114 S2059 IS: Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2015
U.S. Senate
2015-09-17
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2059IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 17, 2015Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. Cardin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on account
			 of claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income
			 averaging for backpay and frontpay awards received on account of such
			 claims, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2015.
		2.Exclusion from
			 gross income for amounts received on account of certain unlawful
			 discrimination
			(a)In
 generalPart III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to items specifically excluded from gross income) is amended by inserting before section 140 the following new section:

					139F.Amounts
				received on account of certain unlawful discrimination
						(a)In
				general
 (1)ExclusionGross income does not include amounts received by a claimant (whether by judgment or settlement and whether as lump sums or periodic payments) on account of a claim of unlawful discrimination.
							(2)Amounts
 coveredFor purposes of paragraph (1), the term amounts does not include—
 (A)backpay or frontpay, as defined in section 1302(b), or
 (B)punitive damages.
								(b)Unlawful
 discrimination definedFor purposes of this section, the term unlawful discrimination has the meaning given such term by section 62(e)..
			(b)Clerical
 amendmentThe table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 140 the following new item:
				Sec. 139F. Amounts received on account of
				certain unlawful
				discrimination..
			(c)Effective
 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.
			3.Limitation on
			 tax based on income averaging for backpay and frontpay received on account
			 of
			 certain unlawful employment discrimination
			(a)In
 generalPart I of subchapter Q of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to income averaging) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

					1302.Income from
				backpay and frontpay received on account of certain unlawful
			 employment
				discrimination
						(a)General
 ruleIf employment discrimination backpay or frontpay is received by a taxpayer during a taxable year, the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall not exceed the sum of—
 (1)the tax which would be so imposed if—
 (A)no amount of such backpay or frontpay were included in gross income for such year, and
 (B)no deduction were allowed for such year for expenses (otherwise allowable as a deduction to the taxpayer for such year) in connection with making or prosecuting any claim of unlawful employment discrimination by or on behalf of the taxpayer, plus
 (2)the product of—
 (A)the number of years in the backpay period and frontpay period, and
 (B)the amount by which the tax determined under paragraph (1) would increase if the amount on which such tax is determined were increased by the average annual net backpay and frontpay amount.
 (b)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section—
							(1)Employment
 discrimination backpay or frontpayThe term employment discrimination backpay or frontpay means backpay or frontpay receivable (whether as lump sums or periodic payments) on account of a claim of unlawful employment discrimination.
							(2)Unlawful
 employment discriminationThe term unlawful employment discrimination has the meaning provided the term unlawful discrimination in section 62(e).
							(3)Backpay and
 frontpayThe terms backpay and frontpay mean amounts—
 (A)which are includible in gross income in the taxable year as compensation which is attributable—
 (i)in the case of backpay, to services performed, or that would have been performed but for a claimed violation of law, as an employee, former employee, or prospective employee before such taxable year for the taxpayer’s employer, former employer, or prospective employer, and
 (ii)in the case of frontpay, to employment that would have been performed but for a claimed violation of law, in a taxable year or taxable years following the taxable year, and
 (B)which are received on account of a judgment or settlement resulting from a claim for a violation of law.
								(4)Backpay
 periodThe term backpay period means the period during which services are performed (or would have been performed) to which backpay is attributable. If such period is not equal to a whole number of taxable years, such period shall be increased to the next highest number of whole taxable years.
							(5)Frontpay
 periodThe term frontpay period means the period of foregone employment to which frontpay is attributable. If such period is not equal to a whole number of taxable years, such period shall be increased to the next highest number of whole taxable years.
							(6)Average annual
 net backpay and frontpay amountThe term average annual net backpay and frontpay amount means the amount equal to—
 (A)the excess of—
 (i)employment discrimination backpay and frontpay, over
 (ii)the amount of deductions that would have been allowable but for subsection (a)(1)(B), divided by
 (B)the number of years in the backpay period and frontpay period..
			(b)Clerical
 amendmentThe table of sections for part I of subchapter Q of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 1301 the following new item:
				Sec. 1302. Income from backpay and
				frontpay received on account of certain unlawful employment
				discrimination..
			(c)Effective
 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.
			4.Income averaging
			 for backpay and frontpay received on account of certain unlawful
			 employment
			 discrimination not to increase alternative minimum tax liability
			(a)In
 generalSection 55(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining regular tax) is amended by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4) and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:

					(3)Coordination
				with income averaging for amounts received on account of employment
 discriminationSolely for purposes of this section, section 1302 (relating to averaging of income from backpay or frontpay received on account of certain unlawful employment discrimination) shall not apply in computing the regular tax..
			(b)Effective
 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.


115 S587 IS: Protecting Charitable Contributions Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-03-09
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		II
		115th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 587
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 9, 2017
			Mr. Roberts introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit substantiation requirements for charitable
			 contributions to returns submitted by the donor.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Protecting Charitable Contributions Act of 2017.
		2.Modification of substantiation requirements for charitable contributions
 (a)In generalParagraph (8) of section 170(f)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subparagraph (D) and by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (D).
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.


		III
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. CON. RES. 89
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 11, 2008
			Mr. Burr (for himself,
			 Mr. Byrd, Mr.
			 Specter, Mr. Craig,
			 Mrs. Dole, and Mr. Isakson) submitted the following concurrent
			 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and
			 Administration

		CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
		Authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie
		  in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death.

		Whereas the veterans of the First World War fought bravely
			 and made heroic sacrifices for the Allied forces; and
		Whereas past resolutions have sought authorization for
			 American heroes to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon an
			 individual's passing, it is the Nation's collective desire to express its
			 gratitude for the service of all World War I veterans by making it known to
			 that war's last American survivor the honor it wishes to bestow on him before
			 he passes: Now, therefore, be it

		1.Honoring Frank Woodruff
			 Buckles
			(a)In
			 generalIn recognition of the historic contributions of United
			 States veterans who served in the First World War, Frank Woodruff Buckles, the
			 last surviving United States veteran of the First World War, shall be permitted
			 to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death, so that the
			 citizens of the United States may pay their last respects to this great
			 American.
			(b)ImplementationThe
			 Architect of the Capitol, under the direction and supervision of the President
			 pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
			 shall take the necessary steps to implement subsection (a).


I
One Hundred Twelfth Congress of the United States of America At the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twelve
H. R. 6586

AN ACT
To extend the application of certain space launch liability provisions through 2014.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Space Exploration Sustainability Act.
2.Assurance of Core CapabilitiesSection 203 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18313) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(c)Sense of Congress Regarding Human Space Flight Capability AssuranceIt is the sense of Congress that the Administrator shall proceed with the utilization of the ISS, technology development, and follow-on transportation systems (including the Space Launch System, multi-purpose crew vehicle, and commercial crew and cargo transportation capabilities) under titles III and IV of this Act in a manner that ensures—
(1)that these capabilities remain inherently complementary and interrelated;
(2)a balance of the development, sustainment, and use of each of these capabilities, which are of critical importance to the viability and sustainability of the U.S. space program; and
(3)that resources required to support the timely and sustainable development of these capabilities authorized in either title III or title IV of this Act are not derived from a reduction in resources for the capabilities authorized in the other title.
(d)LimitationNothing in subsection (c) shall apply to or affect any capability authorized by any other title of this Act.
3.Extension of certain space launch liability provisionsSection 50915(f) of title 51, United States Code, is amended by striking December 31, 2012 and inserting December 31, 2013.
4.Exemption from INKSNASection 7(1)(B) of the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended—
(1)by striking , or for the purchase of goods or services relating to human space flight, that are; and
(2)by striking prior to July 1, 2016 and inserting prior to December 31, 2020.
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


113 S2030 RS: National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2014
U.S. Senate
2014-02-12
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IICalendar No. 607113th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2030[Report No. 113–279]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 12, 2014Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Wicker, and Ms. Cantwell) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationDecember 1, 2014Reported by Mr. Rockefeller, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
		  National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2014.2.References to the National Sea Grant College Program ActExcept as otherwise expressly provided, wherever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in
			 terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the
			 reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision
			 of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1121 et seq.).3.Sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes; annual report on progressSection 207 (33 U.S.C. 1126) is amended by striking subsection (e).4.Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy FellowshipSection 208(b) (33 U.S.C. 1127(b)) is amended by striking may and inserting shall.5.Report on coordination of oceans and coastal research activitiesSection 9 of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 857–20) is
			 repealed.6.National Sea Grant Advisory Board reportSection 209(b) (33 U.S.C. 1128(b))
			 is amended by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:(2)ReportThe Board shall report to the Congress every 3 years on the state of the national sea grant college
			 program. The Board shall indicate in each such report the progress made
			 toward meeting the priorities identified in the strategic plan in effect
			 under section 204(c). The Secretary shall make available to the Board such
			 information, personnel, and administrative services and assistance as it
			 may reasonably require to carry out its duties under this title..7.Technical amendmentSection 205(c) (33 U.S.C. 1124(c)) is amended by striking Elegibility in the heading and inserting Eligibility.8.Authorization of appropriations(a)In generalSection 212(a) (33 U.S.C. 1131(a)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)—(A)by striking and at the end of subparagraph (E);(B)by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (F) and inserting a semicolon; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(G)$72,000,000 for fiscal year 2015;(H)$75,600,000 for fiscal year 2016;(I)$79,380,000 for fiscal year 2017;(J)$83,350,000 for fiscal year 2018;(K)$87,520,000 for fiscal year 2019; and(L)$91,900,000 for fiscal year 2020.;(2)in paragraph (2), by striking activities in the heading and inserting activities through fiscal year 2014; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(3)Priority activities for fiscal years 2015 through 2020In addition to the amounts authorized under paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated
			 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2020
      $18,000,000 for competitive grants for the following:(A)University research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species.(B)University research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks.(C)University research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms.(D)University research, education, training, and extension services and activities focused on regional
			 or national priority issues identified in the strategic plan under section
			 204(c)(1).(E)Fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance,
			 and not supplant, existing core program funding..(b)LimitationsSection 212(b)(1) (33 U.S.C. 1131(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows:(1)Administration(A)In generalThere may not be used for administration of programs under this title in a fiscal year more than
			 5.5 percent of the lesser of—(i)the amount authorized to be appropriated under this title for the fiscal year; or(ii)the amount appropriated under this title for the fiscal year.(B)Critical staffing requirementsThe Director shall use the authority under subchapter VI of chapter 33 of title 5, United States
			 Code, to meet any critical staffing requirement while implementing the
			 activities authorized in this title.  The costs associated with that
			 exercise of authority shall not be counted toward the cap under
			 subparagraph (A)..(c)Distribution of fundsSection 212(c) (33 U.S.C. 1131(c)) is amended by inserting , the year in which base funding was set, after	2003.(d)Conforming amendmentSection 212(b)(2) (33 U.S.C. 1131(b)(2)) is amended by inserting or (a)(3) after (a)(2).1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
		  National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2014.2.References to the National Sea Grant College Program ActExcept as otherwise expressly provided, wherever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in
			 terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the
			 reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision
			 of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1121 et seq.).3.Sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes; annual report on progressSection 207 (33 U.S.C. 1126) is amended by striking subsection (e).4.Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship(a)In generalSection 208(b) (33 U.S.C. 1127(b)) is amended by striking may and inserting shall.(b)Placements in CongressSection 208(b) (33 U.S.C. 1127(b)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, is further
			 amended—(1)in the first sentence, by striking The Secretary and inserting the following:(1)In generalThe Secretary; and(2)in paragraph (1), as designated by paragraph (1), in the second sentence, by striking A fellowship and inserting the following:(2)Placement priorities(A)In generalIn each year in which the Secretary awards a legislative fellowship under this subsection, when
			 considering the
			 placement of fellows, the Secretary shall prioritize placement of fellows
			 in the following:(i)Positions in offices of, or with members on, committees of Congress that have jurisdiction over the
			 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.(ii)Positions in offices of members of Congress that have a demonstrated interest in ocean, coastal, or
			 Great Lakes resources.(B)Equitable distributionIn placing fellows in offices described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall ensure, to the
			 degree practicable, that placements are equitably distributed among the
			 political parties.(3)DurationA fellowship.(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply with respect to the first calendar year beginning
			 after the date of enactment of this Act.(d)Sense of Congress; encouragement of career developmentIt is the sense of Congress that in recognition of the competitive nature of the fellowship under
			 section 208(b) of the National Sea Grant College Program
			 Act (33 U.S.C. 1127(b)), and of the exceptional qualifications
			 of fellowship awardees, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the
			 Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, should encourage
			 participating
			 Federal agencies to consider opportunities for fellowship awardees at
			 the conclusion of their
			 fellowship for workforce positions appropriate for their education and
			 experience.5.Donations(a)In generalSection 204(c)(4)(E) (33 U.S.C. 1123(c)(4)(E)) is amended to read as follows:(E)accept donations of money and, notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, of
			 voluntary and uncompensated services;.(b)PrioritiesThe Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and
			 Atmosphere, shall establish priorities for the use of donations accepted
			 under section 204(c)(4)(E) of the National Sea Grant College Program Act
			 (33 U.S.C. 1123(c)(4)(E)), and shall consider among those priorities the
			 possibility of expanding the Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy
			 Fellowship's placement of additional fellows in relevant legislative
			 offices
			 under section 208(b) of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1127(b)), in accordance with
			 the recommendations under subsection (c) of this section.(c)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
			 National Sea Grant Office, in consultation with the National Sea Grant
			 Advisory Board and the Sea Grant Association, shall—(1)recommend the optimal use of any donations accepted under section 204(c)(4)(E) of the National Sea
			 Grant College Program Act (33
			 U.S.C. 1123(c)(4)(E)); and(2)report the recommendations under paragraph (1) to Congress.(d)ConstructionNothing in this section shall be construed to limit or otherwise affect any other amounts available
			 for marine policy fellowships under section 208(b) of the National Sea
			 Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1127(b)), including amounts accepted
			 under section 204(c)(4)(F) of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1123(c)(4)(F) or
			 appropriated under section 212 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 1131).6.Report on coordination of oceans and coastal research activitiesSection 9 of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 857–20) is
			 repealed.7.National Sea Grant Advisory Board reportSection 209(b) (33 U.S.C. 1128(b))
			 is amended by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:(2)ReportThe Board shall report to the Congress every 3 years on the state of the national sea grant college
			 program. The Board shall indicate in each such report the progress made
			 toward meeting the priorities identified in the strategic plan in effect
			 under section 204(c). The Secretary shall make available to the Board such
			 information, personnel, and administrative services and assistance as it
			 may reasonably require to carry out its duties under this title..8.Program elementsSection 204(b) (33 U.S.C. 1123(b)) is amended by inserting for research, education, extension, training, technology transfer, and public service after financial assistance.9.Authorization of appropriations(a)In generalSection 212(a) (33 U.S.C. 1131(a)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraphs (A) through (F) and inserting the following:(A)$72,000,000 for fiscal year 2015;(B)$75,600,000 for fiscal year 2016;(C)$79,380,000 for fiscal year 2017;(D)$83,350,000 for fiscal year 2018;(E)$87,520,000 for fiscal year 2019; and(F)$91,900,000 for fiscal year 2020.; and(2)by amending  paragraph (2) to read as follows:(2)Priority activitiesIn addition to the amounts authorized under paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated
			 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2020
      $6,000,000 for competitive grants for the following:(A)University research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species.(B)University research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks.(C)University research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms.(D)University research, education, training, and extension services and activities focused on
			 coastal resilience and U.S. working waterfronts and other regional
			 or national priority issues identified in the strategic plan under section
			 204(c)(1).(E)University research on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies.(F)Fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance,
			 and not supplant, existing core program funding..(b)LimitationsSection 212(b)(1) (33 U.S.C. 1131(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows:(1)Administration(A)In generalThere may not be used for administration of programs under this title in a fiscal year more than
			 5.5 percent of the lesser of—(i)the amount authorized to be appropriated under this title for the fiscal year; or(ii)the amount appropriated under this title for the fiscal year.(B)Critical staffing requirementsThe Director shall use the authority under subchapter VI of chapter 33 of title 5, United States
			 Code, to meet any critical staffing requirement while implementing the
			 activities authorized in this title.  The costs associated with that
			 exercise of authority shall not be counted toward the cap under
			 subparagraph (A)..(c)Allocation of funding(1)In generalSection 204(d)(3) (33 U.S.C. 1123(d)(3) is amended—(A)by striking With respect to sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes and inserting With respect to sea grant colleges, sea grant institutes, sea grant programs, and sea grant
			 projects; and(B)in subparagraph (B), by striking funding among sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes and inserting funding among sea grant colleges, sea grant institutes, sea grant programs, and sea grant projects.(2)Excess amountsSection 212 (33 U.S.C. 1131) is amended—(A)by striking subsection (c); and(B)by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively.December 1, 2014Reported with an amendment


115 SRES 673 IS: Recognizing the 80th anniversary of Ingalls Shipbuilding.
U.S. Senate
2018-10-11
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		III
		115th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 673
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			October 11, 2018
			Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mrs. Hyde-Smith) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing the 80th anniversary of Ingalls Shipbuilding.

 Whereas October 2018 marks the 80th anniversary of Ingalls Shipbuilding, a shipbuilding corporation located in Pascagoula, Mississippi;
 Whereas Ingalls Shipbuilding is the largest industrial employer in the State of Mississippi, with nearly 12,000 shipbuilders that—
 (1)construct surface combatants, amphibious assault ships, and United States Coast Guard cutters; and (2)provide repair and maintenance services on United States Navy ships;
 Whereas Ingalls Shipbuilding is the largest supplier to the United States Navy of surface combatants and has built nearly 70 percent of the fleet of warships of the United States Navy;
 Whereas Ingalls Shipbuilding was founded in 1938 by Robert Ingersoll Ingalls on the east bank of the Pascagoula River in the State of Mississippi;
 Whereas since 1938, Ingalls Shipbuilding has provided the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, and other customers with the most reliable and high-quality ships in the world;
 Whereas the individuals who build ships at Ingalls Shipbuilding continue that legacy of excellence;
 Whereas Ingalls Shipbuilding provides 20,000 direct and indirect jobs in the State of Mississippi; Whereas Pascagoula is the home of the finest shipbuilders in the world;
 Whereas Ingalls Shipbuilding contributes more than $1,000,000,000 to the economy of the State of Mississippi annually; and
 Whereas as of the date of this resolution, Ingalls Shipbuilding— (1)has 13 ships from 4 different classes under construction; and
 (2)will build for the United States Navy the LPD Flight II, the next class of amphibious transport dock landing ship: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)recognizes Ingalls Shipbuilding on the occasion of its 80th anniversary as a leader in the military shipbuilding sector of the United States and an excellent corporate citizen; and
 (2)extends best wishes to Ingalls Shipbuilding on that auspicious occasion.


116 S56 IS: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to annually designate at least one city in the United States as an “American World War II Heritage City”, and for other purposes.
U.S. Senate
2019-01-08
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 56IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 8, 2019Mr. Tillis introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to annually designate at least one city in the United
			 States as an American World War II Heritage City, and for other purposes.

		1.American World War II Heritage Cities
 (a)DesignationIn order to recognize and ensure the continued preservation and importance of the history of the United States involvement in World War II, each calendar year the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary) may designate not less than one city located in one of the several States or a territory of the United States as an American World War II Heritage City. Not more than one city in each State or territory may be designated under this section.
 (b)Application for designationThe Secretary shall— (1)establish and publicize the process by which a city may apply for designation as an American World War II Heritage City based on the criteria in subsection (c); and
 (2)encourage cities to apply for designation as an American World War II Heritage City. (c)Criteria for designationThe Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution or the President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, shall make each designation under subsection (a) based on the following criteria:
 (1)Contributions by a city and its environs to the World War II home-front war effort, including contributions related to—
 (A)defense manufacturing, such as ships, aircraft, uniforms, and equipment; (B)production of foodstuffs and consumer items for Armed Forces and home consumption;
 (C)war bond drives; (D)adaptations to wartime survival;
 (E)volunteer participation; (F)civil defense preparedness;
 (G)personnel serving in the Armed Forces, their achievements, and facilities for their rest and recreation; or
 (H)the presence of Armed Forces camps, bases, airfields, harbors, repair facilities, and other installations within or in its environs.
 (2)Achievements by a city and its environs to preserve the heritage and legacy of the city’s contributions to the war effort and to preserve World War II history, including—
 (A)the identification, preservation, restoration, and interpretation of World War II related structures, facilities and sites;
 (B)establishment of museums, parks, and markers; (C)establishment of memorials to area men who lost their lives in service;
 (D)organizing groups of veterans and home-front workers and their recognition; (E)presentation of cultural events such as dances, plays, and lectures;
 (F)public relations outreach through the print and electronic media, and books; and (G)recognition and ceremonies remembering wartime event anniversaries.


115 HR 5654 IH: VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2018
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-04-27
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I
115th CONGRESS2d Session
H. R. 5654
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 27, 2018
Mr. Gonzalez of Texas (for himself and Mr. Poliquin) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

A BILL
To amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include the rural development voucher program as a covered housing program, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2018. 2.Covered housing programsParagraph (3) of section 41411(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12491(a)(3)) is amended—
(1)in subparagraph (I), by striking and at the end; (2)by redesignating subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K); and
(3)by inserting after subparagraph (I) the following new subparagraph:  (J)rural development housing voucher assistance provided by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 542 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1490r), without regard to subsection (b) of such section, and applicable appropriation Acts; and.


115 SRES 43 ATS: Recognizing January 2017 as National Mentoring Month.
U.S. Senate
2017-02-02
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III115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 43IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 2, 2017Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Booker, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Cornyn, and Mr. Wyden) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONRecognizing January 2017 as National Mentoring Month.

 Whereas, in 2002, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and MENTOR: the National Mentoring Partnership established National Mentoring Month;
 Whereas 2017 is the 15th anniversary of National Mentoring Month; Whereas the goals of National Mentoring Month are—
 (1)to raise awareness of mentoring; (2)to recruit individuals to mentor; and
 (3)to encourage organizations to engage and integrate quality in mentoring into the efforts of the organizations;
 Whereas young people across the United States make everyday choices that lead to the big decisions in life without the guidance and support on which many other people rely;
 Whereas a mentor is a caring, consistent presence who devotes time to a young person to help that young person—
 (1)discover personal strength; and (2)achieve the potential of that young person through a structured and trusting relationship;
 Whereas quality mentoring— (1)encourages positive choices;
 (2)promotes self-esteem; (3)supports academic achievement; and
 (4)introduces young people to new ideas; Whereas mentoring programs have shown to be effective in combating school violence and discipline problems, substance abuse, incarceration, and truancy;
 Whereas research shows that young people who were at risk for not completing high school but who had a mentor were, as compared with similarly situated young people without a mentor—
 (1)55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college; (2)81 percent more likely to report participating regularly in sports or extracurricular activities;
 (3)more than twice as likely to say they held a leadership position in a club or sports team; and
 (4)78 percent more likely to pay it forward by volunteering regularly in their communities;
 Whereas 90 percent of young people who were at risk for not completing high school but who had a mentor said they are now interested in becoming mentors themselves;
 Whereas mentoring can play a role in helping young people attend school regularly, as research shows that students who meet regularly with a mentor are, as compared with the peers of those students—
 (1)52 percent less likely to skip a full day of school; and (2)37 percent less likely to skip a class;
 Whereas youth development experts agree that mentoring encourages smart daily behaviors, such as finishing homework, having healthy social interactions, and saying no when it counts, that have a noticeable influence on the growth and success of a young person;
 Whereas mentors help young people set career goals and use the personal contacts of the mentors to help young people meet industry professionals and train for and find jobs;
 Whereas all of the described benefits of mentors serve to link youth to economic and social opportunity while also strengthening the fiber of communities in the United States; and
 Whereas, despite the described benefits, 9,000,000 young people in the United States feel isolated from meaningful connections with adults outside their homes, constituting a mentoring gap that demonstrates a need for collaboration and resources: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)recognizes January 2017 as National Mentoring Month;
 (2)recognizes the caring adults who— (A)serve as staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs; and
 (B)help the young people of the United States find inner strength and reach their full potential;
 (3)acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial because mentoring encourages educational achievement and self-confidence, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves life outcomes, and strengthens communities;
 (4)promotes the establishment and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States to equip young people with the tools needed to lead healthy and productive lives; and
 (5)supports initiatives to close the mentoring gap that exists for the many young people in the United States who do not have meaningful connections with adults outside their homes.