116 HR 4753 : Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-02-11
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		IIB
		116th CONGRESS2d Session
		H. R. 4753
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		February 11, 2020Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACT
		To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from operating or procuring foreign-made unmanned
			 aircraft systems, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act. 2.Prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems (a)Prohibition on agency operation or procurementThe Secretary of Homeland Security may not operate, provide financial assistance for, or enter into or renew a contract for the procurement of—
 (1)an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that— (A)is manufactured in a covered foreign country or by a corporation domiciled in a covered foreign country;
 (B)uses flight controllers, radios, data transmission devices, cameras, or gimbals manufactured in a covered foreign country or by a corporation domiciled in a covered foreign country;
 (C)uses a ground control system or operating software developed in a covered foreign country or by a corporation domiciled in a covered foreign country; or
 (D)uses network connectivity or data storage located in or administered by a corporation domiciled in a covered foreign country; or
 (2)a system manufactured in a covered foreign country or by a corporation domiciled in a covered foreign country for the detection or identification of covered unmanned aircraft systems.
 (b)WaiverThe Secretary of Homeland Security may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) on a case by case basis by certifying in writing to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate that the operation or procurement that is the subject of such a waiver is required—
 (1)in the national interest of the United States; (2)for counter-UAS surrogate testing and training; or
 (3)for intelligence, electronic warfare, or information warfare operations, testing, analysis, and or training.
 (c)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Covered foreign countryThe term covered foreign country means a country labeled as a strategic competitor in the Summary of the 2018 National Defense Strategy of the United States of America: Sharpening the American Military’s Competitive Edge issued by the Department of Defense pursuant to section 113 of title 10, United States Code.
 (2)Covered unmanned aircraft systemThe term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section 331 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–95; 49 U.S.C. 44802 note).

	Passed the House of Representatives February 10, 2020.Cheryl L. Johnson,ClerkRobert F. Reeves,Deputy Clerk


113 S2908 IS: Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act
U.S. Senate
2014-09-18
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II113th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2908IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 18, 2014Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for
			 coverage under a qualified health plan, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Affordable Health Insurance for the Middle Class Act.2.Expanding eligibility for refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan(a)In
		generalSubparagraph (A) of section 36B(c)(1) of the Internal
		Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 400 percent and
		inserting 600 percent.(b)Conforming
		amendments(1)The
		table contained in clause (i) of section 36B(b)(3)(A) of such Code is amended in
			 the first column of
		the last row by striking 400% and inserting 600%.(2)Clause (i) of
		section 36B(f)(2)(B) of such Code is amended—(A)by striking
		400 percent and inserting 600 percent, and(B)in the first column of the last row of the table contained in such clause, by striking 400% and inserting 600%.(c)Effective
		dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable
		years ending after December 31, 2014.3.Increase in excise tax rate for small cigars and cigarettes(a)In general
				(1)Small
			 cigarsSection 5701(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
			 amended by striking $50.33 and inserting
			 $52.83.
				(2)Small
			 cigarettesSection 5701(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking
			 $50.33 and inserting $52.83.
				(b)Effective
			 DateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to articles
			 removed (as defined in section 5702(j) of the Internal Revenue Code of
			 1986)
			 after December 31, 2014.


117 HR 2811 IH: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-04-22
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2811IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 22, 2021Mr. Sablan (for himself, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Allred, Mrs. Axne, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Burchett, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Cárdenas, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Case, Mr. Casten, Mr. Chabot, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Ms. Dean, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. DeGette, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Deutch, Ms. Barragán, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Emmer, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr. Foster, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas, Ms. Granger, Mr. Grijalva, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Higgins of New York, Ms. Houlahan, Mr. Huffman, Ms. Jacobs of California, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Kilmer, Ms. Kuster, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Levin of Michigan, Mr. Levin of California, Mr. Lowenthal, Ms. Mace, Mr. Malinowski, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Mrs. McBath, Ms. McCollum, Mr. McEachin, Mr. McGovern, Mr. McNerney, Mr. Meeks, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Moulton, Mrs. Murphy of Florida, Mr. Norcross, Ms. Norton, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Pence, Mr. Peters, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Pressley, Mr. Quigley, Mrs. Radewagen, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Reschenthaler, Miss Rice of New York, Mr. Ryan, Ms. Sánchez, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Schrader, Mr. Schweikert, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Sires, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Soto, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Swalwell, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Tonko, Ms. Underwood, Ms. Velázquez, Mrs. Walorski, Mr. Welch, Ms. Wild, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Zeldin, Mr. San Nicolas, Mr. Issa, and Mr. Buchanan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021.2.Prohibition on sale of shark fins(a)ProhibitionExcept as provided in sections 3 and 4, no person shall possess, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any shark fin or product containing any shark fin.(b)PenaltyFor purposes of section 308(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1858(a)), a violation of this section shall be treated as an act prohibited by section 307 of that Act.3.Exemption for traditional fisheries, education, and scienceSection 2 shall not apply with respect to possession of a shark fin that was taken lawfully under a State, territorial, or Federal license or permit to take or land sharks, if the shark fin is separated from the shark in a manner consistent with the license or permit and is—(1)destroyed or discarded upon separation;(2)used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with State or territorial law;(3)used solely for display or research purposes by a museum, college, or university, or by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research; or(4)retained by the license or permit holder for a noncommercial purpose.4.Exemption for Dogfish(a)In generalIt shall not be a violation of section 2 for any person to possess, offer for sale, sell, or purchase any fresh or frozen raw fin or tail from any stock of the species Mustelus canis (smooth dogfish) or Squalus acanthias (spiny dogfish).(b)ReportBy not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of Commerce should review the exemption in subsection (a) and should prepare and submit to the Congress a report that includes a recommendation on whether the exemption should continue or be terminated. In preparing such report and making such recommendation, the Secretary should analyze factors including—(1)the economic viability of dogfish fisheries with and without the continuation of the exemption;(2)the impact to ocean ecosystems of continuing or terminating the exemption;(3)the impact on enforcement of the ban contained in section 3 caused by the exemption; and(4)the impact of the exemption on shark conservation.5.Inclusion of rays and skates in seafood traceability programNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, to include rays and skates in the species and species groups specified in subsection (a)(2) of such section.6.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)SharkThe term shark means any species of the orders Pristiophoriformes, Squatiniformes, Squaliformes, Hexanchiformes, Lamniformes, Carchariniformes, Orectolobiformes, and Heterodontiformes.(2)Shark finThe term shark fin means the raw, dried, or otherwise processed detached fin, or the raw, dried, or otherwise processed detached tail, of a shark.7.State authorityNothing in this Act affects any right of a State or territory of the United States to adopt or enforce any regulation or standard that is more stringent than a regulation or standard in effect under this Act.8.Determination of budget effectsThe 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 House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.


109 HR 3614 IH: Charity Care for the Uninsured Act of 2005
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-07-28
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3614
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 28, 2005
Mr. Wolf 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 allow physicians a credit against income tax for providing charity care.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Charity Care for the Uninsured Act of 2005.
2.Charity care credit
(a)In generalSubpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to nonrefundable personal credits) is amended by inserting after section 25B the following new section:

25C.Charity care credit
(a)Allowance of creditIn the case of a physician, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for a taxable year the amount determined in accordance with the following table:

If the physician has provided during such taxable year:The amount of the credit is:
At least 25 but less than 30 qualified hours of charity care$1,000.
At least 30 but less than 35 qualified hours of charity care$1,200.
At least 35 but less than 40 qualified hours of charity care$1,400.
At least 40 but less than 45 qualified hours of charity care$1,600.
At least 45 but less than 50 qualified hours of charity care$1,800.
At least 50 qualified hours of charity care$2,000.
(b)Qualified hours of charity careFor purposes of this section—
(1)Qualified hours of charity careThe term qualified hours of charity care means the hours that a physician provides medical care (as defined in section 213(d)(1)(A)) on a volunteer or pro bono basis.
(2)PhysicianThe term physician has the meaning given to such term in section 1861(r) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(r)).  .
(b)Conforming amendmentThe table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 25B the following new item:

Sec. 25C. Charity care credit.
(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2005.


115 HR 1185 IH: Retain Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-02-16
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1185IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 16, 2017Mr. Ryan of Ohio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend titles 10 and 41, United States Code, to provide a contracting preference for contractors
			 that retain American jobs and purchase goods and services in the United
			 States, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Retain Act. 2.FindingsThe Congress finds the following:
 (1)Hundreds of American corporations are shipping thousands of jobs to foreign countries. (2)United States companies either send American jobs overseas, or choose to employ cheap overseas labor, instead of American workers.
 (3)Shifting of jobs occurs in all industry sectors including manufacturing, services, supply chain, and all others.
			3.Amendments
			(a)Civilian agency contracts
 (1)AmendmentChapter 47 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

						4713.Preference for keeping jobs in the United States
 (a)PreferenceThe head of an executive agency shall give a preference for an offeror that certifies to retain jobs performed in the United States (regardless of the citizenship of the employee) and uses products substantially manufactured in the United States and services provided in the United States for the contract for which an offer is made.
 (b)Applicability to subcontractsThe preference described under subsection (a) applies to the award of a contract by an executive agency and the award of any subcontract (at any tier) in the performance of such contract.
 (c)CertificationTo be eligible for the preference described under subsection (a), an offeror shall submit a certification that confirms the offeror and any subcontractor (if applicable)—
 (1)has not relocated jobs from the United States to foreign countries in the preceding five years; (2)has not established foreign facilities to perform the same function that otherwise could have been performed in the United States with the intention of manufacturing or providing the same service and importing the same product or service back to the United States;
 (3)will not relocate jobs from the United States to foreign countries during the period of performance of the contract; and
 (4)will use products substantially manufactured in the United States and services provided in the United States under the contract.
 (d)Exception to certificationNotwithstanding the requirements of the certification described under subsection (c), the head of an executive agency may except an offeror from any of the requirements if the exception is fully described and justified and one or more of the following conditions apply:
 (1)The products are not manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and are not of satisfactory quality.
 (2)There is an unreasonable cost associated with the use of products substantially manufactured in the United States or services provided in the United States.
 (3)The use of products substantially manufactured in the United States or services provided in the United States would be inconsistent with the public interest.
 (e)Violation of certificationIf the head of an executive agency determines that a contractor has submitted a false statement or violated any of the requirements of the certification described in subsection (c), the head of that executive agency shall terminate the contract for which the contractor received the preference described in subsection (a) and the contractor may not receive the preference for a period of not less than 5 years.
 (f)Report requiredNot later than November 1 of each year, the head of an executive agency shall submit to Congress a report that includes the names of the contractors that have submitted a false statement or violated any of the requirements of the certification described in subsection (c) for the previous fiscal year.
 (g)Applicability to parent companies and subsidiariesFor purposes of this section, any prohibition on receiving a preference under subsection (e) applied with respect to a contractor shall apply to any subsidiary or parent company of the contractor..
 (2)Technical and conforming amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of chapter 47 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

							4713. Preference for keeping jobs in the United States..
				(b)Defense contracts
 (1)AmendmentChapter 137 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2316 the following new section:

						2317.Preference for keeping jobs in the United States
 (a)PreferenceThe head of an agency shall give a preference for an offeror that certifies to retain jobs performed in the United States (regardless of the citizenship of the employee) in the United States and uses products substantially manufactured in the United States and services provided in the United States for the contract for which an offer is made.
 (b)Applicability to subcontractsThe preference described under subsection (a) applies to the award of a contract by any agency named in section 2303 of this chapter and the award of any subcontract (at any tier) in the performance of such contract.
 (c)CertificationTo be eligible for the preference described under subsection (a), an offeror shall submit a certification that confirms the offeror and any subcontractor (if applicable)—
 (1)has not relocated jobs from the United States to foreign countries in the preceding five years; (2)has not established foreign facilities to perform the same function that otherwise could have been performed in the United States with the intention of manufacturing or providing the same service and importing the same product or service back to the United States;
 (3)will not relocate jobs from the United States to foreign countries during the period of performance of the contract; and
 (4)will use products substantially manufactured in the United States and services provided in the United States under the contract.
 (d)Exception to certificationNotwithstanding the requirements of the certification described under subsection (c), the head of an agency may except an offeror from any of the requirements if the exception is fully described and justified and one or more of the following conditions apply:
 (1)The products are not manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and are not of satisfactory quality.
 (2)There is an unreasonable cost associated with the use of products substantially manufactured in the United States or services provided in the United States.
 (3)The use of products substantially manufactured in the United States or services provided in the United States would be inconsistent with the public interest.
 (e)Violation of certificationIf the head of an agency determines that a contractor has submitted a false statement or violated any of the requirements of the certification described in subsection (c), the head of that agency shall terminate the contract for which the contractor received the preference described in subsection (a) and the contractor may not receive the preference for a period of not less than 5 years.
 (f)Report requiredNot later than November 1 of each year, the head of an agency shall submit to Congress a report that includes the names of the contractors that have submitted a false statement or violated any of the requirements of the certification described in subsection (c) for the previous fiscal year.
 (g)Applicability to parent companies and subsidiariesFor purposes of this section, any prohibition on receiving a preference under subsection (e) applied with respect to a contractor shall apply to any subsidiary or parent company of the contractor..
 (2)Technical and conforming amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2316 the following new item:

							2317. Preference for keeping jobs in the United States..
 (c)Revision of Federal Acquisition RegulationThe Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be revised to implement the amendment made by this section.
 (d)Effective date; applicabilityThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to any contract awarded on or after the date occurring 180 days after such effective date.


115 HRES 1059 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3798) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5895) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 17, 2018, through September 24, 2018.
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IV
115th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1059
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

September 13, 2018

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3798) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5895) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 17, 2018, through September 24, 2018.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3798) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–84 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.  2.Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 5895) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable.
3.On any legislative day during the period from September 17, 2018, through September 24, 2018— (a)the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and
(b)the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment.  4.The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I.
5.Each day during the period addressed by section 3 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII.   Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


115 S502 RS: To modify the boundary of Voyageurs National Park in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes.
U.S. Senate
2017-03-02
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IICalendar No. 82115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 502[Report No. 115–64]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 2, 2017Mr. Franken (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesMay 16, 2017Reported by Ms. Murkowski, without amendmentA BILLTo modify the boundary of Voyageurs National Park in the State of Minnesota, and for other
			 purposes.

		1.Modification of Voyageurs National Park
			(a)Boundaries
 (1)In generalSection 102(a) of Public Law 91–661 (16 U.S.C. 160a–1(a)) is amended— (A)in the first sentence, by striking the drawing entitled and all that follows through February 1969 and inserting the map entitled Voyageurs National Park, Proposed Land Transfer & Boundary Adjustment, numbered 172/80,056, and dated June 2009 (22 sheets); and
 (B)in the second and third sentences, by striking drawing each place it appears and inserting map. (2)Technical correctionsSection 102(b)(2)(A) of Public Law 91–661 (16 U.S.C. 160a–1(b)(2)(A)) is amended—
 (A)by striking paragraph (1)(C) and (D) and inserting subparagraphs (C) and (D) of paragraph (1); and (B)in the second proviso, by striking paragraph 1(E) and inserting paragraph (1)(E).
 (b)Land acquisitionsSection 201 of Public Law 91–661 (16 U.S.C. 160b) is amended— (1)by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through (a) The Secretary and inserting the following:

						201.Land acquisitions
							(a)Authorization
 (1)In generalThe Secretary; (2)in subsection (a)—
 (A)in the second sentence, by striking When any tract of land is only partly within such boundaries and inserting the following:  (2)Certain portions of tracts (A)In generalIn any case in which only a portion of a tract of land is within the boundaries of the park;
 (B)in the third sentence, by striking Land so acquired and inserting the following:  (B)Exchange (i)In generalAny land acquired pursuant to subparagraph (A);
 (C)in the fourth sentence, by striking Any portion and inserting the following:  (ii)Portions not exchangedAny portion;
 (D)in the fifth sentence, by striking Any Federal property and inserting the following:  (C)Transfers of Federal propertyAny Federal property; and
 (E)by striking the last sentence and inserting the following:  (D)Administrative jurisdictionEffective beginning on the date of enactment of this subparagraph, there is transferred to the National Park Service administrative jurisdiction over—
 (i)any land managed by the Bureau of Land Management within the boundaries of the park, as depicted on the map described in section 102(a); and
 (ii)any additional public land identified by the Bureau of Land Management as appropriate for transfer within the boundaries of the park.
								(E)Land owned by State
 (i)Donations and exchangesAny land located within or adjacent to the boundaries of the park that is owned by the State of Minnesota (or a political subdivision of the State) may be acquired by the Secretary only through donation or exchange.
 (ii)RevisionOn completion of an acquisition from the State under clause (i), the Secretary shall revise the boundaries of the park to reflect the acquisition.; and
 (3)in subsection (b), by striking (b) In exercising his and inserting the following:  (b)Offers by individualsIn exercising the.May 16, 2017Reported without amendment


110 HRES 633 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill

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2007-09-06
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		IV
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 633
		In the House of Representatives, U.
		  S.,

			September 6, 2007

		RESOLUTION
		Providing for consideration of the bill
		  (H.R. 2786) to reauthorize the programs for housing assistance for Native
		  Americans.

		That at any time after the adoption
			 of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII,
			 declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state
			 of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2786) to reauthorize the
			 programs for housing assistance for Native Americans. The first reading of the
			 bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the
			 bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General
			 debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally
			 divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the
			 Committee on Financial Services. After general debate the bill shall be
			 considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be
			 considered as read. All points of order against provisions of the bill are
			 waived. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the bill shall
			 be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record
			 designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII and except pro forma
			 amendments for the purpose of debate. Each amendment so printed may be offered
			 only by the Member who caused it to be printed or his designee and shall be
			 considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for
			 amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such
			 amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered
			 as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without
			 intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without
			 instructions.
		2.During consideration in the House of
			 H.R. 2786 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the
			 previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to
			 such time as may be designated by the Speaker.
		3.House Resolutions 595, 596, 613, and
			 614 are laid upon the table.

			Lorraine C. Miller,
			Clerk.


I
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4987
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 25, 2010
Mr. Schock (for himself and Mrs. Lummis) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations

A BILL
To use unexpended stimulus funds to replenish the Highway Trust Fund.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Reclaiming Our American Dollars Act.
2.Use of Unexpended Stimulus Funds To Replenish Highway Trust Fund
(a)Transfer of fundsOf the discretionary appropriations made available by division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–5), the unexpended balances on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be transferred to the Highway Trust Fund established by section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to remain available until expended.
(b)ExceptionsSubsection (a) shall not apply to funds made available—
(1)in title IV of such division A under the heading Corps of Engineers—Civil; or
(2)in title XII of such division A under the heading Department of Transportation.


114 HRES 101 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 644) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 636) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitations, and for other purposes.
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2015-02-12
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IV
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 101
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

February 12, 2015

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 644) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 636) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitations, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 644) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–5 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 90 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.  2.Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 636) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend increased expensing limitations, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–6 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 90 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


115 SRES 112 ATS: Designating April 5, 2017, as “Gold Star Wives Day”.
U.S. Senate
2017-04-04
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III115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 112IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 4, 2017Mr. Burr (for himself, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Heller, and Mr. Inhofe) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONDesignating April 5, 2017, as Gold Star Wives Day.

 Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the spouses and families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces of the United States;
 Whereas Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. represents the spouses and families of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have died on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability;
 Whereas the primary mission of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is to provide services, support, and friendship to the spouses of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States;
 Whereas in 1945, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was organized with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt to assist the families left behind by the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States;
 Whereas the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was held on April 5, 1945;
 Whereas April 5, 2017, marks the 72nd anniversary of the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.;
 Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; and
 Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)designates April 5, 2017, as Gold Star Wives Day;
 (2)honors and recognizes—
 (A)the contributions of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and
 (B)the dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and
 (3)encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day to promote awareness of—
 (A)the contributions and dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and
 (B)the important role that Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of the spouses and families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.


116 SRES 715 ATS: Expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.
U.S. Senate
2020-09-24
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III116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. RES. 715IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 24, 2020Mr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Tillis, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Moran, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Young, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Cramer, Mrs. Capito, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Loeffler, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Risch, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hoeven, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Perdue, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Inhofe, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Cornyn, and Mr. Cotton) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.Whereas the United States was founded on principles of religious freedom by the Founders, many of whom were deeply religious; Whereas the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States embodies principles intended to guarantee freedom of religion both through the free exercise thereof and by prohibiting the Government from establishing a religion;Whereas the Pledge of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist Minister, and first published in the September 8, 1892, issue of the Youth’s Companion;Whereas, in 1954, Congress added the words under God to the Pledge of Allegiance;Whereas, for over 60 years, the Pledge of Allegiance has included references to the United States flag, to the country having been established as a union under God, and to the country being dedicated to securing liberty and justice for all;Whereas, in 1954, Congress believed it was acting constitutionally when it revised the Pledge of Allegiance;Whereas the Senate of the 116th Congress believes that the Pledge of Allegiance is a constitutional expression of patriotism;Whereas patriotic songs, engravings on United States legal tender, and engravings on Federal buildings also contain general references to God;Whereas the Supreme Court overturned Newdow v. United States Congress, 328 F.3d 466 (9th Cir. 2003), a case in which the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by a student’s public school teacher violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; andWhereas the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit later concluded that its previous opinion in Newdow was no longer binding precedent, that case law from the Supreme Court of the United States concerning the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States had subsequently changed, and that Congress, when passing the new version of the Pledge of Allegiance, established a secular purpose for the use of the terms under God and, thus, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by public school teachers: Now, therefore, be itThat— (1)the Pledge of Allegiance has been a valuable part of life for the people of the United States for generations; and(2)the Senate strongly defends the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance.


116 HR 3724 IH: Equal Deferment Opportunity Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-07-11
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3724IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 11, 2019Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Meeks, Mr. Serrano, Ms. Houlahan, Mr. Case, and Ms. Porter) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo amend title 10, United States Code, to defer the deployment of a member of the Armed Forces who
			 gives birth for one year unless the member elects to deploy with the
			 approval of a health care provider employed at a military medical
			 facility.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Equal Deferment Opportunity Act. 2.Deferred deployment for members of the Armed Forces who give birthSection 701 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

 (l)A member of the armed forces who gives birth may not be deployed during the period of 12 months beginning on the date of such birth except—
 (1)at the election of such member; and (2)with the approval of a health care provider employed at a military medical treatment facility..


		IV
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 642
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 14, 2009
			Mr. Griffith
			 submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on House
			 Administration

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing the sense of the House of
		  Representatives with respect to legislation relating to changes in our Nation’s
		  health care system.

		That it is the sense of the House of
			 Representatives that if the House of Representatives passes a health care bill
			 that contains a new Federal Government-sponsored health care program that
			 provides services and coverage, and such bill is signed into law, such program
			 should be adopted by the Members of the House of Representatives as their own
			 personal health insurance coverage.


117 S237 IS: COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act
U.S. Senate
2021-02-04
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 237IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 4, 2021Mr. Murphy (for himself, Ms. Ernst, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Casey, Mr. Tillis, Ms. Collins, and Mrs. Gillibrand) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo provide funds through the Social Services Block Grant program for diaper assistance.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act.2.FindingsCongress finds the following:(1)Infants need between 6 to 12 diapers a day. Infants and toddlers lacking access to clean diapers have a greater risk for health complications, which require costly and difficult to access medical care.(2)Prior to the COVID–19 pandemic, surveys indicated that 1 in 3 families in the United States with young children could not afford an adequate supply of diapers to keep their child clean, dry, and healthy.(3)Low-income families pay an even higher than average price for diapers because they do not have access to money saving alternatives such as bulk buying or online shopping that can reduce costs. Low-income families spend about 14 percent of their income on diapers.(4)Clean diaper access presents a financial and stressful burden on families’ dependent on child care services. Research indicates that when diaper need is a barrier to child care, parents miss an average of 4 workdays a month.(5)The COVID–19 pandemic has further raised demand for diapers and strained diaper banks’ ability to meet low-income families’ needs. Prior to the COVID–19 pandemic, nonprofit diaper bank distribution only met 5 to 6 percent of diaper need. Since the start of the COVID–19 pandemic, diaper banks around the country have experienced double, triple, or greater increase in demand for diapers due to the pandemic and economic shutdown. Nonprofits alone cannot fully address this public health crisis that impacts 1 in 3 families in the United States. 3.Targeted funding for States for diaper assistance through the Social Services Block Grant Program(a)Increase in funding for Social Services Block Grant Program(1)In generalThe amount specified in subsection (c) of section 2003 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397b) for purposes of subsections (a) and (b) of such section is deemed to be $1,900,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, of which $200,000,000 shall be obligated by States in accordance with subsection (b).(2)AppropriationOut of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated $200,000,000, which shall be available for payments under section 2002 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397a), which shall remain available for expenditure through December 31, 2022.(3)Deadline for distribution of fundsWithin 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall distribute the funds made available by this subsection, which shall be made available to States on an emergency basis for immediate obligation and expenditure.(4)Submission of Revised Pre-Expenditure ReportWithin 90 days after a State receives funds made available by this subsection, the State shall submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services a revised pre-expenditure report pursuant to subtitle A of title XX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397 et seq.) that describes how the State plans to administer the funds in accordance with subsection (b).(5)Deadline for obligation of funds by StatesA State to which funds made available by this subsection are distributed shall obligate the funds not later than December 31, 2021. (6)Deadline for expenditure of fundsA grantee to which a State provides funds made available by this subsection (or a subgrantee of such a grantee) shall expend the funds not later than December 31, 2022.(b)Rules governing use of additional fundsFunds are used in accordance with this subsection if—(1)the funds are used to provide through social service agencies or other nonprofit organizations, diapers and diapering supplies (including diaper wipes and diaper cream, necessary to ensure that a child using a diaper is properly cleaned and protected from diaper rash) to families in need;(2)the funds are used subject to the limitations in section 2005 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397d);(3)the funds are used to supplement, not supplant, State general revenue funds provided for the purposes described in paragraph (1); and(4)the funds are not used for costs that are reimbursable by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance. (c)Reports(1)Grantees and subgranteesNot later than December 31, 2022, each grantee to which a State provides funds made available by subsection (a) (or a subgrantee of such a grantee) shall submit a report to the State on the use of the funds so provided.(2)SSBG annual reportA State shall include in the annual report required under section 2006 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397e) covering fiscal year 2023, information detailing how grantees and subgrantees used funds made available under subsection (a) to distribute diapers and diapering supplies to families in need.


113 HR 2469 IH: Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-06-20
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I
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2469
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 20, 2013
Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

A BILL
To direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia to establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program to encourage the enlistment and retention of persons in the District of Columbia National Guard by providing financial assistance to enable members of the National Guard of the District of Columbia to attend undergraduate, vocational, or technical courses.

1.District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance ProgramThe Act entitled An Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, approved March 1, 1889 (sec. 49—101 et seq., D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new title:

IIEducational Assistance Program
201.Short title; Findings
(a)Short TitleThis title may be cited as the Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act.
(b)FindingsCongress makes the following findings:
(1)The District of Columbia National Guard is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the President of the United States as Commander-in-Chief and, unlike other National Guards, is permanently federalized.
(2)The District of Columbia National Guard is unique and differs from the National Guards of the several States in that the District of Columbia National Guard is responsible, not only for residents of the District of Columbia, but also for a special and unique mission and obligation as a result of the extensive presence of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia.
(3)Consequently, the President of the United States, rather than the chief executive of the District of Columbia, is in command of the District of Columbia National Guard, and only the President can call up the District of Columbia National Guard even for local emergencies.
(4)The District of Columbia National Guard has been specifically trained to address the unique emergencies that may occur regarding the presence of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia.
(5)The great majority of the members of the District of Columbia National Guard actually live in Maryland or Virginia, rather than in the District of Columbia.
(6)The District of Columbia National Guard has been experiencing a disproportionate decline in force in comparison to the National Guards of Maryland and Virginia.
(7)The States of Maryland and Virginia provide additional recruiting and retention incentives, such as educational benefits, in order to maintain their force, and their National Guards have drawn recruits from the District of Columbia at a rate that puts at risk the maintenance of the necessary force levels for the District of Columbia National Guard.
(8)Funds for an educational benefit for members of the District of Columbia National Guard would provide an incentive to help reverse the loss of members to nearby National Guards and allow for maintenance and increase of necessary District of Columbia National Guard personnel.
(9)The loss of members of the District of Columbia National Guard could adversely affect the readiness of the District of Columbia National Guard to respond in the event of a terrorist attack on the capital of the United States.
202.District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program
(a)Educational assistance program authorizedThe Mayor of the District of Columbia, in coordination with the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, shall establish a program under which the Mayor may provide financial assistance to an eligible member of the District of Columbia National Guard to assist the member in covering expenses incurred by the member while enrolled in an approved institution of higher education to pursue the member’s first undergraduate, masters, vocational, or technical degree or certification.
(b)Eligibility
(1)CriteriaA member of the District of Columbia National Guard is eligible to receive assistance under the program established under this title if the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard certifies to the Mayor the following:
(A)The member has satisfactorily completed required initial active duty service.
(B)The member has executed a written agreement to serve in the District of Columbia National Guard for a period of not less than 6 years.
(C)The member is not receiving a Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship.
(2)Maintenance of eligibilityTo continue to be eligible for financial assistance under the program, a member of the District of Columbia National Guard must—
(A)be satisfactorily performing duty in the District of Columbia National Guard in accordance with regulations of the National Guard (as certified to the Mayor by the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard);
(B)be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis (seeking to earn at least 3, but less than 12 credit hours per semester) in an approved institution of higher education; and
(C)maintain satisfactory progress in the course of study the member is pursuing, determined in accordance with section 484(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(c)).
203.Treatment of Assistance Provided
(a)Permitted Use of FundsFinancial assistance received by a member of the District of Columbia National Guard under the program under this title may be used to cover—
(1)tuition and fees charged by an approved institution of higher education involved;
(2)the cost of books; and
(3)laboratory expenses.
(b)Amount of assistanceThe amount of financial assistance provided to a member of the District of Columbia National Guard under the program may be up to $400 per credit hour, but not to exceed $6,000 per year. If the Mayor determines that the amount available to provide assistance under this title in any year will be insufficient, the Mayor may reduce the maximum amount of the assistance authorized, or set a limit on the number of participants, to ensure that amounts expended do not exceed available amounts.
(c)Relation to other assistanceExcept as provided in section 202(b)(1)(C), a member of the District of Columbia National Guard may receive financial assistance under the program in addition to educational assistance provided under any other provision of law.
(d)RepaymentA member of the District of Columbia National Guard who receives assistance under the program and who, voluntarily or because of misconduct, fails to serve for the period covered by the agreement required by section 202(b)(1) or fails to comply with the eligibility conditions specified in section 202(b)(2) shall be subject to the repayment provisions of section 373 of title 37, United States Code.
204.Administration and Funding of Program
(a)AdministrationThe Mayor, in coordination with the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard and in consultation with approved institutions of higher education, shall develop policies and procedures for the administration of the program under this title. Nothing in this title shall be construed to require an institution of higher education to alter the institution’s admissions policies or standards in any manner to enable a member of the District of Columbia National Guard to enroll in the institution.
(b)Funding sources and gifts
(1)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the District of Columbia such sums as may be necessary to enable the Mayor to provide financial assistance under the program. Funds appropriated pursuant to this authorization of appropriations shall remain available until expended.
(2)Transfer of fundsThe Mayor may accept the transfer of funds from Federal agencies and use any funds so transferred for purposes of providing assistance under the program. There is authorized to be appropriated to the head of any executive branch agency such sums as may be necessary to permit the transfer of funds to the Mayor to provide financial assistance under this section.
(3)DonationsThe Mayor may accept, use, and dispose of donations of services or property for purposes of providing assistance under the program.
205.DefinitionIn this title, the term approved institution of higher education means an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) that—
(1)is eligible to participate in the student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.); and
(2)has entered into an agreement with the Mayor containing an assurance that funds made available under this title are used to supplement and not supplant other assistance that may be available for members of the District of Columbia National Guard.
206.Effective DateFinancial assistance may be provided under the program under this title to eligible members of the District of Columbia National Guard for periods of instruction that begin on or after January 1, 2013..


116 S935 IS: Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2019
U.S. Senate
2019-03-28
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 935IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 28, 2019Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Booker, Mr. Paul, and Ms. Warren) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryA BILLTo prohibit certain practices relating to certain commodity promotion programs, to require greater
			 transparency by those programs, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2019. 2.FindingsCongress finds that—
 (1)the generic programs to promote and provide research and information for an agricultural commodity (commonly known as checkoff programs) are intended to increase demand for all of that agricultural commodity and benefit all assessed producers of that agricultural commodity;
 (2)although the laws establishing checkoff programs broadly prohibit the use of funds in any manner for the purpose of influencing legislation or government action, checkoff programs have repeatedly been shown to use funds to influence policy directly or by partnering with organizations that lobby;
 (3)the unlawful use of checkoff programs funds benefits some agricultural producers while harming many others;
 (4)to more effectively prevent Boards from using funds for unlawful purposes, strict separation of engagement between the Boards and policy entities is necessary;
 (5)conflicts of interest in the checkoff programs allow special interests to use checkoff program funds for the benefit of some assessed agricultural producers at the expense of many others;
 (6)prohibiting conflicts of interest in checkoff programs is necessary to ensure the proper and lawful operation of the checkoff programs;
 (7)checkoff programs are designed to promote agricultural commodities, not to damage other types of agricultural commodities through anticompetitive conduct or otherwise;
 (8)prohibiting anticompetitive and similar conduct is necessary to ensure proper and lawful operation of checkoff programs;
 (9)lack of transparency in checkoff programs enables abuses to occur and conceals abuses from being discovered; and
 (10)requiring transparency in the expenditure of checkoff program funds is necessary to prevent and uncover abuses in checkoff programs.
 3.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)BoardThe term Board means a board, committee, or similar entity established to carry out a checkoff program or an order issued by the Secretary under a checkoff program.
 (2)Checkoff programThe term checkoff program means a program to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands, including a program carried out under any of the following:
 (A)The Cotton Research and Promotion Act (7 U.S.C. 2101 et seq.). (B)The Potato Research and Promotion Act (7 U.S.C. 2611 et seq.).
 (C)The Egg Research and Consumer Information Act (7 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.). (D)The Beef Research and Information Act (7 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.).
 (E)The Wheat and Wheat Foods Research and Nutrition Education Act (7 U.S.C. 3401 et seq.). (F)The Floral Research and Consumer Information Act (7 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.).
 (G)Subtitle B of the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.). (H)The Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act (7 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.).
 (I)The Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.). (J)The Watermelon Research and Promotion Act (7 U.S.C. 4901 et seq.).
 (K)The Pecan Promotion and Research Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6001 et seq.). (L)The Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.).
 (M)The Lime Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.). (N)The Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act (7 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.).
 (O)The Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6401 et seq.). (P)The Fresh Cut Flowers and Fresh Cut Greens Promotion and Information Act of 1993 (7 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.).
 (Q)The Sheep Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.). (R)Section 501 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7401).
 (S)The Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7411 et seq.). (T)The Canola and Rapeseed Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act (7 U.S.C. 7441 et seq.).
 (U)The National Kiwifruit Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act (7 U.S.C. 7461 et seq.). (V)The Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act (7 U.S.C. 7481 et seq.).
 (W)The Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 7801 et seq.). (3)Conflict of interestThe term conflict of interest means a direct or indirect financial interest in a person or entity that performs a service for, or enters into a contract or agreement with, a Board for anything of economic value.
 (4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. 4.Requirements of checkoff programs (a)Prohibitions (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (4), a Board shall not enter into any contract or agreement to carry out checkoff program activities with a party that engages in activities for the purpose of influencing any government policy or action that relates to agriculture.
 (2)Conflict of interestA Board shall not engage in, and shall prohibit the employees and agents of the Board, acting in their official capacity, from engaging in, any act that may involve a conflict of interest.
 (3)Other prohibitionsA Board shall not engage in, and shall prohibit the employees and agents of the Board, acting in their official capacity, from engaging in—
 (A)any anticompetitive activity; (B)any unfair or deceptive act or practice; or
 (C)any act that may be disparaging to, or in any way negatively portray, another agricultural commodity or product.
 (4)Exception for certain contracts with institutions of higher educationParagraph (1) shall not apply to a contract or agreement entered into between a Board and an institution of higher education for the purpose of research, extension, and education.
 (b)Authority To enter into contractsNotwithstanding any other provision of law, on approval of the Secretary, a Board may enter directly into contracts and agreements to carry out generic promotion, research, or other activities authorized by law.
			(c)Production of records
 (1)In generalEach contract or agreement of a checkoff program shall provide that the entity that enters into the contract or agreement shall produce to the Board accurate records that account for all funds received under the contract or agreement, including any goods or services provided or costs incurred in connection with the contract or agreement.
 (2)Maintenance of recordsA Board shall maintain any records received under paragraph (1). (d)Publication of budgets and disbursements (1)In generalThe Board shall publish and make available for public inspection all budgets and disbursements of funds entrusted to the Board that are approved by the Secretary, immediately on approval by the Secretary.
 (2)Required disclosuresIn carrying out paragraph (1), the Board shall disclose— (A)the amount of the disbursement;
 (B)the purpose of the disbursement, including the activities to be funded by the disbursement; (C)the identity of the recipient of the disbursement; and
 (D)the identity of any other parties that may receive the disbursed funds, including any contracts or subcontractors of the recipient of the disbursement.
					(e)Audits
				(1)Periodic audits by Inspector General of USDA
 (A)In generalNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an audit to determine the compliance of each checkoff program with this section during the period of time covered by the audit.
 (B)Review of recordsAn audit conducted under subparagraph (A) shall include a review of any records produced to the Board under subsection (c)(1).
 (C)Submission of reportsOn completion of each audit under subparagraph (A), the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture shall—
 (i)prepare a report describing the audit; and (ii)submit the report described in clause (i) to—
 (I)the appropriate committees of Congress, including the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and
 (II)the Comptroller General of the United States. (2)Audit by Comptroller General (A)In generalNot earlier than 3 years, and not later than 5 years, after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—
 (i)conduct an audit to assess— (I)the status of actions taken for each checkoff program to ensure compliance with this section; and
 (II)the extent to which actions described in subclause (I) have improved the integrity of a checkoff program; and
 (ii)prepare a report describing the audit conducted under clause (i), including any recommendations for—
 (I)strengthening the effect of actions described in clause (i)(I); and (II)improving Federal legislation relating to checkoff programs.
 (B)Consideration of Inspector General reportsThe Comptroller General of the United States shall consider reports described in paragraph (1)(C) in preparing any recommendations in the report under subparagraph (A)(ii).
 5.SeverabilityIf any provision of this Act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, and the application of the provision to any other person or circumstance, shall not be affected.


		III
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 172
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 5, 2011
			Mrs. Feinstein (for
			 herself, Mrs. Hutchison,
			 Mr. Begich, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Brown of
			 Ohio, Mr. Crapo,
			 Mr. Johnson of South Dakota,
			 Mr. Kirk, Ms.
			 Landrieu, Mr. Moran,
			 Mr. Tester, Mr.
			 Casey, Mr. Lautenberg,
			 Mr. Inhofe, Mr.
			 Isakson, Mr. Brown of
			 Massachusetts, Mr. Sessions,
			 Ms. Klobuchar, and
			 Mr. Cardin) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
			 Pensions

			May 26, 2011
			Committee discharged; considered and agreed
			 to

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing the importance of cancer
		  research and the contributions made by scientists and clinicians across the
		  United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and designating
		  May 2011, as National Cancer Research Month.

		Whereas in 2011, cancer remains one of the most pressing
			 public health concerns in the United States, with 1,500,000 Americans expected
			 to be diagnosed with cancer and more than 500,000 expected to die from the
			 disease;
		Whereas the term cancer refers to more than
			 200 diseases that collectively represent the leading cause of death for
			 Americans under age 85, and the second leading cause of death for Americans
			 overall;
		Whereas the national investment in cancer research has
			 yielded substantial returns in research advances and lives saved, with a
			 scholarly estimate that every 1 percent decline in cancer mortality saves the
			 United States economy $500,000,000,000;
		Whereas advancements in the understanding of the causes,
			 mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer have led to cures
			 for many types of cancers and have converted other types of cancers into
			 manageable chronic conditions;
		Whereas the 5-year survival rate for all cancers has
			 improved during the 30 years prior to the date of approval of this resolution
			 to more than 65 percent, and as of 2011, there are more than 12,000,000 cancer
			 survivors living in the United States;
		Whereas partnerships with research scientists and the
			 general public, survivors and patient advocates, philanthropic organizations,
			 industry, and Federal, State, and local governments have led to advanced
			 breakthroughs, early detection tools that have increased survival rates, and a
			 better quality of life for cancer survivors; and
		Whereas advances in cancer research have had significant
			 implications for the treatment of other costly diseases such as diabetes, heart
			 disease, Alzheimer's disease, HIV/AIDS, and macular degeneration: Now,
			 therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)recognizes the
			 importance of cancer research and the invaluable contributions of the
			 researchers in the United States and worldwide and who are dedicated to
			 reversing the cancer epidemic;
			(2)designates May
			 2011 as National Cancer Research Month; and
			(3)supports efforts
			 to make cancer research a national and international priority so that one day
			 the more than 200 diseases known as cancer are eliminated.


V
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4789
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 8, 2004
Mr. Frank of Massachusetts introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
For the relief of Veronica Mitina Haskins.

1.Immediate relative status for Veronica Mitina Haskins
(a)In generalVeronica Mitina Haskins shall be classified as a child under section 101(b)(1)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for purposes of approval of a relative visa petition filed under section 204 of such Act by her adoptive parent and the filing of an application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status.
(b)Adjustment of statusIf Veronica Mitina Haskins enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c)Deadline for application and payment of feesSubsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the petition and the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(d)Reduction of immigrant visa numberUpon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Veronica Mitina Haskins, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, for the current or next following fiscal year, the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants under section 201(c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
(e)Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relativesThe natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Veronica Mitina Haskins shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
2.Eligibility for citizenshipFor purposes of section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Veronica Mitina Haskins shall be considered to have satisfied the requirements applicable to adopted children under section 101(b)(1) of such Act.


115 HRES 578 IH: Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal Facility located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attacks.
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IV115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 578IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 23, 2017Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformRESOLUTIONHonoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2
			 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their
			 contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal Facility
			 located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax
			 attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who
			 have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United
			 States notwithstanding anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans
			 who died and the 17 who became ill in the attacks.

 Whereas the founders of the United States, recognizing the importance of a national system of mail to the new country in the Constitution, gave Congress the authority To establish post offices and post roads;
 Whereas employees of the United States Postal Service provide indispensable public services and honorably represent the United States on a daily basis;
 Whereas despite the many terrorist attacks in Federal facilities throughout the United States, including the anthrax attack more than ten years ago, Postal Service employees continue to risk their lives daily to serve the people of the United States;
 Whereas Joseph P. Curseen, Jr., and Thomas L. Morris, Jr., both born in the District of Columbia, diligently and admirably served the Nation for decades as employees of the United States Postal Service;
 Whereas in the fall of 2001, during the course of their jobs with the United States Postal Service, Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., were exposed to letters containing anthrax that were placed in the mail and subsequently suffered from the inhalation of anthrax and thereafter died;
 Whereas 5 individuals in the United States died from exposure to anthrax during the 2001 anthrax attacks and 17 became ill; and
 Whereas in 2002, the United States Postal Service facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, was designated as the Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center by Public Law 107–225: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives honors the lives and work of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., and acknowledges the sacrifice that all Postal Service employees make on behalf of the United States on a daily basis.


		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 573
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 11, 2009
			Mr. Tester introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To improve the efficiency of customs and other services
		  at the Wild Horse, Montana port of entry.

		1.Improved customs services at
			 Wild Horse, Montana port of entryNotwithstanding any other provision of law,
			 the Secretary of Homeland Security, not later than 60 days after the date of
			 the enactment of this Act, shall—
			(1)designate Wild Horse, Montana as a port of
			 entry pursuant to chapter 223 of the Act of August 1, 1914 (19 U.S.C. 2);
			 and
			(2)assign sufficient U.S. Customs and Border
			 Protection personnel and allocate sufficient equipment to the port of entry at
			 Wild Horse, Montana to accept entries of merchandise, clear passengers, collect
			 duties, and enforce provisions of customs and related laws at such port of
			 entry for 24 hours per day.


115 HCON 82 IH: Recognizing the International Day of Peace.
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2017-09-28
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IV115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. CON. RES. 82IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 28, 2017Mr. Lewis of Georgia submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformCONCURRENT RESOLUTIONRecognizing the International Day of Peace.

 Whereas, on November 30, 1981, during the 77th plenary meeting, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to declare the third Tuesday of September as the International Day of Peace;
 Whereas nearly 20 years later, the United Nations General Assembly adopted A/RES/55/282, which officially designated September 21 as a global day to recognize and celebrate international cease-fire and nonviolence;
 Whereas, on September 21, all United Nations Member States, organizations, regional and nongovernmental organizations, and individuals are encouraged to celebrate and recognize global peace efforts;
 Whereas the United States Institute of Peace coordinates an annual Peace Day Challenge, an international effort to reaffirm peace as an authentic alternative to violence and war;
 Whereas, according to the United States Institute of Peace, since 2015 the Peace Day Challenge has reached 104 million people in 148 countries;
 Whereas, in 2015, the USIP Global Peacebuilding Center developed an inaugural USIPEACE Teachers program which selected educators to incorporate peacebuilding into curricula and activities with students across the country;
 Whereas peace education programs help break the cycle of violence and conflict by developing active communities committed to peace scholarship and instruction;
 Whereas the 2017 Global Peace Index found that peacefulness improved in 93 countries, but declined in 68 countries of those studied;
 Whereas the 2017 Global Peace Index also noted that for the past 10 years there has been a decrease in the world’s peacefulness and that global violence cost $14.3 trillion in 2016;
 Whereas these reports and actions underscore the importance of strengthening and supporting domestic and global efforts to study, discuss, teach, and develop techniques and methods to encourage and augment global peace efforts; and
 Whereas the theme for the 2017 International Day of Peace is Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All: Now, therefore, be it  That Congress—
 (1)recognizes the importance of celebrating the 36th anniversary of the International Day of Peace; and
 (2)urges all citizens of the United States to reflect upon the importance of peace, tolerance, cease-fire, and nonviolence.


113 HR 4515 IH: GIRLS–STEM Act of 2014
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-04-29
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4515
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 29, 2014
			Mr. McNerney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

		A BILL
		To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to eligible local
			 educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and
			 careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Getting into Researching, Learning, & Studying of STEM Act of 2014 or the GIRLS–STEM Act of 2014.
		2.Grants to prepare females for the 21st century
			(a)In generalTitle V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7201 et seq.) is amended
			 by adding at the end the following:

					EPreparing Female Students for the 21st Century
						5701.Program authority
							(a)In generalFrom funds provided under section 5702, the Secretary may provide grants to eligible local
			 educational agencies to enable elementary schools and secondary schools
			 served by the agencies to establish and implement a program to—
								(1)encourage the ongoing interest of female students in careers requiring skills in science,
			 mathematics, engineering, or technology at all levels of the career
			 pathway, including at the technician level; and
								(2)prepare female students to pursue industry-recognized credentials, such as certificates, licenses,
			 undergraduate, and graduate degrees, needed to pursue a career in the
			 science, mathematics, engineering, or technology field.
								(b)Grant awardsA grant awarded under this part shall be awarded in 4 school year increments.
							(c)Application
								(1)In generalTo be eligible to receive a grant, or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement, under this
			 part an eligible local educational agency shall submit an application to
			 the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may
			 require.
								(2)ContentsThe application shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
									(A)A program description, including the content of the program and the research and models used to
			 design the program.
									(B)A description of the collaboration between elementary schools and secondary schools to fulfill
			 goals of the program and how the eligible local educational agency will
			 ensure that there is a comprehensive plan to improve science, mathematics,
			 engineering, and technology education for female students in kindergarten
			 through grade 12.
									(C)A description of the process for recruitment and selection of participants.
									(D)A description of the planned instructional and motivational activities.
									(E)A description of any collaboration among local, regional, or national institutions and
			 organizations that will be necessary to fulfill the goals of the program.
									(3)ConsiderationIn selecting an eligible local educational agency to receive a grant under this part, the Secretary
			 shall consider the application of each eligible local educational agency
			 that demonstrates that the agency will use the grant funds to carry out
			 the activities described in subsection (d).
								(d)Use of fundsAn eligible local educational agency shall use a grant received under this section to carry out the
			 following:
								(1)Acquainting female students with careers requiring skills in science, mathematics, engineering, and
			 technology, and preparing such students for pursuing careers in such
			 areas, including careers in such areas at the technician level.
								(2)Educating the parents of female students about the opportunities and advantages of science,
			 mathematics, engineering, and technology careers.
								(3)Providing tutoring and mentoring programs for female students in science, mathematics, engineering,
			 and technology.
								(4)Establishing partnerships and other opportunities that expose female students to role models,
			 events, academic programs, or career and technical education programs in
			 the fields of science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.
								(5)Providing after-school activities designed to encourage interest, and develop skills of female
			 students, in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.
								(6)Carrying out summer programs designed to assist female students in—
									(A)developing an interest and skills in; and
									(B)understanding the relevance and significance of, science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.
									(7)Purchasing educational instructional materials, equipment, and instrumentation or software designed
			 to teach and encourage interest of female students in science,
			 mathematics, engineering, and technology.
								(8)Providing academic and career counseling services and assistance in secondary school course
			 selection that encourages female students to take courses that provide
			 preparation for postsecondary education, and experiential learning
			 opportunities (such as apprenticeships, mentorships, internships), in the
			 areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
								(9)Facilitating internships in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology for female students.
								(10)Providing professional development for teachers and other school personnel that includes—
									(A)topics on how to eliminate gender bias in the classroom;
									(B)topics on how to engage students in the face of gender-based peer pressure and parental
			 expectations; and
									(C)increased instructional strategies and content knowledge of science, mathematics, engineering, and
			 technology.
									(e)Supplement, not supplantThe Secretary shall require each eligible local educational agency receiving a grant under this
			 part to supplement, and not to supplant, any other assistance or funds
			 made available from non-Federal sources for the activities assisted under
			 this part.
							(f)EvaluationsEach eligible local educational agency that receives a grant under this part shall provide the
			 Secretary, at the conclusion of every school year during which the funds
			 are received, with an evaluation assessing the improvements made in the
			 areas described in subsection (a), in a form prescribed by the Secretary.
							(g)Eligible local educational agency definedFor purposes of this part, the term eligible local educational agency means a local educational agency that serves underrepresented or low-income students.
							5702.Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2015
			 through 2019..
			(b)Conforming amendmentThe table of contents for such Act (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end of the
			 items relating to title V the following:

						Part E—Preparing Females for the 21st Century
						Sec. 5701. Program authority.
						Sec. 5702. Authorization of appropriations..


115 S1916 IS: Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act
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2017-10-04
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		II
		115th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 1916
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			October 4, 2017
			Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Van Hollen, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Markey, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Casey, Mr. Reed, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Carper, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Coons, Mr. Franken, Mr. Booker, Ms. Harris, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Leahy, Ms. Warren, Mr. Schumer, Ms. Cantwell, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Nelson, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Udall, and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To prohibit the possession or transfer of certain firearm accessories, and for other purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act.
 2.Prohibition on possession of certain firearm accessoriesChapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)in section 922, by inserting after subsection (u) the following:

 (v)(1)Except as provided in paragraph (2), on and after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, it shall be unlawful for any person to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, a trigger crank, a bump-fire device, or any part, combination of parts, component, device, attachment, or accessory that is designed or functions to accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun.
 (2)This subsection does not apply with respect to the importation for, manufacture for, sale to, transfer to, or possession by or under the authority of, the United States or any department or agency thereof or a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision thereof.; and
 (2)in section 924(a)(2), by striking , or (o) and inserting (o), or (v).


I
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4708
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 24, 2004
Mr. Ryan of Ohio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To allow workers certified to receive trade adjustment assistance under the Trade Act of 1974 who are rehired by the same employer to continue to receive such assistance if they are subsequently unable to work because of a lock-out in the course of a labor dispute.

1.Continuation of trade adjustment assistance for certain workers involved in labor disputesSection 233 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2293) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(h)Special rule for certain employeesIn any case in which an adversely affected worker covered by a certification under subchapter A—
(1) is separated from employment from the firm whose workers are covered by the certification,
(2)is eligible to receive a trade adjustment allowance under this chapter by reason of such separation,
(3)is thereafter recalled to work by the firm,
(4)is subsequently denied employment with the firm because of a lockout by the firm in the course of a labor dispute, and
(5)would, but for having been recalled to work with the firm, be entitled to receive such trade adjustment allowance,such worker is eligible to receive such trade adjustment allowance, during the period covered by the certification, for each week during which the lockout continues, and the Secretary shall issue a waiver under section 231(c) to the worker, for a period of 6 months, of the requirement to be enrolled in training..
2.Effective dateThe amendment made by section 1 applies to any adversely affected worker who is covered by a certification under subchapter A of chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 that is made before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.


116 HR 6882 IH: Election Fraud Prevention Act
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2020-05-15
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6882IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 15, 2020Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Scalise, Mr. Nunes, Mr. Calvert, Mr. McClintock, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Cook, Mr. Walker, and Mr. Loudermilk) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House AdministrationA BILLTo amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit payments under such Act to States which permit ballot harvesting, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Election Fraud Prevention Act.2.FindingsCongress finds that—(1)the right to vote is a fundamental right of citizens of the United States;(2)it is the responsibility of the State and Federal Governments to ensure that elections are conducted with integrity;(3)the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, which is charged with investigating election irregularities, received reports through its official Election Observer Program for the 2018 general election that individuals other than voters themselves were depositing large amounts of absentee ballots at polling places throughout California, a practice colloquially known as “ballot harvesting”;(4)the practice of ballot harvesting in California creates significant vulnerabilities in the chain-of-custody of ballots because individuals collecting ballots are not required to be registered voters and are not required to identify themselves at a voter’s home, and the State does not track how many ballots are harvested in an election;(5)in North Carolina, a congressional election was invalidated due to fraud associated with ballot harvesting committed by a political operative, and it is unlikely such activity would have been detected were it not for the prohibition against ballot harvesting in the State; and(6)ballot harvesting invites electioneering activity at home and creates the possibility of undue influence over voters by political operatives.3.Prohibition on payments to States allowing collection and transmission of ballots by certain third parties(a)In generalSubtitle D of title II of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21001 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new part:7Prohibition on payments to States allowing collection and transmission of ballots by certain third parties297.Eligibility for payments of States allowing collection and transmission of ballots by certain third parties(a)In generalA State is not eligible to receive funds under this Act unless the State has in effect a law that prohibits an individual from the knowing collection and transmission of a ballot in an election for Federal office that was mailed to another person, other than an individual described as follows:(1)An election official while engaged in official duties as authorized by law.(2)An employee of the United States Postal Service while engaged in official duties as authorized by law.(3)Any other individual who is allowed by law to collect and transmit United States mail, while engaged in official duties as authorized by law.(4)A family member, household member, or caregiver of the person to whom the ballot was mailed.(b)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section, with respect to a person to whom the ballot was mailed:(1)The term caregiver means an individual who provides medical or health care assistance to such person in a residence, nursing care institution, hospice facility, assisted living center, assisted living facility, assisted living home, residential care institution, adult day health care facility, or adult foster care home.(2)The term family member means an individual who is related to such person by blood, marriage, adoption or legal guardianship.(3)The term household member means an individual who resides at the same residence as such person..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 296 the following new item:Part 7—Prohibition on payments to States allowing collection and transmission of ballots by certain third parties Sec. 297. Eligibility for payments of States allowing collection and transmission of ballots by certain third parties..