		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 2891
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			December 16, 2009
			Mr. Reid (for himself,
			 Mr. Ensign, Mrs. Feinstein, and Mrs.
			 Boxer) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
			 referred to the Committee on Energy and
			 Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To further allocate and expand the availability of
		  hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam, and for other purposes.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Hoover Power Allocation Act of
			 2009.
		2.Allocation of
			 contracts for power
			(a)Schedule A
			 powerSection 105(a)(1)(A) of the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984
			 (43 U.S.C. 619a(a)(1)(A)) is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 renewal;
				(2)by striking
			 June 1, 1987 and inserting October 1, 2017;
			 and
				(3)by striking
			 Schedule A and inserting the following:

							Schedule A
							Long-term Schedule A contingent capacity and associated firm
				energy for offers of contracts to Boulder Canyon project contractors

									ContractorContingent capacity (kW)Firm energy (thousands of kWh)

									SummerWinterTotal

									Metropolitan Water District of Southern
						California 249,948859,163368,212
						1,227,375

									City of Los Angeles495,732464,108199,175663,283

									Southern California Edison
						Company280,245166,71271,448 238,160

									City of Glendale18,17845,02819,29764,325

									City of Pasadena11,10838,62216,55355,175

									City of Burbank5,17614,0706,03020,100

									Arizona Power Authority190,869429,582184,107613,689

									Colorado River Commission of
						Nevada190,869429,582184,107613,689

									United States, for
						Boulder City20,19853,20022,80076,000

									Totals1,462,3232,500,0671,071,7293,571,796

						.
				(b)Schedule B
			 powerSection 105(a)(1)(B) of the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984
			 (43 U.S.C. 619a(a)(1)(B)) is amended to read as follows:

					(B)To each existing contractor for power
				generated at Hoover Dam, a contract, for delivery commencing October 1, 2017,
				of the amount of contingent capacity and firm energy specified for that
				contractor in the following table:

							Schedule B
							Long-term Schedule B contingent capacity and associated firm
				energy for offers of contracts to Boulder Canyon project contractors

									ContractorContingent capacity (kW)Firm energy (thousands of kWh)

									SummerWinterTotal

									 City of Glendale2,020 2,749 1,1943,943

									City of Pasadena9,0892,3991,0413,440

									City of Burbank15,1493,6041,566 5,170

									City of Anaheim40,39634,44214,95849,400

									City of Azusa4,039 3,3121,4384,750

									City of Banning2,020 1,3245761,900

									City of Colton3,0302,6501,1503,800

									City of Riverside30,29625,83111,21937,050

									City of Vernon22,21818,5468,05426,600

									Arizona189,860140,60060,800201,400

									Nevada189,860273,600117,800391,400

									Totals507,977509,057219,796728,853

					.
			(c)Schedule C
			 powerSection 105(a)(1)(C) of the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984
			 (43 U.S.C. 619a(a)(1)(C)) is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 June 1, 1987 and inserting October 1, 2017;
			 and
				(2)by striking
			 Schedule C and inserting the following:

							Schedule C
							Excess Energy

									Priority of entitlement to excess energyState

									First: Meeting Arizona's first priority
						right to delivery of excess energy which is equal in each year of operation to
						200 million kilowatthours: Provided, That in the event
						excess energy in the amount of 200 million kilowatthours is not generated
						during any year of operation, Arizona shall accumulate a first right to
						delivery of excess energy subsequently generated in an amount not to exceed 600
						million kilowatthours, inclusive of the current year's 200 million
						kilowatthours. Said first right of delivery shall accrue at a rate of 200
						million kilowatthours per year for each year excess energy in an amount of 200
						million kilowatthours is not generated, less amounts of excess energy
						delivered.Arizona

									Second: Meeting Hoover Dam contractual
						obligations under Schedule A of subsection (a)(1)(A), under Schedule B of
						subsection (a)(1)(B), and under Schedule D of subsection (a)(2), not exceeding
						26 million kilowatthours in each year of operation.Arizona, Nevada,
						and California

									Third: Meeting the energy requirements of the three States,
						such available excess energy to be divided equally among the
						States.Arizona, Nevada, and California

						.
				(d)Schedule D
			 powerSection 105(a) of the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 (43
			 U.S.C. 619a(a)) is amended—
				(1)by redesignating
			 paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively;
			 and
				(2)by inserting
			 after paragraph (1) the following:

						(2)(A)The Secretary of Energy
				is authorized to and shall create from the apportioned allocation of contingent
				capacity and firm energy adjusted from the amounts authorized in this Act in
				1984 to the amounts shown in Schedule A and Schedule B, as modified by the
				Hoover Power Allocation Act of
				2009, a resource pool equal to 5 percent of the full rated
				capacity of 2,074,000 kilowatts, and associated firm energy, as shown in
				Schedule D (referred to in this section as Schedule D contingent
				capacity and firm energy):

									Schedule D
									Long-term Schedule D resource pool of contingent capacity and
				associated firm energy for new allottees

											StateContingent capacity (kW)Firm energy (thousands of kWh)

											SummerWinterTotal

											New Entities Allocated by the Secretary of
						Energy 69,170
						105,63745,376151,013

											New Entities Allocated by State

											Arizona11,510 17,580 7,533 25,113

											 California11,51017,580 7,53325,113

											Nevada11,510 17,5807,53325,113

											Totals103,700158,37767,975226,352

							(B)The Secretary of Energy shall offer
				Schedule D contingency capacity and firm energy to entities not receiving
				contingent capacity and firm energy under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of
				paragraph (1) (referred to in this section as new allottees) for
				delivery commencing October 1, 2017 pursuant to this subsection. In this
				subsection, the term the marketing area for the Boulder City Area
				Projects shall have the same meaning as in appendix A of the General
				Consolidated Power Marketing Criteria or Regulations for Boulder City Area
				Projects published in the Federal Register on December 28, 1984 (49 Federal
				Register 50582 et seq.) (referred to in this section as the
				Criteria).
							(C)(i)Within 18 months of the
				date of enactment of the Hoover Power
				Allocation Act of 2009, the Secretary of Energy shall allocate
				through the Western Area Power Administration (referred to in this section as
				Western), for delivery commencing October 1, 2017, for use in
				the marketing area for the Boulder City Area Projects 66.7 percent of the
				Schedule D contingent capacity and firm energy to new allottees that are
				located within the marketing area for the Boulder City Area Projects and that
				are—
									(I)eligible to enter into contracts under
				section 5 of the Boulder Canyon Project Act (43 U.S.C. 617d); or
									(II)federally recognized Indian
				tribes.
									(ii)In the case of Arizona and Nevada,
				Schedule D contingent capacity and firm energy for new allottees shall be
				offered through the Arizona Power Authority and the Colorado River Commission
				of Nevada, respectively.
								(iii)In performing its allocation of
				Schedule D power provided for in this subparagraph, Western shall apply
				criteria developed in consultation with the States of Arizona, Nevada, and
				California.
								(D)Within 1 year of the date of
				enactment of the Hoover Power Allocation Act
				of 2009, the Secretary of Energy also shall allocate, for
				delivery commencing October 1, 2017, for use in the marketing area for the
				Boulder City Area Projects 11.1 percent of the Schedule D contingent capacity
				and firm energy to each of—
								(i)the Arizona Power Authority for
				allocation to new allottees in the State of Arizona;
								(ii)the Colorado River Commission of
				Nevada for allocation to new allottees in the State of Nevada; and
								(iii)Western for allocation to new
				allottees within the State of California.
								(E)Each contract offered pursuant to
				this subsection shall include a provision requiring the new allottee to pay a
				proportionate share of its State’s respective contribution (determined in
				accordance with each State’s applicable funding agreement) to the cost of the
				Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (as defined in section
				9401 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–11; 123
				Stat. 1327)), and to execute the Boulder Canyon Project Implementation
				Agreement Contract No. 95–PAO–10616 (referred to in this section as the
				Implementation Agreement).
							(F)Any of the 66.7 percent of Schedule D
				contingent capacity and firm energy that is to be allocated by Western that is
				not allocated and placed under contract by October 1, 2017, shall be returned
				to those contractors shown in Schedule A and Schedule B in the same proportion
				as those contractors’ allocations of Schedule A and Schedule B contingent
				capacity and firm energy. Any of the 33.3 percent of Schedule D contingent
				capacity and firm energy that is to be distributed within the States of
				Arizona, Nevada, and California that is not allocated and placed under contract
				by October 1, 2017, shall be returned to the Schedule A and Schedule B
				contractors within the State in which the Schedule D contingent capacity and
				firm energy were to be distributed, in the same proportion as those
				contractors’ allocations of Schedule A and Schedule B contingent capacity and
				firm
				energy..
							.
				(e)Total
			 obligationsParagraph (3) of section 105(a) of the Hoover Power
			 Plant Act of 1984 (43 U.S.C. 619a(a)) (as redesignated as subsection (d)(1)) is
			 amended—
				(1)in the first
			 sentence, by striking schedule A of subsection (a)(1)(A) of this section
			 and schedule B of subsection (a)(1)(B) of this section and inserting
			 pursuant to paragraphs (1)(A), (1)(B), and (2); and
				(2)in the second
			 sentence—
					(A)by striking
			 any and inserting each;
					(B)by striking
			 schedule C and inserting Schedule C; and
					(C)by striking
			 schedules A and B and inserting Schedules A, B, and
			 D.
					(f)Power marketing
			 criteriaParagraph (4) of section 105(a) of the Hoover Power
			 Plant Act of 1984 (43 U.S.C. 619a(a)) (as redesignated as subsection (d)(1)) is
			 amended to read as follows:

					(4)Subdivision E of the Criteria shall
				be deemed to have been modified to conform to this section, as modified by the
				Hoover Power Allocation Act of
				2009. The Secretary of Energy shall cause to be included in the
				Federal Register a notice conforming the text of the regulations to such
				modifications.
					.
			(g)Contract
			 termsParagraph (5) of section 105(a) of the Hoover Power Plant
			 Act of 1984 (43 U.S.C. 619a(a)) (as redesignated as subsection (d)(1)) is
			 amended—
				(1)by striking
			 subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:

						(A)in accordance with section 5(a) of the
				Boulder Canyon Project Act (43 U.S.C. 617d(a)), expire September 30,
				2067;
						;
				(2)in the proviso of
			 subparagraph (B)—
					(A)by striking
			 shall use and inserting shall allocate;
			 and
					(B)by striking
			 and after the semicolon at the end;
					(3)in subparagraph
			 (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
				(4)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(D)authorize and require Western to
				collect from new allottees a pro rata share of Hoover Dam repayable advances
				paid for by contractors prior to October 1, 2017, and remit such amounts to the
				contractors that paid such advances in proportion to the amounts paid by such
				contractors as specified in section 6.4 of the Implementation Agreement;
						(E)permit transactions with an
				independent system operator; and
						(F)contain the same material terms
				included in section 5.6 of those long-term contracts for purchases from the
				Hoover Power Plant that were made in accordance with this Act and are in
				existence on the date of enactment of the Hoover Power Allocation Act of
				2009.
						.
				(h)Existing
			 rightsSection 105(b) of the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 (43
			 U.S.C. 619a(b)) is amended by striking 2017 and inserting
			 2067.
			(i)OffersSection
			 105(c) of the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 (43 U.S.C. 619a(c)) is amended to
			 read as follows:

					(c)Offer of
				contract to other entitiesIf any existing contractor fails to
				accept an offered contract, the Secretary of Energy shall offer the contingent
				capacity and firm energy thus available first to other entities in the same
				State listed in Schedule A and Schedule B, second to other entities listed in
				Schedule A and Schedule B, third to other entities in the same State which
				receive contingent capacity and firm energy under subsection (a)(2) of this
				section, and last to other entities which receive contingent capacity and firm
				energy under subsection (a)(2) of this
				section.
					.
			(j)Availability of
			 waterSection 105(d) of the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 (43
			 U.S.C. 619a(d) is amended to read as follows:

					(d)Water
				availabilityExcept with respect to energy purchased at the
				request of an allottee pursuant to subsection (a)(3), the obligation of the
				Secretary of Energy to deliver contingent capacity and firm energy pursuant to
				contracts entered into pursuant to this section shall be subject to
				availability of the water needed to produce such contingent capacity and firm
				energy. In the event that water is not available to produce the contingent
				capacity and firm energy set forth in Schedule A, Schedule B, and Schedule D,
				the Secretary of Energy shall adjust the contingent capacity and firm energy
				offered under those Schedules in the same proportion as those contractors’
				allocations of Schedule A, Schedule B, and Schedule D contingent capacity and
				firm energy bears to the full rated contingent capacity and firm energy
				obligations.
					.
			(k)Conforming
			 amendmentsSection 105 of the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 (43
			 U.S.C. 619a) is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 subsections (e) and (f); and
				(2)by redesignating
			 subsections (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (e), (f), and (g),
			 respectively.
				(l)Continued
			 congressional oversightSubsection (e) of section 105 of the
			 Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 (43 U.S.C. 619a)) (as redesignated by subsection
			 (k)(2)) is amended—
				(1)in the first
			 sentence, by striking the renewal of; and
				(2)in the second
			 sentence, by striking June 1, 1987, and ending September 30,
			 2017 and inserting October 1, 2017, and ending September 30,
			 2067.
				(m)Court
			 challengesSubsection (f)(1) of section 105 of the Hoover Power
			 Plant Act of 1984 (43 U.S.C. 619a) (as redesignated by subsection (k)(2)) is
			 amended in the first sentence by striking this Act and inserting
			 the Hoover Power Allocation Act of
			 2009.
			(n)Reaffirmation
			 of congressional declaration of purposeSubsection (g) of section
			 105 of the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 (43 U.S.C. 619a) (as redesignated by
			 subsection (k)(2)) is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 subsections (c), (g), and (h) of this section and inserting
			 this Act; and
				(2)by striking
			 June 1, 1987, and ending September 30, 2017 and inserting
			 October 1, 2017, and ending September 30, 2067.


		IA
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. J. RES. 67
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 21, 2011
			Mr. Hastings of
			 Florida introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
			 to the Committee on Foreign
			 Affairs, 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 concerned

		JOINT RESOLUTION
		Authorizing the limited use of the United
		  States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya.

		Whereas peaceful demonstrations that began in Libya,
			 inspired by similar movements in Tunisia, Egypt, and elsewhere in the Middle
			 East, quickly spread to cities around the country, calling for greater
			 political reform, opportunity, justice, and the rule of law;
		Whereas Muammar Qaddafi, his sons, and forces loyal to
			 them responded to the peaceful demonstrations by authorizing and initiating
			 violence against civilian non-combatants in Libya, including the use of
			 airpower and foreign mercenaries;
		Whereas, on February 25, 2011, President Barack Obama
			 imposed unilateral economic sanctions on, and froze the assets of, Muammar
			 Qaddafi and his family, as well as the Government of Libya and its agencies to
			 hold the Qaddafi regime accountable for its continued use of violence against
			 unarmed civilians and its human rights abuses and to safeguard the assets of
			 the people of Libya;
		Whereas, on February 26, 2011, the United Nations Security
			 Council passed Resolution 1970, which mandates international economic sanctions
			 and an arms embargo;
		Whereas, in response to Qaddafi’s assault on civilians in
			 Libya, a no-fly zone in Libya was called for by the Gulf
			 Cooperation Council on March 7, 2011; by the head of the Organization of the
			 Islamic Conference on March 8, 2011; and by the Arab League on March 12,
			 2011;
		Whereas Qaddafi’s advancing forces, after recapturing
			 cities in eastern Libya that had been liberated by the Libyan opposition, were
			 preparing to attack Benghazi, a city of 700,000 people and the seat of the
			 opposition government in Libya, the Interim Transitional National
			 Council;
		Whereas Qaddafi stated that he would show no
			 mercy to his opponents in Benghazi, and that his forces would go
			 door to door to find and kill dissidents;
		Whereas, on March 17, 2011, the United Nations Security
			 Council passed Resolution 1973, which mandates all necessary
			 measures to protect civilians in Libya, implement a no-fly
			 zone, and enforce an arms embargo against the Qaddafi regime;
		Whereas President Obama notified key congressional leaders
			 in a meeting at the White House on March 18, 2011, of his intent to begin
			 targeted military operations in Libya and made clear that the United States
			 is not going to deploy ground troops into Libya;
		Whereas the United States Armed Forces, together with
			 coalition partners, launched Operation Odyssey Dawn in Libya on March 19, 2011,
			 to protect civilians in Libya from immediate danger and enforce an arms embargo
			 and a no-fly zone;
		Whereas, on March 28, 2011, President Obama stated,
			 America has an important strategic interest in preventing Qaddafi from
			 overrunning those who oppose him. A massacre would have driven thousands of
			 additional refugees across Libya’s borders, putting enormous strains on the
			 peaceful—yet fragile—transitions in Egypt and Tunisia. The democratic impulses
			 that are dawning across the region would be eclipsed by the darkest form of
			 dictatorship, as repressive leaders concluded that violence is the best
			 strategy to cling to power … So while I will never minimize the costs involved
			 in military action, I am convinced that a failure to act in Libya would have
			 carried a far greater price for America.;
		Whereas, on March 31, 2011, the United States transferred
			 authority for Operation Odyssey Dawn in Libya to NATO command, with the mission
			 continuing as Operation Unified Protector;
		Whereas, in a letter to joint bipartisan congressional
			 leaders on May 20, 2011, President Obama expressed support for a Senate
			 resolution on the use of force in Libya and stated that, Since April 4,
			 U.S. participation has consisted of: (1) non-kinetic support to the NATO-led
			 operation, including intelligence, logistical support, and search and rescue
			 assistance (2) aircraft that have assisted in the suppression and destruction
			 of air defenses in support of the no-fly zone and (3) since April 23, precision
			 strikes by unmanned aerial vehicles against a limited set of clearly defined
			 targets in support of the NATO-led coalition's efforts.; and
		Whereas, on June 9, 2011, Secretary of State Hillary
			 Clinton recognized the Transitional National Council as the legitimate
			 interlocutor for the Libyan people during this interim period.: Now,
			 therefore, be it

		1.Sense of
			 CongressIt is the sense of
			 Congress that—
			(1)the men and women
			 of the United States Armed Forces and coalition partners who are engaged in
			 military operations to protect the people of Libya have demonstrated
			 extraordinary bravery and should be commended;
			(2)the United States
			 Government should continue to support the aspirations of the people of Libya
			 for political reform and self-government based on democratic and human
			 rights;
			(3)the goal of United
			 States policy in Libya, as stated by the President, is to achieve the departure
			 from power of Muammar Qaddafi and his family, including through the use of
			 diplomatic and economic pressure, so that a peaceful transition can begin to an
			 inclusive government that ensures freedom, opportunity, and justice for the
			 people of Libya; and
			(4)the funds of the
			 Qaddafi regime that have been frozen by the United States should be returned to
			 the people of Libya for their benefit, including humanitarian and
			 reconstruction assistance, and the President should explore the possibility
			 with the Transitional National Council of using some of such funds to reimburse
			 NATO countries for expenses incurred in Operation Odyssey Dawn and Operation
			 Unified Protector.
			2.Authorization for
			 the limited use of United States Armed Forces in Libya
			(a)AuthorityThe
			 President is authorized to continue the limited use of the United States Armed
			 Forces in Libya, in support of United States national security policy
			 interests, as part of the NATO mission to enforce United Nations Security
			 Council Resolution 1973 (2011) as requested by the Transitional National
			 Council, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the Arab League.
			(b)Expiration of
			 AuthorityThe authorization for such limited use of United States
			 Armed Forces in Libya expires one year after the date of the enactment of this
			 joint resolution.
			3.Opposition to the
			 use of United States ground troopsConsistent with the policy and statements of
			 the President, Congress does not support deploying, establishing, or
			 maintaining the presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces
			 on the ground in Libya unless the purpose of the presence is limited to the
			 immediate personal defense of United States Government officials (including
			 diplomatic representatives) or to rescuing members of NATO forces from imminent
			 danger.
		4.Reports to
			 CongressThe President shall
			 consult frequently with Congress regarding United States efforts in Libya,
			 including by providing regular briefings and reports as requested, and
			 responding to inquiries promptly. Such briefings and reports shall include the
			 following elements:
			(1)An updated
			 description of United States national security interests in Libya.
			(2)An updated
			 statement of United States policy objectives in Libya, both during and after
			 Qaddafi’s rule, and a detailed plan to achieve them.
			(3)An updated and
			 comprehensive list of the activities of the United States Armed Forces in
			 Libya.
			(4)An updated and
			 detailed assessment of the groups in Libya that are opposed to the Qaddafi
			 regime, including potential successor governments.
			(5)A
			 full and updated explanation of the President's legal and constitutional
			 rationale for conducting military operations in Libya consistent with the War
			 Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).


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II114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 5IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESNovember 16, 2016Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Portman) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend the nondiscrimination provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect older,
			 longer service participants.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Retirement Security Preservation Act of 2016. 2.Modification of nondiscrimination rules to protect older, longer service participants (a)In generalSection 401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
 (1)by redesignating subsection (o) as subsection (p); and (2)by inserting after subsection (n) the following new subsection:

						(o)Special rules for applying nondiscrimination rules To protect older, longer service and
			 grandfathered participants
							(1)Testing of defined benefit plans with closed classes of participants
 (A)Benefits, rights, or features provided to closed classesA defined benefit plan which provides benefits, rights, or features to a closed class of participants shall not fail to satisfy the requirements of subsection (a)(4) by reason of the composition of such closed class or the benefits, rights, or features provided to such closed class, if—
 (i)for the plan year as of which the class closes and the 2 succeeding plan years, such benefits, rights, and features satisfy the requirements of subsection (a)(4) (without regard to this subparagraph but taking into account the rules of subparagraph (I)),
 (ii)after the date as of which the class was closed, any plan amendment which modifies the closed class or the benefits, rights, and features provided to such closed class does not discriminate significantly in favor of highly compensated employees, and
 (iii)the class was closed before September 21, 2016, or the plan is described in subparagraph (C). (B)Aggregate testing with defined contribution plans permitted on a benefits basis (i)In generalFor purposes of determining compliance with subsection (a)(4) and section 410(b), a defined benefit plan described in clause (iii) may be aggregated and tested on a benefits basis with 1 or more defined contribution plans, including with the portion of 1 or more defined contribution plans which—
 (I)provides matching contributions (as defined in subsection (m)(4)(A)), (II)provides annuity contracts described in section 403(b) which are purchased with matching contributions or nonelective contributions, or
 (III)consists of an employee stock ownership plan (within the meaning of section 4975(e)(7)) or a tax credit employee stock ownership plan (within the meaning of section 409(a)).
 (ii)Special rules for matching contributionsFor purposes of clause (i), if a defined benefit plan is aggregated with a portion of a defined contribution plan providing matching contributions—
 (I)such defined benefit plan must also be aggregated with any portion of such defined contribution plan which provides elective deferrals described in subparagraph (A) or (C) of section 402(g)(3), and
 (II)such matching contributions shall be treated in the same manner as nonelective contributions, including for purposes of applying the rules of subsection (l).
 (iii)Plans describedA defined benefit plan is described in this clause if— (I)the plan provides benefits to a closed class of participants,
 (II)for the plan year as of which the class closes and the 2 succeeding plan years, the plan satisfies the requirements of section 410(b) and subsection (a)(4) (without regard to this subparagraph but taking into account the rules of subparagraph (I)),
 (III)after the date as of which the class was closed, any plan amendment which modifies the closed class or the benefits provided to such closed class does not discriminate significantly in favor of highly compensated employees, and
 (IV)the class was closed before September 21, 2016, or the plan is described in subparagraph (C). (C)Plans describedA plan is described in this subparagraph if, taking into account any predecessor plan—
 (i)such plan has been in effect for at least 5 years as of the date the class is closed, and (ii)during the 5-year period preceding the date the class is closed, there has not been a substantial increase in the coverage or value of the benefits, rights, or features described in subparagraph (A) or in the coverage or benefits under the plan described in subparagraph (B)(iii) (whichever is applicable).
 (D)Determination of substantial increase for benefits, rights, and featuresIn applying subparagraph (C)(ii) for purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), a plan shall be treated as having had a substantial increase in coverage or value of the benefits, rights, or features described in subparagraph (A) during the applicable 5-year period only if, during such period—
 (i)the number of participants covered by such benefits, rights, or features on the date such period ends is more than 50 percent greater than the number of such participants on the first day of the plan year in which such period began, or
 (ii)such benefits, rights, and features have been modified by 1 or more plan amendments in such a way that, as of the date the class is closed, the value of such benefits, rights, and features to the closed class as a whole is substantially greater than the value as of the first day of such 5-year period, solely as a result of such amendments.
 (E)Determination of substantial increase for aggregate testing on benefits basisIn applying subparagraph (C)(ii) for purposes of subparagraph (B)(iii)(IV), a plan shall be treated as having had a substantial increase in coverage or benefits during the applicable 5-year period only if, during such period—
 (i)the number of participants benefiting under the plan on the date such period ends is more than 50 percent greater than the number of such participants on the first day of the plan year in which such period began, or
 (ii)the average benefit provided to such participants on the date such period ends is more than 50 percent greater than the average benefit provided on the first day of the plan year in which such period began.
 (F)Certain employees disregardedFor purposes of subparagraphs (D) and (E), any increase in coverage or value or in coverage or benefits, whichever is applicable, which is attributable to such coverage and value or coverage and benefits provided to employees—
 (i)who became participants as a result of a merger, acquisition, or similar event which occurred during the 7-year period preceding the date the class is closed, or
 (ii)who became participants by reason of a merger of the plan with another plan which had been in effect for at least 5 years as of the date of the merger,
									shall be disregarded, except that clause (ii) shall apply for purposes of subparagraph (D) only if,
			 under the merger, the benefits, rights, or features under 1 plan are
			 conformed to the benefits, rights, or features of the other plan
 prospectively.(G)Rules relating to average benefitFor purposes of subparagraph (E)— (i)the average benefit provided to participants under the plan will be treated as having remained the same between the 2 dates described in subparagraph (E)(ii) if the benefit formula applicable to such participants has not changed between such dates, and
 (ii)if the benefit formula applicable to 1 or more participants under the plan has changed between such 2 dates, then the average benefit under the plan shall be considered to have increased by more than 50 percent only if—
 (I)the total amount determined under section 430(b)(1)(A)(i) for all participants benefiting under the plan for the plan year in which the 5-year period described in subparagraph (E) ends, exceeds
 (II)the total amount determined under section 430(b)(1)(A)(i) for all such participants for such plan year, by using the benefit formula in effect for each such participant for the first plan year in such 5-year period,
										by more than 50 percent. In the case of a CSEC plan (as defined in section 414(y)), the  normal
			 cost of the plan (as determined under section 433(j)(1)(B)) shall be used
 in lieu of the amount determined under section 430(b)(1)(A)(i).(H)Treatment as single planFor purposes of subparagraphs (E) and (G), a plan described in section 413(c) shall be treated as a single plan rather than as separate plans maintained by each participating employer.
 (I)Special rulesFor purposes of subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B)(iii)(II), the following rules shall apply: (i)In applying section 410(b)(6)(C), the closing of the class of participants shall not be treated as a significant change in coverage under section 410(b)(6)(C)(i)(II).
 (ii)Two or more plans shall not fail to be eligible to be aggregated and treated as a single plan solely by reason of having different plan years.
 (iii)Changes in the employee population shall be disregarded to the extent attributable to individuals who become employees or cease to be employees, after the date the class is closed, by reason of a merger, acquisition, divestiture, or similar event.
 (iv)Aggregation and all other testing methodologies otherwise applicable under subsection (a)(4) and section 410(b) may be taken into account.
									The rule of clause (ii) shall also apply for purposes of determining whether plans to which
			 subparagraph (B)(i) applies may be aggregated and treated as 1 plan for
			 purposes of determining whether such plans meet the requirements of
 subsection (a)(4) and section 410(b).(J)Spun-off plansFor purposes of this paragraph, if a portion of a defined benefit plan described in subparagraph (A) or (B)(iii) is spun off to another employer and the spun-off plan continues to satisfy the requirements of—
 (i)subparagraph (A)(i) or (B)(iii)(II), whichever is applicable, if the original plan was still within the 3-year period described in such subparagraph at the time of the spin off, and
 (ii)subparagraph (A)(ii) or (B)(iii)(III), whichever is applicable, the treatment under subparagraph (A) or (B) of the spun-off plan shall continue with respect to such other employer.(2)Testing of defined contribution plans (A)Testing on a benefits basisA defined contribution plan shall be permitted to be tested on a benefits basis if—
 (i)such defined contribution plan provides make-whole contributions to a closed class of participants whose accruals under a defined benefit plan have been reduced or eliminated,
 (ii)for the plan year of the defined contribution plan as of which the class eligible to receive such make-whole contributions closes and the 2 succeeding plan years, such closed class of participants satisfies the requirements of section 410(b)(2)(A)(i) (determined by applying the rules of paragraph (1)(I)),
 (iii)after the date as of which the class was closed, any plan amendment to the defined contribution plan which modifies the closed class or the allocations, benefits, rights, and features provided to such closed class does not discriminate significantly in favor of highly compensated employees, and
 (iv)the class was closed before September 21, 2016, or the defined benefit plan under clause (i) is described in paragraph (1)(C) (as applied for purposes of paragraph (1)(B)(iii)(IV)).
									(B)Aggregation with plans including matching contributions
 (i)In generalWith respect to 1 or more defined contribution plans described in subparagraph (A), for purposes of determining compliance with subsection (a)(4) and section 410(b), the portion of such plans which provides make-whole contributions or other nonelective contributions may be aggregated and tested on a benefits basis with the portion of 1 or more other defined contribution plans which—
 (I)provides matching contributions (as defined in subsection (m)(4)(A)), (II)provides annuity contracts described in section 403(b) which are purchased with matching contributions or nonelective contributions, or
 (III)consists of an employee stock ownership plan (within the meaning of section 4975(e)(7)) or a tax credit employee stock ownership plan (within the meaning of section 409(a)).
 (ii)Special rules for matching contributionsRules similar to the rules of paragraph (1)(B)(ii) shall apply for purposes of clause (i). (C)Special rules for testing defined contribution plan features providing matching contributions to certain older, longer service participantsIn the case of a defined contribution plan which provides benefits, rights, or features to a closed class of participants whose accruals under a defined benefit plan have been reduced or eliminated, the plan shall not fail to satisfy the requirements of subsection (a)(4) solely by reason of the composition of the closed class or the benefits, rights, or features provided to such closed class if the defined contribution plan and defined benefit plan otherwise meet the requirements of subparagraph (A) but for the fact that the make-whole contributions under the defined contribution plan are made in whole or in part through matching contributions.
 (D)Spun-off plansFor purposes of this paragraph, if a portion of a defined contribution plan described in subparagraph (A) or (C) is spun off to another employer, the treatment under subparagraph (A) or (C) of the spun-off plan shall continue with respect to the other employer if such plan continues to comply with the requirements of clauses (ii) (if the original plan was still within the 3-year period described in such clause at the time of the spin off) and (iii) of subparagraph (A), as determined for purposes of subparagraph (A) or (C), whichever is applicable.
 (3)DefinitionsFor purposes of this subsection— (A)Make-whole contributionsExcept as otherwise provided in paragraph (2)(C), the term make-whole contributions means nonelective allocations for each employee in the class which are reasonably calculated, in a consistent manner, to replace some or all of the retirement benefits which the employee would have received under the defined benefit plan and any other plan or qualified cash or deferred arrangement under subsection (k)(2) if no change had been made to such defined benefit plan and such other plan or arrangement. For purposes of the preceding sentence, consistency shall not be required with respect to employees who were subject to different benefit formulas under the defined benefit plan.
 (B)References to closed class of participantsReferences to a closed class of participants and similar references to a closed class shall include arrangements under which 1 or more classes of participants are closed, except that 1 or more classes of participants closed on different dates shall not be aggregated for purposes of determining the date any such class was closed.
 (C)Highly compensated employeeThe term highly compensated employee has the meaning given such term in section 414(q).. (b)Participation requirementsParagraph (26) of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

					(I)Protected participants
 (i)In generalA plan shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of subparagraph (A) if— (I)the plan is amended—
 (aa)to cease all benefit accruals, or (bb)to provide future benefit accruals only to a closed class of participants,
 (II)the plan satisfies subparagraph (A) (without regard to this subparagraph) as of the effective date of the amendment, and
 (III)the amendment was adopted before September 21, 2016, or the plan is described in clause (ii). (ii)Plans describedA plan is described in this clause if the plan would be described in subsection (o)(1)(C), as applied for purposes of subsection (o)(1)(B)(iii)(IV) and by treating the effective date of the amendment as the date the class was closed for purposes of subsection (o)(1)(C).
 (iii)Special rulesFor purposes of clause (i)(II), in applying section 410(b)(6)(C), the amendments described in clause (i) shall not be treated as a significant change in coverage under section 410(b)(6)(C)(i)(II).
 (iv)Spun-off plansFor purposes of this subparagraph, if a portion of a plan described in clause (i) is spun off to another employer, the treatment under clause (i) of the spun-off plan shall continue with respect to the other employer..
			(c)Effective date
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, without regard to whether any plan modifications referred to in such amendments are adopted or effective before, on, or after such date of enactment.
				(2)Special rules
 (A)Election of earlier applicationAt the election of the plan sponsor, the amendments made by this section shall apply to plan years beginning after December 31, 2013.
 (B)Closed classes of participantsFor purposes of paragraphs (1)(A)(iii), (1)(B)(iii)(IV), and (2)(A)(iv) of section 401(o) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by this section), a closed class of participants shall be treated as being closed before September 21, 2016, if the plan sponsor's intention to create such closed class is reflected in formal written documents and communicated to participants before such date.
 (C)Certain post-enactment plan amendmentsA plan shall not be treated as failing to be eligible for the application of section 401(o)(1)(A), 401(o)(1)(B)(iii), or 401(a)(26) of such Code (as added by this section) to such plan solely because in the case of—
 (i)such section 401(o)(1)(A), the plan was amended before the date of the enactment of this Act to eliminate 1 or more benefits, rights, or features, and is further amended after such date of enactment to provide such previously eliminated benefits, rights, or features to a closed class of participants; or
 (ii)such section 401(o)(1)(B)(iii) or section 401(a)(26), the plan was amended before the date of the enactment of this Act to cease all benefit accruals, and is further amended after such date of enactment to provide benefit accruals to a closed class of participants.
						Any such section shall only apply if the plan otherwise meets the requirements of such section and
			 in applying such section, the date the class of participants is closed
			 shall be the effective date of the later amendment.


109 HR 2661 IH: To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 to clarify the Permanent University Fund arbitrage exception and to increase from 20 percent to 30 percent the amount of securities and obligations benefitting from the exception.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-05-26
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2661
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 26, 2005
Mr. Brady of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 to clarify the Permanent University Fund arbitrage exception and to increase from 20 percent to 30 percent the amount of securities and obligations benefitting from the exception.

1.Modification of special arbitrage rule for certain funds
(a)In generalParagraph (1) of section 648 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (98 Stat. 941) is amended to read as follows:

(1)such securities or obligations are held in a fund—
(A)which, except to the extent of the investment earnings on such securities or obligations, cannot be used, under State constitutional or statutory restrictions continuously in effect since October 9, 1969, through the date of issue of the bond issue, to pay debt service on the bond issue or to finance the facilities that are to be financed with the proceeds of the bonds, or
(B)the annual distributions from which cannot exceed 7 percent of the average fair market value of the assets held in such fund except to the extent distributions are necessary to pay debt service on the bond issue,.
(b)Conforming AmendmentParagraph (3) of such section is amended by striking the investment earnings of both places it occurs and inserting distributions from.
(c)Change of date relating to amount benefiting from ruleParagraph (4) of such section is amended by striking October 9, 1969 and inserting March 1, 1985.
(d)Effective DateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.


115 HR 4714 IH: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, Founders of Mercy Ships, in recognition of nearly 40 years of service as the leaders of a humanitarian relief organization that exemplifies the compassionate character of America.
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-12-21
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4714IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 21, 2017Mr. Gohmert (for himself, Mr. Brady of Texas, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. Smith of Texas, Mr. Barton, Mr. Ratcliffe, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. Poe of Texas, Mr. Babin, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Marchant, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Farenthold, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Flores, Mr. Gene Green of Texas, Mr. Al Green of Texas, Mr. McCaul, Ms. Granger, Mr. Williams, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Olson, Mr. Hurd, Mr. Thornberry, Mr. Cuellar, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, and Mr. Culberson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo award a Congressional Gold Medal to Don and Deyon Stephens, Founders of Mercy Ships, in
			 recognition of nearly 40 years of service as the leaders of a humanitarian
			 relief organization that exemplifies the compassionate character of
			 America.

 1.FindingsThe Congress finds the following: (1)Mercy Ships was founded in 1978 and has worked in more than 70 countries, providing services valued at more than $1.3 billion, treating more than 2.56 million direct beneficiaries.
 (2)Mercy Ships owns and operates the world’s largest private hospital ship, the Africa Mercy that has five state-of-the-art operating rooms and ward bed space for 82 patients.
 (3)Mercy Ships vessels are staffed by professional volunteer crew including surgeons, nurses, doctors, dentists, cooks, engineers, agriculturalists, teachers, and others.
 (4)Mercy Ships has performed more than 82,000 life-changing or life-saving operations such as cleft lip and palate repair, cataract removal, orthopedic procedures, facial reconstruction, obstetric fistula repair, and tumor removal.
 (5)Mercy Ships has treated over 147,000 dental patients including over 390,000 dental procedures. (6)Mercy Ships has trained more than 5,900 local professionals (including surgeons) who have in turn trained many others.
 (7)Mercy Ships has trained over 38,100 local professionals in their area of expertise including anesthesiology, midwifery, sterilization, orthopedic and reconstructive surgery, and leadership, thereby increasing medical capacity in the host nation.
 (8)Mercy Ships has taught over 198,000 local people in basic health care. (9)Mercy Ships has completed over 1,100 infrastructure development projects focusing on water and sanitation education, agriculture and construction projects which improve local health care delivery systems.
 (10)Annually, Mercy Ships has over 1,600 volunteers who help in locations around the world, 900 of which serve in Africa. At any given time, there are more than 400 crew from 40 nations onboard the Africa Mercy.
 (11)The Africa Mercy alone has had over 4,900 crew from 74 countries serve onboard since its inception in 2007. In addition, more than 950 local Day Workers from 12 different countries have served alongside since it first docked in Africa.
 (12)Mercy Ships has served some of the world’s poorest populations and completed over 589 port visits in 55 developing nations and 18 developed nations for a total of 73 nations including: Australia, Bahamas, Benin, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Congo Brazzaville, Columbia, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea (West Africa), Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Korea, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Madagascar, Malta, Mexico, Montserrat, The Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Samoa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, St. Eustatius (NL), St. Kitts, St. Thomas, St. Vincent, Sweden, Tahiti, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vanuatu.
 (13)Through the years, Mercy Ships has had four hospital ships that have served in some of the poorest ports in the world. Those include:
 (A)The 16,500-ton Africa Mercy is the world’s largest nongovernmental hospital ship and is dedicated to the continent of Africa.
 (B)The 522-foot Anastasis was the flag ship, and completed her first relief mission in 1982 to Guatemala. Her crew of 400 worked in Africa until she was decommissioned in 2007.
 (C)Acquired in 1994, the 265-foot Caribbean Mercy with her crew of 150 focused on the Caribbean basin and Central America with its Eye Surgery Unit. The ship was sold in 2006.
 (D)Donated in 1983, the 172-foot Good Samaritan served the Caribbean, Central and South America for 11 years with a crew of 60. Renamed the Island Mercy, she was redeployed to the South Pacific in 1994 and served there until sold in 2001.
 (E)Mercy Ships is currently building a new hospital ship to serve Africa’s most needy for the next 50 years with delivery expected in 2018. The new vessel, larger than the Africa Mercy, will assume the title of world’s largest private hospital ship with increased capacity building and a focus on healthcare training. It will also further the commitment of Mercy Ships to provide and promote through teaching, safe surgery globally as demonstrated by their membership in the G4 Alliance.
 (14)Mercy Ships has hosted Presidents and other heads of state from many nations around the world onboard their hospital ships who commended the free health care provided to their people.
 (15)Mercy Ships has been endorsed by President Nelson Mandela, President George Bush, Desmund Tutu, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Sir John Major, President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, Tony Blair, President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Mary Flake de Flores.
			2.Congressional gold medal
 (a)Presentation authorizedThe Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to Don and Deyon Stephens, Founders of Mercy Ships.
 (b)Design and strikingFor purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the Secretary) shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions to be determined by the Secretary.
 3.Duplicate medalsThe Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 2 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal.
		4.Status of medals
 (a)National medalsThe medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code.
 (b)Numismatic itemsFor purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.


113 SRES 220 ATS: To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Wade v. Miller, et al.
U.S. Senate
2013-09-09
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III113th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 220IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 9, 2013Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONTo authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Wade v. Miller, et al.Whereas, ninety-five current and former Senators are named as defendants in the case of Wade v. Miller, et al., No. 13–708, now pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia;Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend current and former Members of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now, therefore, be itThat the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent the ninety-five current and former Senators named as defendants in the case of Wade v. Miller, et al.


114 HR 1518 IH: Let It Go Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-03-19
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		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1518
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 19, 2015
			Mr. Takano introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

		A BILL
		To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for a limitation on the time for the
			 use of contributions or donations, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Let It Go Act. 2.Timeframe for and prioritization of disposal of contributions or donationsSection 313 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30114) is amended—
 (1)by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2)by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection:

					(c)Disposal
 (1)TimeframeContributions or donations described in subsection (a) may only be used, in the case of an individual who is not a candidate with respect to an election for any Federal office for a 6-year period beginning on the day after the date of the most recent such election in which the individual was a candidate for any such office, during such 6-year period.
 (2)Means of disposal; prioritizationBeginning on the date the 6-year period described in paragraph (1) ends, contributions or donations that remain available to an individual described in such paragraph shall be disposed of, not later than 30 days after such date, as follows:
 (A)First, to pay any debts or obligations owed in connection with the campaign for election for Federal office of the individual.
 (B)Second, to the extent such contribution or donations remain available after the application of subparagraph (A), through any of the following means of disposal (or a combination thereof), in any order the individual considers appropriate:
 (i)Returning such contributions or donations to the individuals, entities, or both, who made such contributions or donations.
 (ii)Making contributions to an organization described in section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
 (iii)Making transfers to a national, State, or local committee of a political party.. 3.One-year transition period for certain individuals (a)In generalIn the case of an individual described in subsection (b), any contributions or donations remaining available to the individual shall be disposed of—
 (1)not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2)in accordance with the prioritization specified in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(2) of section 313 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30114), as amended by section 1.
 (b)Individuals describedAn individual described in this subsection is an individual who, as of the date of the enactment of this Act—
 (1)is not a candidate with respect to an election for any Federal office for a period of not less than 6 years beginning on the day after the date of the most recent such election in which the individual was a candidate for any such office; and
 (2)would be in violation of subsection (c) of section 313 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30114), as amended by section 1.


114 S3407 IS: Military Injury Surgical Systems Integrated Operationally Nationwide to Achieve ZERO Preventable Deaths Act
U.S. Senate
2016-09-28
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II114th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3407IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 28, 2016Mr. Kirk (for himself, Mr. Isakson, and Mr. Cornyn) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate assignment of military trauma care providers
			 to civilian trauma centers in order to maintain military trauma readiness
			 and to support such centers, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Military Injury Surgical Systems Integrated Operationally Nationwide to Achieve ZERO Preventable Deaths Act or the MISSION ZERO Act.
 2.Military and civilian partnership for trauma readiness grant programTitle XII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300d et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new part:

				IMilitary and Civilian Partnership for Trauma Readiness Grant Program
					1291.Military and Civilian Partnership for Trauma Readiness Grant Program
						(a)Military trauma team placement program
 (1)In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall award grants to not more than 20 eligible high acuity trauma centers to enable military trauma teams to provide, on a full-time basis, trauma care and related acute care at such trauma centers.
 (2)LimitationsIn the case of a grant awarded under paragraph (1) to an eligible high acuity trauma center, such grant—
 (A)shall be for a period of not fewer than 3 fiscal years and not more than 5 fiscal years (and may be renewed at the end of such period); and
 (B)shall be in an amount that does not exceed $1,000,000 per fiscal year. (b)Military trauma care provider placement program (1)In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall award grants to eligible trauma centers to enable military trauma care providers to provide trauma care and related acute care at such trauma centers.
 (2)LimitationsIn the case of a grant awarded under paragraph (1) to an eligible trauma center, such grant— (A)shall be for a period of at least 1 fiscal year and not more than 3 fiscal years (and may be renewed at the end of such period);
 (B)shall be in an amount that does not exceed, in a fiscal year— (i)$100,000 for each military trauma care provider that is a physician at such eligible trauma center; and
 (ii)$50,000 for each other military trauma care provider at such eligible trauma center. (c)Grant requirements (1)DeploymentAs a condition of receipt of a grant under this section, a grant recipient shall agree to allow military trauma care providers providing care pursuant to such grant to be deployed by the Secretary of Defense for military operations, for training, or for response to a mass casualty incident.
 (2)Use of fundsGrants awarded under this section to an eligible trauma center may be used to train and incorporate military trauma care providers into such trauma center, including expenditures for malpractice insurance, office space, information technology, specialty education and supervision, trauma programs, and State license fees for such military trauma care providers.
							(d)Reporting requirements
 (1)Report to the Secretary and the Secretary of DefenseEach eligible trauma center or eligible high acuity trauma center awarded a grant under subsection (a) or (b) for a fiscal year shall submit to the Secretary and the Secretary of Defense a report for such fiscal year that includes information on—
 (A)the number and types of trauma cases managed by military trauma teams or military trauma care providers pursuant to such grant during such fiscal year;
 (B)the financial impact of such grant on the trauma center; (C)the educational impact on resident trainees in centers where military trauma teams are assigned;
 (D)any research conducted during such fiscal year supported by such grant; and (E)any other information required by the Secretaries for the purpose of evaluating the effect of such grant.
 (2)Report to CongressNot less than once every 2 fiscal years, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a report to Congress that includes information on the effect of placing military trauma care providers in trauma centers awarded grants under this section on—
 (A)maintaining readiness of military trauma care providers for battlefield injuries; (B)providing health care to civilian trauma patients;
 (C)the capability to respond to surges in trauma cases, including as a result of a large scale event; and
 (D)the financial State of the trauma centers. (e)DefinitionsFor purposes of this part:
 (1)Eligible trauma centerThe term eligible trauma center means a Level I, II, or III trauma center that satisfies each of the following: (A)Such trauma center has an agreement with the Secretary of Defense to enable military trauma care providers to provide trauma care and related acute care at such trauma center.
 (B)Such trauma center utilizes a risk-adjusted benchmarking system to measure performance and outcomes, such as the Trauma Quality Improvement Program of the American College of Surgeons.
 (C)Such trauma center demonstrates a need for integrated military trauma care providers to maintain or improve the trauma clinical capability of such trauma center.
 (2)Eligible high acuity trauma centerThe term eligible high acuity trauma center means a Level I trauma center that satisfies each of the following: (A)Such trauma center has an agreement with the Secretary of Defense to enable military trauma teams to provide trauma care and related acute care at such trauma center.
 (B)At least 20 percent of patients of such trauma center in the most recent 3-month period for which data is available are treated for a major trauma at such trauma center.
 (C)Such trauma center utilizes a risk-adjusted benchmarking system to measure performance and outcomes, such as the Trauma Quality Improvement Program of the American College of Surgeons.
 (D)Such trauma center is an academic training center— (i)affiliated with a medical school;
 (ii)that maintains residency programs and fellowships in critical trauma specialties and subspecialties, and provides education and supervision of military trauma team members according to those specialties and subspecialties; and
 (iii)that undertakes research in the prevention and treatment of traumatic injury. (E)Such trauma center serves as a disaster response leader for its community, such as by participating in a partnership for State and regional hospital preparedness established under section 319C–2.
 (3)Major traumaThe term major trauma means an injury that is greater than or equal to 15 on the injury severity score. (4)Military trauma teamThe term military trauma team means a complete military trauma team consisting of military trauma care providers.
 (5)Military trauma care providerThe term military trauma care provider means a member of the Armed Forces who furnishes emergency, critical care, and other trauma acute care, including a physician, military surgeon, physician assistant, nurse, respiratory therapist, flight paramedic, combat medic, or enlisted medical technician.
 (f)Authorization of appropriationsFor each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021, there are authorized to be appropriated— (1)$20,000,000 for carrying out subsection (a); and
 (2)$20,000,000 for carrying out subsection (b)..


116 HR 2470 IH: Clean Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act
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116th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 2470
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 2, 2019
Mr. Carbajal introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL
To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to make grants to eligible entities to increase the resilience of publicly owned treatment works to natural disasters.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Clean Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act.  2. Clean water infrastructure resiliency and sustainability programTitle II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

222.Clean water infrastructure resiliency and sustainability program
(a)In generalThe Administrator shall establish a clean water infrastructure resilience and sustainability program, under which the Administrator shall award grants to eligible entities for the purpose of increasing the resilience of publicly owned treatment works to a natural disaster.  (b)Use of fundsAn eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant funds for planning, designing, or constructing projects (on a system-wide or area-wide basis) that increase the resilience of a publicly owned treatment works to a natural disaster through—
(1)the conservation of water;  (2)the enhancement of water use efficiency;
(3)the enhancement of wastewater and stormwater management by increasing watershed preservation and protection, including through the use of natural and engineered green infrastructure, and reclamation and reuse of wastewater and stormwater, such as aquifer recharge zones;  (4)the modification or relocation of an existing publicly owned treatment works at risk of being significantly impaired or damaged by a natural disaster;
(5)the development and implementation of projects to increase the resilience of publicly owned treatment works to a natural disaster; or  (6)the enhancement of energy efficiency or the use and generation of recovered or renewable energy in management, treatment, or conveyance of wastewater or stormwater.
(c)ApplicationTo be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator an application that— (1)includes a proposal of the project to be planned, designed, or constructed using funds under this section;
(2)identifies the natural disaster risk to be addressed by the proposed project;  (3)provides documentation prepared by a Federal, State, regional, or local government agency of the natural disaster risk to the area where the proposed project is to be located;
(4)includes a description of any recent natural disaster events that have affected the publicly owned treatment works;  (5)includes a description of how the proposed project would improve the performance of the publicly owned treatment works under an anticipated natural disaster; and
(6)explains how the proposed project is expected to enhance the resilience of the publicly owned treatment works to an anticipated natural disaster.  (d)Grant amount and other Federal requirements (1)Grant amountA grant under this section shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the proposed project.
(2)RequirementsThe requirements of section 608 of this Act shall apply to any project funded under this section.  (e)DefinitionsIn this section, the following definitions apply:
(1)Natural disasterThe term natural disaster means a disaster caused by natural forces, including extreme weather events, sea-level rise, or extreme drought conditions.  (2)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means—
(A)a municipality; or  (B)an intermunicipal, interstate, or State agency.
(f)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2025..


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3909
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 29, 2010
			Mr. Wyden (for himself
			 and Mr. Merkley) introduced the following
			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Armed
			 Services

		A BILL
		To restore accountability and congressional oversight to
		  the defense contracting process.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Accountability for Defense Contractors
			 Act.
		2.Restoring
			 congressional notification of indemnificationPublic Law 85–804 is amended by adding at
			 the end the following new section:

				5.Reports to
				Congress
					(a)RequirementIf
				the Department of Defense takes any action under authority of this Act during
				any year, the Secretary of Defense shall, by March 15 of the succeeding year,
				submit to Congress a report on all such actions taken by the Department during
				that preceding year. With respect to actions that involve actual or potential
				cost to the United States in excess of $1,000,000, the report shall—
						(1)name the
				contractor;
						(2)state the actual
				cost or estimated potential cost involved;
						(3)describe the
				property or services involved; and
						(4)state further the
				circumstances justifying the action taken.
						(b)OmissionsThere
				may be omitted in a report under subsection (a) any information the disclosure
				of which would be detrimental to the national security, if the Secretary of
				Defense provides justification of such omission to the relevant congressional
				committees.
					.
		3.Prohibition of
			 indemnification for contractors in cases involving gross negligence, willful
			 misconduct, or lack of good faith by contractorsPublic Law 85–804, as amended by section 2,
			 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:

				6.Prohibition of
				indemnification in certain cases
					(a)In
				generalA contractor of the
				Department of Defense shall not be indemnified for—
						(1)government claims
				against the contractor (other than those arising through subrogation);
						(2)a claim, loss, or
				damage caused by gross negligence, willful misconduct, or lack of good faith on
				the part of any of the contractor’s principal officials (as defined by part
				52.250–1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation); or
						(3)a claim, loss, or damage resulting from an
				unusually hazardous or nuclear risk not specified in the terms of the contract
				and discovered on the site where the contract is performed, or that reasonably
				should have been discovered on the site.
						(b)NotificationIn
				the case of an unusually hazardous or nuclear risk referred to in subsection
				(a)(3), the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer of such
				risk upon discovery or when discovery reasonably should have been
				made.
					.
		4.Congressional
			 notification and the loss of indemnification in other cases
			(a)In
			 generalA contract entered
			 into by the Department of Defense under authority that provides for
			 indemnification not authorized by the provisions of law listed in subsection
			 (b) may provide for indemnification of the contractor as the Secretary of
			 Defense determines to be necessary only if—
				(1)the contract
			 complies with the requirements in section 5 of Public Law 85–804 (as added by
			 section 2), relating to notice to Congress; and
				(2)the contract
			 complies with the requirements in section 6 of Public Law 85–804 (as added by
			 section 3), relating to a prohibition on indemnification for certain claims and
			 a requirement for notification.
				(b)Provisions of
			 law listedThe provisions of laws listed in this subsection are
			 as follows:
				(1)Section 2354 of
			 title 10, United States Code.
				(2)The Comprehensive
			 Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601
			 et seq.).


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		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 759
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 1, 2009
			Mr. Bingaman (for
			 himself, Mr. Bennett,
			 Mr. Udall of New Mexico,
			 Mr. Kyl, and Mr. Hatch) introduced the following bill; which was
			 read twice and referred to the Committee
			 on Environment and Public Works

		A BILL
		To amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
		  Century to reauthorize a provision relating to additional contract authority
		  for States with Indian reservations.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Indian School Bus Route Safety
			 Reauthorization Act of 2009.
		2.Reauthorization
			 of additional contract authority for States with Indian
			 reservationsSection
			 1214(d)(5)(A) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (23 U.S.C.
			 202 note; 112 Stat. 206; 119 Stat. 1460) is amended by striking
			 $1,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2009 and
			 inserting $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through
			 2015.


113 HR 1053 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on Disperse Red 177.
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		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1053
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 11, 2013
			Mr. Watt introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on Disperse Red
		  177.

		1.Disperse Red 177
			(a)In
			 generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
			 Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the
			 following new heading:

								9902.01.00Disperse Red 177 (CAS No. 68133–69–7) (provided for in
						subheading 3204.11.50)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2016

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


115 HR 1589 IH: Fair Access to Health Care Act of 2017
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2017-03-16
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1589IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 16, 2017Mr. Thompson of California (for himself and Ms. Eshoo) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the phaseout of the health insurance tax
			 credit for geographic variations in the cost-of-living.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Fair Access to Health Care Act of 2017. 2.Phaseout of health insurance tax credit adjusted to take into account geographic variation in the cost-of-living (a)In generalSection 36B(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

					(4)Geographic adjustment for cost-of-living
 (A)In generalIn the case of a taxpayer whose principal place of residence for any taxable year is located in a high cost area, there shall be substituted the specified percentage for 400 percent in paragraph (3)(A)(i) and in subsections (c)(1)(A) and (f)(2)(B).
 (B)High cost areaFor purposes of this paragraph, the term high cost area means any metropolitan statistical area or non-metropolitan area the SPM for which exceeds the national average SPM.
 (C)Specified percentageFor purposes of this paragraph, the term specified percentage means, with respect to a taxpayer whose principal place of residence for any taxable year is located in a high cost area, the product of 400 percent and the SPM adjustment for such area.
 (D)SPMFor purposes of this paragraph— (i)In generalThe term SPM means, with respect to each calendar year, the Supplemental Poverty Measure as determined by the Bureau of the Census.
 (ii)National average SPMThe national average SPM shall be determined without regard to Alaska and Hawaii. (iii)Determination for taxable year based on preceding calendar yearSPM with respect to any taxable year shall be determined on the basis of the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the taxable year begins.
 (E)SPM adjustmentFor purposes of this paragraph, the term SPM adjustment means, with respect to a high cost area for a calendar year, the SPM adjustment as determined by the Bureau of the Census.
 (F)Alternative measure of cost-of-livingIf the Secretary determines that another measure of cost-of-living is more appropriate than the SPM for purposes of this paragraph, the Secretary shall use such measure in lieu of the SPM..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.


115 HR 1052 IH: High-Risk Military Occupation Veteran Suicide Prevention Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-02-14
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		115th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1052
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 14, 2017
			Ms. Meng (for herself and Mr. Mast) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

		A BILL
		To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop best practices for caring for high-risk
military occupation veterans as part of the evaluation of mental health care and suicide
prevention programs administered by the Secretary.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the High-Risk Military Occupation Veteran Suicide Prevention Act.2.Care of high-risk military occupation veterans in Department of Veterans Affairs mental health care and suicide prevention programsSubparagraph (E) of section 1709B(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:(E)propose best practices for caring for individuals who suffer from mental health disorders, are at risk of suicide, or previously held high-risk military occupations, including such practices conducted or suggested by other departments or agencies of the Federal Government, including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services; and.


113 HRES 215 EH: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 45) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
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113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 215
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

May 16, 2013

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 45) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 45) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution 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 amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate equally divided among and controlled by the respective chairs and ranking minority members of the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Karen L. Haas,Clerk.


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		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2709
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 29, 2011
			Mr. Tonko 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 extend the
		  payroll tax relief under the HIRE Act, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 HIRE Now Act of
			 2011.
		2.Extension of payroll
			 tax forgiveness for hiring unemployed workers under HIRE Act
			(a)Extension
				(1)In
			 generalSubsection (d) of
			 section 3111 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
					(A)by striking
			 with respect to employment during the period beginning on the day after
			 the date of the enactment of this subsection and ending on December 31,
			 2010, in paragraph (1) and inserting during the applicable
			 period with respect to employment,
					(B)by striking
			 January 1, 2011 in paragraph (3) and inserting January 1,
			 2012,
					(C)by redesignating
			 paragraph (5) as paragraph (6) and by inserting after paragraph (4) the
			 following new paragraph:

							(5)Applicable
				periodFor purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable period
				is—
								(A)with respect to
				any qualified individual who begins employment after February 3, 2010, the
				period beginning after March 18, 2010, and ending on December 31, 2010,
				and
								(B)with respect to
				any qualified individual who begins employment after December 31, 2010, the
				period beginning on the day after the date of the enactment of this paragraph
				and ending on December 31, 2011.
								,
				and
					(D)by inserting
			 and
			 2011 after 2010 in the heading thereof.
					(2)Railroad
			 retirement taxesSubsection
			 (c) of section 3221 of such Code is amended—
					(A)by striking
			 during the period beginning on the day after the date of the enactment
			 of this subsection and ending on December 31, 2010 in paragraph (1) and
			 inserting during the applicable period,
					(B)by striking
			 January 1, 2011 in paragraph (3) and inserting January 1,
			 2012,
					(C)by redesignating
			 paragraph (5) as paragraph (6) and by inserting after paragraph (4) the
			 following new paragraph:

							(5)Applicable
				periodFor purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable period
				is—
								(A)with respect to
				any qualified individual who begins employment after February 3, 2010, the
				period beginning after March 18, 2010, and ending on December 31, 2010,
				and
								(B)with respect to
				any qualified individual who begins employment after December 31, 2010, the
				period beginning on the day after the date of the enactment of this paragraph
				and ending on December 31, 2011.
								,
				and
					(D)by inserting
			 and
			 2011 after 2010 in the heading thereof.
					(b)Transfers to
			 certain fundsSection 101 of the Hiring Incentives to Restore
			 Employment Act is amended—
				(1)by inserting
			 and section 2(a)(1) of the HIRE Now
			 Act of 2011 after subsection (a) in
			 subsection (c), and
				(2)by inserting
			 and section 2(a)(2) of the HIRE Now
			 Act of 2011 after paragraph (1) in
			 subsection (d)(2).
				(c)Conforming
			 amendmentThe heading of section 102 of the Hiring Incentives to
			 Restore Employment Act is amended by inserting and 2011 after
			 2010.
			(d)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply with respect
			 to wages paid with respect to employment after the date of the enactment of
			 this Act.


115 HR 401 RH: To designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes.
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		House Calendar No. 138
		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		H. R. 401
		[Report No. 115–630]
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 10, 2017
			Ms. Cheney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

			April 11, 2018
			Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

		A BILL
		To designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for
			 other purposes.

		1.Designation of devils tower
 (a)In generalThe mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, located at 44°35′26″N, by 104°42′55″W, and the area located at 44°35′21″N, by 104°41′48″W, shall be known and designated as Devils Tower.
 (b)ReferencesAny reference in any law, map, regulation, order, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the mountain and area described in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to Devils Tower.

		April 11, 2018
		Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed


115 HR 5337 IH: Accelerated Payments for Small Businesses Act of 2018
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2018-03-20
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5337IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 20, 2018Mr. Knight (for himself, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Chabot, and Ms. Velázquez) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformA BILLTo amend section 3903 of title 31, United States Code, to establish accelerated payments applicable
			 to contracts with certain small business concerns, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Accelerated Payments for Small Businesses Act of 2018. 2.Accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small business concerns under the Prompt Payment ActSection 3903(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting except as provided in paragraphs (10) and (11), before 30 days; (2)in paragraph (8), by striking and;
 (3)in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end; and (4)by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:

 (10)for a prime contractor (as defined in section 8701(5) of title 41) that is a small business concern (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)), to the fullest extent permitted by law, establish an accelerated payment date with a goal of 15 days after a proper invoice for the amount due is received if a specific payment date is not established by contract; and
 (11)for a prime contractor (as defined in section 8701(5) of title 41) that subcontracts with a small business concern (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)), to the fullest extent permitted by law, establish an accelerated payment date with a goal of 15 days after a proper invoice for the amount due is received if—
 (A)a specific payment date is not established by contract; and (B)such prime contractor agrees to make payments to such subcontractor in accordance with such accelerated payment date, to the maximum extent practicable, without any further consideration from or fees charged to such subcontractor..


113 HR 3551 IH: Railway Inspection and Transparency Act
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2013-11-20
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113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3551
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 20, 2013
Mr. Andrews introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL
To require the periodic inspection of certain railroad facilities.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Railway Inspection and Transparency Act.
2.Inspection of railroad facilities
(a)RequirementThe Federal Railroad Administration shall require each railroad carrier to arrange for an independent inspection by a professional engineer of—
(1)all railroad bridges owned or leased by that railroad carrier at least once every 2 years; and
(2)all railroad signals and switches owned or leased by that railroad carrier at least once every 6 months.
(b)DocumentationEach railroad carrier shall provide to the Federal Railroad Administration documentation of the results of inspections carried out under subsection (a). The Federal Railroad Administration shall make such documentation available to the public.
(c)DefinitionsIn this section:
(1)Independent inspectionThe term independent inspection means an inspection conducted by a professional engineer that is not employed by the railroad carrier or the Federal Railroad Administration.
(2)Professional engineerThe term professional engineer means an individual who—
(A)is currently registered as a professional engineer or structural engineer by a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States; and
(B)has expertise in railroad operations.
(3)Railroad carrierThe term railroad carrier has the meaning given that term in section 20102 of title 49, United States Code.


		III
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 333
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			November 4, 2009
			Mr. Isakson submitted
			 the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		RESOLUTION
		Designating each of Saturday, November 7,
		  2009, and Saturday, November 6, 2010, as National Wounded Warrior
		  Day.

		Whereas recognizing National Wounded Warrior
			 Day would embrace an already existing mindset of
			 remembrance for men and women alike that have served our Nation;
		Whereas the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have
			 seen many wounded warriors whose injuries grow more serious as the enemy
			 increases the use of improvised explosive devices;
		Whereas those disabled veterans who have served in
			 previous conflicts without any recognition and those disabled veterans who are
			 currently recovering remind us that we, as people and as a Nation, need to
			 thank and care for our disabled veterans; and
		Whereas the number of casualties after 8 years of the
			 current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan is over 4,000 and recognizing
			 National Wounded Warrior Day would ensure that the sacrifice of
			 wounded warriors would not be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)designates each
			 of Saturday, November 7, 2009, and Saturday, November 6, 2010, as
			 National Wounded Warrior Day; and
			(2)encourages the
			 United States to honor our wounded warriors who have sacrificed their safety in
			 order to preserve our freedom.


114 HR 4710 IH: End Subsidies for Tobacco Act
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2016-03-03
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		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4710
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 3, 2016
			Mr. Russell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

		A BILL
		To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to eliminate premium subsidies for crop insurance for
			 tobacco.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the End Subsidies for Tobacco Act. 2.Prohibition on payment of portion of premium by corporation for tobaccoSection 508(e) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(9)Prohibition on payment of portion of premium by corporation for tobacco
 (A)In generalEffective beginning with the 2018 reinsurance year, notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the Corporation shall not pay any portion of the premium for a policy or plan of insurance for tobacco under this subtitle.
 (B)Deficit reductionAny savings realized as a result of subparagraph (A) shall be deposited in the Treasury and used for Federal budget deficit reduction..