114 HJ 62 IH: To authorize the use of the Armed Forces of the United States against Iran if Iran commits a serious violation of its commitments or obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes.
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IA
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 62
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 29, 2015
Mr. Larson of Connecticut introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the use of the Armed Forces of the United States against Iran if Iran commits a serious violation of its commitments or obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes.

1.Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that— (1)the President should be commended for the unwavering commitment to ensure that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon and the willingness to explore a peaceful path to ensure Iran remains free of nuclear weapons;
(2)the President and the administration should be commended for exhausting diplomatic means in working with the P5+1 countries to reach the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreement with Iran that will ensure Iran’s civilian nuclear program finally becomes compliant with the International Atomic Energy Agency under unprecedented new regulations and highly intrusive international inspection without jeopardizing the capability of the United States and United States allies to intervene militarily if such option becomes necessary; and (3)if, at any time, the President determines that Iran’s nuclear program becomes noncompliant under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreement and poses a threat to the national security of the United States, then the President should work with Congress to utilize appropriate measures, not limited to military intervention, to eliminate such threat.
2.Authorization for use of United States Armed Forces to dismantle Iranian nuclear technology
(a)In generalThe President is authorized to use the Armed Forces of the United States against Iran to dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure if the President— (1)certifies to Congress that inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have determined that Iran has failed to comply with its commitments or obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the President determines that such failure on behalf of Iran is serious in nature and a threat to the national security of the United States;
(2)certifies to Congress that the provisions of the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions relating to the application of sanctions against Iran have been re-imposed under the terms and conditions of Article 37 of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as a result of such failure of Iran to comply with its commitments or obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action; and  (3)provides to Congress a scope and strategy for the use of the Armed Forces under the authority of this section.
(b)War Powers Resolution requirements
(1)Specific statutory authorizationConsistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, the Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. (2)Applicability of other requirementsNothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution.
3.Reports and consultation with Congress
(a)ReportsThe President shall, at least once every 60 days after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, submit to Congress a report on matters relevant to this joint resolution, including actions taken pursuant to the exercise of authority provided under section 2(a), including the use of lethal force and civilian casualties, as well as plans for the redeployment of the Armed Forces after actions taken pursuant to this joint resolution are completed. (b)Consultation with CongressThe President shall regularly consult with the congressional committees of jurisdiction on actions taken pursuant to the exercise of authority provided under section 2(a).
4.Rule of constructionNothing in this joint resolution shall be construed to interfere or violate the President’s inherent right to authorize limited military force in self-defense pursuant to the United States Constitution and the War Powers Resolution. 5.Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action definedIn this joint resolution, the term Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action means the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna July 14, 2015, by Iran and by the People’s Republic of China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States, with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and all implementing materials and agreements related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
6.SunsetThe authority granted in section 2(a) shall terminate on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the requirements of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of such section 2(a) have been met.


114 S2721 IS: Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2016
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2016-03-17
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II114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2721IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 17, 2016Mr. Murphy (for himself and Mr. Sanders) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend title II of the Social Security Act to credit individuals serving as caregivers of
			 dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such
			 service.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2016. 2.Findings and Sense of the Senate (a)FindingsCongress finds that:
 (1)Caregiving is an essential element of family life and a vital service for children, the ill, the disabled, and the elderly.
 (2)The establishment of a caregiver credit would bolster the economic prospects of unpaid caregivers and would provide them with vital retirement security.
 (3)The 2015 Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Federal Disability Insurance Trust Funds concluded that the combined Trust Funds will be able to pay scheduled benefits in full until 2034.
 (4)While there is no immediate crisis, policy options should be considered to extend OASDI solvency, including by eradicating the gender wage gap, increasing overall employment, or increasing the minimum wage.
 (b)Sense of the SenateIt is the sense of Senate that the United States Congress must address the unfair exclusion of professional and hardworking home care providers who are not eligible to receive Social Security or Medicare because they provide paid care to a family member with a disability under programs operated at the State and local level for general health and welfare protection.
			3.Deemed wages for caregivers of dependent relatives
 (a)In generalTitle II of the Social Security Act is amended by adding after section 234 (42 U.S.C. 434) the following new section: 235.Deemed wages for caregivers of dependent relatives(a)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section—
 (1)(A)Subject to subparagraph (B), the term qualifying month means, in connection with an individual, any month— (i)beginning after the date which is 60 months prior to the date of the enactment of the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2016, and
 (ii)during which such individual was engaged for not less than 80 hours in providing care to a dependent relative without monetary compensation.
 (B)The term qualifying month does not include any month ending after the date on which such individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)).
 (2)The term dependent relative means, in connection with an individual— (A)a child, grandchild, niece, or nephew (of such individual or such individual’s spouse or domestic partner), or a child to which the individual or the individual’s spouse or domestic partner is standing in loco parentis, who is under the age of 12, or
 (B)a child, grandchild, niece, or nephew (of such individual or such individual’s spouse or domestic partner), a child to which the individual or the individual’s spouse or domestic partner is standing in loco parentis, a parent, sibling, aunt, or uncle (of such individual or his or her spouse or domestic partner), or such individual’s spouse or domestic partner, if such child, grandchild, niece, nephew, parent, sibling, aunt, uncle, spouse, or domestic partner is a chronically dependent individual.
 (3)(A)The term chronically dependent individual means an individual who— (i)is dependent on a daily basis on verbal reminding, physical cueing, supervision, or other assistance provided to the individual by another person in the performance of at least two of the activities of daily living (described in subparagraph (B)) or instrumental activities of daily living (described in subparagraph (C)), and
 (ii)without the assistance described in clause (i), could not perform such activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living.
 (B)The activities of daily living referred to in subparagraph (A) means basic personal everyday activities, including— (i)Eating.
 (ii)Bathing. (iii)Dressing.
 (iv)Toileting. (v)Transferring in and out of a bed or in and out of a chair.
 (C)The instrumental activities of daily living referred to in subparagraph (A) means activities related to living independently in the community, including—
 (i)Meal planning and preparation. (ii)Managing finances.
 (iii)Shopping for food, clothing, or other essential items. (iv)Performing essential household chores.
 (v)Communicating by phone or other form of media. (vi)Traveling around and participating in the community.
 (b)Deemed Wages of Caregiver(1)(A)For purposes of determining entitlement to and the amount of any monthly benefit for any month after December 2016, or entitlement to and the amount of any lump-sum death payment in the case of a death after such month, payable under this title on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of any individual, and for purposes of section 216(i)(3), such individual shall be deemed to have been paid during each qualifying month (in addition to wages or self-employment income actually paid to or derived by such individual during such month) at an amount per month equal to—
 (i)in the case of a qualifying month during which no wages or self-employment income were actually paid to or derived by such individual, 50 percent of the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1)) for the second calendar year preceding the calendar year in which such month occurs; and
 (ii)in the case of any other qualifying month, the excess of the amount determined under clause (i) over 1/2 of the wages or self-employment income actually paid to or derived by such individual during such month.
 (B)In any case in which there are more than 60 qualifying months for an individual, only the last 60 of such months shall be taken into account for purposes of this section.
 (2)Paragraph (1) shall not be applicable in the case of any monthly benefit or lump-sum death payment if a larger such benefit or payment, as the case may be, would be payable without its application.
							(c)Rules and regulations
 (1)Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Commissioner of Social Security shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section and to prevent fraud and abuse with respect to the benefits under this section, including regulations establishing procedures for the application and certification requirements described in paragraph (2).
 (2)A qualifying month shall not be taken into account under this section with respect to an individual unless—
 (A)the individual submits to the Commissioner of Social Security an application for benefits under this section that includes—
 (i)the name and identifying information of the dependent relative with respect to whom the individual was engaged in providing care during such month;
 (ii)if the dependent relative is not a child under the age of 12, documentation from the physician of the dependent relative explaining why the dependent relative is a chronically dependent individual; and
 (iii)such other information as the Commissioner may require to verify the status of the dependent relative; and
 (B)for every qualifying month or period of up to 12 consecutive qualifying months that occurs after the first period of 12 consecutive qualifying months, the individual certifies, in such form and manner as the Commissioner shall require, that the information provided in the individual’s application for benefits under this section has not changed..
 (b)Conforming amendmentSection 209(k)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)) is amended— (1)by striking and before 230(b)(2) the first time it appears; and
 (2)by inserting and 235(b)(1)(A)(i), after 1977),.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2293
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 18, 2012
			Mrs. Boxer (for herself,
			 Mrs. Gillibrand, and
			 Mr. Merkley) introduced the following
			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
			 and Pensions

		A BILL
		To establish a national, toll-free telephone parent
		  helpline to provide information and assistance to parents and caregivers of
		  children to prevent child abuse and strengthen families.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the National Parent Helpline
			 Act.
		2.FindingsCongress finds as follows:
			(1)There are
			 approximately 149,000,000 parents and caregivers in the United States.
			(2)Many parents and
			 caregivers do not always have immediate access to a caring and supportive
			 person to help them address various challenges with their children.
			(3)Parents and
			 caregivers could benefit from an effective helpline that fosters the strengths
			 parents have, which would improve family and peer relationships, as well as
			 community life and society overall.
			(4)Congress
			 recognizes that helpline prevention services will empower parents and
			 caregivers to positively address child care issues and help address child
			 maltreatment, drug and alcohol problems, mental health, and personal growth and
			 development.
			3.Grant to
			 establish a national parent helplineTitle I of the Child Abuse Prevention and
			 Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section
			 103 the following:

				103A.Grant to
				establish a national parent helpline
					(a)In
				generalThe Secretary may award a grant to one or more nonprofit
				entities to—
						(1)provide for the
				establishment and ongoing operation of a national, toll-free telephone parent
				helpline to provide information and assistance to parents and caregivers to
				prevent child abuse and strengthen families; and
						(2)create and
				maintain an Internet website with vital information and resources for parents
				and caregivers to address a broad spectrum of family issues related to
				emotional, social, behavioral, and educational well-being of parents and
				children.
						(b)PriorityIn
				awarding the grant under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to
				entities with experience in operating a national parent helpline that provides
				assistance to parents and caregivers and that operates shared leadership groups
				for parents and children nationwide.
					(c)TermA
				grant awarded under this section may be for a period of not more than 5
				years.
					(d)Helpline
				activitiesAn entity that receives a grant under this section
				shall use the grant funds to establish and operate a 24-hour, national,
				toll-free telephone helpline to provide—
						(1)information and
				assistance to parents and caregivers who are facing parenting challenges;
				and
						(2)a link to needed
				resources, with a focus on weekly shared leadership groups available
				nationwide.
						(e)Reports and
				evaluationThe entity receiving a grant under this section shall
				submit a performance report to the Secretary at such time as shall be
				reasonably required by the Secretary. Such performance report shall describe
				the activities that have been carried out with the grant funds, contain an
				evaluation of the effectiveness of such activities, and provide such additional
				information as the Secretary may reasonably require. In the case that more than
				1 entities are awarded a grant under this section, such entities shall
				collaborate to prepare and submit a joint report as described in this
				subsection.
					.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3128
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 16, 2010
			Mrs. Gillibrand
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
			 Forestry

		A BILL
		To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act
		  to ensure the categorical eligibility of foster children for free school
		  lunches and breakfasts.

		1.Categorical eligibility of
			 foster children
			(a)Discretionary
			 certificationSection 9(b)(5) of the Richard B. Russell National
			 School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(5)) is amended—
				(1)in subparagraph
			 (C), by striking or at the end;
				(2)in subparagraph
			 (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or;
			 and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(E)(i)a foster child whose
				care and placement is the responsibility of an agency that administers a State
				plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et
				seq.); or
							(ii)a foster child who a court has
				placed with a caretaker
				household.
							.
				(b)Categorical
			 eligibilitySection 9(b)(12)(A) of the Richard B. Russell
			 National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(12)(A)) is amended—
				(1)in clause (iv),
			 by adding ) before the semicolon at the end;
				(2)in clause (v), by
			 striking or at the end;
				(3)in clause (vi),
			 by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and
				(4)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(vii)(I)a foster child whose
				care and placement is the responsibility of an agency that administers a State
				plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et
				seq.); or
							(II)a foster child who a court has placed
				with a caretaker
				household.
							.
				(c)DocumentationSection
			 9(d)(2) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C.
			 1758(d)(2)) is amended—
				(1)in subparagraph
			 (D), by striking or at the end;
				(2)in subparagraph
			 (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or;
			 and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(F)(i)documentation has been
				provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the
				child as a foster child whose care and placement is the responsibility of an
				agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the
				Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.); or
							(ii)documentation has been provided to
				the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a
				foster child who a court has placed with a caretaker
				household.
							.


116 HR 6968 IH: Meals on Wheels for Kids Act of 2020
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6968IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 22, 2020Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Swalwell of California, Mr. Hurd of Texas, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Young, Mr. Trone, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Rush, Mr. Courtney, Mr. Chabot, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Kinzinger, Mrs. Axne, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. Vargas, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Crow, Mr. Soto, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Allred) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and LaborA BILLTo amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to carry out a food service delivery pilot program for children during the non-school summer months, and for other purposes.1.Short TitleThis Act may be cited as the Meals on Wheels for Kids Act of 2020. 2.Congregate meal service requirementSection 13 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761) is amended—(1)in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:(13)Off-site consumption(A)In generalBeginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall make available an option to States to provide program meals to children under this section through service institutions that provide off-site consumption.(B)AvailabilityIn administering this paragraph, the Secretary shall ensure that off-site consumption is only available to a child if—(i)the child is determined to be eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under this Act and a free or reduced price breakfast under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and(ii)not less than 1 of the conditions described in subparagraph (C) is present.(C)ConditionsThe conditions referred to in subparagraph (B)(ii) are the following:(i)The child lives in a rural area or hard-to-reach area.(ii)The child lives in an area in which poor economic conditions exist.(iii)The program is available to the child at a congregate feeding site but—(I)the site is closed due to extreme weather conditions;(II)the site is not reasonably accessible to the child, as determined by the Secretary;(III)violence or other public safety concerns in the area prevent the child from traveling safely to the site; or(IV)the site is open not more than 4 days a week.(D)AdministrationIn administering this paragraph, the Secretary shall ensure that—(i)any meal served by a service institution through off-site consumption meets the same standards for safety and quality as a meal served at a congregate feeding site; and(ii)each State gives priority to a child living in an area in which a congregate feeding site is not reasonably accessible, as determined by the Secretary.(E)GuidanceNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall—(i)establish guidelines to ensure the safety of children provided program meals through off-site consumption; and (ii)establish best practices to ensure the safety of meals served through off-site consumption.; and(2)in subsection (n)—(A)by striking and (6) and inserting (6); and(B)by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (7) the plans of the State for using off-site consumption described in subsection (a)(13), if applicable..3.Food service delivery pilot program for summer months(a)In generalSubsection (i) of section 13 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761) is amended to read as follows: (i)Food service delivery pilot program(1)EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish a pilot program under which the Secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to States to enter into contracts with eligible service institutions or a consortia of eligible service institutions to deliver meals in accordance with paragraph (5).(2)ApplicationA State seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (3)PriorityIn making grants under this subsection, the Secretary may give priority to applications submitted by eligible service institutions—(A)from States with—(i)high low-income child populations; or(ii)high child populations in rural areas or hard-to-reach areas; or(B)that plans to provide educational enrichment opportunities to children who receive meals under the pilot program.(4)ConditionsAs a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, a State shall—(A)require that any service institution with which the State enters into a contract to provide meals pursuant to this subsection—(i)complies with the nutrition requirements under section 9(a)(1)(A) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(1)(A)) with respect to such meals; and(ii)delivers at least 5 meals a week during the non-school summer months to children in accordance with paragraph (5); (B)in selecting service institutions to enter into a contract pursuant to this subsection, give priority to service institutions located in rural areas or hard-to-reach areas; and(C)provide matching support in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including facilities, equipment, or services provided by the State in an amount that is at least equal to 100 percent of the amount of Federal funds received under the grant under this subsection. (5)Use of funds(A)Required use of fundsA State that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to enter into one or more contracts with one or more service institutions to deliver meals during the summer months directly to children who—(i)are eligible—(I)to participate in the summer food service program under this section; or(II)for free or reduced price lunch under this Act or free or reduced price breakfast under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and(ii)live in a rural area or hard-to-reach area.(B)Permissible use of fundsA State that receives a grant under this subsection may use the grant funds to provide to children described in subparagraph (A) meals during extended school breaks or closures the duration of which is greater than 5 school days.(6)Oversight and evaluation(A)In generalThe Secretary shall provide for an independent evaluation of the services carried out under paragraph (5) that measures, to the maximum extent practicable, the impact of such grants on the reduction of hunger and access to meals for children residing in rural or hard-to-reach areas and low-income areas during summer months.(B)Program reviewNot later than 18 months after the date on which grants are first provided under this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall—(i)review and evaluate the effectiveness of the services carried out under paragraph (5);(ii)suggest alternative services not offered by a grant recipient that would be appropriate for providing summer meals to children in rural or hard-to-reach areas;(iii)submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, a report containing the results of the review conducted under clause (i) and a description of the services provided through the programs funded under such a grant; and(iv)make the report described in clause (iii) available on the public website of the Department of Agriculture. (C)Personally identifiable informationIn making the report under subparagraph (B)(iii) publicly available, the Secretary shall ensure that such report does not contain any information that would identify any child or parent, family member, or guardian of a child who received services pursuant to this subsection.(7)SunsetThe authority to carry out this subsection shall terminate on the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment this subsection.(8)Authorization of appropriationsIn addition to amounts made available under subsection (r), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and each of the 2 fiscal years thereafter. (9)DefinitionsIn this subsection: (A)Rural areaThe term rural area means any area other than—(i)a city or town that has a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants; and(ii)any urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to a city or town described in clause (i).(B)StateThe term State includes each Federally-recognized Indian Tribe. .


116 HRES 317 IH: Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2019 as “Black Maternal Health Week”.
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IV116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 317IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 12, 2019Ms. Adams (for herself, Ms. Underwood, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. Clarke of New York, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Moore, Ms. Norton, Mr. Carson of Indiana, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Payne, Ms. Castor of Florida, Mrs. Lawrence, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Lowenthal, Ms. Johnson of Texas, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Crist, Ms. Speier, Mr. Lawson of Florida, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania, Ms. Haaland, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Castro of Texas, Ms. Meng, Ms. Plaskett, Ms. DeLauro, Mrs. Lowey, Ms. Shalala, Mr. Veasey, Ms. Fudge, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Horsford, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Ms. Omar, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Brownley of California, Mrs. McBath, Mr. Cunningham, Ms. Wild, and Ms. Pressley) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceRESOLUTIONSupporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2019 as Black Maternal Health Week.

 Whereas Congress recognizes Black Maternal Health Week to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women;
 Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black mothers in the United States are three to four times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as White mothers;
 Whereas Black women in the United States suffer from life-threatening pregnancy complications, known as maternal morbidities, twice as often as White women;
 Whereas maternal mortality rates in the United States are— (1)among the highest in the developed world; and
 (2)increasing rapidly; Whereas the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among affluent countries, in part because of the disproportionate mortality rate of Black mothers;
 Whereas Black women are 49 percent more likely than White women to deliver prematurely; Whereas the high rates of maternal mortality among Black women span across—
 (1)income levels; (2)education levels; and
 (3)socioeconomic status; Whereas structural racism, gender oppression, and the social determinants of health inequities experienced by Black women in the United States significantly contribute to the disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women;
 Whereas racism and discrimination play a consequential role in maternal health care, experiences, and outcomes;
 Whereas a fair distribution of resources, especially with regard to reproductive health care services and maternal health programming, is critical to closing the maternal health racial disparity gap;
 Whereas, even as there is growing concern about improving access to mental health services, Black women are least likely to have access to mental health screenings, treatment, and support before, during, and after pregnancy;
 Whereas justice-informed, culturally congruent models of care are beneficial to Black women; and Whereas an investment must be made in—
 (1)maternity care for Black women; and (2)policies that support and promote affordable, comprehensive, and holistic maternal health care that is free from gender and racial discrimination: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives recognizes— (1)that Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States;
 (2)that the alarmingly high rates of maternal mortality among Black women are unacceptable; (3)that, in order to better mitigate the effects of systemic and structural racism, Congress must work toward ensuring that the Black community has—
 (A)adequate housing; (B)transportation equity;
 (C)nutritious food; (D)clean water;
 (E)environments free from toxins; (F)fair treatment within the criminal justice system;
 (G)safety and freedom from violence; (H)a living wage;
 (I)equal economic opportunity; and (J)comprehensive, affordable health care;
 (4)that, in order to improve maternal health outcomes, Congress must fully support and encourage policies grounded in the human rights and reproductive justice frameworks that address Black maternal health inequity;
 (5)that Black women must be active participants in the policy decisions that impact their lives; and (6)that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity—
 (A)to raise national awareness of the state of Black maternal health in the United States; (B)to amplify the voices of Black women, families, and communities;
 (C)to serve as a national platform for— (i)entities led by Black women; and
 (ii)efforts on maternal health; and (D)to enhance community organizing on Black maternal health.


113 HRES 419 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1965) to streamline and ensure onshore energy permitting, provide for onshore leasing certainty, and give certainty to oil shale development for American energy security, economic development, and job creation, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2728) to recognize States' authority to regulate oil and gas operations and promote American energy security, development, and job creation.
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IV
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 419
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

November 19, 2013

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1965) to streamline and ensure onshore energy permitting, provide for onshore leasing certainty, and give certainty to oil shale development for American energy security, economic development, and job creation, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2728) to recognize States' authority to regulate oil and gas operations and promote American energy security, development, and job creation.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1965) to streamline and ensure onshore energy permitting, provide for onshore leasing certainty, and give certainty to oil shale development for American energy security, economic development, and job creation, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and amendments specified in this section and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–26 shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule and shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such further amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such further amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
2.At any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2728) to recognize States' authority to regulate oil and gas operations and promote American energy security, development, and job creation. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and amendments specified in this section and shall not exceed one hour, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–27 shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule and shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such further amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such further amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


116 HR 2562 IH: Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-05-07
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2562IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 7, 2019Mr. Price of North Carolina (for himself, Mrs. Davis of California, and Mr. Levin of Michigan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and LaborA BILLTo reauthorize title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act. 2.International education programs (a)Graduate and undergraduate language and area centers and programsSection 602(b)(2)(B)(ii) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1122(b)(2)(B)(ii)) is amended—
 (1)in subclause (III), by striking or; (2)in subclause (IV), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:  (V)the beginning, intermediate, or advanced study of a foreign language related to the area of specialization..
 (b)International research and innovationSection 605 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1125) is amended to read as follows:  605.International research and innovation (a)PurposeIt is the purpose of this section to support essential international and foreign language education research and innovation projects with the goal of assessing and strengthening international education capacity, coordination, delivery, and outcomes to meet national needs.
						(b)Authority
 (1)In generalFrom the amount provided to carry out this section, the Secretary shall carry out the following activities:
 (A)Conduct research and studies that contribute to the purpose described in subsection (a) and include research to provide a systematic understanding of our Nation’s international and foreign language education capacity, structures, and effectiveness in meeting growing demands by education, government, and the private sector (including business and other professions).
 (B)Create innovative paradigms or enhance or scale up proven strategies and practices that address systemic challenges to developing and delivering international and foreign language education resources and expertise across educational disciplines and institutions, and for employers and other stakeholders.
 (C)Develop and manage a national standardized database that includes the strengths, gaps, and trends in the Nation’s international and foreign language education capacity, and document the outcomes of programs funded under this title for every grant cycle.
 (2)Grants or contractsThe Secretary shall carry out activities to achieve the outcomes described in paragraph (1)— (A)directly; or
 (B)through grants awarded under subsection (d) or (e). (c)Eligible entities definedIn this section, the term eligible entity means—
 (1)an institution of higher education; (2)a public or private nonprofit library;
 (3)a nonprofit educational organization; (4)an entity that—
 (A)received a grant under this title for a preceding fiscal year; or (B)as of the date of application for a grant under this section is receiving a grant under this title; or
 (5)a partnership of two or more entities described in paragraphs (1) through (4). (d) Research grants (1)Program authorizedFor any fiscal year for which the Secretary carries out activities to achieve the outcomes described in subsection (b)(1) through research grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall award such grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities.
 (2)Required activitiesAn eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds for the systematic development, collection, analysis, publication, and dissemination of data, and other information resources in a manner that is easily understandable, made publicly available, and that contributes to achieving the purposes of subsection (a) and achieves at least one of the outcomes described in subsection (b)(1).
 (3)Discretionary activitiesAn eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use the grant to carry out the following activities:
 (A)Assess and document international and foreign language education capacity and supply through studies or surveys that—
 (i)determine the number of foreign language courses, programs, and enrollments at all levels of education and in all languages, including a determination of gaps in those deemed critical to the national interest;
 (ii)measure the number and types of degrees or certificates awarded in area studies, global studies, foreign language studies, and international business and professional studies, including identification of gaps in those deemed critical to the national interest;
 (iii)measure the number of foreign language, area or international studies faculty, including international business faculty, and elementary school and secondary school foreign language teachers by language, degree, and world area; or
 (iv)measure the number of undergraduate and graduate students engaging in long- or short-term education or internship abroad programs as part of their curriculum, including countries of destination.
 (B)Assess the demands for, and outcomes of, international and foreign language education and their alignment, through studies, surveys, and conferences to—
 (i)determine demands for increased or improved instruction in foreign language, area or global studies, or other international fields, and the demand for employees with such skills and knowledge in the education, government, and private sectors (including business and other professions);
 (ii)assess the employment or utilization of graduates of programs supported under this title by educational, governmental, and private sector organizations (including business and other professions); or
 (iii)assess standardized outcomes and effectiveness and benchmarking of programs supported under this title.
 (C)Develop and publish specialized materials for use in foreign language, area, global, or other international studies, including in international business or other professional education or technical training, as appropriate.
 (D)Conduct studies or surveys that identify and document systemic challenges and changes needed in higher education and elementary school and secondary school systems to make international and foreign language education available to all students as part of the basic curriculum, including challenges in current evaluation standards, entrance and graduation requirements, program accreditation, student degree requirements, or teacher and faculty legal workplace barriers to education and research abroad.
 (E)With respect to underrepresented institutions of higher education (including minority-serving institutions or community colleges), carry out studies or surveys that identify and document—
 (i)systemic challenges and changes and incentives and partnerships needed to comprehensively and sustainably internationalize educational programming; or
 (ii)short- and long-term outcomes of successful internationalization strategies and funding models; and (F)Evaluate the extent to which programs assisted under this title reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views and generate debate on world regions and international affairs.
								(e) Innovation grants
 (1)Program authorizedFor any fiscal year for which the Secretary carries out activities to achieve the outcomes described in subsection (b)(1) through innovation grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall award such grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities.
 (2)Uses of fundsAn eligible entity that receives an innovation grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to fund projects consistent with the purposes described in subsection (a) that establish and conduct innovative strategies, or scale up proven strategies, and that achieve at least one of the outcomes described in subsection (b)(1), which may include one or more of the following:
 (A)Innovative paradigms to improve communication, sharing, and delivery of resources that further the purposes described in subsection (a) including the following:
 (i)Networking structures and systems to more effectively match graduates with international and foreign language education skills with employment needs.
 (ii)Sharing international specialist expertise across institutions of higher education or in the workforce to pursue specialization or learning opportunities not available at any single institution of higher education, such as shared courses for studying less commonly taught languages, world areas or regions, international business or other professional areas, or specialized research topics of national strategic interest.
 (iii)Producing, collecting, organizing, preserving, and widely disseminating international and foreign language education expertise, resources, courses, and other information through the use of electronic technologies and other techniques.
 (iv)Collaborative initiatives to identify, capture, and provide consistent access to, and creation of, digital global library resources that are beyond the capacity of any single eligible entity receiving a grant under this section or any single institution of higher education, including the professional development of library staff.
 (v)Utilization of technology to create open-source resources in international, area, global, and foreign language studies that are adaptable to multiple educational settings and promote interdisciplinary partnerships between technologists, curriculum designers, international and foreign language education experts, language teachers, and librarians.
 (B)Innovative curriculum, teaching, and learning strategies, including the following: (i)New initiatives for collaborations of disciplinary programs with foreign language, area, global, and international studies, and education abroad programs that address the internationalization of such disciplinary studies with the purpose of producing globally competent graduates.
 (ii)Innovative collaborations between established centers of international and foreign language education excellence and underrepresented institutions and populations seeking to further their goals for strengthening international, area, global, and foreign language studies, including at minority-serving institutions or community colleges.
 (iii)Teaching and learning collaborations among foreign language, area, global, or other international studies with diaspora communities, including heritage students.
 (iv)New approaches and methods to teaching emerging global issues, cross-regional interactions, and underrepresented regions or countries, such as project- and team-based learning.
 (C)Innovative assessment and outcome tools and techniques that further the purposes described in subsection (a), including the following:
 (i)International and foreign language education assessment techniques that are coupled with outcome-focused training modules, such as certificates or badges, immersion learning, or e-portfolio systems.
 (ii)Effective and easily accessible methods of assessing professionally useful levels of proficiency in foreign languages or competencies in area, culture, and global knowledge or other international fields in programs under this title, which may include use of open access online and other cost-effective tools for students and educators at all educational levels and in the workplace.
 (f)ApplicationEach eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary shall require, including—
 (1)a description of each proposed project the eligible entity plans to carry out under this section and how such project meets the purposes described in subsection (a);
 (2)if applicable, a demonstration of why the entity needs a waiver or reduction of the matching requirement under subsection (g); and
 (3)an assurance that each such proposed project will be self-sustainable after the project is completed.
							(g)Matching Requirement
 (1)In generalThe Federal share of the total cost for carrying out a project supported by a grant under this section shall be no more than 66.66 percent.
 (2)Non-Federal share contributionsThe non-Federal share of such cost may be provided either in-kind or in cash, from institutional and non-institutional funds, including contributions from State or private sector corporations, nonprofits, or foundations.
 (3)Special ruleThe Secretary may waive or reduce the share required under paragraph (1) for eligible entities that—
 (A)are minority-serving institutions or are community colleges; or (B)have submitted a grant application as required by subsection (f) that demonstrates a need for such a waiver or reduction.
 (h)Database and ReportingThe Secretary shall directly, or through grants or contracts with an eligible grant recipient— (1)establish, curate, maintain, and update at least every grant cycle a web-based site which shall showcase the results of this section and serve as a user-friendly repository of the information, resources, and best practices generated through activities conducted under this section; and
 (2)prepare, publish, and disseminate to Congress and the public at least once every 5 years, a report that summarizes key findings and policy issues from the activities conducted under this section, especially as such activities relate to international and foreign language education and outcomes..
 (c)Discontinuation of foreign information access programPart A of title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1121 et seq.) is further amended by striking sections 606 and 610, and redesignating sections 607, 608, and 609 as sections 606, 607, and 608, respectively.
			3.Global business and professional education programs
 (a)Findings; purposeSection 611 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1130) is amended— (1)in subsection (a)—
 (A)by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:  (1)the future welfare of the United States will depend substantially on increasing international and global skills in business, educational, and other professional communities and creating an awareness among the American public of the internationalization of our economy and numerous other professional areas important to the national interest in the 21st century;;
 (B)by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:  (2)concerted efforts are necessary to engage business and other professional education and technical training programs, language, area, and global study programs, professional international affairs education programs, public and private sector organizations, and United States business in a mutually productive relationship which benefits the Nation's future economic and security interests;;
 (C)in paragraph (3), by striking and the international and inserting and other professional fields and the international and global; and (D)in paragraph (4)—
 (i)by inserting , as well as other professional organizations after departments of commerce; and (ii)by inserting or other professions after business; and
 (2)in subsection (b)— (A)in paragraph (1)—
 (i)by striking and economic enterprise and inserting , economic enterprise, and security; and (ii)by inserting and other professional before personnel; and
 (B)in paragraph (2), by striking to prosper in an international and inserting and other professional fields to prosper in a global. (b)Professional and technical education for global competitivenessSection 613 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1130a) is amended to read as follows:

					613.Professional and technical education for global competitiveness
 (a)PurposeThe purpose of this section is to support innovative strategies that provide undergraduate and graduate students with the global professional competencies, perspectives, and skills needed to strengthen and enrich global engagement and competitiveness in a wide variety of professional and technical fields important to the national interest in the 21st century.
 (b)Program authorizedThe Secretary shall make grants to, or enter into contracts with eligible entities to pay the Federal share of the cost of programs designed to—
 (1)establish an interdisciplinary global focus in the undergraduate and graduate curricula of business, science, technology, engineering, and other professional education and technical training programs to be determined by the Secretary based on national needs;
 (2)produce graduates with proficiencies in both the global aspects of their professional education or technical training fields and international, cross-cultural, and foreign language skills; and
 (3)provide appropriate services to or partnerships with the corporate, government, and nonprofit communities in order to expand knowledge and capacity for global engagement and competitiveness and provide internship or employment opportunities for students and graduates with international skills.
 (c)Mandatory ActivitiesAn eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to carry out the following:
 (1)With respect to undergraduate or graduate professional education and technical training curricula, incorporating—
 (A)foreign language programs that lead to proficiency, including immersion opportunities; (B)international, area, or global studies programs;
 (C)education, internships, or other innovative or technological linkages abroad; and (D)global business, economic, and trade studies, where appropriate.
 (2)Innovating and improving international, global, and foreign language education curricula to serve the needs of business and other professional and nonprofit communities, including development of new programs for nontraditional, mid-career, or part-time students.
 (3)Establishing education or internship abroad programs, domestic globally focused internships, or other innovative approaches to enable undergraduate or graduate students in professional education or technical training to develop foreign language skills and knowledge of foreign cultures, societies, and global dimensions of their professional fields.
 (4)Developing collaborations between institutions of higher education and corporations or nonprofit organizations in order to strengthen engagement and competitiveness in global business, trade, or other global professional activities.
 (d)Discretionary activitiesAn eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use the grant to carry out the following:
 (1)Developing specialized teaching materials and courses, including foreign language and area or global studies materials, and innovative technological delivery systems appropriate for professionally oriented students.
 (2)Establishing student fellowships or other innovative support opportunities, including for underrepresented populations, first generation college students (defined in section 402A), and heritage learners, for education and training in global professional development activities.
 (3)Developing opportunities or fellowships for faculty or junior faculty of professional education or technical training (including the faculty of minority-serving institutions or community colleges) to acquire or strengthen international and global skills and perspectives.
 (4)Creating institutes that take place over academic breaks, like the summer, including through technological means, and cover foreign language, world area, global, or other international studies in learning areas of global business, science, technology, engineering, or other professional education and training fields.
 (5)Internationalizing curricula at minority-serving institutions or community colleges to further the purposes of this section.
 (6)Establishing international linkages or partnerships with institutions of higher education, corporations, or organizations that contribute to the objectives of this section.
 (7)Developing programs to inform the public of increasing global interdependence in professional education and technical training fields.
 (8)Establishing trade education programs through agreements with regional, national, global, bilateral, or multilateral trade centers, councils, or associations.
 (e)ApplicationEach eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and including such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including assurances that—
 (1)each proposed project have reasonable and demonstrable plans for sustainability and replicability upon completion of the project;
 (2)the institution of higher education will use the assistance provided under this section to supplement and not supplant activities conducted by institutions of higher education described in (b);
 (3)in the case of eligible entities that are consortia of institutions of higher education, or partnership described in subsection (g)(1)(C), a copy of their partnership agreement that demonstrates compliance with subsection (b) will be provided to the Secretary;
 (4)the activities funded by the grant will reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views of world regions and international affairs where applicable; and
 (5)if applicable, a demonstration of why the eligible entity needs a waiver or reduction of the matching requirement under subsection (f).
							(f)Matching requirement
 (1)In generalThe Federal share of the total cost for carrying out a program supported by a grant under this section shall be not more than 50 percent.
 (2)Non-Federal share contributionsThe non-Federal share of such cost may be provided either in-kind or in cash, from institutional and non-institutional funds, including contributions from State and private sector corporations, nonprofits, or foundations.
 (3)Special ruleThe Secretary may waive or reduce the share required under paragraph (1) for eligible entities that—
 (A)are minority-serving institutions or are community colleges; or (B)have submitted a grant application as required by subsection (e) that demonstrates a need for such a waiver or reduction.
 (g)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means—
 (A)an institution of higher education; (B)a consortia of such institutions; or
 (C)a partnership between— (i)an institution of higher education or a consortia of such institutions; and
 (ii)at least one corporate or nonprofit entity. (2)Professional education and technical trainingThe term professional education and technical training means a program at an institution of higher education that offers undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate level education in a professional or technical field that is determined by the Secretary as meeting a national need for global or international competency (which may include business, science, technology, engineering, law, health, energy, environment, agriculture, transportation, or education).
 (h)Funding ruleNotwithstanding any other provision of this title, funds made available to the Secretary for a fiscal year may not be obligated or expended to carry out this section unless the funds appropriated for such fiscal year to carry out this title exceeds $65,103,000..
 (c)Discontinuation of certain authorizations of appropriationsPart B of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1130 et seq.) is further amended by striking section 614.
 4.Repeal of assistance program for Institute for International Public PolicyPart C of title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) is repealed. 5.General provisions (a)DefinitionsSection 631(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1132(a)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (9), by striking and at the end; (2)in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:  (11)the term community college has the meaning given the term junior or community college in section 312(f); and
 (12)the term minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education that is eligible to receive a grant under part A or B of title III or title V..
 (b)Minority-Serving institutionsPart D of title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1132 et seq.) is amended— (1)by striking section 637;
 (2)by redesignating section 638 as section 637; and (3)by inserting after section 637, as so redesignated, the following:

						638.Priority to minority-serving institutions
 (a)PriorityIn seeking applications and awarding grants under this title, the Secretary, may give priority to— (1)minority-serving institutions; or
 (2)institutions of higher education that apply for such grants that propose significant and sustained collaborative activities with one or more minority-serving institutions.
 (b)Technical assistanceThe Secretary shall provide technical assistance to minority-serving institutions to ensure maximum distribution of grants to eligible minority-serving institutions and among each category of such institutions..
 (c)Authorization of appropriationsPart D of title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1132 et seq.) is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:

					639.Authorization of appropriations
 (a)In generalSubject to subsection (b), there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $125,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years.
						(b)Adjustment for inflation
 (1)In generalThe amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) for fiscal year 2021 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years shall be deemed increased by a percentage equal to the annual adjustment percentage.
 (2)DefinitionIn this subsection, the term annual adjustment percentage as applied to a fiscal year, means the estimated percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (as determined by the Secretary, using the definition in section 478(f)) for the most recent calendar year ending prior to the beginning of that fiscal year..


		II
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3514
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 18
			 (legislative day, September 17), 2008
			Mr. Menendez introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote
		  family unity, and for other purposes.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Reuniting Families
			 Act.
		2.Recapture of
			 immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delay
			(a)Worldwide level
			 of employment-based immigrantsSubsection (d) of section 201 of
			 the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151) is amended to read as
			 follows:

					(d)Worldwide level of
				employment-based immigrants
						(1)In
				generalThe worldwide level of employment-based immigrants under
				this subsection for a fiscal year is equal to the sum of—
							(A)140,000;
				plus
							(B)the number
				computed under paragraph (2); plus
							(C)the number
				computed under paragraph (3).
							(2)Unused visa
				numbers from previous fiscal yearThe number computed under this
				paragraph for a fiscal year is the difference, if any, between—
							(A)the worldwide level
				of employment-based immigrant visas established for the previous fiscal year;
				and
							(B)the number of
				visas actually issued under section 203(b), subject to this subsection, during
				the previous fiscal year.
							(3)Unused visa
				numbers from fiscal years 1992 through 2007The number computed under this paragraph is
				the difference, if any, between—
							(A)the difference, if any, between—
								(i)the sum of the
				worldwide levels of employment-based immigrant visas established for each of
				fiscal years 1992 through 2007; and
								(ii)the number of
				visas actually issued under section 203(b), subject to this subsection, during
				such fiscal years; and
								(B)the number of
				unused visas from fiscal years 1992 through 2007 that were issued after fiscal
				year 2007 under section 203(b), subject to this
				subsection.
							.
			(b)Worldwide level
			 of family-sponsored immigrantsSubsection (c) of section 201 of
			 the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151) is amended to read as
			 follows:

					(c)Worldwide level
				of family-sponsored immigrants
						(1)In
				generalSubject to
				subparagraph (B), the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants under this
				subsection for a fiscal year is equal to—
							(A)480,000;
				plus
							(B)the sum of—
								(i)the number
				computed under paragraph (2); plus
								(ii)the number
				computed under paragraph (3).
								(2)Unused visa
				numbers from previous fiscal yearThe number computed under this
				paragraph for a fiscal year is the difference, if any, between—
							(A)the worldwide level of family-sponsored
				immigrant visas established for the previous fiscal year; and
							(B)the number of
				visas actually issued under section 203(a), subject to this subsection, during
				the previous fiscal year.
							(3)Unused visa
				numbers from fiscal years 1992 through 2007The number computed under this paragraph is
				the difference, if any, between—
							(A)the difference, if any, between—
								(i)the sum of the worldwide levels of
				family-sponsored immigrant visas established for fiscal years 1992 through
				2007; and
								(ii)the number of
				visas actually issued under section 203(a), subject to this subsection, during
				such fiscal years; and
								(B)the number of unused visas from fiscal
				years 1992 through 2007 that were issued after fiscal year 2007 under section
				203(a), subject to this
				subsection.
							.
			(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 this section shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.
			3.Reclassification
			 of spouses and minor children of legal permanent residents as immediate
			 relatives
			(a)In
			 generalParagraph (2) of section 201(b) of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)) is amended to read as follows:

					(2)Immediate
				relative
						(A)In
				general
							(i)Immediate
				relative definedIn this subparagraph, the term immediate
				relative means a child, spouse, or parent of a citizen of the United
				States or a child or spouse of a lawful permanent resident (and for each family
				member of a citizen or lawful permanent resident specified under this
				subparagraph, such individual's spouse or child who is accompanying or
				following to join the individual), except that, in the case of parents, such
				citizens shall be at least 21 years of age.
							(ii)Previously
				issued visaAliens admitted under section 211(a) on the basis of
				a prior issuance of a visa under section 203(a) to their accompanying parent
				who is an immediate relative.
							(iii)SpouseAn
				alien who was the spouse of a citizen of the United States or lawful permanent
				resident for not less than 2 years at the time of the citizen’s or resident’s
				death or, if married for less than 2 years at the time of the citizen’s or
				resident’s death, proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the marriage
				was entered into in good faith and not solely for the purpose of obtaining an
				immigration benefit and was not legally separated from the citizen or resident
				at the time of the citizen’s or resident’s death, and each child of such alien,
				shall be considered, for purposes of this subsection, an immediate relative
				after the date of the citizen’s or resident’s death if the spouse files a
				petition under section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii) before the earlier of—
								(I)2 years after
				such date; or
								(II)the date on
				which the spouse remarries.
								(iv)Parents and
				childrenAn alien who was the child or parent of a citizen of the
				United States or a child of a lawful permanent resident at the time of the
				citizen’s or resident’s death if the alien files a petition under
				204(a)(1)(A)(ii) within 2 years after such date or prior to reaching 21 years
				of age.
							(v)Special
				ruleFor purposes of this subparagraph, an alien who has filed a
				petition under clause (iii) or (iv) of section 204(a)(1)(A) remains an
				immediate relative if the United States citizen or lawful permanent resident
				spouse or parent loses United States citizenship or residence on account of the
				abuse.
							(B)Birth during
				temporary visit abroadAliens born to an alien lawfully admitted
				for permanent residence during a temporary visit
				abroad.
						.
			(b)Allocation of
			 immigrant visasSubsection (a) of section 203 of the Immigration
			 and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153) is amended—
				(1)in paragraph (1),
			 by striking 23,400 and inserting 38,000;
				(2)by striking
			 paragraph (2) and inserting the following:

						(2)Unmarried sons
				and unmarried daughters of permanent resident aliensQualified
				immigrants who are the unmarried sons or unmarried daughters (but are not the
				children) of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence shall be
				allocated visas in a number not to exceed 60,000, plus any visas not required
				for the class specified in paragraph
				(1).
						;
				(3)in paragraph (3),
			 by striking 23,400 and inserting 38,000;
			 and
				(4)in paragraph (4),
			 by striking 65,000 and inserting 90,000.
				(c)Technical and
			 conforming amendments
				(1)Rules for
			 determining whether certain aliens are immediate
			 relativesSubsection (f) of section 201 of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151) is amended—
					(A)in paragraph (1),
			 by striking paragraphs (2) and (3), and inserting
			 paragraph (2),;
					(B)by striking
			 paragraph (2);
					(C)by redesignating
			 paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and
					(D)in paragraph (3),
			 as redesignated by subparagraph (C), by striking through (3) and
			 inserting and (2).
					(2)Numerical
			 limitation to any single foreign stateSection 202 of the
			 Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1152) is amended—
					(A)in paragraph (4)
			 of subsection (a)—
						(i)by
			 striking subparagraphs (A) and (B);
						(ii)by
			 redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (A) and (B),
			 respectively; and
						(iii)in subparagraph
			 (A), as redesignated by clause (ii), by striking section
			 203(a)(2)(B) and inserting section 203(a)(2); and
						(B)in subsection
			 (e), in the flush matter following paragraph (3), by striking , or as
			 limiting the number of visas that may be issued under section 203(a)(2)(A)
			 pursuant to subsection (a)(4)(A).
					(3)Allocation of
			 immigration visasSubsection (h) of section 203 of the
			 Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153) is amended—
					(A)in paragraph
			 (1)—
						(i)in
			 the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking subsections (a)(2)(A)
			 and (d) and inserting subsection (d);
						(ii)in
			 subparagraph (A), by striking becomes available for such alien (or, in
			 the case of subsection (d), the date on which an immigrant visa number became
			 available for the alien's parent), and inserting became
			 available for the alien's parent,; and
						(iii)in subparagraph
			 (B), by striking applicable;
						(B)in paragraph (2),
			 by striking The petition and all that follows through the end
			 and inserting The petition described in this paragraph is a petition
			 filed under section 204 for classification of the alien's parent under
			 subsection (a), (b), or (c).; and
					(C)in paragraph (3),
			 by striking subsections (a)(2)(A) and (d) and inserting
			 subsection (d).
					(4)Procedure for
			 granting immigrant statusSection 204 of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) is amended—
					(A)in subsection
			 (a)(1)—
						(i)in
			 subparagraph (A)—
							(I)in clause (i), by
			 inserting or lawful permanent resident after United
			 States;
							(II)in clause (ii),
			 by striking described in the second sentence of section 201(b)(2)(A)(i)
			 also and inserting or an alien child or alien parent described
			 in section 201(b)(2)(A);
							(III)in clause
			 (iii)—
								(aa)in
			 item (aa) of subclause (I), by inserting or legal permanent
			 resident after citizen; and
								(bb)in
			 subclause (II)—
									(AA)in item (aa)(AA)
			 and item (aa)(BB), by inserting or legal permanent resident;
			 after States each place that term appears;
									(BB)in item
			 (aa)(CC), by inserting or legal permanent resident after
			 citizen;
									(CC)in item
			 (aa)(CC)(bbb), by inserting or legal permanent resident after
			 citizenship; and
									(DD)in item
			 (aa)(CC)(ccc), by inserting or legal permanent resident after
			 citizen;
									(IV)in clause
			 (iv)—
								(aa)by
			 striking States, and inserting States or legal permanent
			 resident,;
								(bb)by
			 inserting or legal permanent resident after United States
			 citizen;
								(cc)by
			 inserting or resident after the citizen;
			 and
								(dd)by
			 inserting or resident after the alien's
			 citizen;
								(V)in subclause (I)
			 of clause (v), by inserting or legal permanent resident after
			 citizen; and
							(VI)in clause
			 (vi)—
								(aa)by
			 inserting or legal permanent resident status after
			 renunciation of citizenship; and
								(bb)by
			 inserting or legal permanent resident after abuser's
			 citizenship;
								(ii)by
			 striking subparagraph (B);
						(iii)in subparagraph
			 (C), by striking subparagraph (A)(iii), (A)(iv), (B)(ii), or
			 (B)(iii) and inserting clause (iii) or (iv) of subparagraph
			 (A); and
						(iv)in
			 subparagraph (J), by striking or clause (ii) or (iii) of subparagraph
			 (B);
						(B)by striking
			 paragraph (2) of subsection (a);
					(C)in paragraph (1)
			 of subsection (c), by striking or preference status; and
					(D)in subsection
			 (h), by striking or a petition filed under subsection
			 (a)(1)(B)(ii).
					4.Country
			 limitsParagraph (2) of
			 section 202(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(a)) is
			 amended by striking 7 percent (in the case of a single foreign state) or
			 2 percent and inserting 10 percent (in the case of a single
			 foreign state) or 5 percent.
		5.Family
			 unity
			(a)Exception to
			 prohibition on unlawful presence for minorsClause (iii) of
			 section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
			 1182(a)(9)(B)) is amended—
				(1)in subclause (I),
			 by striking 18 and inserting 21;
				(2)by indenting
			 subclause (V) 8 ems from the left margin; and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(VI)Clause (i) shall
				not apply to an alien for whom an immigrant visa is available or was available
				on or prior to the date of enactment of the Reuniting Families Act, and is otherwise
				admissible to the United States for permanent
				residence.
						.
				(b)Waiver of
			 prohibition on unlawful presence for children of citizens and
			 residentsClause (v) of section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration
			 and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)) is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 spouse or son or daughter and inserting spouse, son,
			 daughter, or parent;
				(2)by striking
			 extreme;
				(3)by inserting
			 , son, daughter, or after lawfully resident
			 spouse; and
				(4)by striking
			 alien. and inserting alien or, if the Attorney General
			 determines that a waiver is necessary for humanitarian purposes, to ensure
			 family unity or is otherwise in the public interest..
				(c)Exceptions to
			 prohibition on unlawful presence after previous immigration
			 violationClause (ii) of section 212(a)(9)(C) of the Immigration
			 and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 212(a)(9)(C)) is amended to read as
			 follows:

					(ii)ExceptionsClause
				(i) shall not apply to an alien—
						(I)seeking admission
				more than 10 years after the date of the alien's last departure from the United
				States if, prior to the alien's reembarkation at a place outside the United
				States or attempt to be readmitted from a foreign contiguous territory, the
				Secretary of Homeland Security has consented to the alien's reapplying for
				admission; or
						(II)for whom an
				immigrant visa is available or was available on or prior to the date of
				enactment of the Reuniting Families
				Act, and is otherwise admissible to the United States for
				permanent
				residence.
						.
			6.Relief for
			 orphans and spouses
			(a)In
			 general
				(1)Special rule
			 for orphans and spousesIn applying clauses (iii) and (iv) of
			 section 201(b)(2)(A) of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act, as added by section 3(a), to an alien whose citizen
			 or lawful permanent resident relative died before the date of the enactment of
			 this Act, the alien relative may (notwithstanding the deadlines specified in
			 either such clause) file the classification petition under clause (ii) of
			 section 204(a)(1)(A) of such Act, as amended by section 3(c)(4)(A)(i)(II), not
			 later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
				(2)Eligibility for
			 paroleIf an alien was excluded, deported, removed, or departed
			 voluntarily before the date of the enactment of this Act based solely upon the
			 alien’s lack of classification as an immediate relative (as defined in clause
			 (ii) of section 201(b)(2)(A) of the Immigration
			 and Nationality Act, as amended by section 3(a)) due to the death of
			 such citizen or resident—
					(A)such alien shall
			 be eligible for parole into the United States pursuant to the Attorney
			 General’s discretionary authority under section 212(d)(5) of such Act (8 U.S.C.
			 1182(d)(5)); and
					(B)such alien’s
			 application for adjustment of status shall be considered notwithstanding
			 section 212(a)(9) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)).
					(b)Adjustment of
			 statusSection 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
			 U.S.C. 1255) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(n)Application for
				adjustment of status by surviving spouses, parents, and children
						(1)In
				generalAny alien described in paragraph (2) who applies for
				adjustment of status before the death of the qualifying relative, may have such
				application adjudicated as if such death had not occurred.
						(2)Alien
				describedAn alien described in this paragraph is an alien
				who—
							(A)is an immediate
				relative (as described in section 201(b)(2)(A));
							(B)is a
				family-sponsored immigrant (as described in subsection (a) or (d) of section
				203); or
							(C)is a derivative
				beneficiary of an employment-based immigrant under section 203(b) (as described
				in section
				203(d)).
							.
			(c)Transition
			 period
				(1)In
			 generalNotwithstanding a denial of an application for adjustment
			 of status for an alien whose qualifying relative died before the date of the
			 enactment of this Act, such application may be renewed by the alien through a
			 motion to reopen, without fee, if such motion is filed not later than 2 years
			 after such date of enactment.
				(2)Eligibility for
			 paroleIf an alien described in section 245(n)(2), as amended by
			 subsection (b), was excluded, deported, removed or departed voluntarily before
			 the date of the enactment of this Act—
					(A)such alien shall
			 be eligible for parole into the United States pursuant to the Attorney
			 General’s discretionary authority under section 212(d)(5) of the
			 Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
			 1182(d)(5)); and
					(B)such alien’s
			 application for adjustment of status shall be considered notwithstanding
			 section 212(a)(9) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)).
					(d)Processing of
			 immigrant visas and derivative petitions
				(1)In
			 generalSubsection (b) of section 204 of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) is amended—
					(A)by striking
			 After an investigation and inserting the following:

							(1)In
				generalAfter an
				investigation
							;
				and
					(B)by adding at the
			 end the following:

							(2)Death of
				qualifying relative
								(A)In
				generalAny alien described in paragraph (2) whose qualifying
				relative died before the completion of immigrant visa processing may have an
				immigrant visa application adjudicated as if such death had not occurred. An
				immigrant visa issued before the death of the qualifying relative shall remain
				valid after such death.
								(B)Alien
				describedAn alien described in this paragraph is an alien
				who—
									(i)is an immediate
				relative, as described in section 201(b)(2)(A);
									(ii)is a
				family-sponsored immigrant, as described in subsection (a) or (d) of section
				203;
									(iii)is a derivative
				beneficiary of an employment-based immigrant under section 203(b), as described
				in section 203(d); or
									(iv)is the spouse or
				child of a refugee, as described in section 207(c)(2) or an asylee, as
				described in section
				208(b)(3).
									.
					(2)Transition
			 period
					(A)In
			 generalNotwithstanding a denial or revocation of an application
			 for an immigrant visa for an alien whose qualifying relative died before the
			 date of the enactment of this Act, such application may be renewed by the alien
			 through a motion to reopen, without fee, if such motion is filed not later than
			 2 years after such date of enactment.
					(B)Inapplicability
			 of bars to entryIn the case of an alien who was excluded,
			 deported, removed, or departed voluntarily before the date of the enactment of
			 this Act, such alien's application for an immigrant visa shall be considered
			 notwithstanding section 212(a)(9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
			 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)).
					(e)NaturalizationSubsection
			 (a) of section 319 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1430) is
			 amended by inserting (or, if the spouse is deceased, the spouse was a
			 citizen of the United States) after citizen of the United
			 States.
			7.Exemption from
			 immigrant visa limit for certain veterans who are natives of
			 PhilippinesParagraph (1) of
			 section 201(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)) is
			 amended by adding at the end the following:

				(F)Aliens who are eligible for an
				immigrant visa under paragraph (1) or (3) of section 203(a) and who have a
				parent who was naturalized pursuant to section 405 of the Immigration Act of
				1990 (8 U.S.C. 1440
				note).
				.


114 HR 3101 IH: POW Accountability Act
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2015-07-16
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3101
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 16, 2015
			Mr. Johnson of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Stivers, and Mr. Tiberi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

		A BILL
		To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review the list of veterans designated as former
			 prisoners of war, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the POW Accountability Act. 2.Review of lists of former prisoners of war (a)Review of lists of prisoners of warThe Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall review the VA POW list and the DOD POW list to identify any discrepancies in such lists.
 (b)Inspector General review of processThe Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall review the process by which the Secretary determines that a veteran is a former prisoner of war, including whether the Secretary is following guidelines established by the Secretary to determine that a veteran is a former prisoner of war.
 (c)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the VA POW list, including the following:
 (1)Any discrepancies, by period of conflict, in the number of prisoners of war included on the VA POW list and the DOD POW list.
 (2)With respect to veterans included on the VA POW list who are not included on the DOD POW list, information regarding how such determinations were made, including what types of evidence were used, in a manner that does not personally identify such veterans.
 (3)The results of the review of the Inspector General under subsection (b), without change. (d)DefinitionsIn this section:
 (1)The term DOD POW list means the list maintained by the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office, of members of the Armed Forces who were prisoners of war.
 (2)The term VA POW list means the list maintained by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of veterans whom the Secretary determines are former prisoners of war.


115 S3161 IS: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Response Act of 2018
U.S. Senate
2018-06-28
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		II
		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 3161
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 28, 2018
			Mr. Brown introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

		A BILL
		To establish the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Response Fund to provide
			 assistance with respect to a public health emergency, and for other
			 purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Response Act of 2018.
		2.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Response Fund
 (a)EstablishmentThere is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Response Fund (referred to in this Act as the Fund). (b)Obligations and expendituresSubject to subsection (d), the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this Act as the Director) may obligate and expend amounts in the Fund in the event the Director activates Level 1 emergency operations, as necessary to detect, prepare for, or respond to a natural or manmade disaster, disease outbreak, or other public health emergency, domestically or abroad.
 (c)CoordinationIn obligating and expending amounts in the Fund, the Director may coordinate with other Federal and State entities, as appropriate, including through the transfer of amounts in the Fund to such other entities.
			(d)Congressional oversight
 (1)NoticeThe Director shall submit to the President, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and any other relevant committee, notice of any plan to obligate or expend amounts in the Fund.
 (2)ReportingNot less frequently than every 60 days, the Director shall provide regular briefings and submit a written report, to the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and any other relevant committee, detailing the use of any amounts obligated or expended from the Fund during the applicable 60-day period.
 (3)Requirements for amounts greater than $1,000,000,000The Director may obligate or expend amounts in the Fund that are greater than $1,000,000,000 in any fiscal year in accordance with a plan submitted under paragraph (1) only if a joint resolution of disapproval of such plan is not enacted within 30 days of such submission.
				(e)Appropriations
 (1)In generalThere is appropriated to the Fund, out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to remain available until expended—
 (A)for fiscal year 2019, $2,000,000,000; and (B)for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, if the unobligated amount remaining in the Fund on the first day of the applicable fiscal year is less than $2,000,000,000, the amount equal to the difference between $2,000,000,000 and the unobligated amount remaining in the Fund on the first day of such fiscal year.
					(2)Emergency designation
 (A)Statutory PAYGOThis subsection is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)).
 (B)Senate designationIn the Senate, this subsection is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
 (3)LimitationAmounts appropriated under this Act shall supplement, and not supplant other Federal, State, and local governmental amounts provided for public health response activities, including amounts provided through any emergency supplemental appropriations Act.
 (f)GAO reportsNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and annually thereafter for 4 years, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to Congress on the Federal response to infectious disease outbreaks during the reporting period, best practices for emergency public health response and interagency coordination, the use of funding sources in public health emergency response, and the use of the Fund established by this Act.


		III
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 263
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 9, 2007
			Mr. Reid (for himself
			 and Mr. McConnell) submitted the
			 following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		To authorize testimony and legal
		  representation in State of Iowa v. Chester Guinn, Brian David Terrell, Dixie
		  Jenness Webb, Kathleen McQuillen, and Elton Lloyd Davis.

		Whereas, in the cases of State of Iowa v. Chester Guinn
			 (SMAC288541), Brian David Terrell (SMAC288544), Dixie Jenness Webb
			 (SMAC288545), Kathleen McQuillen (SMAC288543), and Elton Lloyd Davis
			 (SMAC288539), pending in Iowa District Court for Polk County in Des Moines,
			 Iowa, testimony has been requested from Robert Renaud and Janice Goode,
			 employees in the office of Senator Chuck Grassley;
		Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the
			 Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the
			 Senate may direct its counsel to represent employees of the Senate with respect
			 to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official
			 responsibilities;
		Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United
			 States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the
			 control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or
			 administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by
			 permission of the Senate; and
		Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control
			 or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice,
			 the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent
			 with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

		That Robert Renaud and Janice Goode,
			 are authorized to testify in the cases of State of Iowa v. Chester Guinn, Brian
			 David Terrell, Dixie Jenness Webb, Kathleen McQuillen, and Elton Lloyd Davis,
			 except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
		2.The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized
			 to represent Robert Renaud and Janice Goode in the actions referenced in
			 section one of this resolution.