114 HR 3622 IH: Manufacturing Economic Recovery Act of 2015
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-09-28
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3622
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 28, 2015
			Mr. McKinley (for himself and Mr. Rush) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for the expansion of manufacturing
			 in the United States.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Manufacturing Economic Recovery Act of 2015. 2.Credit for acquisition of manufacturing property (a)In generalSubpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to rules for computing credit for investment in certain depreciable property) is amended by inserting after section 48D the following new section:

					48E.Acquisition of manufacturing property
 (a)In generalFor purposes of section 46, the manufacturing recovery credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to—
 (1)the applicable percentage of the taxpayer’s basis in manufacturing real property placed in service by the taxpayer during the taxable year, and
 (2)the applicable percentage of the taxpayer’s basis in manufacturing tangible personal property placed in service by the taxpayer during the taxable year.
 (b)Applicable percentagesFor purposes of this section— (1)Real propertyIn the case of manufacturing real property, the applicable percentage is—
 (A)10 percent in the case of property located on existing manufacturing property, (B)15 percent in the case property of located on former manufacturing property, and
 (C)20 percent in the case of property located on future manufacturing property. (2)Tangible personal propertyIn the case of manufacturing tangible personal property, the applicable percentage shall be determined in accordance with the following table:

											If the aggregate manufacturing tangible personal property placed in service during the taxable year is:To the extent located on existing manufacturing property, the applicable percentage is:To the extent located on former manufacturing property, the applicable percentage is:To the extent located on future manufacturing property, the applicable percentage is:

											Not over $250,0005 percent10 percent15 percent
											Over $250,000 but not over $1,000,0007.5 percent12.5 percent17.5 percent
											Over $1,000,00010 percent15 percent20 percent.
							(3)Increased credit for property located in economically disadvantaged areas
 (A)In generalIf the manufacturing property is located in an economically disadvantaged area, each of the percentages under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be increased by 5 percentage points.
 (B)Extremely economically disadvantaged areasIf the manufacturing property is located in an extremely economically disadvantaged area, each of the percentages under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall, in lieu of an increase under subparagraph (A), be increased by 10 percentage points.
 (C)Economically disadvantaged areasFor purposes of this paragraph— (i)In generalThe term economically disadvantaged area means any area—
 (I)for which there is a single 5-digit postal zip code, and (II)which includes any portion of a census tract in which the median annual household income is less than $40,000 per year.
 (ii)Extremely economically disadvantaged areasThe term extremely economically disadvantaged area means any area which would be described in clause (i) if $32,000 were substituted for $40,000 in subclause (II) thereof. (iii)Household incomeMedian annual household income shall be determined using the 2010 census, as updated by the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census.
 (iv)Areas not within census tractsIn the case of an area which is not tracted for population census tracts, the equivalent county divisions (as defined by the Bureau of the Census for purposes of defining poverty areas) shall be used for purposes of determining median annual household income.
 (c)Manufacturing propertyFor purposes of this section— (1)Manufacturing property (A)In generalThe term manufacturing property means tangible property used in the United States in the trade or business of manufacturing tangible personal property.
 (B)Manufacturing of residential real property not includedSuch term does not include property used to manufacture residential real property, including such property used on a transient basis.
 (2)Existing manufacturing propertyThe term existing manufacturing property means any property which was a manufacturing facility, or a part of a manufacturing facility, at any time during the period beginning 5 years before the date of the enactment of this section and ending on the day before its purchase by the taxpayer.
 (3)Former manufacturing propertyThe term former manufacturing property means any property (other than an existing manufacturing property) which was a manufacturing facility, or a part of a manufacturing facility, at any time before the period described in paragraph (2).
 (4)Future manufacturing propertyThe term future manufacturing property means any existing or former manufacturing property on which there are no permanent vertical structures.
 (5)Manufacturing real propertyThe term manufacturing real property means manufacturing property which is land or section 1250 property (as defined in section 1250(c)).
 (6)Manufacturing tangible personal propertyThe term manufacturing tangible personal property means manufacturing property which is tangible property other than manufacturing real property. (d)Credit not allowable for certain relocations of manufacturing facilitiesThis section shall not apply to property acquired as part of a relocation of a manufacturing facility unless the new location—
 (1)is in a different State than the prior location, or (2)is more than 100 miles from the prior location.
							(e)Special rules
 (1)Credit not allowable if remediation deduction claimedThis section shall not apply to any property located on a site with respect to which the taxpayer (or a related party) is allowed a deduction under section 198 (relating to expensing of environmental remediation costs).
 (2)Basis adjustmentFor purposes of this subtitle, if a credit is allowed under this section for an expenditure related to property, the basis of such property shall be reduced by the amount of such credit.
 (3)Controlled groupsFor purposes of this section, all persons treated as a single employer under subsection (a) or (b) of section 52 or subsection (m) or (o) of section 414 shall be treated as a single taxpayer..
 (b)Inclusion as part of investment creditSection 46 of such Code is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting , and, and by adding at the end the following new paragraph:  (7)the manufacturing recovery credit..
			(c)Conforming amendments
 (1)Section 49(a)(1)(C) of such Code is amended— (A)by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of clause (v),
 (B)by striking the period at the end of clause (vi) and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and (C)by adding at the end the following new clause:

 (vii)the basis of any property which is manufacturing property under section 48E.. (2)The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48D the following new item:

						Sec. 48E. Acquisition of manufacturing property..
 (d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act in taxable years ending after such date.
			3.Incentives for hiring manufacturing recovery employees
 (a)In generalParagraph (1) of section 51(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (I) and inserting , or, and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

 (J)a manufacturing recovery employee.. (b)Manufacturing recovery employeeSubsection (d) of section 51 of such Code is amended by redesignating paragraphs (11) through (14) as paragraphs (12) through (15), respectively, and by inserting after paragraph (10) the following new paragraph:

					(11)Manufacturing recovery employee
 (A)In generalThe term manufacturing recovery employee means any individual who is certified by the designated local agency as having a hiring date which is after the date of the enactment of the Manufacturing Economic Recovery Act of 2015 and before the close of the 3-year period beginning on the date that the employer first operated the manufacturing facility at which the individual is employed.
 (B)Increased credit for hiring unemployedIn the case of a manufacturing recovery employee who is certified by the designated local agency as having received unemployment compensation under State or Federal law for not less than 4 weeks during the 3-year period ending on the hiring date, subsection (a) shall be applied by substituting 50 percent for 40 percent.
 (C)No credit for less than full-time employmentAn individual shall not be treated as a manufacturing recovery employee for any week during which— (i)the individual is employed by the employer for less than 35 hours at a manufacturing facility of the employer, or
 (ii)the individual performs less than 90 percent of individual’s services for the employer at the manufacturing facility.
 (D)Manufacturing facility must be in united statesNo credit shall be allowable by reason of this paragraph unless the manufacturing facility is located in the United States..
 (c)Permanent credit for manufacturing recovery employeesParagraph (4) of section 51(c) of such Code (relating to termination) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					The preceding sentence shall not apply to any manufacturing recovery employee..
 (d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who first begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act.


116 S3065 IS: Safe Gun Storage Act of 2019
U.S. Senate
2019-12-17
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 3065IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 17, 2019Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Markey, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Casey, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Booker, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Brown, Mr. Coons, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Harris, Mr. Udall, Ms. Duckworth, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Reed, Mr. Carper, Ms. Warren, and Mr. Murphy) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to
			 establish consumer product safety standards for firearm locks and firearm
			 safes, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Safe Gun Storage Act of 2019. 2.Consumer product safety standards for firearm locks and firearm safes (a)In generalThe Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					43.Consumer product safety standards for firearm locks and firearm safes
						(a)Establishment of standards
							(1)Rulemaking required
 (A)Rulemaking proceedingNotwithstanding section 3(a)(5)(E), the Commission shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section to establish—
 (i)a consumer product safety standard for firearm locks; and (ii)a consumer product safety standard for firearm safes.
 (B)Final ruleNotwithstanding any other provision of law, including chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, the Commission shall promulgate final consumer product safety standards under this paragraph within 12 months after the date on which the Commission initiates the rulemaking proceeding under subparagraph (A).
 (C)Effective dateEach final consumer product safety standard promulgated under this paragraph shall take effect 6 months after the date on which such standard is promulgated.
 (2)Requirements for firearm lock standardThe standard for firearm locks promulgated under paragraph (1) shall require firearm locks that— (A)are sufficiently difficult for an unauthorized user to de-activate or remove; and
 (B)prevent the discharge of the firearm unless the firearm lock has been de-activated or removed. (3)Requirements for firearm safe standardThe standard for firearm safes promulgated under paragraph (1) shall require firearm safes that reliably secure firearms from unauthorized users, and include reliable security features, quality, and construction to reliably prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to a firearm by damaging or physically manipulating the safe.
							(b)Certain provisions not To apply
 (1)Provisions of this ActSections 7 and 9 of this Act do not apply to the rulemaking proceeding under paragraph (1) of subsection (a).
 (2)Chapter 5 of title 5Except for section 553, chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, does not apply to this section. (3)Chapter 6 of title 5Chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, does not apply to this section.
 (4)National Environmental Policy ActThe National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) does not apply to this section. (c)No effect on State lawNotwithstanding section 26 of this Act, this section does not annul, alter, impair, affect, or exempt any person subject to a consumer product safety standard promulgated under subsection (a)(1) from complying with any provision of the law of any State or any political subdivision thereof, except to the extent that such provision is inconsistent with any such standard, and then only to the extent of the inconsistency. A provision of the law of a State or a political subdivision thereof is not inconsistent with a consumer product safety standard promulgated under subsection (a)(1) if such provision affords greater protection to individuals with respect to firearms than is afforded by such standard.
 (d)EnforcementNotwithstanding subsection (b)(1), the consumer product safety standards promulgated by the Commission under subsection (a)(1) shall be enforced under this Act as if such standards were consumer product safety standards described in section 7(a).
 (e)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)FirearmThe term firearm has the meaning given the term in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code.
 (2)Firearm lockThe term firearm lock means any disabling or locking device that is not built into the firearm at the time of manufacture and that is designed to prevent the firearm from being discharged unless the device has been deactivated or removed.
 (3)Firearm safeThe term firearm safe means a container that is advertised to be used to store a firearm and that is designed to be unlocked only by means of a key, a combination, or other similar means..
 (b)Conforming amendmentSection 1 of the Consumer Product Safety Act is amended by adding at the end of the table of contents the following: Sec. 43. Consumer product safety standards for firearm locks and firearm safes. . 3.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Consumer Product Safety Commission $2,000,000 to carry out the provisions of section 43 of the Consumer Product Safety Act, as added by section 1, such sums to remain available until expended.


109 HR 4625 IH: Health Care Freedom of Choice Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-12-17
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I
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4625
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 17, 2005
Mr. Chocola (for himself, Mr. Kennedy of Minnesota, Mr. Herger, Mr. English of Pennsylvania, Mr. Weller, Mr. Lewis of Kentucky, Mr. Foley, Mr. Brady of Texas, Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin, Mr. Cantor, Mr. Beauprez, Ms. Hart, Mr. Akin, Mr. Barrett of South Carolina, Mr. Bartlett of Maryland, Mr. Bass, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Boozman, Mrs. Bono, Mr. Bradley of New Hampshire, Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Burton of Indiana, Mr. Buyer, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Chabot, Mr. Cole of Oklahoma, Mr. Conaway, Mrs. Cubin, Mrs. Jo Ann Davis of Virginia, Mr. Davis of Tennessee, Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Florida, Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Ehlers, Mr. Feeney, Mr. Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Mr. Flake, Mr. Fortenberry, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Franks of Arizona, Mr. Garrett of New Jersey, Mr. Gillmor, Mr. Gingrey, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Graves, Mr. Green of Wisconsin, Mr. Hall, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Hefley, Mr. Hensarling, Mr. Hoekstra, Mr. Hostettler, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Istook, Mr. Jones of North Carolina, Mr. King of Iowa, Mr. Kingston, Mr. Kline, Mr. McCotter, Mr. McHugh, Mrs. Miller of Michigan, Mr. Miller of Florida, Mrs. Musgrave, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Neugebauer, Mrs. Northup, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Otter, Mr. Paul, Mr. Pence, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Radanovich, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Ryun of Kansas, Mr. Sensenbrenner, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Shimkus, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Sodrel, Mr. Souder, Mr. Stearns, Mr. Tancredo, Mr. Terry, Mr. Tiberi, Mr. Turner, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Wamp, Mr. Weldon of Florida, Mr. Westmoreland, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, and Mr. Young of Alaska) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve health care choice by providing for the tax deductibility of medical expenses by individuals.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Health Care Freedom of Choice Act.
2.FindingsThe Congress finds the following:
(1)Current law confers a tax benefit for health insurance provided as an employee fringe benefit, but no similar tax benefit for health insurance purchased by individuals. Similarly, current law confers a tax benefit on third-party payment of medical expenses, but no similar tax benefit for most individuals’ direct payment of medical expenses. This has effectively promoted employer-provided third party payment systems and effectively discouraged direct doctor-patient relationships.
(2)The current tax treatment of medical expenses has significantly curtailed competition for both health insurance and health care services generally. This has effectively increased the cost of health care and health insurance, which in turn has exposed people to greater health risks and made it more likely that individuals will go without needed care.
(3)The current tax treatment of medical expenses has restricted the freedom of individuals to exercise direct control over their health care dollars. The exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health care plans with no corresponding tax benefit for health insurance and health care obtained by individuals (except the self-employed) constitutes a strong preferment for health care provided through employers’ group plans as compared to health care that individuals purchase for themselves. This is why 90 perecent of Americans under age 65 with private health insurance receive it through their employer.
(4)Providing a tax benefit for employer-provided plans, but not for individually-purchased health care, discriminates against individuals who work for companies that do not provide health benefits, individuals who are temporarily employed, and the disabled.
(5)In many cases, employers are not able to offer their employees a variety of health insurance plans. The Tax Code’s provision of benefits for mostly employer-provided health insurance has discriminated against individuals who work for these employers, especially small businesses. This is why 90 percent of American businesses that provide health insurance offer employees the “choice” of only one health care plan. Americans who work for businesses with fewer than 25 employees are half as likely to have health coverage as those working for companies with 1,000 or more employees.
(6)The Tax Code’s preferment of employer-provided group plans has triggered a marketplace response reflected in the significant increases in large group health care delivery, and the creation of a few health care conglomerates in lieu of thousands of competitive providers of medical services and health insurance. This has increasingly placed medical decisions in the hands of health care bureaucracies, and significantly eroded the doctor-patient relationship. Medical decisions should be returned to doctors and their patients. This will result in higher quality treatment and more patient protection.
(7)Consumers should have the freedom to purchase the health insurance of their choice, to choose their own doctors, and to make their own decisions about their health care.
(8)By putting the medical choices made by individuals on an equal footing with the medical choices made for them by their employers and third parties, the Tax Code can encourage greater choice and competition, thereby reducing the cost of necessary insurance for all Americans. This will enable millions more Americans to obtain needed health coverage, to make their own choices about which doctors to see, and to have access to the quality care they deserve and expect.
3.Tax deductibility of medical expenses for individuals
(a)In generalSection 213(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to the treatment of medical and dental expenses) is amended to read as follows:

(a)Allowance of deductionThere shall be allowed as a deduction the expenses paid during the taxable year, not compensated for by insurance or otherwise, for medical care of the taxpayer, the taxpayer’s spouse, or a dependent (as defined in section 152, determined without regard to subsections (b)(1), (b)(2), and (d)(1)(B) thereof)..
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after the calendar year which includes the date of the enactment of this Act.


		III
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 527
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 24, 2012
			Ms. Murkowski (for
			 herself, Mr. Reed,
			 Mr. Begich, Mr.
			 Reid, Mr. Corker,
			 Mr. Inhofe, Ms.
			 Snowe, Mr. Lieberman,
			 Mr. Cochran, Mrs. Murray, Mr.
			 Chambliss, Mr. Wicker,
			 Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Brown of Massachusetts,
			 Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. Baucus, Mr.
			 Tester, Mr. Inouye,
			 Ms. Mikulski, Ms. Collins, Mr.
			 Blumenthal, Mr. Burr,
			 Mrs. Hagan, and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following resolution;
			 which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Designating August 16, 2012, as
		  National Airborne Day.

		Whereas the members of the airborne forces of the Armed
			 Forces of the United States have a long and honorable history as bold and
			 fierce warriors who, for the national security of the United States and the
			 defense of freedom and peace, project the ground combat power of the United
			 States by air transport to the far reaches of the battle area and to the far
			 corners of the world;
		Whereas the experiment of the United States with airborne
			 operations began on June 25, 1940, when the Army Parachute Test Platoon was
			 first authorized by the Department of War, and 48 volunteers began training in
			 July 1940;
		Whereas August 16 marks the anniversary of the first
			 official Army parachute jump, which took place on August 16, 1940, to test the
			 innovative concept of inserting United States ground combat forces behind a
			 battle line by means of a parachute;
		Whereas the success of the Army Parachute Test Platoon in
			 the days immediately before the entry of the United States into World War II
			 validated the airborne operational concept and led to the creation of a
			 formidable force of airborne formations that included the 11th, 13th, 17th,
			 82nd, and 101st Airborne Divisions;
		Whereas, included in those divisions, and among other
			 separate formations, were many airborne combat, combat support, and combat
			 service support units that served with distinction and achieved repeated
			 success in armed hostilities during World War II, and provide the lineage and
			 legacy of many airborne units throughout the Armed Forces;
		Whereas the achievements of the airborne units during
			 World War II prompted the evolution of those units into a diversified force of
			 parachute and air-assault units that, over the years, have fought in Korea,
			 Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf region, and Somalia, and have
			 engaged in peacekeeping operations in Lebanon, the Sinai Peninsula, the
			 Dominican Republic, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo;
		Whereas, since the terrorist attacks of September 11,
			 2001, the members of the United States airborne forces, including members of
			 the XVIII Airborne Corps, the 82nd Airborne Division, the 101st Airborne
			 Division, the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, the 4th Brigade Combat Team
			 (Airborne) of the 25th Infantry Division, the 75th Ranger Regiment, special
			 operations forces of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force, and other
			 units of the Armed Forces, have demonstrated bravery and honor in combat,
			 stability, and training operations in Afghanistan and Iraq;
		Whereas the modern-day airborne forces also include other
			 elite forces composed of airborne trained and qualified special operations
			 warriors, including Army Special Forces, Marine Corps Reconnaissance units,
			 Navy SEALs, and Air Force combat control and para-rescue teams;
		Whereas, of the members and former members of the United
			 States airborne forces, thousands have achieved the distinction of making
			 combat jumps, dozens have earned the Medal of Honor, and hundreds have earned
			 the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, or other decorations and
			 awards for displays of heroism, gallantry, intrepidity, and valor;
		Whereas the members and former members of the United
			 States airborne forces are all members of a proud and honorable tradition that,
			 together with the special skills and achievements of those members,
			 distinguishes the members as intrepid combat parachutists, air assault forces,
			 special operation forces, and, in the past, glider troops;
		Whereas individuals from every State in the United States
			 have served gallantly in the airborne forces, and each State is proud of the
			 contributions of its paratrooper veterans during the many conflicts faced by
			 the United States;
		Whereas the history and achievements of the members and
			 former members of the United States airborne forces warrant special expressions
			 of the gratitude of the people of the United States; and
		Whereas, since the airborne forces, past and present,
			 celebrate August 16 as the anniversary of the first official jump by the Army
			 Parachute Test Platoon, August 16 is an appropriate day to recognize as
			 National Airborne Day: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)designates August
			 16, 2012, as National Airborne Day; and
			(2)calls on the
			 people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate
			 programs, ceremonies, and activities.


110 HR 5484 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude

U.S. House of Representatives
2008-02-25
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5484
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 25, 2008
			Mr. Frank of
			 Massachusetts introduced the following bill; which was referred to
			 the Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude
		  from income and employment taxes real property tax abatements for seniors and
		  disabled individuals in exchange for services.

		1.Exclusion from income and
			 employment taxes for real property tax abatements in exchange for
			 services
			(a)Income
			 taxes
				(1)In
			 generalPart III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal
			 Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to items specifically excluded from gross
			 income) is amended by inserting after section 139B the following new
			 section:

						139C.Real property
				tax abatements in exchange for services
							(a)In
				generalIn the case of a
				qualified individual, gross income shall not include any real property tax
				abatement received under a State program, or a local program under specific
				authority of State law, in which the taxpayer receives such abatement in
				exchange for services.
							(b)Qualified
				individualFor purposes of subsection (a), the term
				qualified individual means any individual who—
								(1)has attained age
				60, or
								(2)is disabled (within
				the meaning of section
				72(m)(7)).
								.
				(2)Clerical
			 amendmentThe table of
			 sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by
			 inserting after the item relating to section 139B the following new
			 item:

							Sec. 139C. Real property tax abatements in exchange for
				services.

						.
				(b)Employment
			 taxes
				(1)In
			 generalParagraph (7) of section 3121(b) of such Code is amended
			 by striking or at the end of subparagraph (E), by inserting
			 or at the end of subparagraph (F), and by inserting after
			 subparagraph (F) the following:

						(G)service under a State program in which the
				taxpayer in exchange for services receives an abatement of real property taxes
				which is excluded from income under section
				139C;
						.
				(2)Conforming
			 amendments to Social Security ActSection 210(a)(7) of the Social
			 Security Act (42 U.S.C. 410(a)(7)) is amended by striking or at
			 the end of subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph
			 (F) and inserting , or, and by inserting after subparagraph (F)
			 the following:

						(G)service under a State program in which the
				taxpayer in exchange for services receives an abatement of real property taxes
				which is excluded from income under section 139C of the Internal Revenue Code
				of
				1986.
						.
				(c)Effective
			 dates
				(1)The amendments
			 made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December
			 31, 2007.
				(2)The amendments
			 made by subsection (b) shall apply to service performed after December 31,
			 2007.


113 S2175 IS: Enhancing Access for Agents and Brokers Act
U.S. Senate
2014-03-27
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		II
		113th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 2175
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 27, 2014
			Ms. Landrieu (for herself, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Warner, Ms. Heitkamp, and Mr. Begich) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

		A BILL
		To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to enhance access for independent agents
			 and brokers to information regarding marketplace enrollment.

		1.Short title
			This Act may be cited as the
		  Enhancing Access for Agents and Brokers Act.2.Enhancing access for independent agents and brokers(a)Agent and broker and consumer support lineNot later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human
			 Services shall establish a dedicated toll-free customer service support
			 help line to enable certified health insurance agents and brokers to seek
			 assistance regarding qualified health plans offered in the Federal health
			 insurance marketplace.(b)National producer numberSection 1312(e) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18032(e)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively and
			 redesignating the margins accordingly;(2)by striking The Secretary shall and inserting the following:(1)In generalThe Secretary shall; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(2)National producer numberThe Secretary shall establish procedures to permit a broker name and National Producer Number to be
			 added to
			 an application for enrollment in a qualified health plan offered through
			 an Exchange at any time during the application process, and for any
			 enrollment period described in section 1311(c)(6). Such procedures
			 shall ensure that the National Producer Number is designed to assist
			 consumers in obtaining needed assistance to complete enrollment, to ensure
			 that brokers are adequately compensated for their role in that process,
			 and to provide protections to consumers by identifying each agent or
			 broker
			 that has worked on an enrollment case in the event of any errors or other
			 issues with the application.(3)List of agents and brokersNot later than 14 days after the date of the enactment
of this paragraph, the Secretary shall make available on the Internet website
maintained by the Federal Government for health insurance coverage
(healthcare.gov or any subsequent Internet site (or sites) that is
established in whole or in part by the Federal Government to facilitate
enrollment in qualified health plans, the receipt of tax credits or
cost sharing reduction assistance, or comparisons of available qualified
health plans) a list of all agents and brokers who have been trained and
are currently certified by the Federal Exchange, including their name and National Producer number
			 and if available
their business address, electronic mail address, website, and phone number.
The Secretary shall enter into a contract with the National Insurance Producers Registry to
			 regularly verify, at least on a monthly basis,
the licensure status of all of agents and brokers who have been trained and
are currently certified by the Federal Exchange and a mechanism shall be developed
and made accessible to all certified agents and brokers to enable such agents and brokers to submit
			 any
changes to their contact and licensure information to the Secretary so that such website updates
			 contain accurate agent and broker contact information.(4)New information disclosureNot later than 5 business days after the promulgation of any new regulation, or issuance of any
			 guidance, technical letter, or other official policy statement that
			 impacts the enrollment of individuals in qualified health plans, the
			 receipt of tax credits or cost sharing reduction assistance, or
			 comparisons of available qualified health plans, the Secretary provide all
			 navigators (under section 1311(i)), agents, and brokers who have been
			 trained and are currently
			 certified by the Federal Exchange with a clear description of such policy
			 changes, including specific practical guidance as to how certified
			 navigators, agents, and brokers can best assist their clients and help
			 clients take advantage of any such policy changes..


116 S4225 IS: Safeguarding Therapeutics Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-07-20
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4225IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 20, 2020Mr. Enzi (for himself and Ms. Hassan) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo establish authority to destroy counterfeit devices offered for import, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Safeguarding Therapeutics Act of 2020.2.Authority to destroy counterfeit devices(a)In generalSection 801(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 381(a)) is amended—(1)in the fourth sentence, by inserting or counterfeit device after counterfeit drug; and(2)by striking The Secretary of the Treasury shall cause the destruction of and all that follows through liable for costs pursuant to subsection (c). and inserting the following: The Secretary of the Treasury shall cause the destruction of any such article refused admission unless such article is exported, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, within 90 days of the date of notice of such refusal or within such additional time as may be permitted pursuant to such regulations, except that the Secretary of Health and Human Services may destroy, without the opportunity for export, any drug or device refused admission under this section, if such drug or device is valued at an amount that is $2,500 or less (or such higher amount as the Secretary of the Treasury may set by regulation pursuant to section 498(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1498(a)(1))) and was not brought into compliance as described under subsection (b). The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue regulations providing for notice and an opportunity to appear before the Secretary of Health and Human Services and introduce testimony, as described in the first sentence of this subsection, on destruction of a drug or device under the seventh sentence of this subsection. The regulations shall provide that prior to destruction, appropriate due process is available to the owner or consignee seeking to challenge the decision to destroy the drug or device. Where the Secretary of Health and Human Services provides notice and an opportunity to appear and introduce testimony on the destruction of a drug or device, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall store and, as applicable, dispose of the drug or device after the issuance of the notice, except that the owner and consignee shall remain liable for costs pursuant to subsection (c)..(b)DefinitionSection 201(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(h)) is amended—(1)by redesignating subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3) as clauses (A), (B), and (C), respectively; and(2)after making such redesignations—(A)by striking (h) The term and inserting (h)(1) The term; and(B)by adding at the end the following:(2)The term counterfeit device means a device which, or the container, packaging, or labeling of which, without authorization, bears a trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, or symbol, or any likeness thereof, or is manufactured using a design, of a device manufacturer, packer, or distributor other than the person or persons who in fact manufactured, packed, or distributed such device and which thereby falsely purports or is represented to be the product of, or to have been packed or distributed by, such other device manufacturer, packer, or distributor.(3)For purposes of subparagraph (2)—(A)the term manufactured refers to any of the following activities: manufacture, preparation, propagation, compounding, assembly, or processing; and(B)the term manufacturer means a person who is engaged in any of the activities listed in clause (A)..


117 HR 5441 IH: Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-09-30
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5441IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 30, 2021Mr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Schrader, Mr. Malinowski, Mrs. McBath, Ms. DelBene, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Horsford, Ms. Sherrill, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. McKinley, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. Brown, Ms. Scanlon, Ms. Titus, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Ms. Norton, Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Connolly, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Meuser, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Casten, Mr. Foster, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Pocan, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Rush, Mr. Carbajal, Ms. Barragán, Ms. Bonamici, Ms. Houlahan, Mrs. Demings, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Waltz, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Budd, Mrs. Axne, Ms. Pingree, Ms. Porter, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Peters, Ms. Matsui, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Ms. Meng, Ms. Dean, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Mr. Welch, Mr. Cartwright, Ms. Speier, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Reed, Mr. Cárdenas, Ms. Craig, Mr. Huffman, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Beyer, Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida, Mr. Allred, Mr. Lieu, Mr. Katko, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Sánchez, Ms. Herrera Beutler, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Price of North Carolina, Mr. Yarmuth, Mr. O'Halleran, Mr. Johnson of Ohio, Mr. Bera, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mrs. Trahan, Mr. Swalwell, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Stanton, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Bass, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Castro of Texas, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Buck, Mr. Reschenthaler, Mr. Aguilar, Mr. Ruppersberger, Ms. Wild, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Delgado, Mr. Carson, Mr. Higgins of New York, Miss Rice of New York, Mrs. Murphy of Florida, Mr. McNerney, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Fortenberry, Mr. Sablan, Ms. Adams, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Kildee, Ms. Jacobs of California, Mr. Kahele, Mr. Cicilline, Ms. Clark of Massachusetts, Mrs. Luria, Ms. Kuster, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Neguse, Mr. Deutch, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, Mr. Meeks, Mr. Levin of Michigan, Ms. Clarke of New York, Ms. Chu, Mr. Ruiz, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Jones, Mr. Correa, Mr. Keating, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Himes, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Sires, Mrs. Walorski, Mr. Van Drew, Mrs. Bustos, Mr. Harder of California, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Lamb, Mr. Payne, Ms. Wexton, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. McHenry, Mr. Courtney, Ms. Underwood, Mr. Trone, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Keller, Mr. Williams of Texas, Mr. Morelle, Mr. Case, Mr. Soto, Mr. Amodei, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Ms. DeLauro, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Upton, Mr. Bacon, Ms. Spanberger, Mr. Calvert, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Lawson of Florida, Mr. Takano, Mr. Posey, Mr. Butterfield, Mr. Neal, Mr. Evans, Mr. Gimenez, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Garamendi, Ms. Newman, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois, Ms. Castor of Florida, Ms. Ross, Mr. García of Illinois, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Kind, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Kim of New Jersey, Mr. McEachin, Mr. Crow, Mr. Thompson of California, Ms. Velázquez, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Ms. Granger, Mrs. Hayes, Ms. Strickland, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Green of Texas, Ms. Malliotakis, Mr. Schweikert, and Mr. Norcross) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021 or the PAST Act of 2021.2.Increased enforcement under Horse Protection Act(a)DefinitionsSection 2 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1821) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5), respectively;(2)by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated) the following new paragraph:(1)(A)The term action device means any boot, collar, chain, roller, or other device that encircles or is placed upon the lower extremity of the leg of a horse in such a manner that it can—(i)rotate around the leg or slide up and down the leg, so as to cause friction; or(ii)strike the hoof, coronet band, fetlock joint, or pastern of the horse.(B)Such term does not include soft rubber or soft leather bell boots or quarter boots that are used as protective devices.; and(3)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(6)(A)The term participate means engaging in any activity with respect to a horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction, including—(i)transporting or arranging for the transportation of a horse to or from a horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction;(ii)personally giving instructions to an exhibitor; or(iii)being knowingly present in a warm-up area, inspection area, or other area at a horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction that spectators are not permitted to enter.(B)Such term does not include spectating..(b)FindingsSection 3 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1822) is amended—(1)in paragraph (3)—(A)by inserting and soring horses for such purposes after horses in intrastate commerce; and(B)by inserting in many ways, including by creating unfair competition, by deceiving the spectating public and horse buyers, and by negatively impacting horse sales before the semicolon;(2)in paragraph (4), by striking and at the end;(3)in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and(4)by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:(6)the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture has determined that the program through which the Secretary inspects horses is inadequate for preventing soring;(7)historically, Tennessee Walking Horses, Racking Horses, and Spotted Saddle Horses have been subjected to soring; and(8)despite regulations in effect related to inspection for purposes of ensuring that horses are not sore, violations of this Act continue to be prevalent in the Tennessee Walking Horse, Racking Horse, and Spotted Saddle Horse breeds..(c)Horse shows and exhibitionsSection 4 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1823) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)by striking appointed and inserting licensed; and(B)by adding at the end the following new sentences: In the first instance in which the Secretary determines that a horse is sore, the Secretary shall disqualify the horse from being shown or exhibited for a period of not less than 180 days. In the second instance in which the Secretary determines that such horse is sore, the Secretary shall disqualify the horse for a period of not less than one year. In the third instance in which the Secretary determines that such horse is sore, the Secretary shall disqualify the horse for a period of not less than three years.;(2)in subsection (b) by striking appointed and inserting licensed;(3)by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following new subsection:(c)(1)(A)The Secretary shall prescribe by regulation requirements for the Department of Agriculture to license, train, assign, and oversee persons qualified to detect and diagnose a horse which is sore or to otherwise inspect horses at horse shows, horse exhibitions, or horse sales or auctions, for hire by the management of such events, for the purposes of enforcing this Act.(B)No person shall be issued a license under this subsection unless such person is free from conflicts of interest, as defined by the Secretary in the regulations issued under subparagraph (A).(C)If the Secretary determines that the performance of a person licensed in accordance with subparagraph (A) is unsatisfactory, the Secretary may, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, revoke the license issued to such person.(D)In issuing licenses under this subsection, the Secretary shall give a preference to persons who are licensed or accredited veterinarians.(E)Licensure of a person in accordance with the requirements prescribed under this subsection shall not be construed as authorizing such person to conduct inspections in a manner other than that prescribed for inspections by the Secretary (or the Secretary’s representative) under subsection (e).(2)(A)Not later than 30 days before the date on which a horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction begins, the management of such show, exhibition, or sale or auction may notify the Secretary of the intent of the management to hire a person or persons licensed under this subsection and assigned by the Secretary to conduct inspections at such show, exhibition, or sale or auction.(B)After such notification, the Secretary shall assign a person or persons licensed under this subsection to conduct inspections at the horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction.(3)A person licensed by the Secretary to conduct inspections under this subsection shall issue a citation with respect to any violation of this Act recorded during an inspection and notify the Secretary of each such violation not later than five days after the date on which a citation was issued with respect to such violation.; and(4)by adding at the end the following new subsection:(f)The Secretary shall publish on the public website of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture, and update as frequently as the Secretary determines is necessary, information on violations of this Act for the purposes of allowing the management of a horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction to determine if an individual is in violation of this Act..(d)Unlawful actsSection 5 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1824) is amended—(1)in paragraph (2)—(A)by striking or (C) respecting and inserting (C), or (D) respecting; and(B)by striking and (D) and inserting (D) causing a horse to become sore or directing another person to cause a horse to become sore for the purpose of showing, exhibiting, selling, auctioning, or offering for sale the horse in any horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction, and (E);(2)in paragraph (3), by striking appoint and inserting hire;(3)in paragraph (4)—(A)by striking appoint and inserting hire; and(B)by striking qualified;(4)in paragraph (5), by striking appointed and inserting hired;(5)in paragraph (6)—(A)by striking appointed and inserting hired; and(B)by inserting that the horse is sore after the Secretary; and(6)by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:(12)The use of an action device on any limb of a Tennessee Walking Horse, a Racking Horse, or a Spotted Saddle Horse at a horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction.(13)The use of a weighted shoe, pad, wedge, hoof band, or other device or material at a horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction that—(A)is placed on, inserted in, or attached to any limb of a Tennessee Walking Horse, a Racking Horse, or a Spotted Saddle Horse;(B)is constructed to artificially alter the gait of such a horse; and(C)is not strictly protective or therapeutic in nature..(e)Violations and penaltiesSection 6 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1825) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)in paragraph (1)—(i)by striking Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any person who knowingly violates section 5 and inserting Any person who knowingly violates section 5 or the regulations issued under such section, including any violation recorded during an inspection conducted in accordance with section 4(c) or 4(e); and(ii)by striking more than $3,000, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. and inserting more than $5,000, or imprisoned for not more than three years, or both, for each such violation.;(B)in paragraph (2)—(i)by striking subparagraph (A);(ii)by striking (2); and(iii)by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively, and moving the margins of such paragraphs (as so redesignated) two ems to the left; and(C)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(4)Any person who knowingly fails to obey an order of disqualification shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $5,000 for each failure to obey such an order, imprisoned for not more than three years, or both.; (2)in subsection (b)—(A)in paragraph (1)—(i)by striking section 5 of this Act and inserting section 5 or the regulations issued under such section; and(ii)by striking $2,000 and inserting $4,000; and(B)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(5)Any person who fails to pay a licensed inspector hired under section 4(c) shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $4,000 for each such violation.; and(3)in subsection (c)—(A)in the first sentence—(i)by inserting , or otherwise participating in any horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction before for a period of not less than one year; and(ii)by striking any subsequent and inserting the second;(B) by inserting before Any person who knowingly fails the following: For the third or any subsequent violation, a person may be permanently disqualified by order of the Secretary, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary, from showing or exhibiting any horse, judging or managing any horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction, or otherwise participating in, including financing the participation of other individuals in, any horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction (regardless of whether walking horses are shown, exhibited, sold, auctioned, or offered for sale at the horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction).; and (C)by striking $3,000 each place it appears and inserting $5,000.(f)RegulationsNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall issue regulations to carry out the amendments made by this section, including regulations prescribing the requirements under subsection (c) of section 4 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1823(c)), as amended by subsection (c)(3).(g)SeverabilityIf any provision of this Act or any amendment made by this Act, or the application of a provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act and the amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provisions to any person or circumstance, shall not be affected by the holding.


113 HR 299 IH: District of Columbia Voting Rights Restoration Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-01-15
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 299
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 15, 2013
			Mr. Rohrabacher
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on House
			 Administration, and in addition to the Committees on
			 Oversight and Government
			 Reform and the
			 Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
			 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
			 jurisdiction of the committee concerned

		A BILL
		To restore the Federal electoral rights of the residents
		  of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

		1.Short TitleThis Act may be cited as the
			 District of Columbia Voting Rights
			 Restoration Act of 2013.
		2.FindingsThe Congress finds the following:
			(1)There is no
			 reason, either historically or by virtue of law, why the people of the District
			 of Columbia, the capital of the United States of America, should not have full
			 voting representation in the Congress of the United States.
			(2)Article I, section
			 8, clause 17 of the Constitution of the United States, which authorized the
			 creation of the District of Columbia, provides only that the Congress shall
			 have exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever over that
			 District.
			(3)The same clause of
			 the Constitution provides that Congress shall exercise like authority
			 over other Federal territories that have been purchased from the States
			 for Federal purposes. Residents of other Federal enclaves, though also denied
			 voting rights after becoming subject to exclusive Federal jurisdiction, have
			 had restored their right to vote for and serve as elected Federal officials
			 from their respective States which ceded the Federal enclaves to the United
			 States.
			(4)Congress has
			 exercised its authority to regulate Federal elections under article I, section
			 4 of the Constitution to set the legal requirements that States must follow in
			 establishing Congressional districts. Congress has also exercised this
			 authority to require States to allow United States citizens who are former
			 residents, and their children who are United States citizens, who are living
			 overseas to vote in Federal elections in the previous State of residence,
			 notwithstanding the fact that such former residents and their children may have
			 no intention of returning or establishing residence in that State, and
			 notwithstanding the fact that such citizens are not subject to the laws of that
			 State, including tax laws.
			(5)The entire
			 territory of the current District of Columbia was ceded to the United States by
			 the State of Maryland, one of the original 13 States of the United States. The
			 portion of the original District of Columbia ceded to the United States by the
			 Commonwealth of Virginia was returned to the authority of that state in 1846,
			 and the people who now reside in that area vote as citizens of the Commonwealth
			 of Virginia.
			(6)The Supreme Court
			 of the United States has found that the cession of legislative authority over
			 the territory that became the District of Columbia by the States of Maryland
			 and Virginia did not remove that territory from the United States, and that the
			 people who live in that territory are entitled to all the rights, guarantees,
			 and immunities of the Constitution that they formerly enjoyed as citizens of
			 those States. O’Donoghue v. United States, 289 U.S. 516 (1933); Downes v.
			 Bidwell, 182 U.S. 244 (1901). Among those guarantees are the right to equal
			 protection of the laws and the right to participate, equally with other
			 Americans, in a Republican form of government.
			(7)Since the people
			 who lived in the territory that now makes up the District of Columbia once
			 voted in Maryland as citizens of Maryland, and Congress by adoption of the
			 Organic Act of 1801 severed the political connection between Maryland and the
			 District of Columbia by statute, Congress has the power by statute to restore
			 Maryland state citizenship rights, including Federal electoral rights, that it
			 took away by enacting the Organic Act of 1801.
			3.Restoration of
			 Right of District of Columbia Residents to Participate as Maryland Residents in
			 Congressional Elections
			(a)In
			 GeneralNotwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes
			 of representation in the House of Representatives and Senate, the right of the
			 people of the District of Columbia to be eligible to participate in elections
			 for the House of Representatives and Senate as Maryland residents in accordance
			 with the laws of the State of Maryland, is hereby restored.
			(b)Eligibility To
			 Hold Congressional OfficeNotwithstanding any other provision of
			 law, for purposes of determining eligibility to serve as a Member of the House
			 of Representatives or Senate, the right of the residents of the District of
			 Columbia to be considered inhabitants of the State of Maryland is hereby
			 restored.
			(c)Effective
			 DateThis section shall apply with respect to elections for
			 Federal office occurring during 2014 and any succeeding year.
			4.Restoration of
			 Right of District of Columbia Residents to Participate as Maryland Residents in
			 Presidential Elections
			(a)In
			 GeneralNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the right of
			 the people of the District of Columbia to be eligible to participate in
			 elections for electors of President and Vice President, and to serve as such
			 electors as Maryland residents in accordance with the laws of the State of
			 Maryland, is hereby restored.
			(b)Eligibility To
			 Serve as ElectorsNotwithstanding any other provision of law, for
			 purposes of determining eligibility to serve as electors of President and Vice
			 President, the right of the residents of the District of Columbia to be
			 considered inhabitants of the State of Maryland is hereby restored.
			(c)Termination of
			 Appointment of Separate Electors by District of ColumbiaIn
			 accordance with the authority under sections 1 and 2 of the 23rd amendment to
			 the Constitution and the authority under article I, section 8, to legislate for
			 the District of Columbia, and notwithstanding any other provision of law,
			 Congress directs that no electors of President and Vice President shall be
			 appointed by the District of Columbia and that no votes from such electors
			 shall be cast or counted in the electoral vote for President and Vice
			 President.
			(d)Conforming
			 Amendment
				(1)In
			 generalChapter 1 of title 3, United States Code, is amended by
			 striking section 21.
				(2)Clerical
			 amendmentThe table of sections for chapter 1 of title 3, United
			 States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 21.
				5.Composition of
			 House of Representatives
			(a)Number and
			 Apportionment of Maryland MembersFor purposes of determining the
			 number and apportionment of the Members of the House of Representatives from
			 the State of Maryland for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress and each
			 succeeding Congress, the population of the District of Columbia shall be added
			 to the population of Maryland under the decennial census.
			(b)Increase in
			 Membership of House of Representatives
				(1)Permanent
			 increase in number of membersEffective with respect to the One
			 Hundred Fourteenth Congress and each succeeding Congress, the House of
			 Representatives shall be composed of 436 Members.
				(2)Reapportionment
			 of members resulting from increase
					(A)In
			 generalSection 22(a) of the Act entitled An Act to
			 provide for the fifteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and to provide for
			 apportionment of Representatives in Congress, approved June 28, 1929 (2
			 U.S.C. 2a(a)), is amended by striking the then existing number of
			 Representatives and inserting the number of Representatives
			 established with respect to the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.
					(B)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by
			 subparagraph (A) shall apply with respect to the regular decennial census
			 conducted for 2020 and each subsequent regular decennial census.
					(c)Prohibiting
			 Division of District of Columbia Into Separate Congressional Districts
				(1)In
			 generalNotwithstanding subsection (a), in establishing
			 Congressional districts after the effective date of this section, the State of
			 Maryland shall ensure that the entire area of the District of Columbia is
			 included in the same Congressional district (except as provided in paragraph
			 (2)).
				(2)Special rule if
			 population of district equals or exceeds average population of Maryland
			 congressional districtsIf the population of the District of
			 Columbia equals or exceeds the average population of a Congressional district
			 in the State of Maryland under the decennial census used for the apportionment
			 of the Members of the House of Representatives from the State of Maryland, the
			 State of Maryland shall ensure that at least one Congressional district in the
			 State consists exclusively of territory within the District of Columbia.
				(3)Special rule for
			 initial districtUntil the State of Maryland establishes
			 Congressional districts to take into account the enactment of this section, the
			 Congressional district of the additional Representative to which the State is
			 entitled under this section shall consist exclusively of the area of the
			 District of Columbia.
				6.Coordination of
			 Election Administration
			(a)Application of
			 Maryland Election Laws
				(1)In
			 generalFederal elections in the District of Columbia shall be
			 administered and carried out by the State of Maryland, in accordance with the
			 applicable laws of the State of Maryland.
				(2)Treatment of
			 District as unit of local governmentFor purposes of the laws of
			 the State of Maryland which apply to Federal elections in the District of
			 Columbia pursuant to paragraph (1), the District of Columbia shall be
			 considered to be a unit of local government within the State of Maryland with
			 responsibility for the administration of Federal elections.
				(b)Conforming
			 Amendments to Help America Vote Act of 2002
				(1)Treatment of
			 District of Columbia as part of MarylandSection 901 of the Help
			 America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15541) is amended—
					(A)by striking
			 the District of Columbia;
					(B)by striking
			 In this Act and inserting (a)
			 In General.—In this
			 Act; and
					(C)by adding at the
			 end the following new subsection:

							(b)Special Rule for
				State of Maryland and District of ColumbiaFor purposes of this
				Act, the following shall apply:
								(1)The voting age
				population of the State of Maryland shall be considered to include the voting
				age population of the District of Columbia for purposes of sections 101(d)(4)
				and 252(b).
								(2)The District of
				Columbia shall be considered a unit of local government or jurisdiction located
				within the State of Maryland.
								(3)An election for
				Federal office taking place in the District of Columbia shall be considered to
				take place in the State of
				Maryland.
								.
					(c)Conforming
			 Amendments to Other Federal Election Laws
				(1)Uniformed and
			 Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act
					(A)In
			 generalTitle I of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee
			 Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following new section:

							108.Special Rule
				for State of Maryland and District of ColumbiaFor purposes of this title, the following
				shall apply:
								(1)An absent
				uniformed services voter or overseas voter who is a resident of the District of
				Columbia shall be considered to be a resident of the State of Maryland.
								(2)An election for
				Federal office taking place in the District of Columbia shall be considered to
				take place in the State of Maryland.
								(3)The State of
				Maryland, and the election officials of the State of Maryland, shall be
				responsible for carrying out the provisions of this title with respect to
				voters who are residents of the District of
				Columbia.
								.
					(B)Conforming
			 amendmentSection 107(6) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens
			 Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff–6) is amended by striking the
			 District of Columbia,.
					(2)National Voter
			 Registration Act of 1973
					(A)In
			 generalThe National Voter Registration Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C.
			 1973gg et seq.) is amended—
						(i)by
			 redesignating section 13 as section 14; and
						(ii)by
			 adding at the end the following new section:

								12.Special Rule For
				State of Maryland and District of ColumbiaFor purposes of this Act, the following
				shall apply:
									(1)The District of
				Columbia shall be considered a registrar’s jurisdiction within the State of
				Maryland.
									(2)An election for
				Federal office taking place in the District of Columbia shall be considered to
				take place in the State of Maryland.
									(3)The State of
				Maryland, and the election officials of the State of Maryland, shall be
				responsible for carrying out this Act with respect to the District of Columbia,
				except that—
										(A)section 5 shall
				apply to motor vehicle driver’s license applications and the motor vehicle
				authority of the District of Columbia in the same manner as that section
				applies to a State, and the State of Maryland shall provide the District of
				Columbia with such forms and other materials as the District of Columbia may
				require to carry out that section; and
										(B)the District of
				Columbia shall designate voter registration agencies under section 7 in the
				same manner as a State, and the State of Maryland shall provide the District of
				Columbia with such forms and other materials as the District of Columbia may
				require to carry out that
				section.
										.
						(B)Conforming
			 amendmentSection 3(4) of such Act (42 U.S.C. gg–1(4)) is amended
			 by striking and the District of Columbia.
					(3)Voting
			 Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act
					(A)In
			 generalThe Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped
			 Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ee et seq.) is amended—
						(i)by
			 redesignating section 8 as section 9; and
						(ii)by
			 inserting after section 7 the following new section:

								8.special rule for state of maryland and district of
		  columbiaFor purposes of this Act, the following
				shall apply:
									(1)The District of
				Columbia shall be considered a political subdivision of the State of
				Maryland.
									(2)An election for
				Federal office taking place in the District of Columbia shall be considered to
				take place in the State of Maryland.
									(3)The State of
				Maryland shall be responsible for carrying out this Act with respect to the
				District of
				Columbia.
									.
						(B)Conforming
			 amendmentSection 8(5) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ee–6(5)) is
			 amended by striking the District of Columbia,.
					(d)Conforming
			 Amendment to Home Rule ActSection 752 of the District of
			 Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–207.52, D.C. Official Code) is amended by
			 striking the period at the end and inserting the following: , except to
			 the extent required under section 5 of the District of Columbia Voting Rights
			 Restoration Act of 2013..
			(e)Other Conforming
			 Amendment to District of Columbia Election LawThe District of
			 Columbia Elections Code of 1955 is amended by adding at the end the following
			 new section:

					18.Applicability of
				Maryland Election Law For Administration of Federal ElectionsNotwithstanding any other provision of this
				Code or other law or regulation of the District of Columbia—
						(1)any election for
				Federal office in the District of Columbia shall be administered and carried
				out by the State of Maryland, in accordance with the applicable law of the
				State of Maryland; and
						(2)no provision of
				this Code shall apply with respect to any election for Federal office to the
				extent that the provision is inconsistent with the applicable law of the State
				of
				Maryland.
						.
			(f)Effective
			 DateThis section and the amendments made by this section shall
			 apply with respect to elections for Federal office occurring during 2014 and
			 any succeeding year.
			7.Repeal of Office
			 of District of Columbia Delegate
			(a)In
			 GeneralSections 202 and 204 of the District of Columbia Delegate
			 Act (Public Law 91–405; sections 1–401 and 1–402, D.C. Official Code) are
			 repealed, and the provisions of law amended or repealed by such sections are
			 restored or revived as if such sections had not been enacted.
			(b)Conforming
			 Amendments to District of Columbia Elections Code of 1955The
			 District of Columbia Elections Code of 1955 is amended—
				(1)in section 1 (sec.
			 1–1001.01, D.C. Official Code), by striking the Delegate to the House of
			 Representatives;
				(2)in section 2 (sec.
			 1–1001.02, D.C. Official Code)—
					(A)by striking
			 paragraph (6), and
					(B)in paragraph (13),
			 by striking the Delegate to Congress for the District of
			 Columbia;
					(3)in section 8 (sec.
			 1–1001.08, D.C. Official Code)—
					(A)by striking
			 Delegate in the heading, and
					(B)by striking
			 Delegate, each place it appears in subsections (h)(1)(A),
			 (i)(1), and (j)(1);
					(4)in section 10
			 (sec. 1–1001.10, D.C. Official Code)—
					(A)by striking
			 subparagraph (A) of subsection (a)(3), and
					(B)in subsection
			 (d)—
						(i)by
			 striking Delegate, each place it appears in paragraph (1),
			 and
						(ii)by
			 striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2);
						(5)in section 15(b)
			 (sec. 1–1001.15(b), D.C. Official Code), by striking Delegate,;
			 and
				(6)in section 17(a)
			 (sec. 1–1001.17(a), D.C. Official Code), by striking except the Delegate
			 to the Congress from the District of Columbia.
				(c)Effective
			 DateThe amendments made by this section shall apply with respect
			 to elections occurring during 2014 and any succeeding year.
			8.Repeal of Offices
			 of Statehood Representative and Senator
			(a)In
			 GeneralSection 4 of the District of Columbia Statehood
			 Constitutional Convention Initiative of 1979 (sec. 1–123, D.C. Official Code)
			 is amended by striking subsections (d) through (h).
			(b)Conforming
			 Amendments
				(1)Statehood
			 CommissionSection 6 of such Initiative (sec. 1–125, D.C.
			 Official Code) is amended—
					(A)in subsection
			 (a)—
						(i)by
			 striking 27 voting members and inserting 24 voting
			 members,
						(ii)by
			 adding and at the end of paragraph (4); and
						(iii)by
			 striking paragraphs (5) and (6) and redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph
			 (5); and
						(B)in subsection
			 (a–1)(1), by striking subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H).
					(2)Authorization of
			 appropriationsSection 8 of such Initiative (sec. 1–127, D.C.
			 Official Code) is hereby repealed.
				(3)Application of
			 honoraria limitationsSection 4 of D.C. Law 8–135 (sec. 1–131,
			 D.C. Official Code) is hereby repealed.
				(4)Application of
			 campaign finance lawsSection 3 of the Statehood Convention
			 Procedural Amendments Act of 1982 (sec. 1–135, D.C. Official Code) is hereby
			 repealed.
				(5)List of elected
			 officialsSection 2(13) of the District of Columbia Elections
			 Code of 1955 (sec. 1–1001.02(13), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking
			 United States Senator and Representative,.
				9.Nonseverability
			 of Certain ProvisionsIf any
			 provision of sections 3, 5(a), or 5(b) of this Act, or the application thereof
			 to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remaining provisions of
			 this Act or any amendment made by this Act shall be treated as invalid.
		10.Rules of
			 ConstructionNothing in this
			 Act may be construed—
			(1)to permit
			 residents of the District of Columbia to vote in elections for State or local
			 office in the State of Maryland or to permit nonresidents of the District of
			 Columbia to vote in elections for local office in the District of
			 Columbia;
			(2)to affect the
			 power of Congress under article I, section 8, clause 17 of the Constitution to
			 exercise exclusive legislative authority over the District of Columbia;
			 or
			(3)to affect the
			 powers of the Government of the District of Columbia under the District of
			 Columbia Home Rule Act (except as specifically provided in this Act).


116 HR 5069 IH: The Recognizing Poverty Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-11-13
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116th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 5069
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 13, 2019
Ms. Ocasio-Cortez (for herself, Ms. Meng, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Ms. Moore, Ms. Tlaib, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. García of Illinois, and Ms. Lee of California) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

A BILL
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop for consideration of the Congress a poverty line for purposes of the Community Services Block Grant Act, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the The Recognizing Poverty Act .  2.Assessment of the adequacy of the poverty line; development of poverty line (a)AssessmentThe Secretary of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Bureau of the Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shall make a contract with the Committee on National Statistics of the National Academy of Sciences to assess the adequacy of the poverty line (as defined in section 673(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902(2))) as a measure of the resources families need to afford basic goods and services.
(b)Development of poverty lineThe Secretary of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Bureau of the Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shall make a contract with the Committee on National Statistics of the National Academy of Sciences to propose a poverty guide for purposes of section 673(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)) that accounts for an up-to-date adequate family income level. Such poverty line shall be developed for reference family consisting of 2 adults and their 2 related children and shall be an amount equal to the income that would be sufficient to make ends meet, accounting for expenditures on food, clothing, shelter, utilities, new necessities such as internet, and other needs identified, modified as follows: (1)Adjusted for family size using the best available equivalence scales that consider economies of scale.
(2)Adjusted for differences in the cost of goods and services among States, sub-State non-metropolitan areas, and metropolitan areas based on the best available data.  (3)Adjusted to account for data on levels of spending on goods and services in prior years and adjusted for cost changes from said prior years to the current year.
(4)Increased for needs related to health insurance for family members, work expenses for the family, and child care needs for each child under the age of 13 in the family, including identification and consideration of new necessities such as internet access and funds needed to secure children’s equal educational opportunity. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the poverty line proposed under this subsection shall not be less than the poverty line then in effect under such section. (c)Required factorsFor purposes of subsection (b), the Secretary shall consider—
(1)relevant empirical data on prevalence at various income levels of material hardships such as food— (A)insecurity,
(B)falling behind on rent, mortgage, or utility bills, eviction or overcrowding, and  (C)experiencing homelessness or living doubled up in another person’s home,
(2)past Lower Living Standards implemented by the Department of Labor,  (3)the supplemental poverty measure of the Bureau of the Census,
(4)the Self Sufficiency Standards initially developed by Diana Pearce and Wider Opportunities for Women,  (5)the Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Program Participation, and
(6)other standards of income adequacy created by experts and public commissions.  (d)PublicationThe poverty line proposed under this section shall be updated and published annually.


114 HR 1950 IH: Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-04-22
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		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1950
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 22, 2015
			Mr. Byrne introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

		A BILL
		To abolish certain executive agencies unless Congress disapproves of such abolishment, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act. 2.Abolishment of agencies (a)In generalEach agency listed in subsection (c) shall be abolished on the date set forth in subsection (c), unless a Federal law disapproving of the abolishment of the agency is enacted before such date.
 (b)Effect of abolishmentWhen an agency is abolished under this Act, the head of such agency may take such actions as are necessary to dispose of the assets, obligations, and liabilities of the agency during the one-year period that begins on the date of such abolishment.
			(c)Schedule for abolishment
 (1)AgricultureThe date of abolishment referred to in subsection (a) is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act for the following agencies:
 (A)The Department of Agriculture. (B)Any other agency—
 (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives.
 (2)CommerceThe date of abolishment referred to in subsection (a) is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act for the following agencies:
 (A)The Department of Commerce. (B)Any other agency—
 (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.
 (C)Any other agency— (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives.
 (D)Any other agency— (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives.
 (3)EducationThe date of abolishment referred to in subsection (a) is 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act for the following agencies:
 (A)The Department of Education. (B)Any other agency—
 (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives.
 (4)EnergyThe date of abolishment referred to in subsection (a) is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act for the following agencies:
 (A)The Department of Energy. (B)Any other agency—
 (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.
 (C)Any other agency— (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives.
 (5)Health and Human ServicesThe date of abolishment referred to in subsection (a) is 6 years after the date of enactment of this Act for the Department of Health and Human Services.
 (6)Housing and Urban Development; JudiciaryThe date of abolishment referred to in subsection (a) is 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act for the following agencies:
 (A)The Department of Housing and Urban Development. (B)Any other agency, other than the Department of Justice—
 (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.
 (7)LaborThe date of abolishment referred to in subsection (a) is 8 years after the date of enactment of this Act for the Department of Labor.
 (8)InteriorThe date of abolishment referred to in subsection (a) is 9 years after the date of enactment of this Act for the following agencies:
 (A)The Department of the Interior. (B)Any other agency—
 (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
 (9)Treasury; Veterans AffairsThe date of abolishment referred to in subsection (a) is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act for the following agencies:
 (A)Any office of the Department of the Treasury. (B)Any other agency, other than the Department of the Treasury—
 (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.
 (C)The Department of Veterans Affairs. (D)Any other agency—
 (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives.
 (10)Transportation; Armed Services; Foreign Affairs; Homeland SecurityThe date of abolishment referred to in subsection (a) is 11 years after the date of enactment of this Act for the following agencies:
 (A)The Department of Transportation. (B)Any other agency—
 (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
 (C)Any other agency, except the Department of Defense— (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.
 (D)Any other agency, except the Department of State— (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
 (E)Any other agency, except the Department of Homeland Security— (i)about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency during the previous 10 years; and
 (ii)whose authorizing legislation was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.
 (F)Any other agency, except the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Department of the Treasury, about which Congress has not passed a concurrent resolution disapproving of the abolishment of such agency within the last 10 years.
 (d)Future datesOn the date that is 10 years after each date listed in subsection (c) for the abolishment of an agency, and every 10 years thereafter, if such agency exists, such agency shall be abolished.
			3.Self-review of agencies
 Not later 1 year before the date on which an agency is scheduled to be abolished pursuant to section 2(a), the head of such agency shall submit to Congress a report on the roles and responsibilities of the agency detailing the agency’s justification for existence, including areas where the duties of the agency may overlap with the duties of other agencies.
 4.Agency definedThe term agency has the meaning given the term Executive agency in section 105 of title 5, United States Code.


117 HR 1454 IH: Ghost Guns Are Guns Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-03-01
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1454IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 1, 2021Mr. Espaillat (for himself, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Swalwell, Mr. Cárdenas, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Norton, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Velázquez, Mr. Soto, Mr. Hastings, Ms. Dean, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Deutch, Mr. Case, Mr. Evans, Mr. Meeks, Ms. Meng, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Ryan, Ms. Castor of Florida, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Ms. Clarke of New York, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Morelle, Ms. Wexton, Mr. DeSaulnier, Ms. Jackson Lee, Ms. McCollum, Ms. Chu, Mrs. Demings, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Garamendi, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Lee of California, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. García of Illinois, Mr. Pocan, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. Keating, Mrs. Torres of California, Ms. Scanlon, Mr. Payne, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Brown, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Sherman, Ms. Barragán, Ms. Pingree, Ms. Sánchez, Mr. Gomez, Mr. Aguilar, Mr. Levin of California, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. Jayapal, Ms. Porter, Mr. Vargas, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Trone, Mr. Lieu, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, Ms. Sherrill, Mr. Courtney, Mr. Carson, Mr. Neguse, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Correa, Mrs. Hayes, and Ms. Strickland) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend title 18, United States Code, to require firearm assembly kits to be considered to be firearms.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Ghost Guns Are Guns Act.2.Firearm assembly kits considered to be firearmsSection 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—(1)in paragraph (3), by striking or (D) any destructive device and inserting ; (D) any destructive device; or (E) any combination of parts designed or intended for use in converting any device into a firearm and from which a firearm may be readily assembled; and(2)in paragraph (4)—(A)by adding and at the end of subparagraph (A);(B)by striking and at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting a period; and(C)by striking subparagraph (C).


110 HR 454 IH: HRIFA Improvement Act of 2007
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-01-12
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110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 454
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 12, 2007
Mr. Meek of Florida (for himself, Mrs. Christensen, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Florida, Ms. Corrine Brown of Florida, Mr. Hastings of Florida, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, Mr. Fattah, Mr. Lynch, and Mr. Kucinich) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To amend the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the HRIFA Improvement Act of 2007.
2.Amendments to the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998
(a)Determinations With Respect to ChildrenSection 902(d) of the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 (8 U.S.C. 1255 note) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(3)Determinations with respect to children
(A)Use of application filing dateDeterminations made under this subsection as to whether an individual is a child of a parent shall be made using the age and status of the individual on October 21, 1998.
(B)Application submission by parentNotwithstanding paragraph (1)(C), an application under this subsection filed based on status as a child may be filed for the benefit of such child by a parent or guardian of the child, if the child is physically present in the United States on such filing date..
(b)Admissibility Waiver for Certain Applicants for Asylum ProceedingsThe Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 (8 U.S.C. 1255 note) is amended in subsections (a)(1)(B) and (d)(1)(D) of section 902 by inserting (6)(C)(i), after (6)(A),.
3.New applications and motions to reopen
(a)New ApplicationsNotwithstanding section 902(a)(1)(A) of the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 (8 U.S.C. 1255 note), an alien who is eligible for adjustment of status under such Act, as amended by section 2 of this Act, may submit an application for adjustment of status under such Act not later than the later of—
(1)2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(2)1 year after the date on which final regulations implementing this Act are promulgated.
(b)Motions to ReopenThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish procedures for the reopening and reconsideration of applications for adjustment of status under the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 (8 U.S.C. 1255 note) that are affected by the amendments under section 2 of this Act.
(c)Relationship of Application to Certain OrdersSection 902(a)(3) of the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 (8 U.S.C. 1255 note) shall apply to an alien present in the United States who has been ordered excluded, deported, removed, or ordered to depart voluntarily, and who files an application under subsection (a), or a motion under subsection (b), in the same manner as such section 902(a)(3) applied to aliens filing applications for adjustment of status under such Act before April 1, 2000.