114 HR 2551 IH: Veterans’ Entry to Apprenticeship Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-05-21
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		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2551
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 21, 2015
			Ms. McSally (for herself, Ms. Gabbard, Mrs. Wagner, Mr. Jones, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. Walberg, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Westmoreland, Mr. Peters, Mrs. Love, Mr. Ryan of Ohio, Mr. Yoho, Mr. Blum, Mr. Nugent, Mr. Bost, Mr. Walz, Mr. Babin, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Abraham, Mrs. Black, Mr. Zinke, Mr. Hill, Mr. Smith of Missouri, Ms. Frankel of Florida, Mr. Katko, Mr. Gosar, Ms. Stefanik, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Serrano, Ms. Judy Chu of California, and Mr. Hurd of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

		A BILL
		To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that veterans may attend pre-apprenticeship
			 programs using certain educational assistance provided by the Secretary of
			 Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veterans’ Entry to Apprenticeship Act. 2.Programs of pre-apprenticeship (a)In generalChapter 36 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 3687 the following new section:

					3687A.Programs of pre-apprenticeship
 (a)In generalSubject to subsection (b), and except as provided by subsection (c), the Secretary shall treat a pre-apprenticeship program as a program of apprenticeship for purposes of providing educational assistance.
 (b)Approval of pre-Apprenticeship programA pre-apprenticeship program may be covered under subsection (a)— (1)if the program is recognized under or compliant with any standards for a postsecondary pre-apprenticeship program required by the State in which the program is located; or
 (2)in the case of a program for which a State does not require any such standards, if— (A)the curriculum of the program is approved by a sponsor and the sponsor certifies to the Secretary that the program will prepare an individual with skills and competencies needed to enroll in a registered apprenticeship program; and
 (B)the program maintains conduct and attendance policies in accordance with a sponsor. (c)BenefitsThe educational assistance received by a covered individual enrolled in a pre-apprenticeship program under subsection (a) shall be equal to the amount and kind of such assistance received by the individual if the individual were enrolled in a program of apprenticeship, except that if the individual is not paid as part of such program, each monthly allowance for housing payable to the individual under such assistance shall be an amount equal to the monthly amount of the basic allowance for housing payable under section 403 of title 37 for a member with dependents in pay grade E–5 residing in the military housing area that encompasses all or the majority portion of the ZIP code area in which is located the pre-apprenticeship program.
 (d)Charge to entitlementThe entitlement of a covered individual pursuing a pre-apprenticeship program under subsection (a) shall be charged at a rate equal to the rate charged if the program were a program of apprenticeship.
 (e)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)The term covered individual means an individual who is—
 (A)entitled to educational assistance; and (B)seeking to use such assistance for a program of apprenticeship.
 (2)The term educational assistance means educational assistance provided under chapter 30, 32, 33, 34, or 35 of this title or chapter 1606 of title 10.
 (3)The term pre-apprenticeship program means a program or set of objectives— (A)designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a registered apprenticeship program; and
 (B)that has a documented partnership with at least one sponsor. (4)The term registered apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship program registered with the Office of Apprenticeship of the Employment Training Administration of the Department of Labor or a State apprenticeship agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship pursuant to the Act of August 16, 1937 (popularly known as the National Apprenticeship Act; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.).
 (5)The term sponsor, with respect to a pre-apprenticeship program, means an entity that formally supports the pre-apprenticeship program, including—
 (A)a registered apprenticeship program; (B)a department or agency of a State or local government;
 (C)an institution of higher learning; or (D)any other public, private, or nonprofit entity that the Secretary determines to be a sponsor for purposes of this section..
 (b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3687 the following new item;

						3687A. Programs of pre-apprenticeship..
 (c)Effective dateSection 3687A of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to an individual who enrolls in a program of pre-apprenticeship described in such section beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.


113 S2255 IS: To remove the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organizations and for other purposes.
U.S. Senate
2014-04-10
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		113th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 2255
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 10, 2014
			Mr. McCain (for himself and Mr. Menendez) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To remove the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan
			 from treatment as terrorist organizations and for other purposes.

	1.Treatment of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan under the
			 Immigration and Nationality Act(a)Exemption of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as
			 terrorist organizations(1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the Kurdistan Democratic Party
			 and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan shall not be considered to be
			 terrorist organizations (as defined in section 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) of
			 the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III))) for purposes of such
			 section 212(a)(3)(B).(2)ExceptionThe Secretary of State, after consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney
			 General, or the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with
			 the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, may suspend the
			 application
			 of paragraph  (1) for either or both of the groups referred to in
			 paragraph (1) in such Secretary’s sole and unreviewable discretion.(b)Relief regarding admissibility of nonimmigrant aliens associated with the Kurdistan Democratic
			 Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan(1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), section 212(a)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
			 1182(a)(3)(B)) shall not apply to an alien, with respect to the
			 alien’s activities undertaken in association with the Kurdistan Democratic
			 Party or the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, if the alien is applying for
			 a
			 nonimmigrant visa, presents himself or herself for inspection
			 to an immigration officer at a port of entry as a nonimmigrant, or is
			 applying in the United States for nonimmigrant status, unless a consular
			 officer or
			 the Secretary of Homeland Security—(A)knows, or has reasonable grounds to
			 believe, that the alien poses a threat to the safety and security of the
			 United States; or(B)otherwise believes, in his or her discretion, that the
			 alien does not warrant a visa, admission to the United States, or a grant
			 of nonimmigrant status in the totality of the circumstances.(2)ExceptionThe Secretary of State, after consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney
			 General, or the Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with
			 the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, may suspend the
			 application
			 of paragraph (1) in such Secretary’s sole and unreviewable discretion.(3)Consultation requirementThe Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall implement this subsection in
			 consultation with the Attorney General.(4)ConstructionNothing in this subsection may be construed to alter an alien’s burden of demonstrating
			 admissibility under the immigration laws of the United States.2.Prohibition on judicial reviewNotwithstanding any other provision of law (whether statutory or nonstatutory), section 242
			 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1252), sections 1361 and
			 1651 of title 28, United States Code, section 2241 of
			 such title,	and any other habeas corpus provision of law, no court
			 shall have jurisdiction to
			 review any determination made pursuant to this Act.


		III
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 346
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			October 15, 2007
			Mr. Coleman (for
			 himself, Ms. Klobuchar,
			 Mr. Durbin, Mr.
			 Grassley, Mr. Harkin,
			 Mr. Brown, Mr.
			 Voinovich, Mr. Feingold,
			 Mr. Kohl, Mr.
			 Obama, Mr. Inhofe, and
			 Mr. Coburn) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

			October 25, 2007
			Reported by Mr. Leahy,
			 with an amendment and an amendment to the preamble

			October 26, 2007
			Considered, amended, and agreed to with an amendment to
			 the preamble and an amendment to the title

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the
		  victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during
		  August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and
		  Wisconsin, and for other purposes.

		Whereas during August 2007, severe thunderstorms were
			 responsible for bringing as much as 18 inches of torrential rain to parts of
			 the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin,
			 resulting in devastating floods;
		Whereas these storms tragically took the lives of at least
			 20 people;
		Whereas these storms injured countless other people,
			 damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, and devastated businesses and
			 institutions;
		Whereas on August 20, 2007, the Governor of Oklahoma
			 declared Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Comanche, Cotton, Custer, Dewey,
			 Grady, Jefferson, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Muskogee,
			 Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Stephens, and
			 Washita Counties, Oklahoma, to be in a state of emergency as a result of these
			 storms;
		Whereas on August 21, 2007, the Governor of Minnesota
			 declared Fillmore, Houston, Steele, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona Counties,
			 Minnesota, to be in a state of disaster as a result of these storms, and
			 subsequently Dodge and Jackson Counties, Minnesota, received a Federal major
			 disaster declaration as well;
		Whereas on August 20 and 21, 2007, the Governor of
			 Wisconsin declared Crawford, La Crosse, Richland, Sauk, and Vernon Counties,
			 Wisconsin, to be in a state of disaster as a result of these storms;
		Whereas on August 22, 2007, and in the days following, the
			 Governor of Iowa declared Allamakee, Appanoose, Boone, Calhoun, Cherokee,
			 Davis, Humboldt, Mahaska, Montgomery, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Union, Van Buren,
			 Wapello, Wayne, Webster, and Winneshiek Counties, Iowa, to be in a state of
			 disaster as a result of these storms;
		Whereas on August 22, 2007, the Governor of Ohio declared
			 Allen, Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Putnam, Richland, Seneca, Van Wert, and
			 Wyandot Counties, Ohio, to be in a state of disaster as a result of these
			 storms;
		Whereas on August 24, 2007, and in the days following, the
			 Governor of Illinois declared Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Lake, LaSalle,
			 Kane, Knox, McHenry, Warren, and Will Counties, Illinois, to be in a state of
			 disaster as a result of these storms;
		Whereas President Bush declared 8 counties in Minnesota, 8
			 counties in Ohio, 22 counties in Oklahoma, 14 counties in Wisconsin, 6 counties
			 in Illinois, and 14 counties in Iowa to be major disaster areas as a result of
			 these storms, and individuals and families, State and local Governments, and
			 certain private nonprofit organizations in these areas became eligible for
			 individual or public Federal disaster assistance or both;
		Whereas numerous individuals and entities have selflessly
			 and heroically given of themselves and their resources to aid in the disaster
			 relief efforts; and
		Whereas the catastrophic injury, death, and damage in
			 Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin would have been even
			 worse in the absence of local relief efforts: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)expresses
			 heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused
			 severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota,
			 Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin;
			(2)conveys gratitude
			 to the local, State, and Federal officials and emergency personnel who
			 responded swiftly to the crisis, including emergency management teams in each
			 of the affected States, Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security, and
			 David Paulison, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management
			 Agency;
			(3)recognizes the
			 generous and selfless support of citizens, local businesses, the American Red
			 Cross, the United Way, Catholic Charities, and the Salvation Army; and
			(4)reaffirms support
			 for helping the victims of the flooding rebuild their homes and lives.


117 HR 2152 IH: Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-03-23
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117th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 2152
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 23, 2021
Mr. Lieu (for himself and Mr. Nadler) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To provide grants to States, localities, and Indian Tribes to reform their criminal justice system to encourage the replacement of the use of payment of secured money bail as a condition of pretrial release in criminal cases, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act of 2021. 2.Purpose and findings (a)PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to provide grants to States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes to reform their criminal justice system to encourage the replacement of the use of payment of money bail as a condition of pretrial release in criminal cases.
(b)FindingsCongress finds the following: (1)The justice system of the United States, a cornerstone of our free society, is built on the ideals that all accused people are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty, that all accused people have the right to assert their innocence in a trial, that liberty should not be denied absent due process of law, that rich and poor people should be treated equally, and that people should be judged by their own individual actions, and not prejudged based on the actions of others.
(2)Pretrial detention and the money bail systems prevalent in most States undermine these ideals by jailing people unnecessarily before a finding of guilt and with minimal due process, and by establishing a system that allows wealthy people to pay for their liberty, while poor people remain in jail. (3)The inability to post money bail may result in innocent people pleading guilty to low-level crimes they did not commit so they can be released.
(4)Money bail systems have resulted in disparate harms to poor people and communities of color. Compared to white men charged with the same crime and with the same criminal histories, African-American men receive bail amounts that are 35 percent higher, and for Latino men, bail is set 19 percent higher than for white men. (5)African Americans are 24 percent more likely to be denied bail and 21 percent less likely to be granted non-financial release than whites with similar legal characteristics. Latinos are 25 percent less likely to be granted nonfinancial conditions of release.
(6)Although most women in jail are charged with nonviolent crimes, women are less likely to be able to afford money bail, and women in jail before trial earn scarcely more per year than the average bail amount of $10,000. (7)Detaining people who would otherwise be highly likely to succeed in pretrial compliance, even just for a few days, is strongly correlated with higher rates of new criminal activity both during the pretrial period and years after case disposition.
(8)When held for 2 to 3 days, people who would have been highly likely to succeed in their communities are almost 40 percent more likely to be arrested for new crimes before trial than similarly situated defendants held no more than 24 hours. (9)Court reminder programs are a low-cost, highly effective way of improving court appearance rates. One review of different forms of court reminders found failure-to-appear rates were reduced by 23 to 43 percent with the use of reminders.
(10)Pretrial supervision is most effective for people with a decreased probability of appearing in court, reducing failures to appear by 33 to 38 percent. (11)Jailing individuals before trial is the greatest expense generated by current pretrial justice practice. Unconvicted detainees account for 95 percent of jail population growth, nationally, since 2000. Taxpayers now spend approximately $38,000,000 per day to jail individuals who are awaiting trial. Annually, this adds up to $14,000,000,000 used to detain individuals.
3.Pretrial integrity and safetyTitle I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:  OOPRETRIAL INTEGRITY AND SAFETY 3051.Grants and conditions (a)Grants authorized (1)Replacement of money bailThe Assistant Attorney General may make grants to eligible entities for the replacement of the use of payment of money bail as a condition of pretrial release with respect to criminal cases.
(2)National pretrial reporting programThe Assistant Attorney General may make grants to eligible entities to implement a National Pretrial Reporting Program to collect data on the processing of defendants by courts of States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes. (b)Terms and conditions (1)Duration of grantsA grant under subsection (a) shall be for a period of 3 fiscal years.
(2)Maximums
(A)Replacement of money bail
(i)Maximum numbersDuring each fiscal year for which amounts are made available to carry out subsection (a)(1), the Assistant Attorney General may award not more than 6 grants under such subsection to eligible entities for the 3-year grant period beginning in such fiscal year. (ii)Maximum amountsIn making grants under subsection (a)(1) for a 3-year grant period beginning in a fiscal year, the Assistant Attorney General shall ensure that the total amount awarded under all grants for the duration of such period does not exceed $10,000,000, of which—
(I)not more than $6,500,000 shall be grants to State, local, or Tribal court systems; and (II)not more than $3,500,000 shall be grants to eligible entities that are not a State, local, or Tribal court system to provide technical assistance, training, and performance evaluation.
(B)National pretrial reporting programThe Assistant Attorney General may not make more than $5,000,000 in grants under subsection (a)(2) for any 3-year period. (c)Use of funds for replacement of money bail grants (1)ActivitiesAmounts received under a grant under subsection (a)(1)—
(A)shall be used for developing the long-term, sustainable capacity to perform more effective pretrial practices that include system analysis, training and technical assistance, meeting facilitation, research and performance evaluation, and information technology reprogramming; and (B)in carrying out pretrial practices, shall seek to incorporate and implement the elements described in paragraph (2).
(2)ElementsThe elements described in this paragraph are— (A)expanding the use of citations instead of custodial arrest;
(B)replacing the use of payment of money as a condition of pretrial release; (C)requiring representation by counsel with adequate training in representing defendants at pretrial detention hearing for all defendants as soon as feasible after custodial restraint, but not later than the first hearing at which a defendant’s liberty is subject to restriction;
(D)providing for— (i)a presumption of release in all cases; and
(ii)limiting the authority to request pretrial detention to those defendants who have been charged with— (I)felony offenses involving actual violence against another person or punishable by a maximum term of life imprisonment;
(II)misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence; (III)misdemeanor crimes of stalking; or
(IV)misdemeanor hate crimes; (E)ensuring that before detention or any condition of pretrial release more restrictive than release on recognizance is imposed, there is a pretrial release hearing that—
(i)provides for the right to present evidence, the right to cross-examine adverse witnesses, and the right to testify or remain silent; (ii)results in a written record explaining the clear and convincing evidence relied on by the judicial officer to justify a detention order or additional condition of release; and
(iii)occurs as soon as feasible after custodial restraint, but not later than 24 hours after custodial restraint if the individual is being detained, unless the defendant requests a continuance; (F)ensuring that before pretrial detention is imposed—
(i)a judicial officer determines by clear and convincing evidence that the individual poses a high risk of intentional avoidance of prosecution or of seriously physically harming another reasonably identifiable person during the adjudication period; (ii)a judicial officer determines by clear and convincing evidence that no condition, or combination of conditions, can sufficiently mitigate a high risk of intentional avoidance of prosecution or of seriously physically harming another reasonably identifiable person during the adjudication period; and
(iii)no less restrictive condition is adequate to address the specific risk or risks identified; (G)ensuring that before any condition of pretrial release more restrictive than release on recognizance is imposed—
(i)a judicial officer determines by clear and convincing evidence that the individual poses a high risk of intentional avoidance of prosecution or of seriously physically harming another reasonably identifiable person during the adjudication period; and (ii)a judicial officer determines by clear and convincing evidence that no less restrictive conditions or pretrial supports can sufficiently mitigate a high risk of intentional avoidance of prosecution or of seriously physically harming another reasonably identifiable person during the adjudication period;
(H)if pretrial release requires imposing additional conditions beyond release on recognizance, ensuring that these conditions— (i)are nonfinancial, pose no cost to the defendant, and are relevant only to the charge;
(ii)are the least restrictive conditions that would reasonably ensure the appearance of the defendant in court or that would reasonably ensure that the defendant does not present an imminent threat of serious physical harm to a reasonably identifiable person; and (iii)were set without consideration of or with decreased weight given to criminal convictions older than 2 years;
(I)ensuring supervision of the conditions of pretrial release is based on proven data outcomes; (J)improvements made to the applicable pretrial services agency that, among other functions—
(i)provides support to defendants awaiting trial to effectively meet the conditions of release placed on them by the judicial officer; (ii)provides outreach to and partnership with community-based support structures to connect defendants with supportive services; and
(iii)provides data collection, analysis, and research capabilities to assist the jurisdiction in achieving the benchmarks listed in paragraph (3); (K)ensuring an officer of the State, unit of local government, or Indian Tribe that brought the charges against the defendant appears before a committing magistrate, judge, or other judicial officer at all hearings;
(L)ensuring the constitutional right of a defendant to a speedy trial is effectuated, including— (i)setting specific limits on the time within which either the defendant shall be brought to trial or the case shall be resolved through a nontrial disposition;
(ii)providing guidelines for computing the time within which the trial must be commenced or the case otherwise resolved; and (iii)establishing appropriate consequences in the event that the right of the defendant to a speedy trial is denied, and ensuring that under no circumstances a person is detained longer than the maximum sentence allowable if convicted of the charges;
(M)ensuring that the defendant and the State, unit of local government, or Indian Tribe that brought the charges against the defendant is entitled to an immediate, expedited appeal of a pretrial detention decision; and (N)instituting a system of data collection and reporting to determine the effectiveness of the process replacing the money bail system.
(3)BenchmarksA State, local, or Tribal court system receiving a grant under subsection (a)(1) shall seek to achieve the following: (A)Defendants return to court rates are not less than 95 percent.
(B)Not more than 10 percent of defendants are rearrested pending trial. (C)Overall release rates of defendants pending trial are not less than 95 percent.
(D)100 percent of defendants have an attorney at the first appearance of the defendant before a magistrate, judge, or other judicial officer. (E)100 percent of defendants preventively detained were detained after a pretrial release hearing that occurred not later than 24 hours after custodial restraint, unless the defendant requested a continuance.
(F)To the extent feasible, charging decisions are made not later than 14 days after the date of the issuance of a citation or custodial arrest. (G)To the extent feasible, the trial of the defendant begins not later than 30 days after the date of the issuance of a citation or custodial arrest.
(H)No defendants were detained during any portion of time from arrest through adjudication simply due to an inability to satisfy a legal financial obligation set by the court. (4)Alternative pretrial release mechanismsNothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit the consideration of alternative pretrial release mechanisms that replace money bail systems while furthering the principles described in this part.
(d)Annual report
(1)In generalEach entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the Assistant Attorney General, for each fiscal year during which the entity expends amounts received under the grant, a report, at such time and in such manner as the Assistant Attorney General may reasonably require, that contains— (A)a summary of the activities carried out using amounts made available under the grant;
(B)an assessment of whether the activities are meeting the need for the program identified in the application for the grant; (C)for a grant under subsection (a)(1), data on the money bail program of the State, local, or Tribal court system; and
(D)such other information as the Assistant Attorney General may require. (2)DataThe data provided under paragraph (1)(C) shall—
(A)be broken down by the demographic variables of age group, sex, race and ethnicity, disability, and charges filed; (B)include the percentage of defendants detained in jail or prison who are released from jail or prison prior to case disposition, broken down by demographic variables of age group, sex, race and ethnicity, charges filed, and release condition;
(C)provide the average time to release from jail for defendants who are released pretrial, broken down by demographic variables of age group, sex, race and ethnicity, disability, charges filed, and release condition; (D)provide the percentage of defendants who are detained for the entire duration of the pretrial phase of their case, broken down by demographic variables of age group, sex, race and ethnicity, disability, charges filed, and reason for detention;
(E)provide the average duration of the period defendants who are not released are in custody in a prison or jail before the disposition of their case, broken down by demographic variables of age group, sex, race and ethnicity, disability, charges filed, and reason for detention; (F)provide the percentage of defendants released from custody before trial who appeared at all court appearances for which the court expected them to appear during the pretrial phase of their case, broken down by demographic variables of age group, sex, race and ethnicity, disability, charges filed, and release condition;
(G)provide the percentage of defendants released from custody before trial who were not arrested for or charged with a new crime during the pretrial phase of their case, broken down by demographic variables of age group, sex, race and ethnicity, disability, charges filed, and release condition; (H)provide data on the access of defendants to counsel, including the number of counsel appointments and the outcomes of pretrial release decisions in all cases where counsel was provided; and
(I)provide data on the most serious offense with which defendants were charged and the classification of the offense. (e)Allocation of funds (1)In generalFor fiscal year 2021, of the amounts appropriated to the Office, the Assistant Attorney General shall use $15,000,000 to carry out this part.
(2)Limitations; equitable distribution
(A)LimitationsOf the amount made available to carry out this section in any fiscal year— (i)not more than 2 percent may be used by the Assistant Attorney General for salaries and administrative expenses; and
(ii)not more than 25 percent may be used for technical assistance, training, and evaluation. (B)Equitable distributionThe Assistant Attorney General shall ensure that grants awarded under this section are equitably distributed among the geographical regions and between urban and rural populations, including Indian Tribes, until all funds made available are expended, consistent with the objective of reducing recidivism among criminal offenders.
(f)Reallocation of appropriationsA recipient of a grant under subsection (a) shall return to the Assistant Attorney General any amounts received under a grant under subsection (a) that are not expended for a purpose described in this section. (g)Ability to pay determination (1)In generalA recipient of a grant under subsection (a) may only impose a fee or fine in a criminal proceeding if a court makes a written determination that the defendant has sufficient resources or income to pay all or part of the fee, fine and costs. In making that determination, the court shall consider whether the defendant qualifies for a public defender or appointed counsel.
(2)DefinitionsIn this subsection: (A)The term fees—
(i)means monetary fees that are imposed for the costs of fine surcharges or court administrative fees; and (ii)includes additional late fees, payment-plan fees, interest added if an individual is unable to pay a fine in its entirety, collection fees, and any additional amounts that do not include the fine.
(B)The term fines means monetary fines imposed as punishment. 3052.DefinitionsIn this part—
(1)the term domestic violence means a pattern of behavior involving the use or attempted use of physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, economic, or technological abuse or any other coercive behavior committed, enabled, or solicited to gain or maintain power and control over a victim, by a person who— (A)is a current or former spouse or dating partner of the victim, or other person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the family or domestic violence laws of the jurisdiction;
(B)is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or dating partner, or other person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the family or domestic violence laws of the jurisdiction; (C)shares a child in common with the victim;
(D)is an adult family member of, or paid or nonpaid caregiver for, a victim aged 50 or older or an adult victim with disabilities; or (E)commits acts against a youth or adult victim who is protected from those acts under the family or domestic violence laws of the jurisdiction.
(2)the term eligible entity means a public or private entity, including— (A)a nonprofit entity (including a tribal nonprofit);
(B)a faith-based or community organization; (C)a State or Tribal court system;
(D)a unit of local government; and (E)an Indian Tribe;
(3)the term proven data outcomes, with respect to supervision of the conditions of pretrial release, means intervention programs and supervision policies, procedures, programs, and practices that use data to identify the least restrictive conditions necessary to provide reasonable assurance that the individual does not pose a high risk of intentional avoidance of prosecution or of seriously physically harming another reasonably identifiable person during the adjudication period; (4)the term least restrictive conditions—
(A)includes court date notifications by phone call, letter, postcard, text message, or in-person reminder or another nonrestrictive pretrial supervisory condition; and (B)does not include a condition that imposes additional financial obligations on the defendant, including charging the defendant for implementation of the conditions;
(5)the term misdemeanor crime of stalking means an offense that— (A)is a misdemeanor crime of stalking under Federal, State, Tribal, or municipal law; and
(B)is a course of harassment, intimidation, or surveillance of another person that— (i)places that person in reasonable fear of material harm to the health or safety of—
(I)that person; (II)an immediate family member (as defined in section 115 of title 18, United States Code) of that person;
(III)a household member of that person; or (IV)a spouse or intimate partner of that person; or
(ii)causes, attempts to cause, or would reasonably be expected to cause emotional distress to a person described in items subclauses (I) through (IV) of clause (i); (6)the term misdemeanor hate crime means an offense that—
(A)is a misdemeanor under Federal, State, or tribal law; (B)has, as an element, that the conduct of the offender was motivated by hate or bias because of the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability of any person; and
(C)involves the use or attempted use of physical force, the threatened use of a deadly weapon, or other credible threat to the physical safety of any person; (7)the term money bail means a secured monetary obligation that is imposed by a court as a condition of the initial release of a defendant or ongoing court conditions of release before the trial or adjudication of the criminal charges pending against the defendant;
(8)the term reason for detention means whether a defendant was held without bond, held on another charge, or held for another reason; (9)the term release condition means whether a defendant was released—
(A)based on nonfinancial, personal recognizance; (B)with pretrial supervision;
(C)with an unsecured financial obligation; (D)with a secured financial obligation; or
(E)with a combination of the conditions described in subparagraphs (A) through (D); and (10)the term State, local, or Tribal court system means the court, court system, administrative offices of the courts, or similarly situated agency of a State, unit of local government, or Indian Tribe. .


115 HR 3191 IH: No Cyber Cooperation with Russia Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-07-12
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3191IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 12, 2017Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Engel, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Evans, and Ms. Clarke of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsA BILLTo prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, support, or otherwise promote a joint
			 cybersecurity initiative with Russia, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the No Cyber Cooperation with Russia Act. 2.Prohibition on use of Federal funds for joint cybersecurity initiative with Russia No Federal funds may be used to establish, support, or otherwise promote, directly or indirectly, the formation of or any United States participation in a joint cybersecurity initiative involving the Government of Russia or any entity operating under the direction of the Government of Russia.


113 HR 4445 IH: Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2014
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-04-10
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4445
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 10, 2014
			Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Grayson, and Ms. Jackson Lee) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

		A BILL
		To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to develop and test an expanded and advanced role for
			 direct care workers who provide long-term services and supports to older
			 individuals in efforts to coordinate care and improve the efficiency of
			 service delivery.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2014.
		2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
			(1)As of 2012, more than 41,000,000 Americans are age 65 or older. More than 75 percent of them
			 suffer from chronic conditions which require person-centered, coordinated
			 care that helps them to live in a home- or community-based setting. In
			 2012, the Government Accountability Office found that 34 percent of
			 Americans 60 and older reported needing assistance performing Activities
			 of Daily Living.
			(2)Direct-care workers (referred to in this section as DCWs) provide an estimated 70 to 80 percent of the paid hands-on long-term care and personal assistance
			 received by elders and people with disabilities or other chronic
			 conditions in the United States. These workers help their clients bathe,
			 dress, and negotiate a host of other daily tasks. They are a lifeline for
			 those they serve, as well as for families and friends struggling to
			 provide quality care.
			(3)Eldercare and disability services positions account for nearly one-third of the 18,000,000 health
			 care jobs in the United States. The direct-care workforce alone accounts
			 for more than 4,000,000 jobs, expected to add 1,600,000 new positions by
			 2020.
			(4)The majority of DCWs are now employed in home- and community-based settings, and not in
			 institutional settings such as nursing care facilities or hospitals. By
			 2020, home- and community-based DCWs are likely to outnumber facility
			 workers by more than 2 to 1.
			(5)A 2008 Institute of Medicine report, entitled Re-tooling for an Aging America: Building the Health Care Workforce, called for new models of care delivery and coordination, and dedicated a chapter to the central
			 importance of the direct-care workforce in a re-tooled eldercare delivery system.
			(6)An Institute of Medicine report on the future of nursing, released in October of 2010, recommended
			 nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training.
			 The report also states that all health care professionals should work
			 collaboratively in team-based models, and that the goal should be to
			 encourage care models that use every member of the team to the full
			 capacity of his or her training and skills.
			(7)The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148) emphasizes the need for
			 improving care and lowering costs by better coordination of care and
			 integration of services, particularly for consumers with multiple chronic
			 conditions. This will require developing new models of care for those
			 receiving long-term services and supports.
			3.Demonstration program on care coordination and service deliveryPart A of title IV of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3032 et seq.) is amended by adding
			 at the end the following:

				423.Demonstration program on care coordination and service delivery
					(a)Establishment of demonstration program
						(1)In generalThe Assistant Secretary shall carry out a demonstration program in accordance with this section.
			 Under such program, the Assistant Secretary shall award grants to eligible
			 entities to carry out demonstration projects that focus on care
			 coordination and service delivery redesign for older individuals with
			 chronic illness or at risk of institutional placement by—
							(A)designing and testing new models of care coordination and service delivery that thoughtfully and
			 effectively deploy advanced aides to improve efficiency and quality of
			 care for frail older individuals; and
							(B)giving direct-care workers opportunities for career advancement through additional training, an
			 expanded role, and increased compensation.
							(2)Direct-care workerIn this section, the term direct-care worker has the meaning given that term in the 2010 Standard Occupational Classifications of the
			 Department of Labor for Home Health Aides [31–1011], Psychiatric Aides
			 [31–1013], Nursing Assistants [31–1014], and Personal Care Aides
			 [39–9021].
						(b)Demonstration projectsThe demonstration program shall be composed of 6 demonstration projects, as follows:
						(1)Two demonstration projects shall focus on using the abilities of direct-care workers to promote
			 smooth transitions in care and help to prevent unnecessary hospital
			 readmissions. Under these projects, direct-care workers shall be
			 incorporated as essential members of interdisciplinary care coordination
			 teams.
						(2)Two demonstration projects shall focus on maintaining the health and improving the health status of
			 those with multiple chronic conditions and long-term care needs. Under
			 these projects, direct-care workers shall assist in monitoring health
			 status, ensuring compliance with prescribed care, and educating and
			 coaching the older individual involved and any family caregivers.
						(3)Two demonstration projects shall focus on training direct-care workers to take on deeper clinical
			 responsibilities related to specific diseases, including Alzheimer’s and
			 dementia, congestive heart failure, and diabetes.
						(c)Eligible entityIn this section, the term eligible entity means a consortium that consists of—
						(1)at least 1—
							(A)long-term care and rehabilitation facility; or
							(B)home personal care service provider; and
							(2)at least 1—
							(A)hospital or health system;
							(B)labor organization or labor-management partnership;
							(C)community-based aging service provider;
							(D)patient-centered medical home;
							(E)federally qualified health center;
							(F)managed care entity, including a managed health and long-term care program;
							(G)entity that provides health services training;
							(H)State-based public entity engaged in building new roles and related curricula for direct-care
			 workers; or
							(I)any other entity that the Assistant Secretary deems eligible based on integrated care criteria.
							(d)ApplicationTo be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the
			 Assistant Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and
			 containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall
			 include—
						(1)a description of the care coordination and service delivery models of the entity, detailed on a
			 general, organizational, and staff level;
						(2)a description of how the demonstration project carried out by the entity will improve care quality,
			 including specific objectives and anticipated outcomes that will be used
			 to measure success; and
						(3)a description of how the coordinated care team approach with an enhanced role for the direct-care
			 worker under the demonstration project will increase efficiency and cost
			 effectiveness compared to past practice.
						(e)Planning awards under demonstration program
						(1)In generalEach eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall receive a grant for planning
			 activities related to the demonstration project to be carried out by the
			 entity, including—
							(A)designing the implementation of the project;
							(B)identifying competencies and developing curricula for the training of participating direct-care
			 workers;
							(C)developing training materials and processes for other members of the interdisciplinary care team;
							(D)articulating a plan for identifying and tracking cost savings gained from implementation of the
			 project and for achieving long-term financial sustainability; and
							(E)articulating a plan for evaluating the project.
							(2)Amount and term
							(A)Total amountThe amount awarded under paragraph (1) for all grants shall not exceed $600,000.
							(B)TermActivities carried out under a grant awarded under paragraph (1) shall be completed not later than
			 1 year after the grant is awarded.
							(f)Implementation awards under demonstration program
						(1)In generalEach eligible entity may receive a grant for implementation activities related to the demonstration
			 project to be carried out by the entity, if the Assistant Secretary
			 determines the entity—
							(A)has successfully carried out the activities under the grant awarded under subsection (e);
							(B)offers a feasible plan for long-term financial sustainability;
							(C)has constructed a meaningful model of advancement for direct-care workers; and
							(D)aims to provide training to a sizeable number of direct-care workers and to serve a sizeable number
			 of older individuals.
							(2)Use of fundsThe implementation activities described under paragraph (1) shall include—
							(A)training of all care team members in accordance with the design of the demonstration project; and
							(B)evaluating the competency of all staff based on project design.
							(3)Evaluation and report
							(A)EvaluationEach recipient of a grant under paragraph (1), in consultation with an independent evaluation
			 contractor, shall evaluate—
								(i)the impact of training and deployment of direct-care workers in advanced roles, as described in
			 this section, within each participating entity on outcomes, such as
			 direct-care worker job satisfaction and turnover, beneficiary and family
			 caregiver satisfaction with services, rate of hospitalization of
			 beneficiaries, and additional measures determined by the Secretary;
								(ii)the impact of such training and deployment on the long-term services and supports delivery system
			 and resources;
								(iii)statement of the potential of the use of direct-care workers in advanced roles to lower cost and
			 improve quality of care in the Medicaid program; and
								(iv)long-term financial sustainability of the model used under the grant and the impact of such model
			 on quality of care.
								(B)ReportsNot later than 180 days after completion of the demonstration program under this section, each
			 recipient of a grant under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary a
			 report on the implementation of activities conducted under the
			 demonstration project, including—
								(i)the outcomes, performance benchmarks, lessons learned from the project;
								(ii)a statement of cost savings gained from implementation of the project and how the cost savings have
			 been reinvested to improve direct-care job quality and quality of care;
			 and
								(iii)results of the evaluation conducted under subparagraph (A) with respect to such activities,
			 together with such recommendations for legislation or administrative
			 action for expansion of the demonstration program on a broader scale as
			 the Secretary determines appropriate.
								(4)Amount and term
							(A)Total amountThe amount awarded under paragraph (1) for all grants shall not exceed $2,900,000.
							(B)TermActivities carried out under a grant awarded under paragraph (1) shall be completed not later than
			 3 years after the grant is awarded..


116 HR 1295 IH: Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-02-14
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1295IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 14, 2019Mrs. Watson Coleman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the availability of penalty-free distributions
			 to unemployed individuals from retirement plans.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act of 2019. 2.Expansion of exception for penalty on early distributions to unemployed individuals from retirement plans (a)In generalSection 72(t)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

					(H)Long-term unemployment distributions
 (i)In generalDistributions to an individual after separation from employment— (I)if such individual has received unemployment compensation for 26 consecutive weeks under any Federal or State unemployment compensation law by reason of such separation (or, if less, for the maximum period for which unemployment compensation is available under State law applicable to the individual), and
 (II)if such distributions are made during any taxable year during which such unemployment compensation is paid or the succeeding taxable year.
 (ii)Distributions after reemployment; self-employed individualsRules similar to the rules of clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (D) shall apply for purposes of this subparagraph.
 (iii)LimitationClause (i) shall not apply to any distribution to the extent that such distribution exceeds the lesser of—
 (I)$50,000, reduced by the aggregate amount of distributions which are described in clause (i) from all plans of the individual during the 1-year period ending on the day before the date on which such distribution was made, or
 (II)the greater of $10,000 or one-half of the aggregate fair market value (at the time of the distribution) of the individual’s qualified retirement plans (as defined in section 4974(c)) and the nonforfeitable portion the individual’s defined contribution plans.
 (iv)Coordination with distributions to unemployed individuals for health insurance premiumsDistributions shall not be taken into account under this subparagraph if such distributions are described in subparagraph (D)..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made after December 31, 2019.


		IV
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 216
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 5, 2009
			Mr. Paul (for
			 himself, Mr. Bartlett,
			 Mr. Buchanan,
			 Mr. Burton of Indiana, and
			 Mr. Jones) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules

		RESOLUTION
		Amending the Rules of the House of
		  Representatives to ensure that Members have a reasonable amount of time to read
		  legislation that will be voted upon.

		That(a)the Rules of the House
			 of Representatives are amended by redesignating rule XXIX as rule XXX and by
			 inserting after rule XXVIII the following new rule:
				RULE XXIXTime to read legislation before
				voting
						1.Notwithstanding any provision of these
				rules, no bill, joint resolution, conference report, or amendment between the
				Houses shall be voted on by the House unless the text of that measure has been
				available to all Members and their staffs in both printed and electronic format
				for at least 10 days and any manager’s amendment or other amendment which makes
				substantive changes to the legislation has been made available in both printed
				and electronic versions for at least 72 hours before the scheduled vote on such
				legislation.
						2.Clause 1 shall not
				apply to—
							(1)the intelligence
				authorization bill, appropriations, or other legislation containing classified
				information, or conference report thereon, if Members have at least 7 days to
				study the contents of such measure; and
							(2)congressional
				declarations of war or authorization of military force to respond to attacks on
				the United States.
							3.Notwithstanding any
				provision of these rules, any citizen who is eligible to vote and who is not an
				employee of the executive or judicial branch of the Government may petition the
				board of the Office of Congressional Ethics to investigate allegations that a
				Member voted for any measure that violated this
				rule.
						.
			(b)Clause 6(c) of
			 rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting
			 before the period at the end thereof the following: , or a rule or order
			 that would waive the provisions of rule XXIX.


114 S1152 IS: Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2015
U.S. Senate
2015-04-30
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1152IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 30, 2015Mr. Whitehouse introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo make permanent the extended period of protections for members of uniformed services relating to
			 mortgages, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2015.
		2.Making permanent extended period of protections for members of uniformed services relating to
 mortgages, mortgage foreclosure, and evictionSection 710(d) of the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–154) is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (3).


117 HR 4819 IH: National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-07-29
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4819IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 29, 2021Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Foster, Mr. Casten, and Mr. Meijer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyA BILLTo require the Secretary of Energy to revitalize existing university infrastructure relating to nuclear science and engineering and establish new university-based nuclear science and engineering facilities, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Nuclear University Research Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2021.2.PurposesThe purposes of this Act are—(1)to upgrade the nuclear research capabilities of universities in the United States to meet the research requirements of advanced nuclear energy systems;(2)to ensure the continued operation of university research reactors;(3)to coordinate available resources to enable the establishment, including the start and efficient completion of construction, of new nuclear science and engineering facilities; and(4)to support—(A)workforce development critical to maintaining United States leadership in nuclear science and engineering and related disciplines; and(B)the establishment or enhancement of nuclear science and engineering capabilities and other, related capabilities at historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal colleges or universities, minority-serving institutions, EPSCoR universities, junior or community colleges, and associate-degree-granting colleges.3.University infrastructure collaborationSection 954(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16274(a)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (2), by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows:(D)promote collaborations, partnerships, and knowledge sharing between institutions of higher education, National Laboratories, industry, and associated labor unions; and; and(2)by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:(4)Strengthening University Research and Training Reactors and Associated Infrastructure(A)In generalIn carrying out the program under this subsection, the Secretary may support—(i)converting research reactors from high-enrichment fuels to low-enrichment fuels and upgrading operational instrumentation;(ii)revitalizing and upgrading existing nuclear science and engineering infrastructure that support the development of advanced nuclear technologies and applications;(iii)regional or subregional university-led consortia to—(I)broaden access to university research reactors;(II)enhance existing university-based nuclear science and engineering infrastructure; and(III)provide project management, technical support, quality engineering and inspections, manufacturing, and nuclear material support;(iv)student training programs, in collaboration with the United States nuclear industry, in relicensing and upgrading reactors, including through the provision of technical assistance; and(v)reactor improvements that emphasize research, training, and education, including through the Innovations in Nuclear Infrastructure and Education Program or any similar program.(B)Authorization of appropriationsOf any amounts appropriated to carry out the program under this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (A) $55,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026..4.Advanced Nuclear Research Infrastructure Enhancement SubprogramSection 954(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16274(a)), as amended by section 3, is further amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (8) as paragraphs (6) through (9), respectively;(2)by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:(5)Advanced Nuclear Research Infrastructure Enhancement(A)In generalThe Secretary shall carry out a subprogram to be known as the Advanced Nuclear Research Infrastructure Enhancement Subprogram in order to—(i)demonstrate various advanced nuclear reactor and nuclear microreactor concepts;(ii)establish medical isotope production reactors or other specialized applications; and(iii)advance other research infrastructure that, in the determination of the Secretary, is consistent with the mission of the Department.(B)New nuclear science and engineering facilitiesIn carrying out the subprogram, the Secretary shall establish—(i)not more than 4 new research reactors; and(ii)new nuclear science and engineering facilities, as required to address research demand and identified infrastructure gaps.(C)LocationsNew research reactors and facilities established under subparagraph (B) shall be established in a manner that—(i)supports the regional or subregional consortia described in paragraph (4)(C); and(ii)encourages the participation of—(I)historically Black colleges and universities;(II)Tribal colleges or universities;(III)minority-serving institutions;(IV)EPSCoR universities;(V)junior or community colleges; and(VI)associate-degree-granting colleges.(D)Authorization of appropriationsOf any amounts appropriated to carry out the program under this subsection, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the subprogram under this paragraph—(i)$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;(ii)$45,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;(iii)$60,000,000 for fiscal year 2024;(iv)$65,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;(v)$80,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;(vi)$140,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(vii)$120,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and(viii)$80,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.; and(3)by amending paragraph (9), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this subsection, to read as follows:(9)DefinitionsIn this subsection:(A)Associate-degree-granting collegeThe term associate-degree-granting college means an institution of higher education (as determined under section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) that—(i)is a nonprofit institution that offers a 2-year associate-degree program or a 2-year certificate program; or(ii)is a proprietary institution that offers a 2-year associate degree program.(B)Junior facultyThe term junior faculty means a faculty member who was awarded a doctorate less than 10 years before receipt of an award from the grant program described in paragraph (2)(B).(C)Junior or community collegeThe term junior or community college has the meaning given the term in section 312 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058).(D)EPSCoR universityThe term EPSCoR university means an institution of higher education located in a State eligible to participate in the program defined in section 502 of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 1862p note).(E)Historically black college or universityThe term historically Black college or university has the meaning given the term part B institution in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061).(F)Minority-serving institutionThe term minority-serving institution means a Hispanic-serving institution, an Alaska Native-serving institution, a Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, a Predominantly Black Institution, an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution, or a Native American-serving nontribal institution as described in section 371 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)).(G)Tribal college or universityThe term Tribal college or university has the meaning given such term in section 316 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c)..


V
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 660
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 22, 2009
Mr. Wamp introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
For the relief of Carlos Espinal Castillo-Reynolds.

1.Permanent resident status for Carlos Espinal Castillo-Reynolds
(a)In GeneralNotwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Carlos Espinal Castillo-Reynolds shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.
(b)Adjustment of StatusIf Carlos Espinal Castillo-Reynolds enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he 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 the enactment of this Act.
(c)Deadline for Application and Payment of FeesSubsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(d)Reduction of Immigrant Visa NumberUpon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Carlos Espinal Castillo-Reynolds, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 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 alien’s 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 alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
(e)Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain RelativesThe natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Carlos Espinal Castillo-Reynolds shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1286
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 28, 2011
			Mr. Casey (for himself
			 and Mr. Brown of Ohio) introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To extend trade adjustment assistance, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension
			 Act of 2011.
		IExtension of
			 Trade Adjustment Assistance
			101.Extension of Trade
			 Adjustment Assistance
				(a)In
			 generalSection 1893 of the Trade and Globalization Adjustment
			 Assistance Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–5; 123 Stat. 422) is repealed.
				(b)Conforming
			 amendments
					(1)Section
			 236(a)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2296(a)(2)(A)) (as in effect
			 on February 12, 2011) is amended by striking shall not exceed—
			 and all that follows and inserting shall not exceed $575,000,000 for
			 each of the fiscal years 2011 through 2016, and $143,750,000 for the 3-month
			 period beginning on October 1, 2016, and ending on December 31,
			 2016..
					(2)Section 245(a) of
			 the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2317(a)) (as in effect on February 12, 2011)
			 is amended by striking February 12, 2011 and inserting
			 December 31, 2016.
					(3)Section 246(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974
			 (19 U.S.C. 2318(b)(1)) (as in effect on February 12, 2011) is amended by
			 striking February 12, 2011 and inserting December 31,
			 2016.
					(4)Section 255(a) of
			 the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2345(a)) (as in effect on February 12, 2011)
			 is amended by striking for fiscal year 2010 and all that follows
			 and inserting for each of the fiscal years 2011 through 2016, and
			 $12,500,000 for the 3-month period beginning on October 1, 2016, and ending on
			 December 31, 2016. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall
			 remain available until expended..
					(5)Section 275(f) of
			 the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2371d(f)) (as in effect on February 12, 2011)
			 is amended by striking December 15 in each of the calendar years 2009
			 through and inserting December 15, 2009,.
					(6)Section 276(c)(2)
			 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2371e(c)(2)) (as in effect on February 12,
			 2011) is amended by striking not more than— and all that follows
			 and inserting not more than $25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years
			 2011 through 2016, and $6,250,000 for the 3-month period beginning on October
			 1, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2016..
					(7)Section 277(c) of
			 the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2371f(c)) (as in effect on February 12, 2011)
			 is amended—
						(A)in paragraph (1),
			 by striking this subchapter— and all that follows and inserting
			 this subchapter $150,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2011 through
			 2016, and $37,500,000 for the 3-month period beginning on October 1, 2016, and
			 ending on December 31, 2016.; and
						(B)by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the
			 following:

								(2)AvailabilityAmounts appropriated pursuant to this
				subchapter shall remain available until
				expended.
								.
						(8)Section 278(e) of
			 the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2372(e)) (as in effect on February 12, 2011)
			 is amended by striking December 15 in each of the calendar years 2009
			 through and inserting December 15, 2009,.
					(9)Section 279A(h)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974
			 (19 U.S.C. 2373(h)(2)) (as in effect on February 12, 2011) is amended by
			 striking December 15 in each of the calendar years 2009 through
			 and inserting December 15, 2009,.
					(10)Section
			 279B(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2373a(a)(1)) (as in effect on
			 February 12, 2011) is amended by striking section 279A— and all
			 that follows and inserting section 279A $40,000,000 for each of the
			 fiscal years 2011 through 2016, and $10,000,000 for the 3-month period
			 beginning on October 1, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2016..
					(11)Section 285 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
			 U.S.C. 2271 note) (as in effect on February 12, 2011) is amended to read as
			 follows:

							285.Termination
								(a)Assistance for
				workers
									(1)In
				generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), trade adjustment
				assistance, vouchers, allowances, and other payments or benefits may not be
				provided under chapter 2 after December 31, 2016.
									(2)ExceptionNotwithstanding
				paragraph (1), a worker shall continue to receive trade adjustment assistance
				benefits and other benefits under chapter 2 for any week for which the worker
				meets the eligibility requirements of that chapter if the worker is—
										(A)certified as
				eligible for trade adjustment assistance benefits under chapter 2 pursuant to a
				petition filed under section 221 on or before December 31, 2016; and
										(B)otherwise
				eligible to receive trade adjustment assistance benefits under chapter
				2.
										(b)Other
				assistance
									(1)Assistance for
				firms
										(A)In
				generalExcept as provided in subparagraph (B), technical
				assistance and grants may not be provided under chapter 3 after December 31,
				2016.
										(B)ExceptionNotwithstanding
				subparagraph (A), any technical assistance or grant approved under chapter 3
				pursuant to a petition filed under section 251 on or before December 31, 2016,
				may be provided—
											(i)to the extent
				funds are available pursuant to such chapter for such purpose; and
											(ii)to the extent
				the recipient of the technical assistance or grant is otherwise eligible to
				receive such technical assistance or grant, as the case may be.
											(2)Farmers
										(A)In
				generalExcept as provided in subparagraph (B), technical
				assistance and financial assistance may not be provided under chapter 6 after
				December 31, 2016.
										(B)ExceptionNotwithstanding
				subparagraph (A), any technical or financial assistance approved under chapter
				6 pursuant to a petition filed under section 292 on or before December 31,
				2016, may be provided—
											(i)to the extent
				funds are available pursuant to such chapter for such purpose; and
											(ii)to the extent
				the recipient of the technical or financial assistance is otherwise eligible to
				receive such technical or financial assistance, as the case may be.
											(3)Assistance for
				communities
										(A)In
				generalExcept as provided in subparagraph (B), technical
				assistance and grants may not be provided under chapter 4 after December 31,
				2016.
										(B)ExceptionNotwithstanding
				subparagraph (A), any technical assistance or grant approved under chapter 4
				pursuant to a petition filed under section 273, or a grant proposal submitted
				under section 278 or 279A, on or before December 31, 2016, may be
				provided—
											(i)to the extent
				funds are available pursuant to such chapter for such purpose; and
											(ii)to the extent
				the recipient of the technical assistance or grant is otherwise eligible to
				receive such technical assistance or grant, as the case may
				be.
											.
					(12)Section 298(a)
			 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2401g(a)) (as in effect on February 12,
			 2011) is amended by striking $10,400,000 for the 6-week period beginning
			 January 1, 2011, and ending February 12, 2011, and inserting
			 $90,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2011 through 2016, and
			 $22,500,000 for the 3-month period beginning on October 1, 2016, and ending on
			 December 31, 2016.
					102.Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 section 101—
				(1)shall take effect
			 on the date of the enactment of this Act; and
				(2)shall apply
			 to—
					(A)petitions for
			 certification filed under chapter 2, 3, or 6 of title II of the Trade Act of
			 1974 on or after such date of enactment; and
					(B)petitions for
			 assistance and proposals for grants filed under chapter 4 of title II of the
			 Trade Act of 1974 on or after such date of enactment.
					IIHealth coverage
			 improvement
			201.Improvement of
			 the affordability of the credit
				(a)In
			 generalSection 35(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
			 amended by striking February 13, 2011 and inserting
			 January 1, 2017.
				(b)Conforming
			 amendmentSection 7527(b) of such Code is amended by striking
			 February 13, 2011 and inserting January 1,
			 2017.
				(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to coverage
			 months beginning after February 12, 2011.
				202.Payment for the
			 monthly premiums paid prior to commencement of the advance payments of
			 credit
				(a)In
			 generalSection 7527(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
			 amended by striking February 13, 2011 and inserting
			 January 1, 2017.
				(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to coverage
			 months beginning after February 12, 2011.
				203.TAA recipients
			 not enrolled in training programs eligible for credit
				(a)In
			 generalSection 35(c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
			 is amended by striking February 13, 2011 and inserting
			 January 1, 2017.
				(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to coverage
			 months beginning after February 12, 2011.
				204.TAA
			 pre-certification period rule for purposes of determining whether there is a
			 63-day lapse in creditable coverage
				(a)IRC
			 amendmentSection 9801(c)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of
			 1986 is amended by striking February 13, 2011 and inserting
			 January 1, 2017.
				(b)ERISA
			 amendmentSection 701(c)(2)(C) of the Employee Retirement Income
			 Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1181(c)(2)(C)) is amended by striking
			 February 13, 2011 and inserting January 1,
			 2017.
				(c)PHSA
			 amendmentSection 2701(c)(2)(C) of the Public Health Service Act
			 (as in effect for plan years beginning before January 1, 2014 (42 U.S.C. 300gg
			 note)) is amended by striking February 13, 2011 and inserting
			 January 1, 2017.
				(d)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to plan
			 years beginning after February 12, 2011.
				205.Continued
			 qualification of family members after certain events
				(a)In
			 generalSection 35(g)(9) of
			 the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 1899E(a) of the American
			 Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 (relating to continued qualification
			 of family members after certain events), is amended by striking February
			 13, 2011 and inserting January 1, 2017.
				(b)Conforming
			 amendmentSection 173(f)(8) of the Workforce Investment Act of
			 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2918(f)(8)) is amended by striking February 13,
			 2011 and inserting January 1, 2017.
				(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to months
			 beginning after February 12, 2011.
				206.Extension of
			 COBRA benefits for certain TAA-eligible individuals and PBGC
			 recipients
				(a)ERISA
			 amendments
					(1)PBGC
			 recipientsSection 602(2)(A)(v) of the Employee Retirement Income
			 Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1162(2)(A)(v)) is amended by striking
			 February 12, 2011 and inserting December 31,
			 2016.
					(2)TAA-eligible
			 individualsSection 602(2)(A)(vi) of such Act (29 U.S.C.
			 1162(2)(A)(vi)) is amended by striking February 12, 2011 and
			 inserting December 31, 2016.
					(b)IRC
			 amendments
					(1)PBGC
			 recipientsSection 4980B(f)(2)(B)(i)(V) of the Internal Revenue
			 Code of 1986 is amended by striking February 12, 2011 and
			 inserting December 31, 2016.
					(2)TAA-eligible
			 individualsSection 4980B(f)(2)(B)(i)(VI) of such Code is amended
			 by striking February 12, 2011 and inserting December 31,
			 2016.
					(c)PHSA
			 amendmentsSection 2202(2)(A)(iv) of the Public Health Service
			 Act (42 U.S.C. 300bb–2(2)(A)(iv)) is amended by striking February 12,
			 2011 and inserting December 31, 2016.
				(d)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to periods
			 of coverage which would (without regard to the amendments made by this section)
			 end on or after February 13, 2011.
				207.Addition of
			 coverage through voluntary employees' beneficiary associations
				(a)In
			 generalSection 35(e)(1)(K) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
			 is amended by striking February 13, 2012 and inserting
			 January 1, 2017.
				(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to coverage
			 months beginning after February 12, 2011.
				208.Notice
			 requirements
				(a)In
			 generalSection 7527(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
			 is amended by striking February 13, 2011 and inserting
			 January 1, 2017.
				(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to
			 certificates issued after February 12, 2011.
				IIIOffsets
			301.Required minimum 10-year term, etc., for
			 grantor retained annuity trusts
				(a)In generalSubsection (b) of
			 section
			 2702 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
					(1)by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2) and
			 (3) as subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively, and by moving such
			 subparagraphs (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the right;
					(2)by striking For purposes of
			 and inserting the following:

							(1)In generalFor purposes
				of
							;
					(3)by striking paragraph (1) or
			 (2) in paragraph (1)(C) (as so redesignated) and inserting
			 subparagraph (A) or (B); and
					(4)by adding at the end the following new
			 paragraph:

							(2)Additional requirements with respect to
				grantor retained annuitiesFor purposes of subsection (a), in the case
				of an interest described in paragraph (1)(A) (determined without regard to this
				paragraph) which is retained by the transferor, such interest shall be treated
				as described in such paragraph only if—
								(A)the right to receive the fixed amounts
				referred to in such paragraph is for a term of not less than 10 years,
								(B)such fixed amounts, when determined on an
				annual basis, do not decrease relative to any prior year during the first 10
				years of the term referred to in subparagraph (A), and
								(C)the remainder interest has a value greater
				than zero determined as of the time of the
				transfer.
								.
					(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 this section shall apply to transfers made after December 31, 2010.
				IVBudgetary
			 effects
			401.Compliance with
			 PAYGOThe budgetary effects of
			 this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of
			 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled
			 Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted
			 for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget
			 Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on
			 passage.


114 HR 3769 IH: James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-10-20
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3769
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			October 20, 2015
			Mr. DesJarlais (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the
			 James K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee, as a unit of the National Park
			 System, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act. 2.FindingsCongress finds that—
 (1)in 1961, the James K. Polk Home was designated as a National Historic Landmark; and (2)in April 2015, the National Park Service completed a reconnaissance survey of the James K. Polk Home, in which the National Park Service—
 (A)determined that— (i)the James K. Polk Home is conclusively nationally significant; and
 (ii)a special resource study is needed to fully analyze the suitability, feasibility, and need for management of the James K. Polk Home by the National Park Service; and
 (B)recommended that Congress consider authorizing a special resource study for the James K. Polk Home and associated properties.
				3.Study
 (a)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the Secretary) shall conduct a special resource study of the site of the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee, and adjacent property (referred to in this Act as the site).
 (b)CriteriaThe Secretary shall conduct the study under subsection (a) in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code.
 (c)ContentsIn conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1)evaluate the national significance of the site;
 (2)determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System;
 (3)include cost estimates for any necessary acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of the site;
 (4)consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations, or other interested individuals; and

 (5)identify alternatives for the management, administration, and protection of the site. (d)ReportNot later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes—
 (1)the findings and conclusions of the study; and (2)any recommendations of the Secretary.


116 HR 4568 IH: Responsible Body Armor Possession Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-09-27
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4568IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 27, 2019Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Hastings, Ms. Brownley of California, Ms. Norton, Mr. Engel, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Velázquez, Ms. Jackson Lee, and Mr. Carson of Indiana) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with
			 exceptions.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Responsible Body Armor Possession Act. 2.Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians; exceptions (a)Ban (1)In generalChapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

						932.Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians
 (a)Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a person to purchase, own, or possess enhanced body armor.
 (b)Subsection (a) shall not apply to— (1)a purchase, ownership, or possession by or under the authority of—
 (A)the United States or any department or agency of the United States; or (B)a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State;
 (2)a qualified law enforcement officer; or (3)enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed by any person at any time before the date this section takes effect.
 (c)In this section, the term qualified law enforcement officer means any current or former officer (including a corrections officer), agent, or employee of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of the laws of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State..
 (2)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

							932. Ban on purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians..
 (b)Enhanced body armor definedSection 921(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:  (36)The term enhanced body armor means body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using such standard as the National Institute of Justice has in effect at the time at which a person purchases, owns, or possesses such armor..
 (c)PenaltiesSection 924(a) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following:  (8)Whoever knowingly violates section 932 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both..


		IV
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 600
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 26, 2009
			Ms. Jackson-Lee of
			 Texas (for herself and Ms.
			 Watson) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
			 the Committee on Foreign
			 Affairs

		RESOLUTION
		Honoring an American legend and musical
		  icon.

		Whereas Michael Jackson was not only an accomplished
			 recording and performing artist, he was a noted humanitarian;
		Whereas Michael Jackson began his stellar recording career
			 as the featured member of The Jackson 5, which was the first act
			 in recorded history to have their first four major label singles I Want
			 You Back,ABC,The Love You Save, and
			 I'll Be There, reached the top of the American charts;
		Whereas the internationally recognized
			 Thriller released in 1982, which became a smash hit yielded
			 seven top-10 singles. The album sold 21 million copies in the United States and
			 at least 27 million worldwide. It was a monumental moment in music
			 history;
		Whereas Michael Jackson was labeled The King of
			 Pop, Jackson’s music is internationally recognized and critically
			 acclaimed;
		Whereas Michael Jackson was one of the few artists to have
			 been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice;
		Whereas in the early 1980s, Michael Jackson became a
			 dominant figure in popular music and the first African-American entertainer to
			 amass a strong crossover following on MTV. The popularity of his music videos
			 airing on MTV, such as Beat It, Billie Jean and
			 Thriller—widely credited with transforming the music video from
			 a promotional tool into an art form—helped bring the relatively new channel to
			 fame;
		Whereas, on January 10, 1984, Michael Jackson visited the
			 unit for burn victims at Brotman-Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, and
			 demonstrated his concern with people suffering from grievous injuries;
		Whereas, on April 9, 1984, David Smithee, a 14-year-old
			 boy suffering from cystic fibroses was invited to Michael’s home, in response
			 to a dying request to meet Michael. David passed away 7 weeks later;
		Whereas, on April 14, 1984, Michael Jackson was single
			 handedly responsible for equipping a 19-bed-unit at Mount Sinai New York
			 Medical Center. This center is now a critical part of the T.J. Martell
			 Foundation for leukemia and cancer research;
		Whereas, on July 5, 1984, during the Jackson’s press
			 conference at Tavern On The Green, Michael announced that his portion of the
			 earnings from the Victory Tour would be donated to three charitable
			 organizations: The United Negro College Fund, Camp Good Times, and the T.J.
			 Martell Foundation;
		Whereas, on July 14, 1984, after the first concert of the
			 Victory Tour, Michael met 8 terminally ill children backstage;
		Whereas, on December 13, 1984, Michael visited the Brotman
			 Memorial Hospital, where he had been treated when he was burned during the
			 producing of a Pepsi commercial. He subsequently donated all the money he
			 received from Pepsi, $1.5 million, to the Michael Jackson Burn Center for
			 Children;
		Whereas, on January 28, 1985 Michael and 44 other artists
			 met to record We Are The World, written by Michael and Lionel
			 Ritchie, a project devoted to fighting global hunger. The proceeds of this
			 record were donated to the starving people in Africa;
		Whereas in 1986, Michael set up the Michael Jackson
			 UNCF Endowed Scholarship Fund. This $1.5 million fund is aimed toward
			 assisting students majoring in performance art and communications, with money
			 given each year to students attending a UNCF member college or
			 university;
		Whereas, on February 28, 1986, after having had a
			 heart-transplant, 14-year-old Donna Ashlock from California received a call
			 from Michael Jackson. He had heard that she was a fan. Michael invited Donna to
			 his home following her recovery;
		Whereas, on September 13, 1987, Michael supported a
			 campaign against racism. He made every effort to publicly support NAACP, in the
			 fight against discrimination of African-American artists;
		Whereas in October 1987, at the end of his Bad
			 Tour, Michael donated personal items to UNESCO for a charitable
			 auction. The proceeds of his donation were allocated for the education of
			 children in developing countries;
		Whereas, on February 1, 1988 The Song Man In the
			 Mirror entered the charts. The proceeds from the sales of this record
			 went directly and exclusively to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a camp
			 for children who suffer from Cancer;
		Whereas, on March 1, 1988, at a press conference held by
			 his sponsor Pepsi, Michael presented a $600,000 check to the United Negro
			 College Fund;
		Whereas on April 1988, Michael Jackson ensured that free
			 tickets to three concerts in Atlanta, Georgia, were specifically set aside for
			 the Make a Wish Foundation;
		Whereas, on May 22, 1988, Michael visited cancer-stricken
			 children in the Bambini-Gesu Children’s Hospital in Rome. He signed autographs
			 and gave away sweets and records to the young patients. He also announced his
			 monetary donation of 100,000 pounds to the hospital;
		Whereas, on July 16, 1988, Michael met the Prince of Wales
			 and his wife Diana, where he donated 150,000 pounds for the Prince’s Trust, and
			 a check of 100,000 pounds for the children’s hospital at Great Ormond
			 Street;
		Whereas, on July 20, 1988, Michael visited terminally ill
			 children at Great Ormond Street Hospital. At a unit for less critical patients
			 he stayed longer and to engage in story telling time with the children;
		Whereas, on August 29, 1988, at his 30th birthday Michael
			 performed a concert in Leeds, England, for the English charity organization
			 Give For Life, an organization designed as an immunization
			 charity for children. Michael presented a check for 65,000 pounds;
		Whereas on January 1989, the proceeds of one of Michael’s
			 shows in Los Angeles were donated to Childhelp USA, the biggest charity
			 organization against child abuse. In appreciation of the contributions of
			 Michael, Childhelp of Southern California founded the Michael Jackson
			 International Institute for Research On Child Abuse;
		Whereas, on January 10, 1989, upon the winding down of his
			 Bad Tour, Michael Jackson donated tickets for each concert to
			 underprivileged children, and made contributions to hospitals, orphanages and
			 charity organizations throughout each stop on his tour;
		Whereas, on February 7, 1989, Michael visited the
			 Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California, a site of playground
			 violence where 5 children had been tragically killed and 39 had been
			 wounded;
		Whereas, on March 5, 1989, Michael invited 200
			 underprivileged children of the St. Vincent Institute for Handicapped Children
			 and of the organization Big Brothers and Big Sisters to the Circus Vargas in
			 Santa Barbara. Following the event, the children were invited to his ranch to
			 visit his private Zoo at Neverland Ranch;
		Whereas in December 1991, Michael’s office MJJ Productions
			 donated more than 200 turkey dinners to needy families in Los Angeles;
		Whereas in February 1992, within 11 days Michael covered
			 30,000 miles in Africa, to visit hospitals, orphanages, schools, churches, and
			 institutions for mentally handicapped children;
		Whereas, on February 3, 1992, at a press conference at the
			 New York Radio City Music Hall, Michael announced that he is planning a new
			 world tour, to raise funds for his new Heal The World
			 Foundation. This Foundation was designed to support the fight against AIDS,
			 Juvenile Diabetes, the Ronald McDonald Camp, and the Make A Wish
			 Foundation;
		Whereas, on May 6, 1992, Michael defrayed the funeral
			 expenses for Ramon Sanchez, who was killed during the Los Angeles riots;
		Whereas, on June 26, 1992, Michael presented the Mayor of
			 Munich, Mr. Kronawitter, with a 40,000 DM check for the needy people of the
			 city;
		Whereas on July 1992, Michael donated 821,477,296 Lire to
			 La Partita del Cuore (The Heart Match) in Rome and donated 120,000 DM to
			 children’s charities in Estonia and Latvia;
		Whereas, on July 25, 1992, at his concert in Dublin,
			 Ireland, Michael announced that he will give 400,000 pounds of the tour
			 earnings to various charities;
		Whereas in June 1993, Michael announced a donation of
			 $1.25 million for children suffering as a result of the riots in Los
			 Angeles;
		Whereas on October 1993, Michael Jackson donated $100,000
			 to the Children’s Defense Fund, the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, the Atlanta
			 Project, and the Boys and Girl Clubs of Newark, New Jersey;
		Whereas on December 1993, in conjunction with the
			 Gorbachev Foundation, Michael Jackson airlifted 60,000 doses of children’s
			 vaccines to Tblisi, Georgia;
		Whereas in 1994, Michael donated $500,000 to Elizabeth
			 Taylor’s AIDS Foundation;
		Whereas, on October 1, 1996, Michael donated the proceeds
			 of his Tunisia concert to The National Solidarity Fund, a
			 charity dedicated to fighting poverty;
		Whereas, on December 9, 1996, during the History
			 Tour visit in Manila, Michael visited a Children’s Hospital, where he
			 announced that a portion of his concert earnings will be donated to the
			 renovation of the Hospital;
		Whereas the Millennium Issue of the Guinness Book
			 Of Records named Michael as the Pop Star who supports the most
			 charity organizations;
		Whereas in 2004, The African Ambassadors’ Spouses
			 Association, honored Michael Jackson for his worldwide humanitarian efforts,
			 due to his fiscal contribution of more than $50 million to various charities,
			 including many organizations that feed the hungry in Africa; and
		Whereas we today mourn with and send our condolences to
			 the children that Michael Jackson left behind: Prince Michael, Paris Michael,
			 and Prince Michael II and his mother, father, brothers, and sisters: Now,
			 therefore, be it

		That the House of
			 Representatives—
			(1)recognizes Michael Jackson as a global
			 humanitarian and a noted leader in the fight against worldwide hunger and
			 medical crises; and
			(2)celebrates Michael
			 Jackson as an accomplished contributor to the worlds of arts and entertainment,
			 scientific advances in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, and global food
			 security.