115 S2397 RS: Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018
U.S. Senate
2018-02-07
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IICalendar No. 665115th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2397[Report No. 115–380]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 7, 2018Ms. Hassan introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsNovember 26, 2018Reported by Mr. Johnson, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a data framework to provide access for
			 appropriate personnel to law enforcement and other information of the
			 Department, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018. 2.Department of Homeland Security data framework (a)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop a data framework to integrate existing Department of Homeland Security datasets and systems, as appropriate, for access by authorized personnel in a manner consistent with relevant legal authorities and privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties policies and protections. In developing such framework, the Secretary shall ensure, in accordance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, the following information is included:
 (1)All information acquired, held, or obtained by an office or component of the Department that falls within the scope of the information sharing environment, including homeland security information, terrorism information, weapons of mass destruction information, and national intelligence.
 (2)Any information or intelligence relevant to priority mission needs and capability requirements of the homeland security enterprise, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.
				(b)Data framework access
 (1)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that the data framework required under this section is accessible to employees of the Department of Homeland Security who the Secretary determines—
 (A)have an appropriate security clearance; (B)are assigned to perform a function that requires access to information in such framework; and
 (C)are trained in applicable standards for safeguarding and using such information. (2)GuidanceThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall—
 (A)issue guidance for Department of Homeland Security employees authorized to access and contribute to the data framework pursuant to paragraph (1); and
 (B)ensure that such guidance enforces a duty to share between offices and components of the Department when accessing or contributing to such framework for mission needs.
 (3)EfficiencyThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate data standards and instruct components of the Department of Homeland Security to make available information through the data framework under this section in a machine-readable format, to the greatest extent practicable.
 (c)Exclusion of informationThe Secretary of Homeland Security may exclude from the data framework information that the Secretary determines access to or the confirmation of the existence of could—
 (1)jeopardize the protection of sources, methods, or activities; (2)compromise a criminal or national security investigation;
 (3)be inconsistent with the other Federal laws or regulations; or (4)be duplicative or not serve an operational purpose if included in such framework.
 (d)SafeguardsThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall incorporate into the data framework systems capabilities for auditing and ensuring the security of information included in such framework. Such capabilities shall include the following:
 (1)Mechanisms for identifying insider threats. (2)Mechanisms for identifying security risks.
 (3)Safeguards for privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. (e)Deadline for implementationNot later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure the data framework required under this section has the ability to include the information described in subsection (a).
			(f)Notice to Congress
 (1)Status updatesThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees regular updates on the status of the data framework required under this section until the date on which such data framework is fully operational.
 (2)Operational notificationNot later than 60 days after the date on which the data framework required under this section is fully operational, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide notice to the appropriate congressional committees of such.
 (g)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Appropriate congressional committeeThe term appropriate congressional committee has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101).
 (2)National intelligenceThe term national intelligence has the meaning given the term in section 3(5) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(5)).

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018. 2.Department of Homeland Security data framework (a)In general (1)DevelopmentThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop a data framework to integrate existing Department of Homeland Security datasets and systems, as appropriate, for access by authorized personnel in a manner consistent with relevant legal authorities and privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties policies and protections.
 (2)RequirementsIn developing the framework required under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure, in accordance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, the following information is included:
 (A)All information acquired, held, or obtained by an office or component of the Department of Homeland Security that falls within the scope of the information sharing environment, including homeland security information, terrorism information, weapons of mass destruction information, and national intelligence.
 (B)Any information or intelligence relevant to priority mission needs and capability requirements of the homeland security enterprise, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.
					(b)Data framework access
 (1)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that the data framework required under this section is accessible to employees of the Department of Homeland Security who the Secretary determines—
 (A)have an appropriate security clearance; (B)are assigned to perform a function that requires access to information in such framework; and
 (C)are trained in applicable standards for safeguarding and using such information. (2)GuidanceThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall—
 (A)issue guidance for Department of Homeland Security employees authorized to access and contribute to the data framework pursuant to paragraph (1); and
 (B)ensure that such guidance enforces a duty to share between offices and components of the Department when accessing or contributing to such framework for mission needs.
 (3)EfficiencyThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate data standards and instruct components of the Department of Homeland Security to make available information through the data framework required under this section in a machine-readable standard format, to the greatest extent practicable.
 (c)Exclusion of informationThe Secretary of Homeland Security may exclude information from the data framework required under this section if the Secretary determines inclusion of such information may—
 (1)jeopardize the protection of sources, methods, or activities; (2)compromise a criminal or national security investigation;
 (3)be inconsistent with other Federal laws or regulations; or (4)be duplicative or not serve an operational purpose if included in such framework.
 (d)SafeguardsThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall incorporate into the data framework required under this section systems capabilities for auditing and ensuring the security of information included in such framework. Such capabilities shall include the following:
 (1)Mechanisms for identifying insider threats. (2)Mechanisms for identifying security risks.
 (3)Safeguards for privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. (e)Deadline for ImplementationNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure the data framework required under this section has the ability to include appropriate information in existence within the Department of Homeland Security to meet the critical mission operations of the Department of Homeland Security.
			(f)Notice to Congress
 (1)Status updatesThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees regular updates on the status of the data framework until the framework is fully operational.
 (2)Operational notificationNot later than 60 days after the date on which the data framework required under this section is fully operational, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide notice to the appropriate congressional committees that the data framework is fully operational.
 (3)Value addedThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall annually brief Congress on component use of the data framework required under this section to support operations that disrupt terrorist activities and incidents in the homeland.
 (g)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Appropriate congressional committee; homelandThe terms appropriate congressional committee and homeland have the meaning given those terms in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101).
 (2)Homeland security informationThe term homeland security information has the meaning given such term in section 892 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 482).
 (3)National intelligenceThe term national intelligence has the meaning given such term in section 3(5) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(5)).
 (4)Terrorism informationThe term terrorism information has the meaning given such term in section 1016 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (6 U.S.C. 485).November 26, 2018Reported with an amendment


117 HR 3839 IH: Notch Fairness Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-06-11
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3839IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 11, 2021Ms. Meng (for herself and Mr. San Nicolas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow workers who attain age 65 after 1981 and before 1992 to choose either lump sum payments over four years totaling $5,000 or an improved benefit computation formula under a new 10-year rule governing the transition to the changes in benefit computation rules enacted in the Social Security Amendments of 1977, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Notch Fairness Act of 2021.2.New guaranteed minimum primary insurance amount where eligibility arises during transitional period(a)In GeneralSection 215(a) of the Social Security Act is amended—(1)in paragraph (4)(B), by inserting (with or without the application of paragraph (8)) after would be made, and by striking 1984 in clause (i) and inserting 1989; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(8)(A)In the case of an individual described in paragraph (4)(B) (subject to subparagraphs (F) and (G) of this paragraph), the amount of the individual’s primary insurance amount as computed or recomputed under paragraph (1) shall be deemed equal to the sum of—(i)such amount, and(ii)the applicable transitional increase amount (if any).(B)For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the term applicable transitional increase amount means, in the case of any individual, the product derived by multiplying—(i)the excess under former law, by(ii)the applicable percentage in relation to the year in which the individual becomes eligible for old-age insurance benefits, as determined by the following table:If the individual becomesThe applicableeligible for such benefits in:percentage is:1979551980451981351982321983251984201985161986101987319885.(C)For purposes of subparagraph (B), the term excess under former law means, in the case of any individual, the excess of—(i)the applicable former law primary insurance amount, over(ii)the amount which would be such individual’s primary insurance amount if computed or recomputed under this section without regard to this paragraph and paragraphs (4), (5), and (6).(D)For purposes of subparagraph (C)(i), the term applicable former law primary insurance amount means, in the case of any individual, the amount which would be such individual’s primary insurance amount if it were—(i)computed or recomputed (pursuant to paragraph (4)(B)(i)) under section 215(a) as in effect in December 1978, or(ii)computed or recomputed (pursuant to paragraph (4)(B)(ii)) as provided by subsection (d),(as applicable) and modified as provided by subparagraph (E). (E)In determining the amount which would be an individual’s primary insurance amount as provided in subparagraph (D)—(i)subsection (b)(4) shall not apply,(ii)section 215(b) as in effect in December 1978 shall apply, except that section 215(b)(2)(C) (as then in effect) shall be deemed to provide that an individual’s computation base years may include only calendar years in the period after 1950 (or 1936 if applicable) and ending with the calendar year in which such individual attains age 61, plus the 3 calendar years after such period for which the total of such individual’s wages and self-employment income is the largest, and(iii)subdivision (I) in the last sentence of paragraph (4) shall be applied as though the words without regard to any increases in that table in such subdivision read including any increases in that table.(F)This paragraph shall apply in the case of any individual only if such application results in a primary insurance amount for such individual that is greater than it would be if computed or recomputed under paragraph (4)(B) without regard to this paragraph.(G)(i)This paragraph shall apply in the case of any individual subject to any timely election to receive lump sum payments under this subparagraph.(ii)A written election to receive lump sum payments under this subparagraph, in lieu of the application of this paragraph to the computation of the primary insurance amount of an individual described in paragraph (4)(B), may be filed with the Commissioner of Social Security in such form and manner as shall be prescribed in regulations of the Commissioner. Any such election may be filed by such individual or, in the event of such individual’s death before any such election is filed by such individual, by any other beneficiary entitled to benefits under section 202 on the basis of such individual’s wages and self-employment income. Any such election filed after December 31, 2022, shall be null and void and of no effect.(iii)Upon receipt by the Commissioner of a timely election filed by the individual described in paragraph (4)(B) in accordance with clause (ii)—(I)the Commissioner shall certify receipt of such election to the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of the Treasury, after receipt of such certification, shall pay such individual, from amounts in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, a total amount equal to $5,000, in 4 annual lump sum installments of $1,250, the first of which shall be made during fiscal year 2023 not later than July 1, 2023, and(II)subparagraph (A) shall not apply in determining such individual’s primary insurance amount.(iv)Upon receipt by the Commissioner as of December 31, 2022, of a timely election filed in accordance with clause (ii) by at least one beneficiary entitled to benefits on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of a deceased individual described in paragraph (4)(B), if such deceased individual has filed no timely election in accordance with clause (ii)—(I)the Commissioner shall certify receipt of all such elections received as of such date to the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of the Treasury, after receipt of such certification, shall pay each beneficiary filing such a timely election, from amounts in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, a total amount equal to $5,000 (or, in the case of two or more such beneficiaries, such amount distributed evenly among such beneficiaries), in 4 equal annual lump sum installments, the first of which shall be made during fiscal year 2023 not later than July 1, 2023, and(II)solely for purposes of determining the amount of such beneficiary’s benefits, subparagraph (A) shall be deemed not to apply in determining the deceased individual’s primary insurance amount..(b)Effective Date and Related Rules(1)Applicability of amendments(A)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this Act shall be effective as though they had been included or reflected in section 201 of the Social Security Amendments of 1977.(B)ApplicabilityNo monthly benefit or primary insurance amount under title II of the Social Security Act shall be increased by reason of such amendments for any month before July 2023.(2)Recomputation to reflect benefit increasesIn any case in which an individual is entitled to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act for June 2023, if such benefits are based on a primary insurance amount computed—(A)under section 215 of such Act as in effect (by reason of the Social Security Amendments of 1977) after December 1978, or(B)under section 215 of such Act as in effect prior to January 1979 by reason of subsection (a)(4)(B) of such section (as amended by the Social Security Amendments of 1977),the Commissioner of Social Security (notwithstanding section 215(f)(1) of the Social Security Act) shall recompute such primary insurance amount so as to take into account the amendments made by this Act.


116 HRES 1024 IH: Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations.
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-06-25
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IV116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 1024IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 25, 2020Ms. Lee of California (for herself, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Bass, Mr. Costa, Mr. Case, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Rush, Mr. Carson of Indiana, Mr. Garamendi, Ms. Johnson of Texas, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Wild, Mr. Trone, Ms. Meng, Ms. Norton, Mrs. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Raskin, and Mr. Huffman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsRESOLUTIONRecognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations.Whereas President Franklin Delano Roosevelt coined the phrase United Nations in January 1942;Whereas 50 countries met in San Francisco to draw up the Charter of the United Nations in 1945;Whereas, on June 26, 1945, the Charter of the United Nations was signed in San Francisco at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and came into force on October 24, 1945;Whereas, June 26, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations;Whereas, on September 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is the cornerstone for modern-day human rights and the world’s most translated document;Whereas, in September 1960, 17 newly independent countries, including 16 from Africa, joined the United Nations, marking the biggest increase in membership in any one year;Whereas the United Nations has greatly contributed to international peace and security;Whereas the United Nations has provided a forum for the achievement of international cooperation to address international economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems, including promoting cooperation on climate change, supporting human rights, and combating human trafficking;Whereas, since 1948, the United Nations has deployed 71 peacekeeping and observation missions in some of the world’s most complex regions and countries, including in Cambodia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, Kosovo, Mozambique, Namibia, Tajikistan, and Timor-Leste;Whereas the United Nations peacekeeping missions have been charged with mandates to stabilize conflict zones after a cease-fire, assist in the implementation of comprehensive peace agreements, protect civilians from violence, facilitate delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities, and the creation of stable governing institutions in fragile states;Whereas the United Nations peacekeepers played an instrumental role in stabilizing Liberia following two devastating civil wars, paving the way in 2018 for the first peaceful transition of power between democratically elected Presidents in the country since 1944;Whereas the United Nations peacekeepers helped to avert a genocide in the Central African Republic, continue to protect tens of thousands of civilians from ethnic and political violence in South Sudan, provide security to health workers battling the second largest Ebola outbreak in history in eastern Congo, and play an important role in ensuring that calm and stability prevail along the Israel-Lebanon border;Whereas, in 2006, under the leadership of the United Nations, member nations adopted the first-ever global strategy to counter terrorism and subsequently other global agreements, including agreements against hostage taking, aircraft hijacking, terrorism bombings, and terrorism financing;Whereas the United States has used its permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council to push for the adoption of multilateral sanctions, including asset freezes, travel bans, arms embargoes, trade restrictions, and other measures, against terrorist organizations like al-Qaida, ISIS, and rogue states that seek to obtain weapons of mass destruction, like North Korea;Whereas the United Nations has provided electoral assistance to more than 100 countries and helped facilitate the transition to democracy in these countries, observing landmark elections in Cambodia, El Salvador, South Africa, Mozambique, Timor-Leste, Liberia, Iraq, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Sierra Leone;Whereas the United Nations adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in September 2015, requiring member nations to commit to eradicating extreme poverty, fighting inequality, empowering women and girls, protecting natural resources, improving governance, and encouraging sustainable and inclusive economic growth;Whereas the United Nations has played a critical role in improving global public health, including through the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS;Whereas the World Health Organization, a United Nations specialized agency, serves as a multilateral coordinating body responsible for monitoring and leading the response to outbreaks of infectious disease, spearheading vaccination efforts, and developing campaigns to combat life-threatening illnesses like polio and malaria;Whereas the World Health Organization played a central role in the eradication of smallpox in 1979, to date the only human disease ever to be eradicated;Whereas the United Nations Population Fund aims to end unmet need for family planning, end preventable maternal deaths, and end gender-based violence and harmful practices such as child marriage and female genital mutilation by 2030 in all countries, including those affected by conflict and disaster;Whereas the United Nations Population Fund has helped reduce maternal mortality by half since 1990;Whereas the United Nations Children’s Fund is active in 190 countries and territories to reach the children and young people in greatest need;Whereas the United Nations World Food Program reaches more than 86,000,000 people in 83 countries annually;Whereas today, with global population displacement at the highest level recorded since World War II, the World Food Program, together with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations Children’s Fund, and other United Nations agencies, is feeding, clothing, and sheltering millions from Syria to Iraq to the Central African Republic and beyond;Whereas in Yemen, which has been on the brink of famine for several years and where 80 percent of the population relies on humanitarian aid to survive, United Nations agencies are working to reach 12,000,000 people each month with food and nutritional assistance, respond to a cholera epidemic that has sickened nearly 1,000,000 people since January 2018, rehabilitate irrigation systems and provide agricultural inputs to increase domestic food production, and provide reproductive health care and safe delivery services to women;Whereas the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, is working to broker a diplomatic solution to the conflict and organized the first direct talks between the Yemeni Government and Houthis in December 2018, resulting in an agreement for a cease-fire and military redeployment from the port of Hodeidah;Whereas the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights plays a leading role in helping to elevate and advance human rights throughout the world;Whereas, in recent years, the Office of the High Commissioner has aided efforts to uncover and report on abuses in Syria, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Myanmar, Iraq, Belarus, and a host of other countries;Whereas these types of activities help raise public awareness of human rights violations, magnify the voices of dissidents and civil society organizations on the ground, and provide a tool for pressuring repressive governments and holding abusers accountable;Whereas United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has implemented key reforms, and continues to be committed to instituting necessary reforms to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations and strengthen oversight;Whereas 2020 marks the start of the decade of action and delivery for the Sustainable Development Goals, major conferences on climate change, biodiversity, nuclear nonproliferation and health, the 25th anniversary of the landmark Beijing World Conference on Women, the 20th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, and the 10th anniversary of United Nations Women, among others;Whereas the United Nations remains an indispensable partner for the United States as Congress works to protect our national security and foreign policy interests around the world;Whereas the United Nations conducts business with numerous United States corporations and organizations and in 2014 awarded United States businesses with $555,500,000 in contracts;Whereas these contracts were executed in 30 States and more than 100 cities and communities, benefiting hundreds of Americans who work to provide the United Nations a range of critical goods and services, including telecommunications, construction, food production, and military supplies; andWhereas the participation and leadership by the United States in the United Nations is essential to securing United States interests in international peace and security: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives—(1)recognizes the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations;(2)recognizes the United Nations for the critical role it plays in maintaining international peace and security;(3)applauds the United Nations for its leadership and ongoing efforts in addressing global health crises, including the global fight against HIV/AIDS;(4)applauds the United Nations for its response to unprecedented humanitarian crises that have resulted in staggering escalation of displacements and suffering in countries such as Yemen, Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, Somalia, Central African Republic, and Democratic Republic of the Congo;(5)commends the United Nations for its commitment to eradicating extreme poverty and hunger; and(6)urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


		II
		Calendar No. 220
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 185
		[Report No. 110–90]
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 4, 2007
			Mr. Specter (for
			 himself, Mr. Leahy,
			 Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Brown, Mr.
			 Salazar, Mrs. Clinton,
			 Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Feingold, Mr.
			 Dodd, Mr. Harkin,
			 Mr. Rockefeller,
			 Mr. Levin, Mr.
			 Obama, Ms. Cantwell,
			 Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Kerry, Mr.
			 Durbin, Mr. Biden,
			 Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Boxer, Mr.
			 Bingaman, Mr. Cardin,
			 Mr. Sanders, Ms. Stabenow, and Mr.
			 Byrd) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
			 referred to the Committee on the
			 Judiciary

			June 26, 2007
			Reported by Mr.
			 Leahy, without amendment

		A BILL
		To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United
		  States.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of
			 2007.
		2.Restoration of
			 habeas corpus for those detained by the United States
			(a)In
			 generalSection 2241 of title 28, United States Code, is amended
			 by striking subsection (e).
			(b)Title
			 10Section 950j of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
			 striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:

					(b)Limited review
				of military commission procedures and actionsExcept as otherwise
				provided in this chapter or in section 2241 of title 28 or any other habeas
				corpus provision, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, no court,
				justice, or judge shall have jurisdiction to hear or consider any claim or
				cause of action whatsoever, including any action pending on or filed after the
				date of the enactment of the Military Commissions Act of 2006, relating to the
				prosecution, trial, or judgment of a military commission under this chapter,
				including challenges to the lawfulness of procedures of military commissions
				under this
				chapter.
					.
			3.Effective date
			 and applicabilityThe
			 amendments made by this Act shall—
			(1)take effect on the date of the enactment of
			 this Act; and
			(2)apply to any case that is pending on or
			 after the date of enactment of this Act.

		June 26, 2007
		Reported without amendment


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 2154
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			October 29, 2009
			Mr. Specter (for himself
			 and Mr. Casey) introduced the following
			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on
		  dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide.

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

								9902.01.00Dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide (CAS No. 1119–94–4) (provided
						for in subheading 2923.90.00)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011

					.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods
			 entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act.


113 HR 3722 IH: To provide protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State.
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-12-12
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I113th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3722IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 12, 2013Mr. Latham (for himself and Mr. Richmond) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo provide protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State.1.Protections for covered sports medicine professionals(a)In generalIf a covered sports medicine professional provides covered medical services to an athlete, an athletic team, or a staff member of an athlete or athletic team in a secondary State, such services shall be deemed to have been provided in the primary State for the following purposes:(1)Determining the medical professional liability insurance of that professional.(2)Determining the civil and criminal malpractice liability of that professional.2.DefinitionsIn this Act the following definitions apply:(1)AthleteThe term athlete means an individual —(A)competing in a sporting event sponsored or sanctioned by a national governing body; or(B)for whom an institution of higher education provides a covered sports medicine professional.(2)Athletic teamThe term athletic team means a sports team—(A)composed of individuals who are paid to participate on the team;(B)composed of individuals who are competing in a sporting event sponsored or sanctioned by a national governing body; or(C)for which an institution of higher education provides a covered sports medicine professional.(3)Covered medical servicesThe term covered medical services means general medical care, emergency medical care, or athletic training services. Such term does not include care provided by a covered sports medicine professional—(A)at a health care facility; or(B)while a health care provider legally authorized to practice in the secondary State is transporting the injured individual to a health care facility.(4) Covered sports medicine professionalThe term covered sports medicine professional means a physician or athletic trainer who—(A)is legally authorized to practice in the primary State;(B)provides covered medical services, pursuant to a written agreement with an athletic team, national governing body, or institution of higher education, to an individual who is a member or staff of the athletic team; and(C)prior to providing the covered medical services described in subparagraph (B), has disclosed the nature and extent of such services to the entity that provides the physician or athletic trainer with medical professional liability insurance in the primary State.(5)Health care facilityThe term health care facility means a facility in which medical care, diagnosis, or treatment is provided on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Such term does not include facilities at an arena or stadium or temporary facilities existing for events where athletic teams are competing.(6)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).(7)National governing bodyThe term national governing body has the meaning given such term in section 220501 of title 36, United States Code.(8)Primary StateThe term primary State means the State in which the covered sports medicine professional is legally authorized to practice.(9)Secondary StateThe term secondary State means any State in which the covered sports medicine professional is not legally authorized to practice.(10)StateThe term State means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.


		III
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 661
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 28, 2010
			Mr. Reid (for himself
			 and Mr. McConnell) submitted the
			 following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		To authorize representation by the Senate
		  Legal Counsel in the case of McCarthy v. Byrd, et al.

		Whereas, in the case of McCarthy v. Byrd, et al., Case No.
			 1:10–CV–03317, pending in the United States District Court for the District of
			 New Jersey, plaintiff has named as a defendant the President Pro Tempore of the
			 Senate; and
		Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the
			 Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the
			 Senate may direct its counsel to defend Members and officers of the Senate in
			 civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now, therefore, be
			 it

		That the Senate Legal Counsel is
			 authorized to represent Senator Inouye, the President Pro Tempore of the
			 Senate, in the case of McCarthy v. Byrd, et al.


117 HR 1427 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain bona fide residents of the Virgin Islands who are shareholders of corporations organized under the laws of the Virgin Islands are not treated as United States persons for purposes of determining certain inclusions in gross income with respect to such corporations.
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-02-26
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1427IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 26, 2021Ms. Plaskett introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain bona fide residents of the Virgin Islands who are shareholders of corporations organized under the laws of the Virgin Islands are not treated as United States persons for purposes of determining certain inclusions in gross income with respect to such corporations.1.Certain bona fide residents of Virgin Islands not treated as United States shareholders of corporations organized in the Virgin Islands(a)In generalSection 957(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (1), by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3), and by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:(2)with respect to a corporation organized under the laws of the Virgin Islands, such term does not include an individual who is a bona fide resident of the Virgin Islands, if a dividend received by such individual during the taxable year from such corporation would, for purposes of section 934(b)(1), be treated as income derived from sources within the Virgin Islands, and.(b)Conforming amendmentSection 957(c) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (2) in the last sentence and inserting paragraph (3).(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2020, and taxable years of individuals within which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.


		III
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 259
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 8, 2011
			Ms. Murkowski (for
			 herself, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, and
			 Mr. Begich) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Designating September 9, 2011, as
		  National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness
		  Day.

		Whereas the term fetal alcohol spectrum
			 disorders includes a broader range of conditions than the term
			 fetal alcohol syndrome and therefore has replaced the term
			 fetal alcohol syndrome as the umbrella term describing the range
			 of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during
			 pregnancy;
		Whereas fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are the leading
			 cause of cognitive disability in Western civilization, including the United
			 States, and are 100 percent preventable;
		Whereas fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are a major cause
			 of numerous social disorders, including learning disabilities, school failure,
			 juvenile delinquency, homelessness, unemployment, mental illness, and
			 crime;
		Whereas the incidence rate of fetal alcohol syndrome is
			 estimated at 1 out of 500 live births and the incidence rate of fetal alcohol
			 spectrum disorders is estimated at 1 out of every 100 live births;
		Whereas, although the economic costs of fetal alcohol
			 spectrum disorders are difficult to estimate, the cost of fetal alcohol
			 syndrome alone in the United States was approximately $6,000,000,000 in 2007,
			 and it is estimated that each individual with fetal alcohol syndrome will cost
			 the taxpayers of the United States between $860,000 and $4,000,000 during the
			 lifetime of the individual;
		Whereas, in February 1999, a small group of parents of
			 children who suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorders came together with
			 the hope that they could make the world aware of the devastating consequences
			 of alcohol consumption during pregnancy by establishing International Fetal
			 Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day;
		Whereas the first International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
			 Awareness Day was observed on September 9, 1999;
		Whereas Bonnie Buxton of Toronto, Canada, the co-founder
			 of the first International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day, asked
			 What if ... a world full of FAS/E [Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effect]
			 parents all got together on the ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month
			 of the year and asked the world to remember that during the 9 months of
			 pregnancy a woman should not consume alcohol ... would the rest of the world
			 listen?; and
		Whereas on the ninth day of the ninth month of each year
			 since 1999, communities around the world have observed International Fetal
			 Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)designates
			 September 9, 2011, as National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
			 Awareness Day; and
			(2)calls upon the
			 people of the United States—
				(A)to observe
			 National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day with appropriate
			 ceremonies—
					(i)to
			 promote awareness of the effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol;
					(ii)to
			 increase compassion for individuals affected by prenatal exposure to
			 alcohol;
					(iii)to minimize the
			 effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol; and
					(iv)to
			 ensure healthier communities across the United States; and
					(B)to observe a
			 moment of reflection during the ninth hour of September 9, 2011, to remember
			 that during the 9 months of pregnancy a woman should not consume
			 alcohol.


114 SRES 162 ATS: Supporting the goals and ideals of Alcohol Responsibility Month.
U.S. Senate
2015-04-30
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		III
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 162
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 30, 2015
			Ms. Heitkamp (for herself and Mr. Heller) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Supporting the goals and ideals of Alcohol Responsibility Month.

 Whereas, in 2013, an estimated 10,076 people were killed in the United States in drunk driving crashes involving a driver with a blood alcohol content of .08 or greater, impacting countless family members, friends, and communities;
 Whereas, in 2013, 1 person died in a drunk driving crash every 52 minutes, on average; Whereas, in 2013, approximately 8,700,000 people of the United States between the ages of 12 and 20, or nearly 23 percent of the age group for whom alcohol consumption is illegal, reported consuming alcohol during the preceding 30 days;
 Whereas research shows that a lifetime of conversations between parents and their children about alcohol, beginning at an early age, can help prevent underage drinking and alcohol abuse;
 Whereas the potential danger for young people to be involved in alcohol-related crashes escalates during prom and graduation season;
 Whereas many State attorneys general are launching underage drinking prevention messages and programs in their States and communities; and
 Whereas April has been dedicated to alcohol awareness for the last 28 years, and more than awareness is needed to further reduce drunk driving and underage drinking: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)declares April to be Alcohol Responsibility Month and supports the goal of encouraging responsible decision-making regarding beverage alcohol;
 (2)encourages parents to be responsible role models and to have ongoing conversations with their children throughout their childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood about the dangers of alcohol abuse;
 (3)condemns the pervasiveness of alcohol-impaired driving and resulting tragedies; and (4)promotes the responsible consumption of alcohol by adults in the United States.


		III

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. RES. 212

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED

		  STATES

			July 26, 2005

			Mr. Brownback submitted

			 the following resolution; which was referred to the

			 Committee on Commerce, Science, and

			 Transportation

		RESOLUTION

		Expressing the sense of the Senate that the

		  Federal Trade Commission should investigate the publication of the video game

		  Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to determine if the publisher

		  deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an Adults

		  Only rating.

		Whereas

			 the Entertainment Software Ratings Board gave the video game Grand Theft

			 Auto: San Andreas a rating of Mature;

		Whereas

			 the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas contains sexually

			 explicit content that consumers are able to access but that appears to have

			 been hidden from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board in order to avoid a

			 rating of Adults Only;

		Whereas

			 the Entertainment Software Ratings Board took swift action in investigating the

			 matter and revoked the Mature rating, ensuring that any future

			 sales of the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will be

			 under an Adults Only rating; and

		Whereas

			 Rockstar Games, the publisher of the video game Grand Theft Auto: San

			 Andreas, may have deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board and

			 consumers: Now, therefore, be it

		That it is the sense of the Senate

			 that—

			(1)the Federal Trade Commission should

			 investigate the publication of the video game Grand Theft Auto: San

			 Andreas to determine if the publisher, Rockstar Games, deceived the

			 Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an Adults Only

			 rating; and

			(2)if the Federal Trade Commission determines

			 that Rockstar Games committed such deception, the Commission should impose the

			 maximum penalty possible.


110 HRES 777 IH: Offering condolences regarding the tragic

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2007-10-30
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		IV
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 777
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			October 30, 2007
			Mr. Wilson of South
			 Carolina (for himself, Mr. Brown of
			 South Carolina, Mr. Barrett of South
			 Carolina, Mr. Clyburn,
			 Mr. Inglis of South Carolina,
			 Mr. Spratt,
			 Ms. Moore of Wisconsin,
			 Mr. Hayes,
			 Ms. Bordallo,
			 Mr. Conaway,
			 Mr. Aderholt,
			 Mr. Bartlett of Maryland,
			 Mr. Rothman,
			 Mr. Cohen,
			 Mr. Lampson,
			 Mr. Towns,
			 Mr. McIntyre,
			 Mr. Rogers of Michigan,
			 Mr. Johnson of Georgia,
			 Mr. Issa, Mr. Barton of Texas, Mr. McCotter, Mr.
			 Akin, and Mr. Walberg)
			 submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Oversight and Government
			 Reform

		RESOLUTION
		Offering condolences regarding the tragic
		  fire in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, which killed six University of South
		  Carolina students and one student from Clemson University on October 28,
		  2007.

		That the House of Representatives offers
			 its heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families regarding the
			 tragic fire on October 28, 2007, in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, which
			 killed six University of South Carolina students and one student from Clemson
			 University, and to the students, faculty, administration and staff and their
			 families who have been deeply affected by the tragic events that occurred
			 there.


114 S2508 RS: Youth Sports Concussion Act
U.S. Senate
2016-02-04
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IICalendar No. 701114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2508IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 4, 2016Mr. Udall (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, and Ms. Klobuchar) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationDecember 6, 2016Reported by Mr. Thune, without amendmentA BILLTo reduce sports-related concussions in youth, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Youth Sports Concussion Act.
		2.Findings and sense of congress
 (a)FindingsCongress makes the following findings: (1)Scientific advancements and a greater understanding of the issues that affect the health and safety of young athletes are key to reducing sports related concussions in youth.
 (2)The National Academies issued a report in 2013 finding limited evidence that current helmet designs reduce the risk of sports-related concussions and no evidence that mouthguards or facial protection reduce concussion risk, and recommending that the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense fund research on biomechanical factors that influence injury risk in youth.
 (b)Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that— (1)the Consumer Product Safety Commission should review the National Academies’ report and future research in this area, including research as recommended by the National Academies, for any matter that may impact products under the Commission’s jurisdiction;
 (2)if protective equipment manufacturers choose to adopt voluntary consumer product safety standards, the voluntary standards should include mechanisms to ensure substantial compliance by covered entities; and
 (3)the Federal Trade Commission should review the National Academies’ report and future research in this area, including research as recommended by the National Academies, for any matter that may inform efforts to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive practices in or affecting commerce.
				3.False or misleading claims with respect to athletic sporting activity equipment
 (a)Unlawful activityIt is unlawful for any person to sell, or offer for sale, in interstate commerce, or import into the United States for the purpose of selling or offering for sale, any item or equipment intended, designed, or offered for use by an individual engaged in any athletic sporting activity, whether professional or amateur, for which the seller or importer, or any person acting on behalf of the seller or importer, makes any deceptive claim with respect to the safety benefits of such item.
			(b)Enforcement by Federal trade commission
 (1)Unfair or deceptive acts or practicesA violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a rule under section 18 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
				(2)Powers of Federal trade commission
 (A)In generalThe Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section.
 (B)RegulationsNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Federal Trade Commission may promulgate under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, such regulations as the Commission considers necessary or appropriate to carry out this section.
 (C)Privileges and immunitiesAny person who violates subsection (a) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated and made part of this section.
 (D)Authority preservedNothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Federal Trade Commission under any other provision of law.
					(c)Enforcement by States
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (4), in any case in which the attorney general of a State has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of the State has been or is threatened or adversely affected by any person who violates subsection (a), the attorney general of the State, as parens patriae, may bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States to obtain appropriate injunctive relief.
				(2)Rights of Federal trade commission
					(A)Notice to Federal trade commission
 (i)In generalExcept as provided in clause (iii), the attorney general of a State shall notify the Federal Trade Commission in writing that the attorney general intends to bring a civil action under paragraph (1) before initiating the civil action.
 (ii)ContentsThe notification required by clause (i) with respect to a civil action shall include a copy of the complaint to be filed to initiate the civil action.
 (iii)ExceptionIf it is not feasible for the attorney general of a State to provide the notification required by clause (i) before initiating a civil action under paragraph (1), the attorney general shall notify the Federal Trade Commission immediately upon instituting the civil action.
 (B)Intervention by Federal trade commissionThe Federal Trade Commission may— (i)intervene in any civil action brought by the attorney general of a State under paragraph (1); and
 (ii)upon intervening— (I)be heard on all matters arising in the civil action; and
 (II)file petitions for appeal. (3)Investigatory powersNothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the attorney general of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general by the laws of the State to conduct investigations, to administer oaths or affirmations, or to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary or other evidence.
 (4)Preemptive action by Federal trade commissionIf the Federal Trade Commission institutes a civil action or an administrative action with respect to a violation of subsection (a) or a rule promulgated under subsection (b)(2)(B) the attorney general of a State may not, during the pendency of that action, bring a civil action under paragraph (1) against any defendant named in the complaint of the Commission for the violation with respect to which the Commission instituted such action.
				(5)Venue; service of process
 (A)VenueAny action brought under paragraph (1) may be brought in any district court of the United States that meets applicable requirements relating to venue under section 1391 of title 28, United States Code.
 (B)Service of processIn an action brought under paragraph (1), process may be served in any district in which the defendant—
 (i)is an inhabitant; or (ii)may be found.
 (6)Actions by other State officialsIn addition to civil actions brought by attorneys general under paragraph (1), any other consumer protection officer of a State who is authorized by the State to do so may bring a civil action under paragraph (1), subject to the same requirements and limitations that apply under this subsection to civil actions brought by attorneys general.December 6, 2016Reported without amendment


114 HR 4604 IH: United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2016
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-02-24
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4604
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 24, 2016
			Mr. Gene Green of Texas (for himself, Mr. McKinley, Mr. Takano, and Mr. Gibson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

		A BILL
		To require the Secretary of Labor to maintain a publicly available list of all employers that
			 relocate a call center overseas, to make such companies ineligible for
			 Federal grants or guaranteed loans, and to require disclosure of the
			 physical location of business agents engaging in customer service
			 communications, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act of 2016. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
 (1)AgencyThe term agency means a Federal or State executive agency or a military department. (2)Business entityThe term business entity means any organization, corporation, trust, partnership, sole proprietorship, unincorporated association, or venture established to make a profit, in whole or in part, by purposefully availing itself of the privilege of conducting commerce in the United States.
 (3)Call centerThe term call center means a facility or other operation whereby employees receive incoming telephone calls, emails, or other electronic communication for the purpose of providing customer assistance or other service.
 (4)ConsumerThe term consumer means any individual within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States who purchases, transacts, or contracts for the purchase or transaction of any goods, merchandise, or services, not for resale in the ordinary course of the individual's trade or business, but for the individual's use or that of a member of the individual’s household.
 (5)Customer service communicationThe term customer service communication means any telecommunication or wire communication between a consumer and a business entity in furtherance of commerce.
 (6)EmployerThe term employer means any business enterprise that employs in a call center— (A)50 or more employees, excluding part-time employees; or
 (B)50 or more employees who in the aggregate work at least 1,500 hours per week (exclusive of hours of overtime).
 (7)Part-time employeeThe term part-time employee means an employee who is employed for an average of fewer than 20 hours per week or who has been employed for fewer than 6 of the 12 months preceding the date on which notice is required.
 (8)Relocating and relocationThe terms relocating and relocation refer to the closure of a call center, or the cessation of operations of a call center, or 1 or more facilities or operating units within a call center comprising at least 30 percent of the call center’s, or operating unit’s, total volume when measured against the previous 12-month average call volume of operations or substantially similar operations to a location outside of the United States.
 (9)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Labor. (10)TelecommunicationThe term telecommunication means the transmission, between or among points specified by the communicator, of information of the communicator's choosing, without change in the form or content of the information as sent and received.
 (11)Wire communication and communication by wireThe term wire communication or communication by wire means the transmission of writing, signs, signals, pictures, and sounds of all kinds by aid of wire, cable, or other like connection between the points of origin and reception of such transmission, including all instrumentalities, facilities, apparatus, and services (among other things, the receipt, forwarding, and delivery of communications) incidental to such transmission.
			3.List of call centers relocating overseas and ineligibility for grants or guaranteed loans
			(a)List
				(1)Notice requirement
 (A)In generalNot fewer than 120 days before relocating a call center to a location outside of the United States, an employer shall notify the Secretary of such relocation.
 (B)PenaltyA person who violates subparagraph (A) shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each day of violation.
					(2)Establishment and maintenance of list
 (A)In generalThe Secretary shall establish, maintain, and make available to the public a list of all employers who relocate a call center as described in paragraph (1)(A).
 (B)TermEach employer included in the list required by subparagraph (A) shall remain on the list for a period not to exceed 3 years after each instance of relocating a call center.
 (C)RemovalThe Secretary may remove an employer from the list required by subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that the employer has relocated a call center from a location outside of the United States to a location in the United States.
					(b)Ineligibility for grants or guaranteed loans
 (1)IneligibilityExcept as provided in subsection (b) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, an employer who appears on the list required by subsection (a)(2)(A) shall be ineligible for any direct or indirect Federal grants or Federal guaranteed loans for 5 years after the date such employer was added to the list.
 (2)ExceptionsThe Secretary, in consultation with the appropriate agency providing a loan or grant, may waive the eligibility restriction provided under subsection (a) if the employer applying for such loan or grant demonstrates that a lack of such loan or grant would—
 (A)threaten national security; (B)result in substantial job loss in the United States; or
 (C)harm the environment. (c)Preference in Federal contracting for not relocating a call center overseasThe head of an agency, when awarding a civilian or defense-related contract, shall give preference to a United States employer that does not appear on the list required by subsection (a)(2)(A).
 (d)Effective dateThis section shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
 4.Rule of construction related to Federal benefits for workersNo provision of section 3 shall be construed to permit withholding or denial of payments, compensation, or benefits under any provision of Federal law (including Federal unemployment compensation, disability payments, or worker retraining or readjustment funds) to workers employed by employers that relocate operations outside the United States.
		5.Required disclosure by business entities engaged in customer service communications of physical
			 location
 (a)In generalExcept as provided in subsection (b), a business entity that either initiates or receives a customer service communication shall require that each of its employees or agents participating in the communication disclose their physical location at the beginning of each customer service communication so initiated or received.
			(b)Exceptions
 (1)Business entities located in the United StatesThe requirements of subsection (a) shall not apply to a customer service communication involving a business entity if all of the employees or agents of the business entity participating in such communication are physically located in the United States.
 (2)Communication initiated by consumer knowingly to foreign entity or addressThe requirements of subsection (a) shall not apply to an employee or agent of a business entity participating in a customer service communication with a consumer if—
 (A)the customer service communication was initiated by the consumer; (B)the employee or agent is physically located outside the United States; and
 (C)the consumer knows or reasonably should know that the employee or agent is physically located outside the United States.
 (3)Emergency servicesThe requirements of subsection (a) shall not apply to a customer service communication relating to the provision of emergency services (as defined by the Federal Trade Commission).
 (4)Business entities and customer service communications excluded by Federal Trade CommissionThe Federal Trade Commission may exclude certain classes or types of business entities or customer service communications from the requirements of subsection (a) if the Commission finds exceptionally compelling circumstances that justify such exclusion.
 (c)Transfer to U.S.-Based customer service centerA business entity that is subject to the requirements of subsection (a) shall, at the request of a customer, transfer the customer to a customer service agent who is physically located in the United States.
 (d)Certification requirementEach year, each business entity that participates in a customer service communication shall certify to the Federal Trade Commission that it has complied or failed to comply with the requirements of subsections (a) and (c).
 (e)RegulationsNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
 (f)Effective dateThe requirements of subsection (a) shall apply with respect to customer service communications occurring on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			6.Enforcement
 (a)In generalAny failure to comply with the provisions of section 5 shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
			(b)Powers of Federal Trade Commission
 (1)In generalThe Federal Trade Commission shall prevent any person from violating section 5 and any regulation promulgated thereunder, in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.
 (2)PenaltiesAny person who violates regulations promulgated under section 5 shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, power, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act were incorporated into and made part of this Act.
 (c)Authority preservedNothing in this section or section 5 shall be construed to limit the authority of the Federal Trade Commission under any other provision of law.


115 HR 4973 IH: Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-02-07
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4973IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 7, 2018Mr. Rogers of Alabama (for himself and Mr. Loebsack) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo require the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health
			 care services and benefits for certain new beneficiaries as part of the
			 TRICARE program.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act. 2.Chiropractic health care for retirees, dependents, and survivors (a)Plan requiredNot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall complete development of a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits, as a permanent part of the TRICARE program, for covered beneficiaries.
 (b)Contents of planThe plan shall require that a contract entered into under section 1097 of title 10, United States Code, for the delivery of health care services shall—
 (1)include the delivery of chiropractic services; (2)require that chiropractic services may be provided only by a doctor of chiropractic; and
 (3)provide that a covered beneficiary may select and have direct access to a doctor of chiropractic without referral by another health practitioner.
 (c)Implementation of planThe plan developed under subsection (a) shall provide for implementation of the plan to begin not later than 60 days after the date on which the plan is completed.
 3.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)The term chiropractic services—
 (A)includes diagnosis (including by diagnostic x-ray tests), evaluation and management, and therapeutic services for the treatment of a patient's health condition, including neuromusculoskeletal conditions and the subluxation complex, and such other services determined appropriate by the Secretary and as authorized under State law; and
 (B)does not include the use of drugs or surgery. (2)The term covered beneficiary has the meaning provided by section 1072(5) of title 10, United States Code.
 (3)The term doctor of chiropractic means only a doctor of chiropractic who is licensed as a doctor of chiropractic, chiropractic physician, or chiropractor by a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States.
 (4)The term TRICARE program has the meaning provided by section 1072(7) of title 10, United States Code.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3350
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 27, 2009
			Ms. Jenkins (for
			 herself, Mrs. Blackburn,
			 Mrs. Capito,
			 Mrs. Miller of Michigan,
			 Mr. Boren,
			 Mr. Alexander,
			 Mr. Davis of Kentucky,
			 Mr. Boustany,
			 Mr. Kingston,
			 Mr. King of New York,
			 Mr. Gohmert,
			 Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida,
			 Mr. McCarthy of California,
			 Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin,
			 Mr. Paul, Mrs. Lummis, Mr.
			 Moran of Kansas, Mr. Cole,
			 Mr. Sullivan,
			 Mr. Coffman of Colorado,
			 Mrs. Biggert,
			 Mr. Shimkus,
			 Mr. Conaway,
			 Mr. Tiahrt,
			 Mr. Goodlatte, and
			 Mr. Souder) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the
			 Budget, for a period to
			 be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of
			 such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
			 concerned

		A BILL
		To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control
		  Act of 1974 to require roll call votes acknowledging the effect of the costs of
		  legislation on the national debt.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Debt Accountability
			 Act.
		2.Effect of costs of
			 legislationTitle IV of the
			 Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the
			 following:

				CEffect of Costs of
				Legislation
					431.Legislation
				subject to point of order
						(a)EnforcementIt shall not be in order in the Senate or
				the House of Representatives to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment,
				motion, or conference report that would increase the deficit or decrease the
				surplus for any fiscal year unless the Senate or the House of Representatives,
				as the case may be, by roll call vote, acknowledges the costs that would be
				incurred in carrying out such measure, as estimated by the Director of the
				Congressional Budget Office, and any effect those costs might have on the
				national debt.
						(b)Disposition of
				points of orderAs disposition of points of order under
				subsection (a), the Chair shall put the question to the chamber,
				Notwithstanding the acknowledgment that the [insert bill, joint
				resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report, as applicable] would
				increase the deficit or decrease the surplus, shall the [insert House or
				Senate, as applicable] now consider the [insert bill, joint resolution,
				amendment, motion, or conference report, as
				applicable]?.
						.
		3.Conforming
			 amendmentThe table of
			 contents set forth in section 1(b) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment
			 Control Act of 1974 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section
			 428 the following:

					Part C—Effect of Costs of
				Legislation
					Sec. 431. Legislation subject to point of
				order.

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114 S2857 IS: To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for India in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and for other purposes.
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II114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2857IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 27, 2016Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Warner) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsA BILLTo direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for India in the
			 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and for other purposes.

		1.Participation of India in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation regional economic forum
 (a)FindingsCongress finds the following: (1)The Republic of India is the world’s ninth largest economy in nominal terms and the third largest economy based on purchasing-power parity.
 (2)The United States-India partnership is vital to United States strategic interests in the Asia-Pacific region and across the globe, and is an integral aspect to the Administration’s Rebalance to Asia.
 (3)United States-India bilateral trade and investment continue to expand, supporting thousands of United States jobs.
 (4)The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) regional economic forum is the premier Asia-Pacific economic forum with a goal to support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.
 (5)APEC works to champion free, open trade and investment, to promote and accelerate regional economic integration, to encourage economic and technical cooperation, to enhance human security, and to facilitate a favorable and sustainable business environment.
 (6)APEC held a moratorium on new membership from 1997 to 2010, which has since been lifted. (7)India has pursued membership in APEC for over 20 years, and became an APEC observer in November 2011 at the invitation of the United States, when the forum met in Hawaii.
 (8)India enjoys a location within the Asia-Pacific region which provides an avenue for continued trade and investment partnerships with APEC member states.
 (9)India has been or is pursuing bilateral or multilateral trade agreements with the majority of APEC member states.
 (10)India’s Look East, Act East strategy to expand economic engagement with East and Southeast Asia demonstrates its effort to pursue external oriented, market-driven economic policies.
 (b)ActionsThe Secretary of State shall— (1)develop a strategy to obtain membership status for India in APEC, including participation in related meetings, working groups, activities, and mechanisms; and
 (2)actively urge APEC member states to support such membership status for India. (c)ReportNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report, in unclassified form, describing the United States strategy to obtain membership status for India in APEC. Such report shall be updated and submitted annually until such time as India obtains membership in APEC. Each such report shall include the following:
 (1)A description of the efforts the Secretary has made to encourage APEC member states to promote India’s bid to obtain membership status.
 (2)The further steps the Secretary will take to assist India in obtaining membership status for APEC.


110 HR 2436 IH: Nanotechnology in the Schools

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2007-05-22
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2436
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 22, 2007
			Ms. Hooley (for
			 herself, Mr. Wu,
			 Mr. DeFazio,
			 Mr. Blumenauer,
			 Mr. Honda,
			 Mr. Lipinski, and
			 Mr. Kind) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Science and Technology

		A BILL
		To strengthen the capacity of eligible institutions to
		  provide instruction in nanotechnology.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Nanotechnology in the Schools
			 Act.
		2.Nanotechnology in
			 schools
			(a)FindingsCongress
			 makes the following findings:
				(1)The rapidly
			 growing field of nanotechnology is generating scientific and technological
			 breakthroughs that will benefit society by improving the way many things are
			 designed and made.
				(2)Nanotechnology is
			 likely to have a significant, positive impact on the security, economic
			 well-being, and health of Americans as fields related to nanotechnology
			 expand.
				(3)In order to
			 maximize the benefits of nanotechnology to individuals in the United States,
			 the United States must maintain world leadership in the field, including
			 nanoscience and microtechnology, in the face of determined competition from
			 other nations.
				(4)According to the
			 National Science Foundation, foreign students on temporary visas earned 32
			 percent of all science and engineering doctorates awarded in the United States
			 in 2003, the last year for which data is available. Foreign students earned 55
			 percent of the engineering doctorates. Many of these students expressed an
			 intent to return to their country of origin after completing their
			 study.
				(5)To
			 maintain world leadership in nanotechnology, the United States must make a
			 long-term investment in educating United States students in secondary schools
			 and institutions of higher education, so that the students are able to conduct
			 nanoscience research and develop and commercialize nanotechnology
			 applications.
				(6)Preparing United
			 States students for careers in nanotechnology, including nanoscience, requires
			 that the students have access to the necessary scientific tools, including
			 scanning electron microscopes designed for teaching, and requires training to
			 enable teachers and professors to use those tools in the classroom and the
			 laboratory.
				(b)PurposeThe
			 purpose of this section is to strengthen the capacity of United States
			 secondary schools and institutions of higher education to prepare students for
			 careers in nanotechnology by providing grants to those schools and institutions
			 to provide the tools necessary for such preparation.
			(c)DefinitionsIn
			 this section:
				(1)DirectorThe
			 term Director means the Director of the National Science
			 Foundation.
				(2)Eligible
			 institutionThe term eligible institution means an
			 institution that is—
					(A)a public, private,
			 parochial, or charter secondary school that offers 1 or more advanced placement
			 science courses or international baccalaureate science courses;
					(B)a community
			 college, as defined in section 3301 of the Elementary and Secondary Education
			 Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7011);
					(C)a 4-year
			 institution of higher education or a branch, within the meaning of section
			 498(j) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1099c(j)), of such an
			 institution; or
					(D)a informal learning
			 science and technology center.
					(3)Qualified
			 nanotechnology equipmentThe term qualified nanotechnology
			 equipment means equipment, instrumentation, or hardware that is—
					(A)used for teaching
			 nanotechnology in the classroom; and
					(B)manufactured in the
			 United States at least 50 percent from articles, materials, or supplies that
			 are mined, produced, or manufactured, as the case may be, in the United
			 States.
					(d)Program
			 Authorized
				(1)Program
			 authorizedThe Director shall establish a nanotechnology in the
			 schools program to strengthen the capacity of eligible institutions to provide
			 instruction in nanotechnology. In carrying out the program, the Director shall
			 award grants of not more than $150,000 to eligible institutions to provide such
			 instruction.
				(2)Activities
			 supported
					(A)In
			 generalAn eligible institution shall use a grant awarded under
			 this section—
						(i)to
			 acquire qualified nanotechnology equipment and software designed for teaching
			 students about nanotechnology in the classroom;
						(ii)to
			 develop and provide educational services, including carrying out faculty
			 development, to prepare students or faculty seeking a degree or certificate
			 that is approved by the State, or a regional accrediting body recognized by the
			 Secretary of Education; and
						(iii)to
			 provide teacher education and certification to individuals who seek to acquire
			 or enhance technology skills in order to use nanotechnology in the classroom or
			 instructional process.
						(B)Limitations
						(i)UsesNot
			 more than 1/4 of the amount of the funds made available
			 through a grant awarded under this section may be used for software,
			 educational services, or teacher education and certification as described in
			 this paragraph.
						(ii)ProgramsIn
			 the case of a grant awarded under this section to a community college or
			 institution of higher education, the funds made available through the grant may
			 be used only in undergraduate programs.
						(3)Applications and
			 selection
					(A)In
			 generalTo be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an
			 eligible institution shall submit an application to the Director at such time,
			 in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Director may
			 reasonably require.
					(B)ProcedureNot
			 later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall
			 establish a procedure for accepting such applications and publish an
			 announcement of such procedure, including a statement regarding the
			 availability of funds, in the Federal Register.
					(C)SelectionIn
			 selecting eligible institutions to receive grants under this section, and
			 encouraging eligible institutions to apply for such grants, the Director shall,
			 to the greatest extent practicable—
						(i)select eligible
			 entities in geographically diverse locations;
						(ii)encourage the
			 application of historically Black colleges and universities (meaning part B
			 institutions, as defined in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
			 U.S.C. 1061)) and minority institutions (as defined in section 365 of such Act
			 (20 U.S.C. 1067k)); and
						(iii)select eligible
			 institutions that include institutions located in States participating in the
			 Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (commonly known as
			 EPSCoR).
						(4)Matching
			 requirement and limitation
					(A)In
			 general
						(i)RequirementThe
			 Director may not award a grant to an eligible institution under this section
			 unless such institution agrees that, with respect to the costs to be incurred
			 by the institution in carrying out the program for which the grant was awarded,
			 such institution will make available (directly or through donations from public
			 or private entities) non-Federal contributions in an amount equal to
			 1/4 of the amount of the grant.
						(ii)WaiverThe
			 Director shall waive the matching requirement described in clause (i) for any
			 institution with no endowment, or an endowment that has a dollar value lower
			 than $5,000,000, as of the date of the waiver.
						(B)Limitation
						(i)BranchesIf
			 a branch described in subsection (c)(1)(C) receives a grant under this section
			 that exceeds $100,000, that branch shall not be eligible, until 2 years after
			 the date of receipt of the grant, to receive another grant under this
			 section.
						(ii)Other eligible
			 institutionsIf an eligible institution other than a branch
			 referred to in clause (i) receives a grant under this section that exceeds
			 $100,000, that institution shall not be eligible, until 2 years after the date
			 of receipt of the grant, to receive another grant under this section.
						(5)Annual report
			 and evaluation
					(A)Report by
			 institutionsEach institution that receives a grant under this
			 section shall prepare and submit a report to the Director, not later than 1
			 year after the date of receipt of the grant, on its use of the grant
			 funds.
					(B)Review and
			 evaluation
						(i)ReviewThe
			 Director shall annually review the reports submitted under subparagraph
			 (A).
						(ii)EvaluationAt
			 the end of every third year, the Director shall evaluate the program authorized
			 by this section on the basis of those reports. The Director, in the evaluation,
			 shall describe the activities carried out by the institutions receiving grants
			 under this section and shall assess the short-range and long-range impact of
			 the activities carried out under the grants on the students, faculty, and staff
			 of the institutions.
						(C)Report to
			 congressNot later than 6 months after conducting an evaluation
			 under subparagraph (B)(ii), the Director shall prepare and submit a report to
			 Congress based on the evaluation. In the report, the Director shall include
			 such recommendations, including recommendations concerning the continuing need
			 for Federal support of the program carried out under this section, as may be
			 appropriate.
					(e)Authorization of
			 appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the
			 Director to carry out this section $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, and such
			 sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2009 through 2011.


		III
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 320
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			October 22, 2009
			Mr. Bond (for himself
			 and Mrs. McCaskill) submitted the
			 following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Armed
			 Services

		RESOLUTION
		Designating May 1 each year as
		  Silver Star Banner Day.

		Whereas the Senate has always honored the sacrifices made
			 by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces;
		Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to
			 represent the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were wounded or
			 became ill in combat in the wars fought by the United States;
		Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to
			 help the American people remember the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill
			 members of the Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver Star Service
			 Banners and Flags for that purpose;
		Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of
			 America is to evoke memories of the sacrifices of members and veterans of the
			 Armed Forces on behalf of the United States through the presence of a Silver
			 Star Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying; and
		Whereas the sacrifices of members and veterans of the
			 Armed Forces on behalf of the United States should never be forgotten: Now,
			 therefore, be it

		That the President is authorized and
			 requested to issue a proclamation designating May 1 each year as Silver
			 Star Service Banner Day  and to call upon the people of the United
			 States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
			 activities.