		VI
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 449
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 2, 2011
			Mrs. Feinstein
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		For the relief of Joseph Gabra and Sharon
		  Kamel.

		1.Adjustment of status
			(a)In
			 generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, for the
			 purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), Joseph
			 Gabra and Sharon Kamel shall each be deemed to have been lawfully admitted to,
			 and remained in, the United States, and shall be eligible for adjustment of
			 status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under
			 section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255) upon filing
			 an application for such adjustment of status.
			(b)Application and
			 payment of feesSubsection (a) shall apply only if the
			 application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later
			 than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			(c)Reduction of
			 immigrant visa numbersUpon the granting of permanent resident
			 status to Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel, the Secretary of State shall instruct
			 the proper officer to reduce by 2, during the current or subsequent fiscal
			 year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of
			 the country of birth of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel under section 203(a) of
			 the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)), or, if applicable, the
			 total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives to the
			 country of birth of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel under section 202(e) of that
			 Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)).
			(d)PAYGOThe
			 budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory
			 Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest
			 statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this
			 Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the
			 Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior
			 to the vote on passage.


109 HRES 358 IH: Expressing thanks to the people of the city of Rome for welcoming several million people into Rome and Vatican City during the funeral observances of Pope John Paul II in April 2005.
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IV
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 358
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 12, 2005
Mr. Fossella (for himself, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. King of New York, and Mr. McNulty) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

RESOLUTION
Expressing thanks to the people of the city of Rome for welcoming several million people into Rome and Vatican City during the funeral observances of Pope John Paul II in April 2005.

Whereas Pope John Paul II passed away on April 2, 2005;
Whereas Pope John Paul II was widely admired among people of all backgrounds, faiths, ages, races, and nations, including those of the Catholic faith;
Whereas this widespread admiration manifested itself in many ways, but most concretely in an influx of several million people into the city of Rome and Vatican City for the funeral observances of Pope John Paul II;
Whereas for more than three weeks crowds filled the streets of Rome;
Whereas incidences of crime in Rome were nonexistent or nearly nonexistent during this period; and
Whereas the residents of Rome, local businessmen, officials of Vatican City, and officials of the government of Rome and the Italian Government welcomed these visitors with open arms: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives expresses thanks to the residents of the city of Rome, local businessmen, officials of Vatican City, and officials of the government of Rome and the Italian Government for welcoming several million people into Rome and Vatican City during the funeral observances of Pope John Paul II in April 2005.


117 HR 4681 IH: Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment Act of 2021
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2021-07-26
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4681IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 26, 2021Ms. Lofgren introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a new class of nonimmigrant visas for entrepreneurs and essential employees affiliated with start-up entities, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment Act of 2021 or the LIKE Act.2.W visasSection 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) is amended—(1)in subparagraph (U)(iii), by striking or at the end;(2)in subparagraph (V)(ii)(II), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(W)Start-up entities(i)EntrepreneursSubject to section 218A(a), an alien who is an entrepreneur with an ownership interest in a start-up entity.(ii)EmployeesSubject to section 218A(b), an alien who is or will be an essential employee of a start-up entity.(iii)DerivativesSubject to section 218A(c), the spouse or child of an alien described in clause (i) or (ii) who is accompanying, or following to join, the alien..3.Start-up entities; nonimmigrant entrepreneurs and employeesChapter 2 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1181 et seq.) is amended by adding after section 218 the following:218A.Start-up entities; admission of nonimmigrant entrepreneurs and employees(a)Nonimmigrant entrepreneurs(1)In generalThe Secretary shall establish procedures for an alien to self-petition for classification as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i). Status under such section shall be valid for an initial period of 3 years and may be extended thereafter in accordance with this subsection. The Secretary may approve the petition of an alien for initial classification as such a nonimmigrant if the Secretary determines—(A)the alien possesses an ownership interest in a start-up entity of not less than 10 percent;(B)the alien will play a central and active role in the management or operations of the start-up entity;(C)the alien possesses the knowledge, skills, or experience to substantially assist the start-up entity with the growth and success of its business; and(D)subject to paragraph (4), the start-up entity, during the 18-month period preceding the filing of the petition, received—(i)at least $250,000 in qualifying investments from one or more qualified investors; or(ii)at least $100,000 in qualifying government awards or grants.(2)3-year extension eligibility criteriaThe Secretary may approve a petition to extend the status of an alien as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i) for an additional 3-year period, if the Secretary determines—(A)the alien—(i)possesses an ownership interest of not less than 5 percent in the start-up entity that formed the basis for the alien’s initial petition for classification as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i); and(ii)will continue to play a central and active role in the management or operations of the start-up entity; and(B)subject to paragraph (4), during the alien’s initial period of status as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i), the start-up entity—(i)received at least $500,000 in additional qualifying investments from one or more qualified investors, qualifying government awards or grants, or a combination of such funding;(ii)created at least 5 qualified jobs; or(iii)generated not less than $500,000 in annual revenue in the United States and averaged 20 percent in annual revenue growth.(3)Additional extensions in 1-year incrementsWith respect to an alien whose status as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i) was extended under paragraph (2), the Secretary may approve a petition to further extend such status in 1-year increments, for up to 2 years, if the Secretary determines—(A)the alien—(i)possesses an ownership interest in the start-up entity that formed the basis for the alien’s initial petition for classification as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i); and(ii)will continue to play a central and active role in the management or operations of the start-up entity; and(B)the start-up entity has made substantial progress in satisfying the requirements under paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 218B(c) and is reasonably expected to satisfy such requirements within the 1 year period following the expiration of the alien’s status as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i).(4)Other comparable evidenceThe Secretary may grant a petition to classify an alien as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i) if the start-up entity partially meets one or more of the criteria described in paragraphs (1)(D) or (2)(B) and the Secretary determines, based on other reliable and compelling evidence, that the start-up entity has substantial potential for rapid growth and job creation.(5)Reporting of material changes(A)In generalAn alien with status under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i) shall immediately notify the Secretary in writing, in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary, if he or she will no longer play a central and active role in the management or operations of the start-up entity or ceases to possess a qualifying ownership interest in the start-up entity.(B)Qualifying ownership interestFor purposes of subparagraph (A), the alien will cease to possess a qualifying ownership interest in the start-up entity if—(i)during the initial 3-year period of status described under paragraph (1), the alien’s ownership interest falls below 5 percent; or(ii)during the periods of status described under paragraphs (2) or (3), the alien ceases to maintain any ownership interest.(6)ClarificationWith respect to an alien who establishes a qualifying ownership interest in a start-up entity and is otherwise eligible for status under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i) based on such ownership, the Secretary shall grant the alien such status in accordance with this subsection notwithstanding any time previously spent in such status with a different start-up entity.(b)Nonimmigrant essential employees(1)In generalThe Secretary shall establish procedures for a start-up entity that serves as the basis for an approved petition under subsection (a) to file a petition to classify an alien as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(ii). Status under such section shall be valid for an initial period of 3 years and may be extended thereafter in accordance with paragraph (3). The Secretary may approve the petition of an alien for initial classification as such a nonimmigrant if the Secretary determines the alien—(A)has an offer from the start-up entity for employment in an executive capacity or managerial capacity; and(B)possesses knowledge, skills, or experience that are essential to the growth and success of the start-up entity.(2)Numerical limitationsThe number of aliens with status under section 101(a)(15)(W)(ii) that may be employed by a start-up entity at any one time may not exceed—(A)2 such aliens if such entity has 10 or fewer full-time employees in the United States;(B)3 such aliens if such entity has at least 11 and not more than 30 full-time employees in the United States;(C)4 such aliens if such entity has at least 31 and not more than 70 full-time employees in the United States; and(D)5 such aliens if such entity has more than 70 full-time employees in the United States.(3)3-year extensionThe Secretary may approve a petition to extend the status of an alien as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(ii) for an additional 3-year period, if the Secretary determines the alien continues to meet the criteria for initial classification as such a nonimmigrant described in paragraph (1).(4)Termination of eligibility to petition for w-2 nonimmigrantsA start-up entity’s eligibility to submit new petitions for aliens under paragraph (1) shall terminate on the date the start-up entity no longer serves as the basis for status of nonimmigrants under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i).(c)Spouses and children(1)In generalThe spouse and children accompanying or following to join an alien with status as a nonimmigrant under clause (i) or (ii) of section 101(a)(15)(W) shall be entitled to classification as nonimmigrants under clause (iii) of such section.(2)Employment authorizationIn the case of an alien spouse with status as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(iii), the Secretary shall authorize such spouse to engage in employment in the United States and provide the spouse with an employment authorized endorsement or other appropriate work permit.(d)Termination of nonimmigrant status(1)In generalThe Secretary shall provide written notice of the Secretary’s intent to terminate status under clause (i) or (ii) of section 101(a)(15)(W) if the Secretary has reasonable grounds to believe that—(A)the facts or information contained in the petition for such status were not true and accurate;(B)the alien failed to timely file or otherwise comply with the material change reporting requirement in subsection (a)(5), if applicable; or(C)the petition was erroneously granted.(2)Notice and decisionA notice of intent to terminate issued under paragraph (1) shall identify the grounds for termination and provide at least 60 days for the alien to submit rebuttal evidence.(e)Grace periodAn alien admitted or otherwise provided status under section 101(a)(15)(W) shall be considered to be maintaining such status for a period of not less than 60 days upon expiration or termination of such status.(f)Dual intentNotwithstanding section 214(b), an alien may obtain a visa or be granted status under section 101(a)(15)(W) even if such alien intends to seek lawful permanent resident status in the United States.(g)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Executive capacityThe term executive capacity has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(44)(B).(2)Full-time employeeThe term full-time employee means an individual performing services in a position that requires a minimum of 35 working hours per week, and does not include independent contractors or combinations of part-time employees.(3)Managerial capacityThe term managerial capacity has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(44)(A).(4)Qualified investor(A)In generalExcept as provided in subparagraph (B) and consistent with subparagraph (C), the term qualified investor means—(i)an individual who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States; or(ii)an organization that is located in the United States and operates through a legal entity that has its principal place of business in the United States, that is majority owned and controlled by United States citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States,which individual or organization regularly makes substantial investments in start-up entities that subsequently exhibit substantial growth in revenue generation or job creation. (B)ExceptionsThe term qualified investor does not include an individual or organization that has been—(i)permanently or temporarily enjoined from participating in the offer or sale of a security or in the provision of services as an investment adviser, broker, dealer, municipal securities dealer, government securities broker, government securities dealer, bank, transfer agent or credit rating agency;(ii)barred from association with any entity involved in the offer or sale of securities or the provision of such services; or(iii)otherwise found to have participated in the offer or sale of securities or the provision of such services in violation of law.(C)Substantial investment historyAn individual or organization shall be considered to regularly make substantial investments in start-up entities that subsequently exhibit substantial growth in revenue generation or job creation if—(i)during the preceding 5 years, the individual or organization invested a total of not less than $600,000 in start-up entities in exchange for equity, convertible debt, or other security convertible into equity commonly used in financing transactions within their respective industries; and(ii)subsequent to such investment, at least 2 such entities each created at least 5 qualified jobs or generated at least $500,000 in revenue with average annualized revenue growth of at least 20 percent.(5)Qualified jobThe term qualified job means a job located in the United States that requires a minimum of 35 working hours per week that has been filled for at least 1 year by one or more qualifying employees.(6)Qualifying employeeThe term qualifying employee means a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or other immigrant lawfully authorized to be employed in the United States. Such term does not include independent contractors, nonimmigrant entrepreneurs or essential start-up employees of the start-up entity, or the parents, spouses, brothers, sisters, sons, or daughters of such nonimmigrant entrepreneurs.(7)Qualifying government award or grantThe term qualifying government award or grant means an award or grant for economic development, research and development, or job creation (or other similar monetary award typically given to start-up entities) made by a Federal, State, or local government entity (not including foreign government entities) that regularly provides such awards or grants to start-up entities. The term does not include any contractual commitment for goods or services.(8)Qualifying investment(A)In generalThe term qualifying investment means an investment of lawfully derived capital made in good faith in a start-up entity that is a purchase from such entity of its equity, convertible debt, or other security convertible into its equity that is or becomes commonly used in financing transactions within such entity’s industry.(B)ExclusionsThe term qualifying investment does not include a direct or indirect investment from the entrepreneur, the parents, spouse, brother, sister, son, or daughter of such entrepreneur, or any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other entity in which such entrepreneur or the parents, spouse, brother, sister, son, or daughter of such entrepreneur has any direct or indirect ownership interest.(9)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security.(10)Start-up entityThe term start-up entity means a United States business entity that has lawfully conducted business during any period of operation since its formation, and that was formed within the 5-year period immediately preceding the date the alien files a petition for classification under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i).(11)United states business entityThe term United States business entity means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other entity that is organized under Federal law or the laws of any State, and that conducts business in the United States, that is not an investment vehicle primarily engaged in the offer, purchase, sale or trading of securities, futures contracts, derivatives or similar instruments.218B.Admission of immigrant entrepreneurs(a)In generalThe Secretary shall establish procedures for an alien who is eligible under subsection (c) to self-petition for classification as an immigrant entrepreneur.(b)Exclusion from numerical limitationsAn alien classified as an immigrant entrepreneur under this section, and the spouse and children of such alien, shall be immediately eligible for immigrant visas and such visas shall not be subject to or counted against the numerical limitations under section 201, 202, or 203.(c)Eligibility criteriaThe Secretary may approve a petition filed by an alien for classification as an immigrant entrepreneur under this section if the Secretary determines—(1)the alien—(A)is present in the United States and has maintained status as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i) or other nonimmigrant status that forms the basis for employment with a start-up entity (as such term is defined in section 218A(g)(10));(B)has maintained an ownership interest in the start-up entity since its formation; and(C)plays an active and central role in the management or operations of the start-up entity; (2)the start-up entity has created at least 10 qualified jobs (as such term is defined in section 218A); and(3)the start-up entity has—(A)raised not less than a total of $1,250,000 in qualifying investments, qualifying government grants or awards, or a combination of such funding; or(B)generated not less than $1,000,000 in annual revenue in the United States in the 2-year period preceding the filing of the petition.(d)Immigrant visa processing or adjustment of statusAn alien classified as an immigrant entrepreneur under this section, and the spouse and children of such alien, may apply for an immigrant visa in accordance with the procedures described in section 221 or for adjustment of status under section 245 if such individuals are otherwise eligible for adjustment of status.218C.Inflation adjustment; fees(a)Inflation adjustmentThe Secretary may adjust the monetary amounts described in paragraphs (1)(D) and (2)(B) of section 218A(a) and section 218B(c)(3) on a biennial basis by the percentage (if any) by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the month of June preceding the date on which such adjustment takes effect exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the same month of the second preceding calendar year. Any such increase shall apply to aliens filing petitions on or after the date on which the increase takes effect.(b)Fees(1)In generalThe Secretary may require an alien petitioning or applying for any benefit under section 218A or 218B to pay a reasonable fee that is commensurate with the cost of processing the petition or application.(2)Supplemental fee for stem scholarshipsIn addition to any required processing fee, the Secretary shall collect a $1,000 fee in connection with each petition for classification as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(W)(i) or as an immigrant under section 219B. Such funds shall be made available to programs described in section 286(s)(3).(3)Premium processingSubject to any reasonable conditions, the Secretary shall establish premium processing procedures for petitions or applications filed under sections 218A and 218B in accordance with section 286(u) and the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act (Public Law No. 116–159, Div. D, Title I)..4.Rulemaking(a)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce, shall publish in the Federal Register, an interim final rule implementing the provisions of this Act. Notwithstanding section 553 of title 5, United States Code, the rule shall be effective, on an interim basis, immediately upon publication, but may be subject to change and revision after public notice and opportunity for comment. The Secretary shall finalize such rule not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.(b)Designated qualified investorsThe rules described in subsection (a) shall include—(1)procedures for individuals and organizations to request designation as qualified investors (as such term is defined in section 218A(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act); and(2)streamlined filing procedures for petitions to classify an alien as an nonimmigrant under section 101(A)(15)(W)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(W)(i)) or as an immigrant under section 218B of such Act based on such alien founding a start-up entity that has received investment capital from one or more qualified investors that have been designated as such pursuant to the procedures described in paragraph (1).


		II

		109th CONGRESS

		2d Session

		S. 2475

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 29, 2006

			Mr. Salazar (for

			 himself, Mr. Martinez,

			 Mr. Hatch, Mr.

			 Bingaman, Mrs. Hutchison, and

			 Mr. Menendez) introduced the following

			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the

			 Committee on Energy and Natural

			 Resources

		A BILL

		To establish the Commission to Study the Potential

		  Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Community, to develop a

		  plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of

		  the American Latino Community in Washington, DC, and for other

		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the

			 Commission to Study the Potential

			 Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Community Act of

			 2006.

		2.Establishment of

			 Commission

			(a)In

			 generalThere is established the Commission to Study the

			 Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Community

			 (referred to in this Act as the Commission).

			(b)MembershipThe

			 Commission shall consist of 23 members appointed not later than 6 months after

			 the date of the enactment of this Act as follows:

				(1)The President

			 shall appoint 7 voting members.

				(2)The Speaker of the

			 House of Representatives, the minority leader of the House of Representatives,

			 the majority leader of the Senate, and the minority leader of the Senate shall

			 each appoint 3 voting members.

				(3)In addition to the

			 members appointed under paragraph (2), the Speaker of the House of

			 Representatives, the minority leader of the House of Representatives, the

			 majority leader of the Senate, and the minority leader of the Senate shall each

			 appoint 1 nonvoting member.

				(c)QualificationsMembers

			 of the Commission shall be chosen from among individuals, or representatives of

			 institutions or entities, who possess either—

				(1)a

			 demonstrated commitment to the research, study, or promotion of American Latino

			 life, art, history, political or economic status, or culture, together

			 with—

					(A)expertise in

			 museum administration;

					(B)expertise in

			 fundraising for nonprofit or cultural institutions;

					(C)experience in the

			 study and teaching of Latino culture and history at the postsecondary

			 level;

					(D)experience in

			 studying the issue of the Smithsonian Institution’s representation of American

			 Latino art, life, history, and culture; or

					(E)extensive

			 experience in public or elected service; or

					(2)experience in the

			 administration of, or the planning for the establishment of, museums devoted to

			 the study and promotion of the role of ethnic, racial, or cultural groups in

			 American history.

				3.Functions of the

			 Commission

			(a)Plan of action

			 for establishment and maintenance of MuseumThe Commission shall

			 submit a report to the President and Congress containing its recommendations

			 with respect to a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a

			 National Museum of the American Latino Community in Washington, DC (referred to

			 in this Act as the Museum).

			(b)Fundraising

			 planThe Commission shall develop a fundraising plan for

			 supporting the creation and maintenance of the Museum through contributions by

			 the American people, and a separate plan on fundraising by the American Latino

			 community.

			(c)Report on

			 issuesThe Commission shall examine (in consultation with the

			 Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution), and submit a report to the President

			 and Congress on, the following issues:

				(1)The availability

			 and cost of collections to be acquired and housed in the Museum.

				(2)The impact of the

			 Museum on regional Hispanic- and Latino-related museums.

				(3)Possible locations

			 for the Museum in Washington, DC and its environs, to be considered in

			 consultation with the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission

			 of Fine Arts.

				(4)Whether the Museum

			 should be located within the Smithsonian Institution.

				(5)The governance and

			 organizational structure from which the Museum should operate.

				(6)How to engage the

			 American Latino community in the development and design of the Museum.

				(d)Legislation to

			 carry out plan of actionBased on the recommendations contained

			 in the report submitted under subsection (a) and the report submitted under

			 subsection (c), the Commission shall submit for consideration to the Committee

			 on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the

			 Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, the

			 Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Energy

			 and Natural Resources of the Senate, and the Committees on Appropriations of

			 the House of Representatives and the Senate recommendations for a legislative

			 plan of action to create and construct the Museum.

			(e)National

			 conferenceIn carrying out its functions under this section, the

			 Commission shall convene a national conference on the Museum, comprised of

			 individuals committed to the advancement of American Latino life, art, history,

			 and culture, not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this

			 Act.

			4.Administrative

			 provisions

			(a)Facilities and

			 support of secretary of the interiorThe Secretary of the

			 Interior shall provide the administrative services, facilities, and funds

			 necessary for the performance of the Commission’s functions.

			(b)CompensationEach

			 member of the Commission who is not an officer or employee of the Federal

			 Government may receive compensation for each day on which the member is engaged

			 in the work of the Commission, at a daily rate to be determined by the

			 Secretary of the Interior.

			(c)Travel

			 expensesEach member of the Commission shall receive travel

			 expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with

			 applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United

			 States Code.

			5.Deadline for

			 submission of reports; termination

			(a)DeadlineThe

			 Commission shall submit final versions of the reports, plans, and

			 recommendations required under section 3 not later than 18 months after the

			 date of enactment of this Act.

			(b)TerminationThe

			 Commission shall terminate not later than 30 days after submitting the final

			 versions of reports, plans, and recommendations pursuant to subsection

			 (a).

			6.Authorization of

			 appropriationsThere are

			 authorized to be appropriated for carrying out the activities of the Commission

			 $2,100,000 for fiscal year 2007 and $1,100,000 for fiscal year 2008.


113 S2915 IS: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4000 Leap Road in Hilliard, Ohio, as the “Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon, Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building”.
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II113th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2915IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESNovember 12, 2014Mr. Portman (for himself and Mr. Brown) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsA BILLTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4000 Leap Road in
			 Hilliard, Ohio, as the Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon, Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office
			 Building.1.Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon, Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office
			 Building(a)DesignationThe facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4000 Leap Road in Hilliard, Ohio, shall
			 be known and designated as the Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon, Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office
			 Building.(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to
			 the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a
			 reference to the Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon, Master Sergeant Jeffrey J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office
			 Building.


115 HR 2415 IH: Everglades FIRST Act
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2017-05-11
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2415IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 11, 2017Mr. Mast (for himself, Mr. Francis Rooney of Florida, Mr. Curbelo of Florida, Mr. Posey, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Bilirakis, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Rutherford, and Mr. Rohrabacher) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo direct the Secretary of the Army to expedite completion of the reports for certain projects included in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, and for other purposes.
1.Short title; purposes
(a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Everglades Flow Increases Rely on Storage and Treatment Act or the Everglades FIRST Act. (b)PurposesThe purposes of this Act include—
(1)improving surface water reservoir storage capacity in South Florida to meet the goals of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan; (2)achieving the full benefits of the Central Everglades Planning Project; and
(3)producing environmentally beneficial changes in flow volumes in the Caloosahatchee River, St. Lucie River, Loxahatchee River, and Shark River Slough. 2.Expedited completion of reports and construction for certain projects included in Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, Florida The Secretary shall expedite completion of the reports for each of the following projects and, if the Secretary determines that a project is feasible in the completed report, expedite completion of construction of the project:
(1)Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoirs, Florida. (2)Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project, Florida.
(3)Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project, Florida. (4)Western Everglades Restoration Project, Florida.


115 HR 7389 IH: Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act
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2018-12-21
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7389IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 21, 2018Mr. Marino introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the FAST Act to improve the Federal permitting process, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act. 2.Federal permitting improvement (a)Definitions (1)In generalSection 41001 of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m) is amended—
 (A)in paragraph (4), by striking means and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting has the meaning given the term in section 1508.5 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of the Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act).;
 (B)in paragraph (5), by striking Federal Infrastructure Permitting Improvement Steering Council and inserting Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council; and (C)in paragraph (6)—
 (i)in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting projects after infrastructure; (ii)by striking subparagraph (B);
 (iii)by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through The term in subparagraph (A) in the matter preceding clause (i) and inserting the following:  (6)Covered projectThe term;
 (iv)in clause (i), by striking (i)(I) is subject to NEPA; and inserting the following:  (A) (i)is subject to NEPA;;
 (v)by redesignating clause (ii) as subparagraph (B) and indenting appropriately; (vi)in subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by redesignating subclauses (II) and (III) as clauses (ii) and (iii), respectively, and indenting appropriately; and
 (vii)in subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated), by redesignating subclauses (I) and (II) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and indenting appropriately.
 (b)Permitting process improvementSection 41003 of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m–2) is amended— (1)in subsection (a)(3)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting and the Executive Director after as applicable,;
 (2)in subsection (b)(2)— (A)by striking 14 days each place it appears and inserting 14 business days; and
 (B)in subparagraph (A)(ii), by inserting completed before notice; (3)in subsection (c)—
 (A)in paragraph (1)(B), by adding at the end the following:  (v)A checklist—
 (I)to help project sponsors identify potential natural, cultural, and historic resources in the area of the project; and
 (II)the purposes of which are— (aa)to identify agencies and organizations that can provide information about natural, cultural, and historic resources; and
 (bb)to develop the information needed to determine the range of alternatives. (vi)In the case of a tiered project review, a description of the relationship between any applicable programmatic analysis and the planned tiered environmental review.; and
 (B)in paragraph (2)— (i)in subparagraph (A)—
 (I)by striking As part of the coordination project plan and inserting the following:  (i)In generalIn accordance with clause (ii) and as part of the coordinated project plan; and
 (II)by adding at the end the following:  (ii)Goal (I)In generalThe permitting timetable established under clause (i) shall provide for the completion of the permitting process within 2 years.
 (II)ExceptionIf the facilitating agency or lead agency, as applicable, determines that the permitting process cannot be completed within 2 years, the coordinated project plan under paragraph (1) shall include—
 (aa)the specific reasons why the facilitating agency or lead agency, as applicable, anticipates that the permitting process will take longer than 2 years; and
 (bb)the specific efforts that the facilitating agency or lead agency, as applicable, each coordinating and participating agency, the project sponsor, and any State in which the project is located will take to reduce the time needed to complete the permitting process.; and
 (ii)in subparagraph (F)(ii)— (I)in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking or is at significant risk of failing to conform with and inserting or reasonably believes the agency will fail to conform with a completion date 30 days before; and
 (II)in subclause (I), by striking significantly risking failing to conform and inserting reasonably believing the agency will fail to conform; (4)in subsection (d)—
 (A)by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively, and indenting appropriately; and
 (B)by striking the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:  (1)In generalThe facilitating or lead agency, as applicable, shall provide an expeditious process for potential or current project sponsors to confer with each potential and identified cooperating and participating agency involved.
 (2)Provision of informationNot later than 60 days after the date on which the potential or current project sponsor submits a request under this subsection, each agency that received such a request shall provide to the project sponsor information concerning—; and
 (5)by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following:  (f)Facilitation of environmental review and authorization process of additional projects (1)In generalIn the case of a project that is not a covered project, on the request of an individual described in section 41002(b)(2)(B) or the project sponsor, the Executive Director may work with the lead agency and any cooperating or participating agency to facilitate the environmental review and authorization process in accordance with this subsection, including by—
 (A)mediating and resolving disputes; (B)promoting early coordination among the agencies; and
 (C)taking such actions as may be established pursuant to paragraph (2). (2)Establishment of policiesThe Executive Director, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, may establish policies and procedures as appropriate to carry out the facilitation under paragraph (1).
 (3)Cooperation requiredIf the Executive Director is facilitating the environmental review and authorization process under paragraph (1), the lead agency and any cooperating or participating agency shall cooperate with the Executive Director to the maximum extent practicable.
 (4)Savings provisionFacilitation of a project by the Executive Director under paragraph (1) shall not subject the project to any provisions under this title, other than as provided in this subsection..
 (c)Coordination of required reviewsSection 41005(b) of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m–4(b)) is amended— (1)by striking (1) State environmental documents; supplemental documents.—;
 (2)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (E) as paragraphs (1) through (5), respectively, and indenting appropriately;
 (3)in paragraph (1) (as so redesignated), by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately;
 (4)in paragraph (2) (as so redesignated), by striking subparagraph (A) each place it appears and inserting paragraph (1); (5)in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated)—
 (A)in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting paragraph (1); and (B)by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately;
 (6)in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated)— (A)in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting paragraph (3); and
 (B)by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately; and
 (7)in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated)— (A)by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting paragraph (1); and
 (B)by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting paragraph (3). (d)Litigation, judicial review, and savings provisionSection 41007 of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m–6) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (a)(1)— (A)in subparagraph (A)—
 (i)by striking the action and inserting the claim; and (ii)by striking of the final record of decision or approval or denial of a permit and inserting of notice of final agency action on the authorization; and
 (B)in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking the action and inserting the claim; and (2)in subsection (e), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking this section and inserting this title.
 (e)Reports to CongressSection 41008(a)(2) of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m–7(a)(2)) is amended— (1)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking based on and all that follows through including and inserting , including;
 (2)in subparagraph (A), by striking those best practices and inserting the best practices described in section 41002(c)(2)(B); (3)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
 (4)by adding at the end the following:  (C)agency compliance with sections 41003 through 41006..
 (f)Funding for governance, oversight, and processing of environmental reviews and permitsSection 41009 of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m–8) is amended— (1)by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:

 (a)In generalFor the purpose of carrying out this title, the Executive Director, in consultation with the heads of the agencies listed in section 41002(b)(2)(B) and with the guidance of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, may, after public notice and opportunity for comment, issue regulations establishing a fee structure for sponsors of covered projects to reimburse the United States for reasonable costs incurred in conducting environmental reviews and authorizations for covered projects.;
 (2)in subsection (b), by striking and 41003 and inserting through 41008; and (3)in subsection (d)(3)—
 (A)by striking The Executive Director and inserting For the purpose of carrying out this title, the Executive Director; and (B)by inserting and other projects under this title before the period at the end.
 (g)SunsetSection 41013 of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m–12) is repealed. (h)Repeal of certain exclusionsSection 11503(b) of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m note; Public Law 114–94) is repealed.
 (i)Technical correctionSection 41002(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m–1(b)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by striking councilmem-ber and inserting councilmember.


116 HR 7479 IH: To provide for a regional center for security studies for the Arctic in the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7479IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 1, 2020Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Cole, and Mrs. Radewagen) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo provide for a regional center for security studies for the Arctic in the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.1.Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security Studies(a)Establishment required(1)In generalThe Secretary of Defense shall establish and administer for purposes of section 342 of title 10, United States Code, and other applicable provisions of law, a Department of Defense Regional Center for Security Studies for the Arctic.(2)DesignationThe Regional Center for Security Studies established and administered pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be known as the Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security Studies.(3)LocationThe Regional Center for Security Studies established and administered pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be located in such location in a non-contiguous State as the Secretary considers appropriate.(b)Sixth Regional Center for Security StudiesSection 184(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(F)The Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security Studies, located in a non-contiguous State..(c)Acceptance of gifts and donationsSection 2611(a)(2) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(F)The Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security Studies. .


I
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 40
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 6, 2009
Mr. Conyers (for himself and Mr. Scott of Virginia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequently de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African-Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act.
2.Findings and purpose
(a)FindingsThe Congress finds that—
(1)approximately 4,000,000 Africans and their descendants were enslaved in the United States and colonies that became the United States from 1619 to 1865;
(2)the institution of slavery was constitutionally and statutorily sanctioned by the Government of the United States from 1789 through 1865;
(3)the slavery that flourished in the United States constituted an immoral and inhumane deprivation of Africans’ life, liberty, African citizenship rights, and cultural heritage, and denied them the fruits of their own labor; and
(4)sufficient inquiry has not been made into the effects of the institution of slavery on living African-Americans and society in the United States.
(b)PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to establish a commission to—
(1)examine the institution of slavery which existed from 1619 through 1865 within the United States and the colonies that became the United States, including the extent to which the Federal and State Governments constitutionally and statutorily supported the institution of slavery;
(2)examine de jure and de facto discrimination against freed slaves and their descendants from the end of the Civil War to the present, including economic, political, and social discrimination;
(3)examine the lingering negative effects of the institution of slavery and the discrimination described in paragraph (2) on living African-Americans and on society in the United States;
(4)recommend appropriate ways to educate the American public of the Commission’s findings;
(5)recommend appropriate remedies in consideration of the Commission’s findings on the matters described in paragraphs (1) and (2); and
(6)submit to the Congress the results of such examination, together with such recommendations.
3.Establishment and duties
(a)EstablishmentThere is established the Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the Commission).
(b)DutiesThe Commission shall perform the following duties:
(1)Examine the institution of slavery which existed within the United States and the colonies that became the United States from 1619 through 1865. The Commission’s examination shall include an examination of—
(A)the capture and procurement of Africans;
(B)the transport of Africans to the United States and the colonies that became the United States for the purpose of enslavement, including their treatment during transport;
(C)the sale and acquisition of Africans as chattel property in interstate and instrastate commerce; and
(D)the treatment of African slaves in the colonies and the United States, including the deprivation of their freedom, exploitation of their labor, and destruction of their culture, language, religion, and families.
(2)Examine the extent to which the Federal and State governments of the United States supported the institution of slavery in constitutional and statutory provisions, including the extent to which such governments prevented, opposed, or restricted efforts of freed African slaves to repatriate to their homeland.
(3)Examine Federal and State laws that discriminated against freed African slaves and their descendants during the period between the end of the Civil War and the present.
(4)Examine other forms of discrimination in the public and private sectors against freed African slaves and their descendants during the period between the end of the Civil War and the present.
(5)Examine the lingering negative effects of the institution of slavery and the matters described in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) on living African-Americans and on society in the United States.
(6)Recommend appropriate ways to educate the American public of the Commission’s findings.
(7)Recommend appropriate remedies in consideration of the Commission’s findings on the matters described in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4). In making such recommendations, the Commission shall address among other issues, the following questions:
(A)Whether the Government of the United States should offer a formal apology on behalf of the people of the United States for the perpetration of gross human rights violations on African slaves and their descendants.
(B)Whether African-Americans still suffer from the lingering effects of the matters described in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4).
(C)Whether, in consideration of the Commission’s findings, any form of compensation to the descendants of African slaves is warranted.
(D)If the Commission finds that such compensation is warranted, what should be the amount of compensation, what form of compensation should be awarded, and who should be eligible for such compensation.
(c)Report to CongressThe Commission shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Congress not later than the date which is one year after the date of the first meeting of the Commission held pursuant to section 4(c).
4.Membership
(a)Number and appointment
(1)The Commission shall be composed of 7 members, who shall be appointed, within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, as follows:
(A)Three members shall be appointed by the President.
(B)Three members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(C)One member shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate.
(2)All members of the Commission shall be persons who are especially qualified to serve on the Commission by virtue of their education, training, or experience, particularly in the field of African-American studies.
(b)TermsThe term of office for members shall be for the life of the Commission. A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect the powers of the Commission, and shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.
(c)First meetingThe President shall call the first meeting of the Commission within 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, or within 30 days after the date on which legislation is enacted making appropriations to carry out this Act, whichever date is later.
(d)QuorumFour members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings.
(e)Chair and Vice ChairThe Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members. The term of office of each shall be for the life of the Commission.
(f)Compensation
(1)Except as provided in paragraph (2), each member of the Commission shall receive compensation at the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay payable for GS–18 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, for each day, including travel time, during which he or she is engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the Commission.
(2)A member of the Commission who is a full-time officer or employee of the United States or a Member of Congress shall receive no additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of his or her service to the Commission.
(3)All members of the Commission shall be reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties to the extent authorized by chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code.
5.Powers of the Commission
(a)Hearings and sessionsThe Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and at such places in the United States, and request the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and documents, as the Commission considers appropriate. The Commission may request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of an appropriate United States district court to require, by subpoena or otherwise, such attendance, testimony, or production.
(b)Powers of subcommittees and membersAny subcommittee or member of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized to take by this section.
(c)Obtaining official dataThe Commission may acquire directly from the head of any department, agency, or instrumentality of the executive branch of the Government, available information which the Commission considers useful in the discharge of its duties. All departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the executive branch of the Government shall cooperate with the Commission with respect to such information and shall furnish all information requested by the Commission to the extent permitted by law.
6.Administrative provisions
(a)StaffThe Commission may, without regard to section 5311(b) of title 5, United States Code, appoint and fix the compensation of such personnel as the Commission considers appropriate.
(b)Applicability of certain civil service lawsThe staff of the Commission may be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that the compensation of any employee of the Commission may not exceed a rate equal to the annual rate of basic pay payable for GS–18 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code.
(c)Experts and consultantsThe Commission may procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with the provisions of section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the highest rate payable under section 5332 of such title.
(d)Administrative support servicesThe Commission may enter into agreements with the Administrator of General Services for procurement of financial and administrative services necessary for the discharge of the duties of the Commission. Payment for such services shall be made by reimbursement from funds of the Commission in such amounts as may be agreed upon by the Chairman of the Commission and the Administrator.
(e)ContractsThe Commission may—
(1)procure supplies, services, and property by contract in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriations Acts; and
(2)enter into contracts with departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Federal Government, State agencies, and private firms, institutions, and agencies, for the conduct of research or surveys, the preparation of reports, and other activities necessary for the discharge of the duties of the Commission, to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriations Acts.
7.TerminationThe Commission shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the Commission submits its report to the Congress under section 3(c).
8.Authorization of appropriationsTo carry out the provisions of this Act, there are authorized to be appropriated $8,000,000.


113 HR 1186 IH: To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods in recognition of their contributions to the Nation.
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1186
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 14, 2013
			Mr. Hunter (for
			 himself, Mr. Johnson of Ohio,
			 Mr. King of Iowa,
			 Mr. Gohmert,
			 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina,
			 Mr. Wolf, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Jordan, Mr.
			 Wittman, and Mr. Broun of
			 Georgia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Financial
			 Services

		A BILL
		To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to
		  each of Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods in recognition of their contributions to
		  the Nation.

		1.FindingsCongress makes the following
			 findings:
			(1)On September 11,
			 2012, the United States consulate, and its personnel in Benghazi, Libya, were
			 attacked by militants.
			(2)Four Americans
			 were killed in the attack, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Sean
			 Smith, Glen Doherty, and Tyrone Woods.
			(3)Glen Doherty and
			 Tyrone Woods were former Navy SEALs who served as security personnel in Libya.
			 As the attack unfolded, they bravely attempted to defend American property and
			 protect United States diplomatic personnel. In so doing, they selflessly
			 sacrificed their own lives.
			(4)Glen Doherty was a
			 Navy SEAL for 12 years and served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He attained the rank
			 of Petty Officer First Class and earned the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation
			 Medal. After leaving the Navy, Glen Doherty worked with the Department of State
			 to protect American diplomats.
			(5)Tyrone Woods
			 served for 20 years as a Navy SEAL including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. In
			 Iraq he led multiple raids and reconnaissance missions and earned the Bronze
			 Star. After retiring from the Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer, Tyrone
			 Woods worked with the Department of State to protect American diplomats.
			2.Congressional
			 Gold Medal
			(a)Award
			 AuthorizedThe Speaker of the
			 House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make
			 appropriate arrangements for the posthumous award, on behalf of the Congress,
			 of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Glen Doherty and
			 Tyrone Woods in recognition of their contributions to the Nation.
			(b)Design and
			 StrikingFor the purposes of
			 the awards referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury
			 (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Secretary) shall strike
			 the gold medals with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be
			 determined by the Secretary.
			3.Duplicate
			 medalsUnder such regulations
			 as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in
			 bronze of the gold medals struck under section 2, at a price sufficient to
			 cover the costs of the medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of
			 machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medals.
		4.National
			 medalsMedals struck pursuant
			 to this Act are National medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United
			 States Code.
		5.Authorization of
			 appropriations; proceeds of sale
			(a)Authorization of
			 AppropriationsThere is
			 authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund,
			 such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the cost of the medals struck
			 pursuant to this Act.
			(b)Proceeds of
			 SaleAmounts received from
			 the sale of duplicate bronze medals under section 3 shall be deposited in the
			 United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.


110 HR 7328 IH: Homeowners’ Protection Act of

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2008-12-10
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 7328
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 10, 2008
			Mr. Conyers (for
			 himself, Mr. Delahunt, and
			 Mr. Nadler) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To amend title 11 of the United States Code with respect
		  to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Homeowners’ Protection Act of
			 2008 .
		2.Waiver of
			 counseling requirement when houses are in foreclosureSection 109(h) of title 11, United States
			 Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(5)The requirements of paragraph (1) shall not
				apply in a case under chapter 13 with respect to a debtor who submits to the
				court a certification that the debtor has received notice that the holder of a
				claim secured by the debtor's principal residence may commence a foreclosure on
				the debtor's principal
				residence.
				.
		3.Authority to modify
			 certain mortgagesSection
			 1322(b) of title 11, United States Code, is amended—
			(1)by redesignating
			 paragraph (11) as paragraph (12),
			(2)in paragraph (10)
			 by striking and at the end, and
			(3)by inserting after
			 paragraph (10) the following:

					(11)notwithstanding paragraph (2) and
				otherwise applicable nonbankruptcy law, with respect to a claim for a debt for
				a loan secured by a security interest in the debtor’s principal residence that
				is the subject of a notice that a foreclosure may be commenced, modify the
				rights of the holder of such claim—
						(A)by reducing such claim to equal the value
				of the interest of the debtor in such residence securing such claim;
						(B)by waiving any
				otherwise applicable early repayment or prepayment penalties;
						(C)if any applicable rate of interest is
				adjustable under the terms of such security interest by prohibiting, reducing,
				or delaying adjustments to such rate of interest applicable on and after the
				date of filing of the plan; and
						(D)by modifying the
				terms and conditions of such loan—
							(i)to extend the
				repayment period for a period that is the longer of 40 years (reduced by the
				period for which such loan has been outstanding) or the remaining term of such
				loan, beginning on the date of the order for relief under this chapter;
				and
							(ii)to provide for the payment of interest
				accruing after the date of the order for relief under this chapter at an annual
				percentage rate calculated at a fixed annual percentage rate, in an amount
				equal to the then most recently published annual yield on conventional
				mortgages published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as
				of the applicable time set forth in the rules of the Board, plus a reasonable
				premium for risk;
				and
							.
			4.Combating excessive
			 feesSection 1322(c) of title
			 11, the United States Code, is amended—
			(1)in paragraph (1) by striking
			 and at the end,
			(2)in paragraph (2)
			 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon, and
			(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

					(3)the debtor, the debtor’s property, and
				property of the estate are not liable for a fee, cost, or charge that is
				incurred while the case is pending and arises from a debt that is secured by
				the debtor’s principal residence except to the extent that—
						(A)the holder of the
				claim for such debt files with the court notice of such fee, cost, or charge
				before the earlier of—
							(i)1
				year after such fee, cost, or charge is incurred; or
							(ii)60 days before
				the closing of the case; and
							(B)such fee, cost, or
				charge—
							(i)is
				lawful under applicable nonbankruptcy law, reasonable, and provided for in the
				applicable security agreement; and
							(ii)is
				secured by property the value of which is greater than the amount of such
				claim, including such fee, cost, or charge;
							(4)the failure of a party to give notice
				described in paragraph (3) shall be deemed a waiver of any claim for fees,
				costs, or charges described in paragraph (3) for all purposes, and any attempt
				to collect such fees, costs, or charges shall constitute a violation of section
				524(a)(2) or, if the violation occurs before the date of discharge, of section
				362(a); and
					(5)a plan may provide for the waiver of any prepayment penalty on a claim secured
				by the debtor’s principal
				residence.
					.
			5.Confirmation of
			 planSection 1325(a) of title
			 11, the United States Code, is amended—
			(1)in paragraph (8)
			 by striking and at the end,
			(2)in paragraph (9)
			 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon, and
			(3)by
			 inserting after paragraph (9) the following:

					(10)notwithstanding
				subclause (I) of paragraph (5)(B)(i), the plan provides that the holder of a
				claim whose rights are modified pursuant to section 1322(b)(11) retain the lien
				until the later of—
						(A)the payment of
				such claim as reduced and modified; or
						(B)discharge under
				section 1328; and
						(11)the plan modifies a claim in accordance
				with section 1322(b)(11), and the court finds that such modification is in good
				faith.
					.
			6.DischargeSection 1328 of title 11, the United States
			 Code, is amended—
			(1)in subsection
			 (a)—
				(A)by inserting
			 (other than payments to holders of claims whose rights are modified
			 under section 1322(b)(11) after paid the 1st place it
			 appears, and
				(B)in paragraph (1)
			 by inserting or, to the extent of the unpaid portion of the claim as
			 reduced, provided for in section 1322(b)(11) after
			 1322(b)(5), and
				(2)in subsection
			 (c)(1) by inserting or, to the extent of the unpaid portion of the claim
			 as reduced, provided for in section 1322(b)(11) after
			 1322(b)(5).
			7.Effective date;
			 application of amendments
			(a)Effective
			 dateExcept as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the
			 amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of
			 this Act.
			(b)Application of
			 amendmentsThe amendments made by this Act shall apply only with
			 respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after
			 the date of the enactment of this Act.


110 HR 5295 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on certain hot feed

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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5295
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 7, 2008
			Mr. Inglis of South
			 Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on certain hot feed
		  extruding equipment used in the manufacture of extra-wide pneumatic truck and
		  automobile tires, and parts and accessories thereof.

		1.Certain hot feed extruding
			 equipment used in the manufacture of extra-wide pneumatic truck and automobile
			 tires, and parts and accessories thereof
			(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:

								9902.01.00Hot feed extruding machines for building truck and automobile
						tires, capable of extruding rubber materials within the range of 870 mm to 1200
						mm in width (provided for in subheading 8477.20.20), and parts and accessories
						thereof 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.
			(c)Retroactive
			 applicationNotwithstanding
			 section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision
			 of law, upon proper request filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
			 before the 90th day after the date of the enactment of this Act, any entry, or
			 withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, of any good—
				(1)that was made on
			 or after January 1, 2008, and before the 15th day after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act; and
				(2)with respect to
			 which there would have no duty if the amendment made by subsection (a) applied
			 to such entry or withdrawal,
				shall be
			 liquidated or reliquidated as if such amendment applied to such entry or
			 withdrawal.(d)Retroactive
			 applicationNotwithstanding
			 section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision
			 of law, upon proper request filed with the Bureau of Customs and Border
			 Protection before the 90th day after the date of the enactment of this Act, any
			 entry, or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, of any good—
				(1)that was made on
			 or after January 1, 2008, and before the 15th day after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act; and
				(2)with respect to
			 which there would have no duty if the amendment made by subsection (a) applied
			 to such entry or withdrawal,
				shall be
			 liquidated or reliquidated as if such amendment applied to such entry or
			 withdrawal.


117 HRES 604 IH: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress disapproves of United States recognition of the Taliban and supports an Afghan government-in-exile and the efforts to resist the Taliban in the Panjshir Valley.
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IV117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 604IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESAugust 24, 2021Mr. Crenshaw (for himself, Mr. Waltz, Ms. Cheney, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Wenstrup, and Mr. Rogers of Alabama) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsRESOLUTIONExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress disapproves of United States recognition of the Taliban and supports an Afghan government-in-exile and the efforts to resist the Taliban in the Panjshir Valley.Whereas the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan under the Taliban committed heinous human rights abuses against the Afghan people from 1996 until the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) intervention in 2001;Whereas the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan under the Taliban provided safe harbor to Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida;Whereas the Taliban conducted armed attacks against the Afghan people and denied rights in areas under its control and influence between 2001 and 2021;Whereas the Taliban denied Afghans the right to vote in elections and sought to decrease voter turnout through threats, coercion, and attacks on Afghan voters between 2001 and 2021;Whereas the Taliban have engaged in terror against Afghan civilians through indiscriminate attacks, to include bombings and shootings;Whereas the Taliban has a history of attacking diplomatic missions—the United States Embassy in 2011 and the Indian Embassy in 2008;Whereas the Taliban seized territory by force after the United States withdrawal in 2021;Whereas the Taliban executed surrendering members of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, violating the law of war;Whereas the Taliban has conducted public summary executions of Afghans who worked for the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United States Government; Whereas the Taliban has fired on civilians protesting Taliban rule in Jalalabad; Whereas the Taliban has beaten and denied entry to Afghan special immigrant visa recipients attempting to enter Hamid Karzai International Airport to leave the country; andWhereas the local militia forces, especially those organized in the Panjshir Valley, will be the only hope for Afghans who do not wish to live under the brutal rule of the Taliban: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives—(1)stands in opposition to diplomatic recognition and relations with the Taliban-controlled Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan;(2)supports maintaining the existing presence of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan diplomats and government officers, currently led by Ambassador Adela Raz, to serve as representatives of the legitimate Afghan government-in-exile; and(3)recognizes and supports the leadership of Amrullah Saleh as the Acting President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the resistance to the Taliban being formed in the Panjshir Valley and led by Amrullah Saleh, Ahmad Massoud, and Bismillah Khan Mohammadi.


113 HR 5868 IH: To provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for other purposes.
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5868
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 11, 2014
			Mr. Ellison introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

		A BILL
		To provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact
			 of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for
			 other purposes.

		1.FindingsCongress finds the following:
			(1)The volume of crude oil transported by rail has significantly increased from—
				(A)21,000 barrels a day in 2009 to 1.1 million barrels a day in 2014; and
				(B)9,500 rail-carloads in 2008 to 415,000 rail-carloads in 2013.
				(2)At any given time, more than 2.5 million gallons of crude oil is being transported across the
			 country to refineries totaling a distance of more than 1000 miles.
			(3)More oil was spilled in 2013 from freight traffic than in the previous 4 decades combined.
			(4)Increased spills result in catastrophes that have significantly and adversely impacted the
			 following communities:
				(A)Minnesota, in March 2013, when 30,000 gallons of crude oil spilled because of derailed cars.
				(B)Lac-Mégantic, Canada, in July 2013, when 1.6 million gallons of crude oil spilled, igniting a fire
			 and exploding, killing 47 people and forcing 2,000 people from their
			 homes.
				(C)North Dakota, in December 2013, when 400,000 million gallons of crude oil spilled, igniting a fire
			 and forcing 65 percent of residents from their homes.
				(D)Virginia, in March 2014, when thousands of gallons of oil spilled, contaminating the James River
			 and requiring the evacuation of 78,000 people in the downtown of the city.
				(5)Hazardous materials must be properly classified for transportation, according to requirements from
			 the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
			(6)Crude oil is categorized as a Class 3 flammable liquid in either Packing Group (PG) I or II.
			(7)Due to serious mislabeling practices, the Department of Transportation’s Emergency Order (Docket
			 No. DOT–OST–2014–0025) from February 2014 has forbidden the labeling of
			 crude oil as PG III for transport and handling until further notice;
			 shipments must be labeled as either PG I (most serious hazard) or PG II
			 (moderate hazard) for proper handling and transport of crude oil.
			(8)PHMSA has found that crude oil from the Bakken region (in North Dakota, Montana, and Canada) is more volatile than most other types of crude, and subsequently, more flammable.
			(9)The samples that PHMSA tested from the Bakken region displayed characteristics consistent with those of a Class 3 flammable liquid, PG I or II, with a
			 predominance to PG I, the most dangerous class of Class 3 flammable
			 liquids.
			(10)The oil industry group North Dakota Petroleum Council has recommended that Bakken crude oil be
			 labeled as PG I hazardous materials for transportation.
			(11)Oil from the Bakken region accounts for about 12 percent of total domestic production.
			(12)The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has expressed concern that major loss of life, property damage and environmental consequences can occur when large
			 volumes of crude oil or other flammable liquids are transported on a
			 single train involved in an accident.
			(13)The NTSB has recommended that routes transporting hazardous materials present the fewest overall
			 safety and security risks by avoiding populated areas.
			2.Study on impact of diverting certain freight rail to avoid urban areas
			(a)In generalNot later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation
			 shall make appropriate arrangements with the Transportation Research Board
			 of the National Academies under which the Board shall conduct a study on
			 the cost and impact of rerouting freight rail traffic containing hazardous
			 material to avoid transportation of such hazardous material through urban
			 areas.
			(b)Contents of studyThe study described under subsection (a) shall include—
				(1)the benefits of rerouting freight rail traffic containing hazardous material to alternate existing
			 railroad routes that avoid urban areas, including benefits to the health
			 and safety of the individuals living in such urban areas;
				(2)the benefits of construction of alternative railroad routes that avoid urban areas for
			 transportation of freight rail containing hazardous material;
				(3)the logistical feasibility of the actions described in paragraphs (1) and (2); and
				(4)the costs of taking the actions described in paragraphs (1) and (2).
				(c)ReportIn entering into an arrangement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall request that the Board
			 transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study not later than
			 21 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
			(d)Definitions
				(1)Hazardous materialThe term hazardous material has the meaning given such term in section 5102 of title 49, United States Code.
				(2)Urban areaThe term urban area means an urban area, as designated by the Bureau of the Census, with a population of greater than
			 30,000.
				(e)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated $850,000 to carry out this Act.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1236
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 29, 2011
			Mr. Gerlach (for
			 himself, Mr. Neal,
			 Mr. Paulsen,
			 Mr. Blumenauer,
			 Mr. Hunter, and
			 Mr. DeFazio) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Ways and Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a
		  reduced rate of excise tax on beer produced domestically by certain small
		  producers.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Small Brewer Reinvestment and
			 Expanding Workforce Act or as the Small
			 BREW Act.
		2.Reduced rate of
			 excise tax on beer produced domestically by certain small producers
			(a)In
			 generalParagraph (2) of
			 section 5051(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
				(1)by redesignating
			 subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively,
			 and
				(2)by striking
			 subparagraph (A) and inserting the following new subparagraphs:

						(A)In
				generalIn the case of a
				brewer who produces not more than 6,000,000 barrels of beer during the calendar
				year, the per barrel rate of tax imposed by this section shall be—
							(i)$3.50 on the first
				60,000 qualified barrels of production, and
							(ii)$16 on the first
				1,940,000 qualified barrels of production to which clause (i) does not
				apply.
							(B)Qualified
				barrels of productionFor purposes of this paragraph, the term
				qualified barrels of production means, with respect to any brewer
				for any calendar year, the number of barrels of beer which are removed in such
				year for consumption or sale and which have been brewed or produced by such
				brewer at qualified breweries in the United
				States.
						.
				(b)Conforming
			 amendments
				(1)Subparagraph (C) of section 5051(a)(2) of
			 such Code, as redesignated by this section, is amended—
					(A)by striking
			 2,000,000 barrel quantity and inserting 6,000,000 barrel
			 quantity, and
					(B)by striking
			 60,000 barrel quantity and inserting 60,000 and 1,940,000
			 barrel quantities.
					(2)Subparagraph (D)
			 of such section, as so redesignated, is amended by striking 2,000,000
			 barrels and inserting 6,000,000 barrels.
				(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to beer
			 removed during calendar years beginning after the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.


113 HR 478 IH: E-Verify Modernization Act of 2013
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2013-02-04
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 478
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 4, 2013
			Mr. Gingrey of
			 Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on
			 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 amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant
		  Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) to make the E-Verify Program
		  permanent and mandatory, and to provide for certain changes to procedures for
		  participants in the Program.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 E-Verify Modernization Act of
			 2013.
		2.E-verify made
			 permanent and mandatory
			(a)Made
			 permanentSection 401(b) of
			 the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8
			 U.S.C. 1324a note) is amended by adding before the period at the end of the
			 last sentence the following: , except that the E-Verify Program
			 described in section 403(a) shall be a permanent program.
			(b)Made
			 mandatorySection 402 of such
			 Act is amended—
				(1)in subsection (a),
			 by inserting after Except as specifically provided in subsection
			 (e) the following: or subsection (g); and
				(2)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(g)Mandatory
				participation in the E-Verify ProgramNot later than 60 days after the date of
				enactment of the E-Verify Modernization Act of 2013, every person or other
				entity that hires one or more individuals for employment in the United States
				shall elect to participate in the E-Verify program described in section 403(a),
				and shall comply with the terms and conditions of such an election, including
				by verifying through the E-Verify program that each such individual is
				authorized to work in the United
				States.
						.
				3.Procedures for
			 participantsSection 403 of
			 the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996
			 (division C of Public Law 104–208; 8 U.S.C. 1324a note) is amended—
			(1)in subsection (a)(3)(A), by adding at the
			 end the following: The person or other entity may wait for confirmation
			 of the individual's identity and work eligibility before beginning to pay or
			 train the individual.;
			(2)in subsection (a)(3), by adding at the end
			 the following:

					(C)Current
				employeesNot later than 14
				business days after beginning to participate in the program, a person or other
				entity may use the program to verify the employment authorization of an
				employee hired prior to the participation in the program only if the person or
				other entity verifies the employment authorization of every employee hired
				prior to the participation in the
				program.
					;
				and
			(3)in subsection (a)(4)(B)(iii), by inserting
			 after until a nonconfirmation becomes final the following:
			 and the individual exhausts any administrative or judicial review if the
			 individual initiates such review..