)Applicable institutionsAn institution shall pay a default rate fine under this subsection for a fiscal year based on the cohort default rate (as defined in section 435(m)) on loans made under this title for such fiscal year.
								(3)Fine
 (A)In generalEach institution described in paragraph (2) shall pay a default rate fine for a fiscal year that is equal to 10 percent of the applicable amount determined under subparagraph (B)(i) for such fiscal year.
									(B)Applicable amount
 (i)In generalThe applicable amount for a fiscal year with respect to an institution shall be an amount equal to the product of the amount of loans made under this title for such fiscal year, and the applicable rate determined in clause (ii). If the applicable rate is equal to or less than zero percent then the applicable amount shall be equal to zero.
 (ii)Applicable rateThe applicable rate for a fiscal year with respect to an institution shall be the rate that is equal to the difference between the cohort default rate on loans made under this title (as defined in section 435(m)) for such fiscal year and the average rate of total unemployment in the United States for the 3-year period covered by that cohort default rate (as defined in section 435(m)), as determined by the Secretary of Labor.
 (4)Credit for certain institutionsEach institution that is described in paragraph (2) shall receive a $400 credit for the fiscal year for each graduate of the institution during such fiscal year who received a Federal Pell Grant while enrolled at the institution.
 (5)Flexibility in counsel and adviceNotwithstanding any other provision of the Act, the Secretary shall grant institutions of higher education flexibility under this Act to counsel and advise students on Federal financial aid, including granting flexibility for institutions to award less than the maximum amount of Federal student aid for which an individual is eligible if the cost of tuition, room, and board at the institution is less than such maximum amount..
 (b)Flexibility in counseling and adviceSection 485(l) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(l)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (3)Flexibility in counseling and adviceIn addition to the entrance counseling under paragraph (1), an eligible institution may require any borrower, at or prior to the time of a disbursement to the borrower of a loan made under part D, to receive the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to such loan, or any other financial counseling, including financial literacy counseling..


114 HR 293 IH: To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.
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2015-01-13
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 293
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 13, 2015
			Mr. Burgess (for himself and Mr. DeFazio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

		A BILL
		To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting
			 certain transfers used for educational purposes, and for other purposes.

		1.Exempting from manufacturer transparency reporting certain transfers used for educational purposes
 (a)In generalSection 1128G(e)(10)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7h(e)(10)(B)) is amended— (1)in clause (iii), by inserting , including peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, conference reports, and medical textbooks after patient use; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following new clause:  (xiii)A transfer of anything of value to a covered recipient who is a physician if the thing of value is intended solely for purposes of providing continuing medical education to the physician or other physicians..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transfers of value made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2335
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 23, 2011
			Mrs. Noem (for
			 herself, Mr. Kline,
			 Mr. Lewis of California,
			 Mr. Cole, Mr. Paul, and Mr.
			 McClintock) introduced the following bill; which was referred to
			 the Committee on Education and the
			 Workforce

		A BILL
		To clarify the rights of Indians and Indian tribes on
		  Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of
			 2011.
		2.Definition of
			 employerSection 2 of the
			 National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152) is amended—
			(1)in paragraph (2),
			 by inserting or any enterprise or institution owned and operated by an
			 Indian tribe and located on its Indian lands, after subdivision
			 thereof; and
			(2)by adding at the
			 end the following:

					(15)The term
				Indian tribe means any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or
				other organized group or community which is recognized as eligible for the
				special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because
				of their status as Indians.
					(16)The term
				Indian means any individual who is a member of an Indian
				tribe.
					(17)The term
				Indian lands means—
						(A)all lands within
				the limits of any Indian reservation;
						(B)any lands title to
				which is either held in trust by the United States for the benefit of any
				Indian tribe or individual or held by any Indian tribe or individual subject to
				restriction by the United States against alienation; and
						(C)any lands in the
				State of Oklahoma that are within the boundaries of a former reservation (as
				defined by the Secretary of the Interior) of a federally recognized Indian
				tribe.
						.


110 HR 1568 IH: Henry Ford Scholarship Program Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-03-19
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110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 1568
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 19, 2007
Mr. Knollenberg introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

A BILL
To establish the Henry Ford Scholarship program to provide scholarships to high-achieving students to pursue undergraduate degrees in mathematics, science, engineering, and health-related fields.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Henry Ford Scholarship Program Act.
2.Henry Ford Scholarship program
(a)Program establishedThe Secretary is authorized to establish a program, in accordance with the requirements of this Act, to award scholarships to high-achieving students who graduate from secondary school after May 1, 2007, to pursue undergraduate degrees in mathematics, science, engineering, and health-related fields at institutions of higher education.
(b)Henry Ford ScholarsIndividuals awarded scholarships under this Act shall be known as Henry Ford Scholars.
3.Scholarship awards
(a)Scholarship amount
(1)Maximum amountThe maximum amount of a scholarship that an eligible student may receive under this section shall be $5,000 for an academic year, and shall be $20,000 in the aggregate.
(2)Adjustment for insufficient appropriationsIf funds available to carry out this Act for an academic year are insufficient to fully fund all scholarships awarded by the Secretary under this Act for such academic year, the amount of the scholarship paid to each student under this Act shall be reduced proportionately.
(b)Period of awardScholarships under this section shall be awarded for a period of one academic year, and may be renewed for subsequent one-year periods during the first 4 years of study at any institution of higher education.
(c)Relation to other assistanceScholarships provided under this Act shall not be considered for the purpose of awarding Federal grant assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C 1070 et seq.), except that in no case shall the total amount of student financial assistance awarded to a student under this Act and such title exceed such student’s total cost of attendance.
(d)Conversion to loan
(1)Failure to obtain undergraduate degree in mathematics, science, engineering, or a health-related fieldAny individual who receives a scholarship award under this Act who fails to obtain a bachelor's degree with a major in mathematics, science, engineering, or a health-related field from an institution of higher education within a period prescribed by the Secretary by regulations issued pursuant to this Act, shall be required to repay a pro rata amount of the scholarship award received, plus interest (but in no event at an interest rate higher than the rate applicable to loans in the applicable period under part B of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.)) and, where applicable, reasonable collection fees, on a schedule and at a rate of interest to be prescribed by the Secretary by such regulations.
(2)Forgiveness if deceased or disabledAn individual shall be excused from repayment of any scholarship award required under paragraph (1) if the individual dies or becomes permanently and totally disabled (as determined in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary).
4.Eligibility
(a)Initial student eligibilityTo be eligible for a scholarship under this Act, a student shall—
(1)be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States;
(2)have a total adjusted gross income that—
(A)based on the income of the parents of the student (and excluding any income of the dependent student), is less than $200,000, in the case of a student who is a dependent student;
(B)based on the income of the student, is less than $100,000, in the case of a student who is an independent student and is not married; or
(C)based on the income of the student and the student's spouse, is less than $200,000, in the case of a student who is an independent student and is married;
(3)be a graduate of a public or private secondary school, or have the equivalent of a certificate of graduation as recognized by the State in which the student resides;
(4)be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a program of undergraduate instruction leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in mathematics, science, engineering, or a health-related field at an institution of higher education; and
(5)have obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 (or the equivalent as determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary)—
(A)at the end of the secondary school program of study, in the case of a student enrolled or accepted for enrollment in the first academic year of undergraduate education; or
(B)at the end of the most recently completed academic year of undergraduate education, in the case of a student enrolled or accepted for enrollment in the second, third, or fourth academic year of undergraduate education.
(b)Continuing eligibilityIn order for a student to continue to be eligible to receive a scholarship under this Act for a subsequent year of undergraduate education, the student shall maintain eligibility under subsection (a), including fulfilling the grade point average requirement under paragraph (5)(B) of such subsection.
5.Selection
(a)ApplicationEach eligible student desiring a scholarship under this Act shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(b)Award basisSubject to subsection (c), scholarships under this section shall be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c)PriorityThe Secretary shall give priority in awarding scholarships under this section for an academic year to eligible students who received a scholarship award under this section for the preceding academic year.
6.RegulationsThe Secretary is authorized to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
7.DefinitionsFor the purposes of this Act:
(1)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
(2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Education.
8.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2008, and for each succeeding fiscal year.


116 S139 IS: To designate the bridge located in Blount County, Tennessee, on the Foothills Parkway (commonly known as “Bridge 2”) as the “Dean Stone Bridge”.
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2019-01-16
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 139IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 16, 2019Mr. Alexander (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo designate the bridge located in Blount County, Tennessee, on the Foothills Parkway (commonly
			 known as Bridge 2) as the Dean Stone Bridge.

		1.Dean Stone Bridge
 (a)DesignationThe bridge located in Blount County, Tennessee, on the Foothills Parkway (commonly known as Bridge 2) shall be known and designated as the Dean Stone Bridge. (b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the bridge referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Dean Stone Bridge.


113 HR 3268 IH: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-10-05
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I113th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3268IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 5, 2013Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLEliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt.2.Nonapplicability of debt ceilingSection 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 300 days thereafter.


116 S1448 IS: Safer Prescribing of Controlled Substances Act
U.S. Senate
2019-05-14
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1448IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 14, 2019Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Braun, and Mr. Manchin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo require certain practitioners authorized to prescribe controlled substances to complete
 continuing education.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Safer Prescribing of Controlled Substances Act.2.Continuing education requirements for certain practitioners prescribing controlled substancesSection 303 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823) is amended—(1)in subsection (f), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking The Attorney General shall register and inserting Subject to subsection (k), the Attorney General shall register;(2)by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l); and(3)by inserting after subsection (j) the following:(k)(1)In this subsection, the term covered practitioner means a practitioner that is not a hospital, pharmacy, or veterinarian.(2)As a condition of granting or renewing the registration of a covered practitioner under this part to dispense, or conduct research with, controlled substances in schedule II, III, IV, or V, the Attorney General shall require the covered practitioner to complete training through accredited continuing prescriber education that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines meets the requirements under paragraph (3), unless the covered practitioner meets the conditions described in paragraph (6).(3)The training provided for purposes of paragraph (2) shall, at a minimum, expose covered practitioners to—(A)best practices for pain management, including responsible prescribing of pain medications, alternatives to prescribing controlled substances and other alternative therapies to decrease the use of opioids;(B)tools to manage adherence and diversion of controlled substances, including prescription drug monitoring programs, drug screening, informed consent, overdose education, and the use of opioid overdose antagonists; and(C)best practices for substance use disorder treatment, including methods for diagnosing, treating, and managing a substance use disorder, including the use of medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration and evidence-based nonpharmacological therapies, and linking patients to evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders.(4)The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shall establish or support the establishment of not less than 1 training module that meets the requirements under paragraph (3) that is provided—(A)to any covered practitioner registered or applying for a registration under this part to dispense, or conduct research with, controlled substances in schedule II, III, IV, or V;(B)online; and(C)free of charge.(5)The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish, maintain, and periodically update a publically available database providing information relating to training modules that meet the requirements under paragraph (3).(6)A covered practitioner shall be deemed as completing the training described in paragraph (2) if the covered practitioner completes accredited continuing prescriber education, that—(A)is required, as a condition of State practice licensure, to fulfill mandated training or education related to best practices in pain management and substance use disorder treatment, that is substantially similar to the requirements described in paragraph (3); or(B)is required, as a condition of maintaining a board certification recognized by the appropriate board certification organizations for the covered prescriber to fulfill mandated training or education related to best practices in pain management and substance use disorder treatment, that is substantially similar to the requirement described in paragraph (3).(7)Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Safer Prescribing of Controlled Substances Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall evaluate, and make publically available a report describing, how exposure to the training required under this subsection has changed prescribing patterns of controlled substances..


I
111th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 4204
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 3, 2009
Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Mr. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania, Mr. Yarmuth, and Mr. Maffei) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL
To establish national centers of excellence for the treatment of depressive and bipolar disorders.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Establishing a Network of Health-Advancing National Centers of Excellence for Depression Act of 2009 or the ENHANCED Act of 2009.
2.Purposes; goal
(a)PurposeIt is the purpose of this Act to—
(1)establish a national network of centers of excellence for depressive disorders;
(2)provide Federal financial assistance to establish and support a National network of depression centers that provide for university- and community-based delivery of evidence-based interventions, innovative practices, and services to individuals with depressive disorders; and
(3)improve the standard of care and delivery of evidence-based interventions, innovative practices, and services to individuals with depressive disorders.
(b)GoalIt is the goal of this Act to—
(1)increase the number of individuals with depressive disorders who receive appropriate and evidence-based treatment, through the implementation of multidisciplinary research and clinical programs that use a recovery framework, standardize diagnoses, treat individuals early and more effectively, and prevent recurrences of depressive disorders; and
(2)to establish a national resource to develop and disseminate evidence-based interventions for depressive disorders, provide public and professional education about depressive disorders, and eradicate the stigma associated with depressive disorders.
3.Centers of excellence for depressionSubpart 3 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 520A the following:

520B.National Centers of Excellence for Depression
(a)Depressive disorder definedIn this section, the term depressive disorder means a mental or brain disorder relating to depression, including major depression, bipolar disorder, and related mood disorders.
(b)Grant program
(1)In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to establish national centers of excellence for depression (referred to in this section as centers of excellence), which shall engage in activities related to the treatment of depressive disorders.
(2)Allocation of awardsIf the funds authorized under subsection (f) are appropriated in the amounts provided for under such subsection, the Secretary shall allocate such amounts so that—
(A)not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the ENHANCED Act of 2009, not more than 20 centers of excellence may be established; and
(B)not later than September 30, 2016, not more than 30 centers of excellence may be established.
(3)Grant period
(A)In generalA grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 5 years.
(B)RenewalA grant awarded under subparagraph (A) may be renewed, on a competitive basis, for 1 additional 5-year period, at the discretion of the Secretary. In determining whether to renew a grant, the Secretary shall consider the report cards issued under subsection (e)(2).
(4)Use of fundsGrant funds awarded under this subsection shall be used for the establishment and ongoing activities of the recipient of such funds.
(5)Eligible entities
(A)RequirementsTo be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall—
(i)be an institution of higher education or a public or private nonprofit research institution; and
(ii)submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require, as described in subparagraph (B).
(B)ApplicationAn application described in subparagraph (A)(ii) shall include—
(i)evidence that such entity—
(I)provides, or is capable of coordinating with other entities to provide, comprehensive medical services with a focus on mental health services and subspecialty expertise for depressive disorders;
(II)collaborates with—
(aa)other medical subspecialists to address co-occurring mental illnesses;
(bb)community organizations; and
(cc)other members of the network; and
(III)is capable of training health professionals about mental health; and
(ii)such other information, as the Secretary may require.
(C)PrioritiesIn awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that meet 1 or more of the following criteria:
(i)Demonstrated capacity and expertise to serve the targeted population.
(ii)Existing infrastructure or expertise to provide appropriate, evidence-based and culturally competent services.
(iii)A location in a geographic area with disproportionate numbers of underserved and at-risk populations in medically underserved areas and health professional shortage areas.
(iv)A history of serving the population described in clause (iii).
(v)Proposed innovative approaches for outreach to initiate or expand services.
(vi)Use of the most up-to-date science, practices, and interventions available.
(vii)Demonstrated coordination and collaboration, or having a viable plan to coordinate, with a community mental health center or other community mental health resources.
(viii)Capacity to establish cooperative agreements with other community entities to provide social and human services to individuals with depressive disorders.
(ix)Demonstrated potential for replication and dissemination of evidence-based research and practices.
(6)Specialty centersOf the centers of excellence receiving a grant under this section, the Secretary may select 1 or more such centers to specialize in—
(A)subspecialties such as prepartum and postpartum depression, traumatic stress disorder, suicidal tendency, bipolar disorder, and depression; and
(B)providing mental health services to communities with problems of access, such as rural communities and economically depressed communities.
(7)National coordinating center
(A)In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall designate 1 recipient of a grant under this section to be the coordinating center of excellence for depression (referred to in this section as the coordinating center). The Secretary shall select such coordinating center on a competitive basis, based upon the demonstrated capacity of such center to perform the duties described in subparagraph (C).
(B)ApplicationA center of excellence that has been awarded a grant under paragraph (1) may apply for designation as the coordinating center by submitting an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(C)DutiesThe coordinating center shall—
(i)develop, administer, and coordinate the network of centers of excellence under this section;
(ii)oversee and coordinate the national database described in subsection (d);
(iii)lead a strategy to disseminate the findings and activities of the centers of excellence through such database;
(iv)serve as a liaison with the Administration, the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices of the Administration, and any Federal interagency or interagency forum on mental health; and
(v)establish a common network infrastructure to advance services provided by the centers of excellence and demonstrate effectiveness in fostering a collaborative community among such centers for sharing knowledge and skills.
(8)Matching fundsThe Secretary may not award a grant or contract under this section to an entity unless the entity agrees that it will make available (directly or through contributions from other public or private entities) non-Federal contributions toward the activities to be carried out under the grant or contract in an amount equal to $1 for each $5 of Federal funds provided under the grant or contract. Such non-Federal matching funds may be provided directly or through donations from public or private entities and may be in cash or in-kind, fairly evaluated, including plant, equipment, or services.
(c)Activities of the centers of excellenceEach center of excellence shall carry out the following activities:
(1)General activitiesEach center of excellence shall—
(A)integrate basic, clinical, or health services interdisciplinary research and practice in the development of evidence-based interventions;
(B)involve a broad cross-section of stakeholders, such as researchers, clinicians, consumers, and families of consumers, to develop innovative approaches to incorporate research and practice and advance evidence-based practices;
(C)provide training and technical assistance to mental health professionals, and engage in and disseminate translational research with a focus on meeting the needs of individuals with depressive disorders;
(D)facilitate the dissemination and communication of research findings and depressive disorder-related information from the institutions of higher education to the public; and
(E)educate policy makers, employers, community leaders, and the general public about depressive disorders to reduce stigma and raise awareness of available treatments for such disorders.
(2)Improved treatment standards, clinical guidelines, and diagnostic protocolsEach center of excellence shall collaborate with other centers of excellence in the network to—
(A)develop and implement treatment standards, clinical guidelines, and protocols to improve the accuracy and timeliness of diagnosis of depressive disorders; and
(B)develop and implement treatment standards that emphasize early intervention and treatment for, primary prevention and the prevention of recurrences of, and recovery from, depressive disorders.
(3)Coordination and integration of physical, mental, and social careEach center of excellence shall—
(A)incorporate principles of chronic care coordination and integration of services that address physical, mental, and social conditions in the treatment of depressive disorders;
(B)foster communication with other providers attending to co-occurring physical health conditions such as cardiovascular, diabetes, cancer, and substance abuse disorders;
(C)identify how treatment for depression interacts with such co-occurring illnesses to improve overall health outcomes;
(D)leverage available community resources, develop and implement improved self-management programs, and, when appropriate, involve family and other providers of social support in the development and implementation of care plans; and
(E)use electronic health records and telehealth technology to better coordinate and manage, and improve access to, care, as determined by the coordinating center.
(4)Translational research through collaboration of centers of excellence and community-based organizationsEach center of excellence shall—
(A)demonstrate effective use of a public-private partnership to foster collaborations among members of the network and community-based organizations such as community mental health centers and other social and human services providers;
(B)expand multidisciplinary, translational, and patient-oriented research and treatment by fostering such collaborations; and
(C)coordinate with accredited academic programs to provide ongoing opportunities, in academic and in community settings, for the professional and continuing education of mental health providers.
(d)National database
(1)In generalThe coordinating center shall establish and maintain a national, publicly-available database to improve prevention programs, evidence-based interventions, and disease management programs for depressive disorders, using data collected from the centers of excellence, as described in paragraph (2).
(2)Data collection
(A)DataEach center of excellence shall submit data gathered at such center, as appropriate, to the coordinating center regarding—
(i)the prevalence and incidence of depressive disorders;
(ii)the health and social outcomes of individuals with depressive disorders;
(iii)the effectiveness of interventions designed, tested, and evaluated;
(iv)the progress in the prevention of, and recovery from, depressive disorders; and
(v)the economic impact of the activities of such center.
(B)Financial informationEach center of excellence shall provide to the coordinating center appropriately summarized financial information to enable the coordinating center to assess the efficiency and financial sustainability of such center.
(3)Submission of data to the AdministratorThe coordinating center shall submit to the Administrator the data and financial information gathered under paragraph (2).
(4)Publication using data from the databaseA center of excellence, or an individual affiliated with a center of excellence, may publish findings using the data described in paragraph (2)(A) only if such center submits such data to the coordinating center, as required under such paragraph.
(e)Establishment of standards; report cards and recommendations; third party review
(1)Establishment of standardsThe Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall establish performance standards for—
(A)each center of excellence; and
(B)the network of centers of excellence as a whole.
(2)Report cardsThe Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall—
(A)for each center of excellence, not later than 3 years after the date on which such center of excellence is established and annually thereafter, issue a report card to the coordinating center to rate the performance of such center of excellence; and
(B)not later than 3 years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (b)(1) and annually thereafter, issue a report card to Congress to rate the performance of the network of centers of excellence as a whole.
(3)RecommendationsBased upon the report cards described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, not later than September 30, 2015—
(A)make recommendations to the centers of excellence regarding improvements such centers shall make; and
(B)make recommendations to Congress for expanding the centers of excellence to serve individuals with other types of mental disorders.
(4)Third party reviewNot later than 3 years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (b)(1) and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall arrange for an independent third party to conduct an evaluation of the network of centers of excellence to ensure that such centers are meeting the goals of this section.
(f)Authorization of appropriations
(1)In generalTo carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated—
(A)$100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2011 through 2015; and
(B)$150,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2016 through 2020.
(2)Allocation of funds authorizedOf the amount appropriated under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall determine the allocation of each center of excellence receiving a grant under this section, but in no case may the allocation be more than $5,000,000, except that the Secretary may allocate not more than $10,000,000 to the coordinating center..
4.Sense of the SenateIt is the sense of the Senate that the knowledge and research developed by the centers of excellence for depression established under section 520B of the Public Health Service Act should be disseminated broadly within the medical community and the Federal Government, particularly to agencies with an interest in mental health, including other agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services and the Departments of Justice, Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs.


 S982 ENR: Freedom to Fish Act
U.S. Senate

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		One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of
		  America
		1st SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third
		day of January, two thousand and thirteen
		S. 982
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES
		AN ACT
		To prohibit the Corps of Engineers from
		  taking certain actions to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access
		  to waters downstream of a dam, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Freedom to Fish
			 Act.
		2.Restricted areas at corps of engineers
			 dams
			(a)DefinitionsIn this Act:
				(1)Restricted areaThe term restricted area means
			 a restricted area for hazardous waters at dams and other civil works structures
			 in the Cumberland River basin established in accordance with chapter 10 of the
			 regulation entitled Project Operations: Navigation and Dredging
			 Operations and Maintenance Policies, published by the Corps of
			 Engineers on November 29, 1996, and any related regulations or guidance.
				(2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the
			 Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers.
				(b)Existing Restricted AreaIf the Secretary has established a
			 restricted area or modified an existing restricted area during the period
			 beginning on August 1, 2012, and ending on the day before the date of enactment
			 of this Act, the Secretary shall—
				(1)cease implementing and enforcing the
			 restricted area until the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of
			 this Act; and
				(2)remove any permanent physical barriers
			 constructed in connection with the restricted area.
				(c)Establishing new restricted
			 areaIf, on or after the date
			 of enactment of this Act, the Secretary establishes any restricted area, the
			 Secretary shall—
				(1)ensure that any restrictions are based on
			 operational conditions that create hazardous waters;
				(2)publish a draft describing the restricted
			 area and seek and consider public comment on that draft prior to establishing
			 the restricted area;
				(3)not implement or enforce the restricted
			 area until the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act;
			 and
				(4)not take any action to establish a
			 permanent physical barrier in connection with the restricted area.
				(d)ExclusionsFor purposes of this section, the
			 installation and maintenance of measures for alerting the public of hazardous
			 water conditions and restricted areas, including sirens, strobe lights, and
			 signage, shall not be considered to be a permanent physical barrier.
			(e)Enforcement
				(1)In generalEnforcement of a restricted area shall be
			 the sole responsibility of the State in which the restricted area is
			 located.
				(2)Existing authoritiesThe Secretary shall not assess any penalty
			 for entrance into a restricted area under section 4 of the Act entitled
			 An Act authorizing the construction of certain public works on rivers
			 and harbors for flood control, and for other purposes, approved
			 December 22, 1944 (16 U.S.C. 460d).

			Speaker of the House of Representatives

			Vice President of the United States and President of the
			 Senate


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 370
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			February 3, 2009
			Mr. Inhofe (for himself,
			 Mr. DeMint, Mr.
			 Thune, Mr. Roberts,
			 Mr. Coburn, Mr.
			 Johanns, Mr. Barrasso,
			 Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Enzi, Mr.
			 Bunning, Mr. Brownback,
			 Mr. Alexander, Mr. Bond, Mr.
			 Burr, Mr. Cornyn,
			 Mr. Crapo, Mr.
			 Isakson, Mr. McConnell,
			 Mr. Risch, Mr.
			 Sessions, Mr. Vitter, and
			 Mr. Kyl) introduced the following bill;
			 which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed
			 Services

		A BILL
		To prohibit the use of funds to transfer detainees of the
		  United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the
		  United States or to construct any facility for such detainees in the United
		  States, and for other purposes.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility
			 Safe Closure Act of 2009.
		2.Prohibition on
			 use of funds to transfer detainees at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to
			 any facility in the United States or construct any facility for such detainees
			 in the United StatesNone of
			 the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to any department or agency
			 of the United States Government may be obligated or expended for a purpose as
			 follows:
			(1)To transfer any
			 detainee of the United States housed at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to
			 any facility in the United States or its territories.
			(2)To construct,
			 improve, modify, or otherwise enhance any facility in the United States or its
			 territories for the purpose of housing any detainee described in paragraph
			 (1).
			(3)To house or
			 otherwise incarcerate any detainee described in paragraph (1) in the United
			 States or its territories.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1652
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 8, 2009
			Mr. Harkin (for himself
			 and Mr. Roberts) introduced the following
			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
			 and Pensions

		A BILL
		To amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities
		  Education Act to provide full Federal funding of such part.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 IDEA Full Funding
			 Act.
		2.Amendments to
			 IDEASection 611(i) of the
			 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411(i)) is amended to
			 read as follows:

				(i)FundingFor
				the purpose of carrying out this part, other than section 619, there are
				authorized to be appropriated—
					(1)$14,434,200,000
				for fiscal year 2010, and there are hereby appropriated $2,928,989,000 for
				fiscal year 2010, which shall become available for obligation on July 1, 2010,
				and shall remain available through September 30, 2011;
					(2)$17,596,785,000
				for fiscal year 2011, and there are hereby appropriated $6,091,574,000 for
				fiscal year 2011, which shall become available for obligation on July 1, 2011,
				and shall remain available through September 30, 2012;
					(3)$20,759,369,000
				for fiscal year 2012, and there are hereby appropriated $9,254,158,000 for
				fiscal year 2012, which shall become available for obligation on July 1, 2012,
				and shall remain available through September 30, 2013;
					(4)$23,921,954,000
				for fiscal year 2013, and there are hereby appropriated $12,416,743,000 for
				fiscal year 2013, which shall become available for obligation on July 1, 2013,
				and shall remain available through September 30, 2014;
					(5)$27,084,538,000
				for fiscal year 2014, and there are hereby appropriated $15,579,327,000 for
				fiscal year 2014, which shall become available for obligation on July 1, 2014,
				and shall remain available through September 30, 2015;
					(6)$30,247,123,000
				for fiscal year 2015, and there are hereby appropriated $18,741,912,000 for
				fiscal year 2015, which shall become available for obligation on July 1, 2015,
				and shall remain available through September 30, 2016; and
					(7)an amount equal
				to the sum of the maximum amounts of the grants all States may receive under
				subsection (a)(2)(B) for fiscal year 2016 and each succeeding fiscal year, and,
				there are hereby appropriated for each such year an amount equal to the sum of
				the maximum amounts of the grants all States may receive under subsection
				(a)(2)(B) for the fiscal year for which the determination is made minus
				$11,505,211,000, which shall become available for obligation on July 1 of the
				fiscal year for which the determination is made and shall remain available
				through September 30 of the succeeding
				year.
					.