117 S1756 IS: Advancing Human Spaceflight Act of 2021
U.S. Senate
2021-05-20
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1756IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 20, 2021Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Peters, Mr. Rubio, and Mr. Kelly) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo extend the commitment of the United States to the International Space Station, to develop advanced space suits, and to authorize a stepping stone approach to exploration, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Advancing Human Spaceflight Act of 2021.2.FindingsCongress makes the following findings:(1)The Apollo 11 landing on July 20, 1969, marked the first steps of a human being on the surface of another world, representing a giant leap for all humanity and a significant demonstration of the spaceflight capabilities of the United States.(2)Section 202(a) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18312(a)) establishes for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration the long-term goals of expanding human presence in space and establishing a thriving space economy in low-Earth orbit and beyond.(3)The 2017 National Security Strategy designates the human exploration of the solar system as a strategic priority for the United States.(4)Establishing and ensuring the sustainability of human space exploration of the solar system, as called for in the Space Policy Directive–1 entitled Reinvigorating America’s Human Space Exploration Program (82 Fed. Reg. 239 (December 11, 2017)) and the National Space Exploration Campaign Report of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration issued in September 2018, will require carrying out human exploration and related extravehicular activities on the surface of other celestial bodies in a safe and cost-effective manner.(5)The Johnson Space Center has decades of experience working with international partners, other Federal agencies, and partners in industry and academia to study, develop, and carry out the human spaceflight priorities of the United States.3.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)AdministrationThe term Administration means the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.(2)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.(3)Johnson Space CenterThe term Johnson Space Center means the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.(4)NASAThe term NASA means the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.4.Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that the United States should support efforts to establish a long-term human settlement in space.5.Statement of policy on permanent establishment of human presence capability in low-Earth orbitIt is the policy of the United States—(1)to continuously maintain the capability for a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit through and beyond the useful life of the International Space Station; and (2)that such capability shall—(A)maintain the global leadership of the United States and relationships with partners and allies;(B)contribute to the general welfare of the United States; and(C)leverage commercial capabilities to promote affordability so as not to preclude a robust portfolio of other human space exploration activities.6.International Space Station(a)Continuation of International Space StationSection 501(a) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18351(a)) is amended by striking 2024 and inserting 2030.(b)Continued operations and maintenance of United States segment of International Space StationSection 503(a) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18353(a)) is amended by striking 2024 and inserting 2030.(c)Research capacity allocation and integration of research payloadsSection 504(d) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18354(d)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking 2024 and inserting 2030; and(2)in paragraph (2), in the third sentence, by striking 2024 and inserting 2030.(d)Maintaining use through at least 2030Section 70907 of title 51, United States Code, is amended—(1)in the section heading, by striking 2024 and inserting 2030;(2)in subsection (a), by striking 2024 and inserting 2030; and(3)in subsection (b)(3), by striking 2024 and inserting 2030.(e)Transition strategy(1)In generalNot later than 300 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a strategy that—(A)describes the manner in which the Administration will ensure a stepwise transition to an eventual successor platform consistent with the ISS Transition Principles specified in the International Space Station Transition Report issued pursuant to section 50111(c)(2) of title 51, United States Code, on March 30, 2018;(B)includes capability-driven milestones and timelines leading to such a transition;(C)takes into account the importance of maintaining workforce expertise, core capabilities, and continuity at the centers of the Administration, including such centers that are primarily focused on human spaceflight;(D)considers how any transition described in subparagraph (A) affects international and commercial partnerships;(E)presents opportunities for future engagement with—(i)international partners;(ii)countries with growing spaceflight capabilities, if such engagement is not precluded by other provisions of law;(iii)the scientific community, including the microgravity research community;(iv)the private sector; and(v)other United States Government users; and(F)promotes the continued economic development of low-Earth orbit. (2)Implementation planThe strategy required by paragraph (1) shall include an implementation plan describing the manner in which the Administration plans to carry out such strategy.(3)ReportNot less frequently than biennially, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of the strategy required by paragraph (1). 7.Advanced space suits(a)FindingsCongress makes the following findings:(1)Space suits and associated extravehicular activity technologies (in this section referred to as EVA technologies) are critical space exploration technologies.(2)The civil service workforce of the Administration at the Johnson Space Center has unique capabilities to integrate, design, and validate space suits and associated EVA technologies.(3)Maintaining a strong core competency in the design, development, manufacture, and operation of space suits and related technologies allows the Administration to be an informed purchaser of competitively awarded commercial space suits and associated EVA technologies.(4)The Administration should fully use the International Space Station by 2025 to test future space suits and associated EVA technologies to reduce risk and improve safety.(b)Space suits(1)In generalThe Administrator shall establish a program to develop next-generation space suits and associated EVA technologies.(2)Support for programThe Director of the Johnson Space Center shall support the program established under paragraph (1).(3)Accommodation of diverse astronaut corpsThe Administrator shall ensure that space suits developed and manufactured after the date of the enactment of this Act accommodate a wide range of sizes of astronauts so as to meet the needs of the diverse NASA astronaut corps. (4)Agreements with private entitiesIn carrying out this subsection, the Administrator may—(A)enter into 1 or more agreements with 1 or more industry-proven space suit design, development, and manufacturing suppliers; and(B)leverage—(i)prior and existing investments in advanced space suit technologies; and(ii)existing capabilities at NASA centers. 8.Human space facilities in and beyond low-Earth orbit(a)Human space facility definedIn this section, the term human space facility means a structure for use in or beyond low-Earth orbit that supports, or has the potential to support, human life.(b)Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that human space facilities play a significant role in the long-term pursuit by the Administration of the exploration goals under section 202(a) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18312(a)).(c)Report on crewed and uncrewed human space facilities(1)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the potential development of 1 or more human space facilities.(2)ContentsWith respect to the potential development of each human space facility referred to in paragraph (1), the report required under such paragraph shall include a description of the following:(A)The capacity of the human space facility to advance, enable, or complement human exploration of the solar system, including human exploration of the atmosphere and the surface of celestial bodies.(B)The role of the human space facility as a staging, logistics, and operations hub in exploration architecture.(C)The capacity of the human space facility to support the research, development, testing, validation, operation, and launch of space exploration systems and technologies.(D)Opportunities and strategies for commercial operation or public-private partnerships with respect to the human space facility that protect taxpayer interests and foster competition.(E)The role of the human space facility in encouraging further crewed and uncrewed exploration investments.(F)The manner in which the development and maintenance of the International Space Station would reduce the cost of, and time necessary for, the development of the human space facility.(d)Cislunar space exploration activitiesThe Administrator shall establish an outpost in orbit around the Moon that—(1)demonstrates technologies, systems, and operational concepts directly applicable to the space vehicle that will be used to transport humans to Mars;(2)has the capability for periodic human habitation; and(3)can function as a point of departure, return, or staging for Administration or nongovernmental or international partner missions to multiple locations on the lunar surface or other destinations. 9.Stepping stone approach to exploration(a)In generalSection 70504 of title 51, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:70504.Stepping stone approach to exploration(a)In generalThe Administrator, in sustainable steps, may conduct missions to intermediate destinations, such as the Moon, in accordance with section 20302(b), and on a timetable determined by the availability of funding, in order to achieve the objective of human exploration of Mars specified in section 202(b)(5) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18312(b)(5)), if the Administrator—(1)determines that each such mission demonstrates or advances a technology or operational concept that will enable human missions to Mars; and(2)incorporates each such mission into the human exploration roadmap under section 432 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 (Public Law 2 115–10; 51 U.S.C. 20302 note)..10.Report on research and development relating to life-sustaining technical systems and plan for achieving power supplyNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives—(1)a report on the research and development of the Administration relating to technical systems for the self-sufficient sustainment of life in and beyond low-Earth orbit; and (2)a plan for achieving a power supply on the Moon that includes—(A)a consideration of the resources necessary to accomplish such plan in the subsequent—(i)1 to 3 years;(ii)3 to 5 years; and(iii)5 to 10 years;(B)collaboration and input from industry and the Department of Energy, specifically the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy;(C)the use of a variety of types of energy, including solar and nuclear; and(D)a detailed description of the resources necessary for the Administration to build a lunar power facility with human-tended maintenance requirements during the subsequent 10-year period.11.Technical amendments relating to artemis missions(a)Section 421 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2017 (Public 5 Law 115–10; 51 U.S.C. 20301 note) is amended—(1)in subsection (c)(3)—(A)by striking EM–1 and inserting Artemis I;(B)by striking EM–2 and inserting Artemis II; and(C)by striking EM–3 and inserting Artemis III; and(2)in subsection (f)(3), by striking EM–3 and inserting Artemis III.(b)Section 432(b) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2017 (Public 17 Law 115–10; 51 U.S.C. 20302 note) is amended—(1)in paragraph (3)(D)—(A)by striking EM–1 and inserting Artemis I; and(B)by striking EM–2 and inserting Artemis II; and(2)in paragraph (4)(C), by striking EM–3 and inserting Artemis III. 12.Missions of national need(a)Sense of CongressIt is the Sense of Congress that—(1)while certain space missions, such as asteroid detection or space debris mitigation or removal missions, may not provide the highest-value science, as determined by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine decadal surveys, such missions provide tremendous value to the United States and the world; and(2)the current organizational and funding structure of NASA has not prioritized the funding of missions of national need.(b)Study(1)In generalThe Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall conduct a study on the manner in which NASA funds missions of national need.(2)Matters to be includedThe study conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the following:(A)An identification and assessment of the types of missions or technology development programs that constitute missions of national need.(B)An assessment of the manner in which such missions are currently funded and managed by NASA.(C)An analysis of the options for funding missions of national need, including—(i)structural changes required to allow NASA to fund such missions; and(ii)an assessment of the capacity of other Federal agencies to make funds available for such missions.(c)Report to CongressNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (b), including recommendations for funding missions of national need.


109 HR 2028 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on Esbioallethrin.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-04-28
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I
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2028
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 28, 2005
Mrs. Tauscher introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Esbioallethrin.

1.Esbioallethrin
(a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

9902.06.13 [1R-[1α(S*),3β]]-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-propenyl)-2-cyclopenten-1yl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate (CAS No. 28434–00–6) (provided for in subheading 2916.20.50)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008.
(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.


115 HR 4911 IH: Joint Commission on Budget Process Reform Act of 2018
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-01-30
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4911IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 30, 2018Mr. Smucker introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo establish a Joint Commission on Budget Process Reform.

		1.Short title; purpose
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Joint Commission on Budget Process Reform Act of 2018. (b)PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to establish a Joint Commission on Budget Process Reform.
			2.The Joint Commission on Budget Process Reform
 (a)EstablishmentThere is established is an independent commission to be known as the Joint Commission on Budget Process Reform (hereafter referred to as the joint commission).
 (b)DutiesThe joint commission shall carry out the following duties: (1)Studying procedures on the budget and Federal expenditures.
 (2)Conducting at least four public hearings to examine potential budget process reforms before dissolution of the joint commission.
 (3)Seeking recommendations from economists, experts, Members of Congress, Federal agencies, educational institutions, State legislatures, and private organizations on ways to reform the congressional budget process.
 (4)Drafting a bill that amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 et seq.).
 (5)Submitting a report to each House of Congress containing the bill it recommends and such other matters it deems appropriate.
 (c)Contents of reportThe joint commission shall examine the following issues and include a summary of its findings respecting those issues in the report required under subsection (b)(5):
 (1)Potential changes and enforcement tools to ensure an on-time completion of the congressional budget process.
 (2)Procedures to address mandatory spending levels. (3)The impact of instituting long-term debt limits.
 (4)Procedures to increase inclusiveness and transparency in the congressional budget process. (5)The feasibility of a balanced budget amendment.
 (6)The impact of a binding congressional budget. (7)The need to reauthorize the Congressional Budget Office in an effort to provide greater assistance to the House and Senate Budget Committees.
 (8)The feasibility of changing the fiscal year from October 1st to January 1st so it aligns with the calendar year.
 (9)The examination of whether or not there should be term limits for members to serve on the Budget Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
 (10)The efficiency of annual budgeting in comparison to biennial budgeting. (d)Appointment (1)The joint commission shall be composed of the following 23 members:
 (A)The chair of the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives. (B)The ranking member of the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives.
 (C)The chair of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate. (D)The ranking member of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate.
 (E)The chair of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (F)The ranking member of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
 (G)The chair of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. (H)The ranking member of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
 (I)The chair of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. (J)The ranking member of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.
 (K)The chair of the Committee on Finance of the Senate. (L)The ranking member of the Committee on Finance of the Senate.
 (M)The Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (N)The Secretary of the Treasury.
 (O)The Comptroller General. (P)Two Members of Congress nominated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
 (Q)Two Senators nominated by the Majority Leader. (R)Two Members nominated by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
 (S)Two Senators nominated by the Minority Leader of the Senate. (2)The nominees shall be appointed not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
 (3)Each member shall be appointed for the duration of the commission. A vacancy in the joint commission shall not affect the power of the remaining members to execute the functions of the joint commission. A vacancy shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointments were made.
 (e)ChairThe joint commission at its first meeting shall elect a member of the commission who is a legislator to serve as chair of the joint commission.
 (f)Director of staffThe chair of the Joint Commission on Budget Process Reform shall appoint a Director, who shall be paid at the rate of basic pay payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code.
			(g)Staff
 (1)The Staff Director, with the approval of the commission, the Director may appoint and fix the pay of additional personnel.
 (2)Upon the request of the Director of Staff, the head of any Federal department or agency may detail any of the personnel of that department or agency to the Commission to assist the commission in carrying out its duties under this Act.
 (3)The following restrictions relating to the personnel of the Commission shall apply to the staff of the commission:
 (A)There may not be more than 15 persons on the staff at one time. (B)The Director may employ and fix the compensation of such staff as the chair considers necessary.
 (h)Experts and consultantsThe joint commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, at rates for individuals which do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay for a comparable position paid under the General Schedule.
			(i)Timeline
 (1)The Commission shall hold its first meeting within 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2)The Commission shall hold meetings at the call of the chair of the joint commission.
 (j)FundingThere is authorized to be appropriated $800,000 to the joint commission to carry out its duties. (k)TravelThe travel expenses of members of the joint commission and staff shall be paid for from appropriated funds. Staff and members of the joint commission shall abide by the Government travel rules set forth by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives.
			3.Congressional consideration of reform proposals
			(a)Introduction; Referral; and Report or Discharge
 (1)IntroductionOn the first calendar day on which both Houses are in session, on or immediately following the date on which the report containing the bill it recommends is submitted to Congress under section 2, a single bill shall be introduced (by request)—
 (A)in the Senate by the majority leader of the Senate, for himself and the minority leader of the Senate, or by Members of the Senate designated by the majority leader and minority leader of the Senate; and
 (B)in the House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, for himself and the minority leader of the House of Representatives, or by Members of the House of Representatives designated by the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives.
 (2)ReferralThe implementation bills introduced under paragraph (1) shall be referred to any appropriate committee of jurisdiction in the Senate and any appropriate committee of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives. A committee to which an implementation bill is referred under this paragraph may report such bill to the respective House without amendment.
 (3)Report or dischargeIf a committee to which an implementation bill is referred has not reported such bill by the end of the 15th calendar day after the date of the introduction of such bill, such committee shall be immediately discharged from further consideration of such bill, and upon being reported or discharged from the committee, such bill shall be placed on the appropriate calendar.
				(b)Floor Consideration
 (1)In generalWhen the committee to which an implementation bill is referred has reported, or has been discharged under subsection (a)(3), it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for any Member of the respective House to move to proceed to the consideration of the implementation bill, and all points of order against the implementation bill (and against consideration of the implementation bill) are waived. The motion is highly privileged in the House of Representatives and is privileged in the Senate and is not debatable. The motion is not subject to amendment, or to a motion to postpone, or to a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in order. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the implementation bill is agreed to, the implementation bill shall remain the unfinished business of the respective House until disposed of.
 (2)AmendmentsAn implementation bill may not be amended in the Senate or the House of Representatives. (3)DebateDebate on the implementation bill, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, which shall be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the resolution. A motion further to limit debate is in order and not debatable. An amendment to, or a motion to postpone, or a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business, or a motion to recommit the implementation bill is not in order. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the implementation bill is agreed to or disagreed to is not in order.
 (4)Vote on final passageImmediately following the conclusion of the debate on an implementation bill, and a single quorum call at the conclusion of the debate if requested in accordance with the rules of the appropriate House, the vote on final passage of the implementation bill shall occur.
 (5)Rulings of the chair on procedureAppeals from the decisions of the Chair relating to the application of the rules of the Senate or the House of Representatives, as the case may be, to the procedure relating to an implementation bill shall be decided without debate.
 (c)Coordination With Action by Other HouseIf, before the passage by one House of an implementation bill of that House, that House receives from the other House an implementation bill, then the following procedures shall apply:
 (1)NonreferralThe implementation bill of the other House shall not be referred to a committee. (2)Vote on bill of other houseWith respect to an implementation bill of the House receiving the implementation bill—
 (A)the procedure in that House shall be the same as if no implementation bill had been received from the other House; but
 (B)the vote on final passage shall be on the implementation bill of the other House. (d)Rules of the Senate and the House of RepresentativesThis section is enacted by Congress—
 (1)as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively, and as such it is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in that House in the case of an implementation bill described in subsection (a), and it supersedes other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such rules; and
 (2)with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that House.
				4.Termination and disposition of records
 (a)TerminationThe joint commission shall terminate not later than the earlier of— (1)2 years after the date of enactment of this Act; or
 (2)the date upon which the bill referred to in section 2(b)(4) is signed into law by the President. (b)Disposition of recordsUpon termination of the joint commission, its records shall become the records of the Committees on the Budget of the House of Representatives and the Senate.


114 S972 IS: Browns Canyon National Monument Clarification Act
U.S. Senate
2015-04-16
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		II
		114th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 972
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 16, 2015
			Mr. Gardner introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To clarify the effect of designating a National Moment on certain land in Chafee County, Colorado.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Browns Canyon National Monument Clarification Act.
 2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)National monumentThe term National Monument means the National Monument described in section 3(a).
 (2)Recreation areaThe term Recreation Area means the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area in the State. (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
 (4)StateThe term State means the State of Colorado. 3.Effect of designation of National Monument (a)Effect on cooperative administrationThe designation of a National Monument under chapter 3203 of title 54, United States Code, on land on which the Recreation Area is located shall not affect the arrangements for cooperative administration of the Recreation Area by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management and the State.
			(b)Effect on grazing
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (3), the laws (including regulations) and policies followed by the Secretary in issuing and administering grazing permits or leases for the National Monument shall continue to apply.
 (2)Effect of DesignationThere shall be no curtailment of grazing in the land on which the National Monument is located simply because of a designation of the land as a National Monument under chapter 3203 of title 54, United States Code.
 (3)AdjustmentsAny adjustments in the numbers of livestock permitted to graze in the National Monument shall be based on revisions in the normal grazing and land management planning and policy setting process, giving consideration to legal mandates, range condition, and the protection of range resources from deterioration.
 (c)Effect on water rightsThe designation of the National Monument— (1)shall not—
 (A)affect the use or allocation, in existence on the date on which the National Monument is designated, of any water, water right, or interest in water;
 (B)affect any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date on which the National Monument is designated, including any water right held by the United States;
 (C)affect any interstate water compact in existence on the date on which the National Monument is designated; or
 (D)authorize or impose any new reserved Federal water rights; and (2)shall not be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date on which the National Monument is designated.
				4.Management plan for National Monument
 (a)In GeneralNot later than 3 years after the date on which the National Monument is designated, the Secretary, in coordination with the State, shall complete a comprehensive management plan for the conservation and protection of the National Monument.
 (b)ContentsThe management plan shall— (1)describe the appropriate uses and management of the National Monument, in accordance with—
 (A)this Act; and (B)the purposes for which the National Monument is established;
 (2)be developed with opportunities for public input; (3)be prepared in close consultation with appropriate Federal, State, county, and local agencies; and
 (4)concentrate visitorship within the Recreation Area and the public land west of the Arkansas River. (c)Incorporation of Existing PlansIn developing the management plan under subsection (a), the Secretary may incorporate any provision of any other applicable land management plan, including the Arkansas River Recreation Management Plan or a successor plan.


117 S533 IS: Guidance Clarity Act of 2021
U.S. Senate
2021-03-02
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 533IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 2 (legislative day, March 1), 2021Mr. Lankford (for himself, Mr. Risch, and Mr. Johnson) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsA BILLTo require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Guidance Clarity Act of 2021.2.Guidance clarity statement required(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Agency; ruleThe terms agency and rule have the meanings given those terms in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.(2)GuidanceThe term guidance—(A)means an agency statement of general applicability, intended to have a future effect on the behavior of regulated parties, that sets forth a policy on a statutory, regulatory, or technical issue, or an interpretation of a statute or regulation; and(B)does not include—(i)a rule promulgated pursuant to notice and comment under section 553 of title 5, United States Code;(ii)a rule exempt from rulemaking requirements under section 553(a) of title 5, United States Code;(iii)a rule of agency organization, procedure, or practice;(iv)a decision of an agency adjudication under section 554 of title 5, United States Code, or any similar statutory provision;(v)internal guidance directed to the issuing agency or other agency that is not intended to have a substantial future effect on the behavior of regulated parties; or(vi)internal executive branch legal advice or legal opinions addressed to executive branch officials.(b)RequirementEach agency shall include a guidance clarity statement as described in subsection (c) on any guidance issued by that agency on and after the date of enactment of this Act.(c)Guidance clarity statementA guidance clarity statement required under subsection (b) shall—(1)be displayed prominently on the first page of the document; and(2)include the following: The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies..


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2833
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 2, 2011
			Mr. Quayle introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Education and the
			 Workforce

		A BILL
		To repeal the rule requiring employers to post notices
		  relating to the National Labor Relations Act.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Employee Workplace Freedom Act.
		2.Repeal of final
			 rule
			(a)RepealThe final rule (including any supplement or
			 revision to such rule) published by the National Labor Relations Board in the
			 Federal Register on August 30, 2011 (76 Fed. Reg. 54006 et seq.), is
			 repealed.
			(b)Rules requiring
			 NLRA notices prohibitedThe
			 National Labor Relations Board shall not promulgate or enforce any rule that
			 requires employers to post notices relating to the National Labor Relations Act
			 (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this
			 section.


 HR 2228 ENR: Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
U.S. House of Representatives

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One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen
H. R. 2228

AN ACT
To provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017. 2.Support for law enforcement agencies (a)Interagency collaborationThe Attorney General shall consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report, which shall be made publicly available, on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs mental health practices and services that could be adopted by Federal, State, local, or tribal law enforcement agencies.
(b)Case studiesThe Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services shall submit to Congress a report— (1)that is similar to the report entitled Health, Safety, and Wellness Program Case Studies in Law Enforcement published by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in 2015; and
(2)that focuses on case studies of programs designed primarily to address officer psychological health and well-being. (c)Peer mentoring pilot programSection 1701(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10381(b)) is amended—
(1)in paragraph (21), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2)in paragraph (22), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
(3)by adding at the end the following:  (23)to establish peer mentoring mental health and wellness pilot programs within State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies..
3.Support for mental health providersThe Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall develop resources to educate mental health providers about the culture of Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies and evidence-based therapies for mental health issues common to Federal, State, local, and tribal law enforcement officers. 4.Support for officersThe Attorney General shall—
(1)in consultation with Federal, State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies— (A)identify and review the effectiveness of any existing crisis hotlines for law enforcement officers;
(B)provide recommendations to Congress on whether Federal support for existing crisis hotlines or the creation of an alternative hotline would improve the effectiveness or use of the hotline; and (C)conduct research into the efficacy of an annual mental health check for law enforcement officers;
(2)in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the head of other Federal agencies that employ law enforcement officers, examine the mental health and wellness needs of Federal law enforcement officers, including the efficacy of expanding peer mentoring programs for law enforcement officers at each Federal agency;  (3)ensure that any recommendations, resources, or programs provided under this Act protect the privacy of participating law enforcement officers; and
(4)not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, submit a report to Congress containing findings from the review and research under paragraphs (1) and (2), and final recommendations based upon those findings.  Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


116 HR 637 IH: Lawrence J. Hackett Jr. Vietnam Veterans Agent Orange Fairness Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-01-17
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 637IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 17, 2019Mr. Katko (for himself, Mr. Peterson, Mr. King of New York, and Mr. Carson of Indiana) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a task force on Agent Orange exposure.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Lawrence J. Hackett Jr. Vietnam Veterans Agent Orange Fairness Act. 2.Department of Veterans Affairs task force on Agent Orange exposure (a)EstablishmentThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a task force to assess and make recommendations about the care and compensation that should be provided to veterans who have been exposed to Agent Orange, their spouses, and multiple generations of their offspring.
(b)CompositionThe task force shall be composed of the following: (1)The Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
(2)The Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Benefits. (3)The Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health.
(4)At least one representative from the Institute of Medicine. (5)Individuals selected by the Secretary who represent veterans’ service organizations recognized by the Secretary for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.
(6)Such other individuals selected by the Secretary who represent such other organizations and institutions as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c)DutiesThe duties of the task force are as follows:
(1)To make recommendations to establish a program to be known as the Agent Orange Illness Compensation Program to provide an exposed veteran, or eligible survivor of that veteran if the veteran is deceased, a lump sum payment for the injury, illness, or death of that veteran. (2)To make recommendations for the establishment of a coordinated, ongoing, national outreach and education campaign using such means as direct mail, on-line media, social media, and traditional media to communicate information about Agent Orange exposures and health conditions to veterans who are affected by incidents of toxic exposures and their families.
(3)To make recommendations for compensation and health care for individuals with Spina Bifida, birth defects, or other illnesses who are the children or descendants of members of the Armed Forces who served in the Republic of Vietnam or in or near the demilitarization zone in Korea during certain time periods determined by the task force. (4)To make recommendations for the establishment of a unified policy to deal with the consequences of exposure to hazardous materials in the military.
(d)DurationThe task force established under subsection (a) shall terminate not later than two years after the date on which the task force is established under such subsection. (e)Reports (1)Submittal of reportNot later than one year after the date of the establishment of the task force, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the task force this section.
(2)Assessment of implementationNot later than 120 days after the termination of the task force, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the assessment of the Secretary regarding the implementation of the findings of the task force. (f)Definition of Agent OrangeIn this section, the term Agent Orange means a chemical in an herbicide used in support of the United States and allied military operations in the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975.


117 HR 1497 IH: To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to require funds deposited by check from the Federal Government to be made available immediately.
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-03-02
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1497IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 2, 2021Mr. Foster introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to require funds deposited by check from the Federal Government to be made available immediately.1.Availability of funds in connection with Federal Government checks(a)In generalSection 603(a) of the Expedited Funds Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4002(a)) is amended—(1)in the heading, by striking Next Business Day;(2)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);(3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)Government checksFunds deposited in an account at a depository institution by check shall be available for withdrawal immediately in the case of a check which—(A)is drawn on the Treasury of the United States; and(B)is endorsed only by the person to whom it was issued. ; and(4)in paragraph (3), as so redesignated—(A)in the heading, by striking Government checks; certain and inserting Certain;(B)by striking subparagraph (A); and(C)by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively.(b)Conforming amendmentsThe Expedited Funds Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) is amended—(1)by striking subsections (a)(2) each place such term appears and inserting subsections (a)(2), (a)(3);(2)by striking in subsection (a)(2) each place such term appears and inserting in paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a);(3)in section 603—(A)in subsection (b)(3)(C), by striking subsection (a)(2)(D) and inserting subsection (a)(3)(C); and(B)in subsection (c)(1)(B)(iii), by striking subsection (a)(2)(D) and inserting subsection (a)(3)(C); and(4)in section 604—(A)in subsection (a)(1)(D), by striking subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of section 603(a)(2) and inserting section 603(a)(2) or subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 603(a)(3); and(B)in subsection (b), by striking subsection (a)(2) and inserting subsection (a)(2), (a)(3).


		IV
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. RES. 1700
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 29, 2010
			Mr. King of New York
			 (for himself, Mrs. Maloney,
			 Mr. Lance,
			 Mr. Burgess,
			 Mr. Castle,
			 Mr. Marchant,
			 Mrs. Miller of Michigan,
			 Mr. Reichert,
			 Mr. Pascrell,
			 Mr. Markey of Massachusetts,
			 Mr. Frank of Massachusetts,
			 Mr. Crowley,
			 Mr. Towns,
			 Ms. DeGette,
			 Mr. Lewis of Georgia,
			 Mr. Bishop of New York,
			 Ms. Clarke,
			 Mr. Tonko,
			 Mr. Ackerman,
			 Mr. Jones,
			 Mr. Garrett of New Jersey, and
			 Mr. Israel) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		RESOLUTION
		Supporting raising awareness and educating
		  the public about Alper’s disease.

		Whereas Alper’s disease is a rare, genetically determined
			 disease of the brain that causes progressive degeneration of grey matter in the
			 cerebrum;
		Whereas the first symptom is usually convulsions with
			 symptoms developing within the first 3 months to 5 years of life;
		Whereas Alper’s disease is an autosomal recessive disorder
			 and both parents have to be carriers of the disease;
		Whereas symptoms may include seizures, developmental
			 delay, progressive mental retardation, hypotonia (low muscle tone), spasticity
			 (stiffness of the limbs), dementia, blindness, and liver conditions such as
			 jaundice and cirrhosis;
		Whereas researchers believe that Alper’s disease is caused
			 by an underlying metabolic defect and a number of individuals with Alper’s
			 disease have mutations in the polymerase-gama gene, which
			 results in the depletion of mitochondrial DNA; and
		Whereas there is currently no cure for Alper’s disease:
			 Now, therefore, be it

		That the House of
			 Representatives—
			(1)supports raising awareness and educating
			 the public about Alper’s disease;
			(2)applauds the
			 efforts of advocates and organizations that encourage awareness, promote
			 research, and provide education, support, and hope to those impacted by Alper’s
			 disease;
			(3)recognizes the
			 commitment of parents, families, researchers, health professionals, and others
			 dedicated to finding an effective treatment and cure for Alper’s disease;
			 and
			(4)supports increased
			 funding for research into the causes, treatment, and cure for Alper’s
			 disease.


110 HRES 370 EH: Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-05-08
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110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 370
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

May 8, 2007

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012. The concurrent resolution shall be considered as read. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of House Concurrent Resolution 99, as adopted by the House, shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against the concurrent resolution, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution, as amended, to final adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question. If the Senate concurrent resolution, as amended, is adopted, then it shall be in order to move that the House insist on its amendment to the concurrent resolution and request a conference with the Senate thereon. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on that motion to adoption without intervening motion.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


115 HR 3803 IH: To amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to provide for certain cost allocations for the Boca Reservoir Dam, Truckee River Storage Project, California, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-09-18
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3803IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 18, 2017Mr. Amodei introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to provide for certain cost allocations for the
			 Boca Reservoir Dam, Truckee River Storage Project, California, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Boca Reservoir Dam cost allocationSection 4(c)(1) of the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 (43 U.S.C. 508(c)(1)) is amended by striking the final period and inserting , and in the case of the Boca Reservoir Dam, Truckee River Storage Project, California, such costs shall be allocated in accordance with the authorized uses of Boca Project Water as defined and provided for in the Truckee River Operating Agreement and as determined by Truckee River Operating Agreement Administrator..


110 HR 907 IH: For the relief of Denes and Gyorgyi Fulop.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-02-07
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110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 907
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 7, 2007
Mr. Lantos introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
For the relief of Denes and Gyorgyi Fulop.

1.Permanent resident status for Denes and Gyorgyi Fulop
(a)In generalNotwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Denes and Gyorgyi Fulop shall be eligible for issuance of immigrant visas or for adjustment of status to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of immigrant visas under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.
(b)Adjustment of statusIf Denes Fulop or Gyorgyi Fulop enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), the alien shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of enactment of this Act.
(c)Deadline for application and payment of feesSubsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of immigrant visas or the application for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
(d)Reduction of immigrant visa numbersUpon the granting of immigrant visas or permanent residence to Denes and Gyorgyi Fulop, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by the appropriate number, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under section 202(e) of such Act.


117 S2291 IS: Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit Act of 2021
U.S. Senate
2021-06-24
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2291IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 24, 2021Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Carper, Mr. Whitehouse, and Mr. Booker) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for production of electricity using nuclear power.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit Act of 2021.2.Zero-emission nuclear power production credit(a)In generalSubpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:45U.Zero-emission nuclear power production credit(a)Amount of creditFor purposes of section 38, the zero-emission nuclear power production credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to the amount by which—(1)the product of—(A)1.5 cents, multiplied by(B)the kilowatt hours of electricity—(i)produced by the taxpayer at a qualified nuclear power facility, and(ii)sold by the taxpayer to an unrelated person during the taxable year, exceeds(2)the reduction amount for such taxable year.(b)Definitions(1)Qualified nuclear power facilityFor purposes of this section, the term qualified nuclear power facility means any nuclear facility—(A)which is owned by the taxpayer and which uses nuclear energy to produce electricity,(B)which is not described in section 168(i)(10), and(C)which is not an advanced nuclear power facility, as defined in subsection (d)(1) of section 45J, or which has not received an allocation under subsection (b) of such section.(2)Reduction amount(A)In generalFor purposes of this section, the term reduction amount means, with respect to any qualified nuclear power facility for any taxable year, the amount equal to the lesser of—(i)the amount determined under subsection (a)(1), or(ii)the amount equal to 80 percent of the excess of—(I)subject to subparagraph (B), the gross receipts from any electricity produced by such facility and sold to an unrelated person during such taxable year, over(II)the amount equal to the product of—(aa)2.5 cents, multiplied by(bb)the amount determined under subsection (a)(1)(B).(B)Treatment of certain receipts(i)In generalThe amount determined under subparagraph (A)(ii)(I) shall include any amount received by the taxpayer during the taxable year with respect to the qualified nuclear power facility from a zero-emission credit program unless the amount received by the taxpayer is subject to reduction—(I)by the full amount of the credit determined under this section, or(II)by any lesser amount if such amount entirely offsets the amount received from a zero-emission credit program.(ii)Zero-emission credit programFor purposes of this subparagraph, the term zero-emission credit program means any State or local government program that provides payments to a qualified nuclear power facility for, in whole or in part, the zero-emission, zero-carbon, or air quality attributes of any portion of the electricity produced by such facility.(3)ElectricityFor purposes of this section (with the exception of subsection (d)(3)), the term electricity means the energy produced by a qualified nuclear power facility from the conversion of nuclear fuel into electric power.(c)Election for direct payment(1)In generalIn the case of a taxpayer making an election (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide) under this subsection with respect to any portion of the credit which would (without regard to this subsection) be determined under subsection (a) with respect to such taxpayer, such taxpayer shall be treated as making a payment against the tax imposed by subtitle A for the taxable year equal to the amount of such portion.(2)TimingThe payment described in paragraph (1) shall be treated as made on the later of the due date of the return of tax for the taxable year or the date on which such return is filed.(3)Exclusion from gross incomeGross income of the taxpayer shall be determined without regard to this subsection.(4)Denial of double benefitSolely for purposes of section 38, in the case of a taxpayer making an election under this subsection, the credit determined under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of the portion of such credit with respect to which the taxpayer makes such election. (5)Exclusion of tax-exempt entitiesThis subsection shall not apply to any entity described in section 168(h)(2).(d)Other rules(1)Inflation adjustmentIn the case of calendar years beginning after 2021, the 1.5 cent amount in subsection (a)(1)(A) and the 2.5 cent amount in subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii)(II)(aa) shall each be adjusted by multiplying such amount by the inflation adjustment factor (as determined under section 45(e)(2), as applied by substituting calendar year 2020 for calendar year 1992 in subparagraph (B) thereof) for the calendar year in which the sale occurs. If any amount as increased under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of 0.1 cent, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of 0.1 cent.(2)Special rulesRules similar to the rules of paragraphs (1), (3), (4), and (5) of section 45(e) shall apply for purposes of this section.(3)Phaseout of creditIf the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, determines that the annual greenhouse gas emissions from electricity production in the United States for a calendar year are equal to or less than 50 percent of the annual greenhouse gas emissions from electricity production in the United States for calendar year 2020, the amount of the credit determined under the subsection (a) shall be reduced by an amount equal to the product of—(A)the amount of credit determined under the subsection (a), as determined before application of this paragraph, multiplied by(B)an amount (expressed as a percentage) equal to twice the percentage amount that the percentage determined by the Secretary pursuant to this paragraph exceeds 50 percent.(4)Ultimate purchaserFor purposes of this section, electricity produced by the taxpayer will be treated as sold to an unrelated person if the ultimate purchaser of such electricity is unrelated to such taxpayer.(e)Recapture(1)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Labor, shall, by regulations, provide for recapturing the benefit of any credit allowable under subsection (a) for any taxable year if the Secretary determines that—(A)any contractor or subcontractor has failed to pay a laborer or mechanic employed by the contractor or subcontractor in the performance of any construction, repair, alteration, or maintenance with respect to the qualified nuclear power facility during such taxable year wages at rates not less than the rates prevailing on projects of a similar character in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code,(B)any such contractor or subcontractor has failed to make the records required under paragraph (2) available to the Secretary for the purposes described in such paragraph, or(C)any contractor or subcontractor has failed to satisfy the requirements under subsection (f) during such taxable year.(2)InvestigationUpon receipt of a complaint or its own initiative, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Labor, shall request and review the payroll records of contractors and subcontractors engaged in the performance of any construction, repair, alteration, or maintenance with respect to a qualified nuclear power facility, and interview individuals employed by such contractors and subcontractors, to determine whether the requirements of paragraph (1)(A) and (1)(C) have been met.(3)Administration and enforcementWith respect to the administration and enforcement of the standards in paragraph (1)(A) and (1)(C), the Secretary of Labor shall have the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1267; 5 U.S.C. App.) and section 3145 of title 40, United States Code. (f)Use of qualified apprentices(1)In generalAll contractors and subcontractors engaged in the performance of construction, repair, alteration, or maintenance with respect to the qualified nuclear power facility shall, subject to paragraph (2), ensure that not less than 15 percent of the total labor hours of such work be performed by qualified apprentices.(2)Apprentice-to-journeyworker ratioThe requirement under paragraph (1) shall be subject to any applicable requirements for apprentice-to-journeyworker ratios of the Department of Labor or the applicable State apprenticeship agency.(3)ParticipationEach contractor and subcontractor who employs 4 or more individuals to perform construction, repair, alteration, or maintenance with respect to the qualified nuclear power facility shall employ 1 or more qualified apprentices to perform such work.(4)ExceptionNotwithstanding any other provision in this subsection, this section shall not apply in the case of a taxpayer who—(A)demonstrates a lack of availability of qualified apprentices in the geographic area of the construction, repair, alteration, or maintenance; and (B)makes a good faith effort, and its contractors and subcontractors make a good faith effort, to comply with the requirements of this subsection. (5)DefinitionsIn this subsection:(A)Labor hoursThe term labor hours—(i)means the total number of hours devoted to the performance of construction, repair, alteration, or maintenance by employees of the contractor or subcontractor; and(ii)excludes any hours worked by—(I)foremen; (II)superintendents; (III)owners; or (IV)persons employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity (within the meaning of those terms in part 541 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations).(B)Qualified apprenticeThe term qualified apprentice means an individual who is an employee of the contractor or subcontractor and who is participating in a registered apprenticeship program, as defined in section 3131(e)(3)(B). (g)TerminationThis section shall not apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2031..(b)Conforming amendments(1)Section 38(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—(A)in paragraph (32), by striking plus at the end,(B)in paragraph (33), by striking the period at the end and inserting , plus, and(C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(34)the zero-emission nuclear power production credit determined under section 45U(a)..(2)The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item:Sec. 45U. Zero-emission nuclear power production credit..(c)ReportNot later than January 1, 2025, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report with respect to the credits allowed for qualified nuclear power facilities under section 45U of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)), which shall include—(1)an evaluation of the effectiveness of the credits allowed under such section in regards to ensuring grid reliability while avoiding emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, particulate matter, and hazardous air pollutants;(2)a quantification of the ratepayer savings achieved as a result of the credits allowed under such section; and(3)any recommendations to renew or expand the credits allowed under such section.(d)Effective dateThis section shall apply to electricity produced and sold after December 31, 2021, in taxable years beginning after such date.