116 HR 3293 IH: Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-06-14
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3293IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 14, 2019Mr. Engel (for himself, Mr. Moolenaar, and Mr. Trone) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 title 49, United States Code, to permit the installation of pulsating light systems for
			 high mounted stop lamps, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2019. 2.Rear-end collision avoidance systems (a)AmendmentSubchapter II of chapter 301 of part A of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

					30129.Rear-end collision avoidance systems
 (a)Pulsating light systems allowedA passenger car, multipurpose passenger vehicle, truck, or bus may be equipped with a pulsating light system.
 (b)DefinitionAs used in this section, pulsating light system means a system for a high mounted stop lamp in which— (1)when the brake of the vehicle is applied, the lamp pulses rapidly no more than four times and for no more than two seconds and then converts to a continuous light as a normal stop lamp until the time that the brake is released; and
 (2)the rapid pulsing described in paragraph (1) may not be repeated upon a subsequent application of the brakes for a lock-out period of at least five seconds after the release of the brake described in paragraph (1)..
 (b)Revision to Code of Federal RegulationsNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall update the entry for high mounted stop lamp in Table 1–a of section 571.108 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, in accordance with the amendment made by subsection (a).
 (c)Technical and conforming amendmentThe table of sections for subchapter II of chapter 301 of part A of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

						30129. Rear-end collision avoidance systems..


110 HR 6775 IH: To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop procedures for permitting car rental companies to have limited access to information in the National Driver Register, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2008-08-01
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I
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6775
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 1, 2008
Mr. Andrews introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL
To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop procedures for permitting car rental companies to have limited access to information in the National Driver Register, and for other purposes.

1.Access to National Driver Register information by car rental companies
(a)In generalChapter 303 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—
(1)by redesignating sections 30307 and 30308 as sections 30308 and 30309, respectively; and
(2)by inserting after section 30306 the following:

30307.Access to Register information by car rental companies
(a)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with chief driver licensing officials of participating States, shall develop procedures for permitting a car rental company to have limited access to information in the National Driver Register for the sole purpose of assisting the car rental company in determining, in an expeditious manner before renting a motor vehicle to an individual, whether or not the individual possesses a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
(b)Car rental company definedThe term ‘‘car rental company’’ means a business concern that offers motor vehicles for private or commercial use for rent..
(b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for such chapter is amended by striking the items relating to sections 30307 and 30308 and inserting the following:

30307. Access to Register information by car rental companies.
30308. Criminal penalties.
30309. Authorization of appropriations..


116 HR 8867 IH: Cat Abuse in Testing Stops Act of 2020
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-12-03
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8867IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 3, 2020Ms. Titus (for herself, Mr. Mast, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Shalala, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Mr. Harder of California, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. Norton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Levin of Michigan, Mr. Lowenthal, Ms. Jayapal, Ms. Eshoo, and Mr. Hurd of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from conducting medical research causing significant pain or distress to cats.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Cat Abuse in Testing Stops Act of 2020 or the CATS Act of 2020. 2.Prohibition on Department of Veterans Affairs medical research causing significant pain or distress to cats(a)In generalSection 7303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e)(1)In carrying out research, the Secretary may not purchase, breed, transport, house, feed, maintain, dispose of, or experiment on cats as part of the conduct of any study that causes significant pain or distress. (2)In this subsection, the term study that causes significant pain or distress includes any study classified to pain category D or E by the Department of Agriculture (or such successor categories developed pursuant to section 13 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2143))..(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.


I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 855IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 3, 2017Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Ellison, Ms. Jenkins of Kansas, Mr. Neal, Ms. Tsongas, Mr. Lipinski, and Ms. Schakowsky) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the purchase of paper United States savings bonds with tax refunds.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Save Access to a Valuable Investment Needed to Generate Savings Act of 2017 or the SAVINGS Act. 2.Purchase paper United States savings bonds with tax refundSection 3106 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(d)The Secretary shall— (1)provide an option on the individual return of tax under subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to use a portion or all of a refund of overpayment of such tax to purchase United States savings bonds in paper form for the taxpayer or any individual designated by the taxpayer; or
(2)provide an option on such return of tax that— (A)allows for the gifting of United States savings bonds to any individual designated by the taxpayer; and
(B)serves the unbanked (within the meaning of section 49 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1831z)) and individuals who lack access to the Internet..


113 S2968 IS: Community Partnerships in Education Act
U.S. Senate
2014-12-02
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II113th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2968IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 2, 2014Mr. Whitehouse introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo include community partners and intermediaries in the planning and delivery of education and
			 related programs, and for other purposes.1.Short title; table of contents(a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Community Partnerships in Education Act.(b)Table of contentsThe table of contents for this Act is as follows:Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.Title I—Amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965Sec. 101. State plans.Sec. 102. Local educational agency plans.Sec. 103. Schoolwide programs.Sec. 104. Targeted assistance schools.Sec. 105. Academic assessment and local educational agency and school improvement.Sec. 106. School improvement grants.Sec. 107. Evaluations.Sec. 108. Definitions.Title II—Amendments to the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006Sec. 201. Definitions.Sec. 202. Attainment of 21st century skills.Sec. 203. Inclusion of community partners and intermediary organizations in State and local plans.Sec. 204. Evaluations.Title III—Amendments to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Sec. 301. Definitions.Sec. 302. Inclusion of community partners and intermediary organizations in local workforce
			 development boards and activities.Sec. 303. Inclusion of community partners and intermediary organizations in adult education and
			 literacy programs.Sec. 304. Effective date.Title IV—Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965Sec. 401. Definitions.Sec. 402. TRIO programs.Sec. 403. GEAR UP.Sec. 404. Maintenance and expansion of existing programs.IAmendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965101.School improvement grantsSection 1003(g)(6) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6303(g)(6)) is
			 amended—(1)by striking and at the end of subparagraph (A);(2)by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(C)a commitment to carry out school and local educational agency improvement—(i)in partnership with one or more community partners, including through joint planning and
			 implementation, shared professional development designed to improve the
			 effectiveness of school and community partner staff, development and
			 implementation of shared data systems that support program improvement and
			 the improvement of program outcomes, and the alignment and coordination of
			 local educational agency, school, and community partner goals, activities,
			 and training; and(ii)with the involvement of one or more intermediary organizations that will assist the agency and its
			 schools by training staff, providing technical assistance that is designed
			 to ensure continuous improvement, helping to ensure accountability for
			 results, and helping to ensure that program funds flow quickly and
			 effectively to effective service providers and activities..102.State plansSection 1111 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311) is amended—(1)in subsection (b)(2)(C)(vii)—(A)by striking and changes in and inserting changes in; and(B)by inserting before the period at the end the following: , and measures of the attainment of 21st century skills (such as critical thinking,
			 problem-solving, communication, and collaboration);(2)in subsection (b)(2)(D)(i), by inserting , and aligned with the program the State will carry out with funds received under this part after if any; and(3)in subsection (h)(1)(C)—(A)by striking and at the end of clause (vii);(B)by striking the period at the end of clause (viii) and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(ix)information on student attainment of 21st century skills (such as critical thinking,
			 problem-solving, communication, and collaboration)..103.Local educational agency plansSection 1112(b)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)(1)) is
			 amended—(1)in subparagraph (B), by inserting , such as measures of the attainment of 21st century skills (such as critical thinking,
			 problem-solving, communication, and collaboration), after any other indicators;(2)in subparagraph (P), by striking and at the end;(3)in subparagraph (Q), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and(4)by adding at the end the following:(R)a description of the data-sharing agreement or agreements that the local educational agency has
			 entered into with other agencies and organizations so as to provide for
			 shared access to information on student progress and success (consistent
			 with the requirements of subpart 4 of part C of the General Education
			 Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232f et seq.)), integrated planning and joint
			 review of the data, and coordinated adjustments in strategies for programs
			 carried out with funds received under this part and activities in response
			 to changes in student needs or to new challenges;(S)a description of how the local educational agency will carry out programs with funds received under
			 this part in partnership with one or more community partners, including
			 through joint planning and implementation, shared professional development
			 designed to improve the effectiveness of school and community partner
			 staff, development and implementation of shared data systems that support
			 the improvement of such programs and the improvement of the outcomes of
			 such programs, and the alignment and coordination of local educational
			 agency, school, and community partner goals, activities, and training; and(T)a description of how the local educational will carry out programs with funds received under this
			 part with the involvement of one or more intermediary organizations that
			 will assist the agency and its schools by training staff, providing
			 technical assistance that is designed to ensure continuous improvement,
			 helping to ensure accountability for results, and helping to ensure that
			 such funds flow quickly and effectively to effective service providers and
			 activities..104.Schoolwide programsSection 1114(b)(1)(J) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
			 6314(b)(1)(J)) is amended by inserting , with the assistance of one or more intermediary organizations described in section 1112(b)(1)(T), after Coordination and integration.105.Targeted assistance schoolsSection 1115(c)(1)(H) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
			 6315(c)(1)(H)) is amended by inserting , with the assistance of one or more intermediary organizations described in section 1112(b)(1)(T), after coordinate and integrate.106.Academic assessment and local educational agency and school improvementSection 1116 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6316) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)(1)(B), by inserting , such as measures of the attainment of 21st century skills, after section 1121(b)(1)(A) and (B);(2)in subsection (b)(3)(A)—(A)in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting community partners and intermediary organizations described in section 1112(b)(1)(S) and (T), after the local educational agency serving the school,; and(B)in clause (vii)—(i)by striking and the State educational agency and inserting the State educational agency; and(ii)by inserting and community partners and intermediary organizations described in section 1112(b)(1)(S) and (T), after under the plan; and(3)in subsection (c)(7)(A)—(A)in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting community partners or intermediary organizations as described in section 1112(b)(1)(S) and (T), after school staff,; and(B)in clause (vii), by striking and the local educational agency and inserting , the local educational agency, and community partners and intermediary organizations as described
			 in section 1112(b)(1)(S) and (T).107.EvaluationsSection 1501(a)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6491(a)(2)) is
			 amended—(1)by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (Q); and(2)by inserting after subparagraph (N) the following:(O)Whether and how local educational agencies are involving community partners and intermediary
			 organizations in their activities carried out under section 1003(g) and
			 part A, and the impact of that involvement.(P)The implementation of the data-sharing agreements entered into under section 1112(b)(1)(E), and the
			 impact of that implementation..108.DefinitionsSection 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (24), and paragraphs (25) through (43), as paragraphs (8)
			 through (25) and paragraphs (27) through (45), respectively;(2)by inserting after paragraph (6), the following:(7)Community partnerThe term community partner means a nonprofit or public organization that has expertise in the planning and delivery of
			 education and related programs, in forging coordination and cooperation
			 between educators and other members of the community, or in training
			 educators and others that deliver educational services.; and(3)by inserting after paragraph (25), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:(26)Intermediary OrganizationThe term intermediary organization means a nonprofit organization that has expertise in training, forging public-private
			 partnerships, systems development, capacity-building, improving
			 scalability, evaluation, and the effective use of data to improve the
			 progress of students, schools and other educational institutions, and
			 education programs..IIAmendments to the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006201.DefinitionsSection 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302) is
			 amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (9) through (18) and paragraphs (19) through (34) as paragraphs (10)
			 through (19) and paragraphs (21) through (36), respectively;(2)by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph:(9)Community partnerThe term community partner means a nonprofit organization that has expertise in the planning and delivery of education and
			 related programs, in forging coordination and cooperation between
			 educators and other members of the community, in training educators and
			 others who deliver educational services, or in development and
			 implementation of data systems that measure the progress of students,
			 schools and institutions of higher education, and programs.; and(3)by inserting after paragraph (19), as redesignated by paragraph (1),  the following:(20)Intermediary organizationThe term intermediary organization means a nonprofit organization that has expertise in training, forging public-private
			 partnerships, systems development, capacity-building, improving
			 scalability, and evaluation..202.Attainment of 21st century skillsSection 113 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
			 (29 U.S.C. 2323) is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)in paragraph (2)(C), by inserting attainment of 21st century skills (such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and
			 collaboration) and after such as; and(B)in paragraph (4)(C)(ii)—(i)in subclause (I), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(ii)in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and(iii)by adding at the end the following:(III)describe the progress of career and technical education students served by the eligible recipient
			 in attaining 21st century skills (such as critical thinking,
			 problem-solving, communication, and collaboration).; and(2)in subsection (c)(2)—(A)in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(B)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(C)describe the progress of career and technical education students in the State in attaining 21st
			 century skills (such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication,
			 and collaboration)..203.EvaluationsSection 114(d)(2)(B) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
			 (29 U.S.C. 2324) is amended—(1)in clause (vi), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(2)in clause (vii), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and(3)by inserting after clause (vii) the following:(viii)whether and how eligible recipients are involving community partners and intermediary organizations
			 in their activities carried out under part C, and the impact of that
			 involvement; and(ix)the implementation of the data-sharing agreements entered into under section 135(b)(10), and the
			 impact of that implementation..204.Inclusion of community partners and intermediary organizations in State and local plans(a)State planSection 122 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (29
			 U.S.C. 2342) is amended—(1)in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ix) by striking including parent and community organizations and inserting including parent and intermediary organizations and community partners;(2)in subsection (c)(1)(A)—(A)in clause (iii), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(B)in clause (iv), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and(C)by inserting after clause (iv) the following:(v)are carried out in partnership with one or more community partners, including through joint
			 planning and implementation, shared professional development designed to
			 improve the effectiveness of eligible recipient and community partner
			 staff, development and implementation of shared data systems that support
			 program improvement and the improvement of program outcomes, and the
			 alignment and coordination of eligible recipient and community partner
			 goals, activities, and training; and(vi)are carried out with the involvement of one or more intermediary organizations that will assist the
			 eligible applicants by training staff, providing technical assistance that
			 is designed to ensure continuous improvement, helping to ensure
			 accountability for results, and helping to ensure that program funds flow
			 quickly and effectively to effective service providers and activities.; and(3)in subsection (c)(2)—(A)in subparagraph (F), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(B)in subparagraph (G), by inserting ; and at the end; and(C)by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following:(H)may be provided by a community partner or an intermediary organization;.(b)Local planSection 134(b) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (29
			 U.S.C. 2354(b)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (5), by inserting community partners and intermediary organizations, after labor organizations,;(2)in paragraph (11), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(3)in paragraph (12)(B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and(4)by inserting after paragraph (12) the following:(13)describe the data-sharing agreement or agreements that the eligible recipient agency has entered
			 into with other agencies and organizations so as to provide for shared
			 access to information on student progress and success (consistent with the
			 requirements of subpart 4 of part C of the General Education Provisions
			 Act), integrated planning and joint review of the data, and coordinated
			 adjustments in program strategies and activities in response to changes in
			 student needs or to new challenges;(14)describe how the eligible recipient will carry out its program under this part in partnership with
			 one or more community partners, including through joint planning and
			 implementation, shared professional development designed to improve the
			 effectiveness of eligible recipient and community partner staff,
			 development and implementation of shared data systems that support program
			 improvement and the improvement of program outcomes, and the alignment and
			 coordination of eligible recipient and community partner goals,
			 activities, and training; and(15)describe how the eligible recipient will carry out its program under this part with the
			 involvement of one or more intermediary organizations that will assist the
			 eligible entity by training staff, providing technical assistance that is
			 designed to ensure continuous improvement, helping to ensure
			 accountability for results, and helping to ensure that program funds flow
			 quickly and effectively to effective service providers and activities..(c)Local use of fundsSection 135(b) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (29
			 U.S.C. 2355(b)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (5), by striking development program that and inserting development programs, which may be provided by community partners or intermediary organizations,
			 that;(2)in paragraph (8), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(3)in paragraph (9), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and(4)by inserting after paragraph (9) the following:(10)develop and implement data-sharing agreements between the eligible recipient and other
			 agencies and organizations that provide for shared access to information
			 on student progress and success (consistent with the requirements of
			 subpart 4 of part C of the General Education Provisions Act), integrated
			 planning and joint review of the data, and coordinated adjustments in
			 program strategies and activities in response to changes in student needs
			 or to new challenges..IIIAmendments to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 301.DefinitionsSection 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (11) through (29) and paragraphs (30) through (71) as paragraphs (12)
			 through (30) and paragraphs (32) through (73), respectively;(2)by inserting after paragraph (10) the following new paragraph:(11)Community partnerExcept as otherwise specified in section 203, the term community partner means a nonprofit or public organization that has expertise in the planning and delivery of
			 workforce development and related programs, in forging coordination and
			 cooperation between workforce development service providers and other
			 members of the community, or in training service providers.; and(3)by inserting after paragraph (30), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:(31)Intermediary organizationExcept as otherwise specified in section 203, the term intermediary organization means a nonprofit organization that has expertise in training, forging public-private
			 partnerships, systems development, capacity-building, improving
			 scalability, evaluation, and development and implementation of data
			 systems that measure the progress of program participants and programs..302.Inclusion of community partners and intermediary organizations in local workforce development
			 boards and activities(a)Local workforce development boardsSection 107(b)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3122(b)(2)) is
			 amended—(1)by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F);(2)in subparagraph (D)(v), by striking and at the end; and(3)by inserting after subparagraph (D), the following:(E)each local board shall include representatives of community partners and intermediary
			 organizations; and.(b)Local plansSection 108(b) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3123(b)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraph (22) as paragraph (23);(2)in paragraph (21), by striking and at the end; and(3)by inserting after paragraph (21), the following new paragraph:(22)a description of the data-sharing agreement or agreements that the local board has entered into
			 with other agencies and organizations so as to provide for shared access
			 to information on participant progress and success (consistent, as
			 applicable, with the requirements of subpart 4 of part C of the General
			 Education Provisions Act), integrated planning and joint review of the
			 data, and coordinated adjustments in program strategies and activities in
			 response to changes in student needs or to new challenges; and.(c)Performance indicators and informationSection 116 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3141) is amended—(1)in subsection (b)(2)(B), by inserting before the
			 period the following: , including the acquisition of 21st century skills (such as critical thinking, problem-solving,
			 communication, and collaboration) by program participants; and(2)in subsection (d)(3)—(A)in subparagraph (B), by striking and at the end;(B)in subparagraph (C), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and(C)by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:(D)at the discretion of the Governor, information on program participants’ development of 21st century
			 skills..(d)Youth activitiesSection 129(c) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(c)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting 21st century skills (such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration), after basic skills,; and(2)in paragraph (2)—(A)in subparagraph (M), by striking and at the end;(B)in subparagraph (N), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and(C)by inserting after subparagraph (N) the following:(O)development of 21st century skills (such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and
			 collaboration)..(e)Adult and dislocated worker activitiesSection 134(c)(3)(D) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(3)(D)) is amended—(1)in clause (x), by striking and at the end;(2)in clause (xi), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and(3)by inserting after clause (xi) the following new clause:(xii)development of 21st century skills (such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and
			 collaboration)..(f)EvaluationsSection 169(a)(2) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3224(a)(2)) is amended—(1)in subparagraph (A)(i), by inserting and 21st century skills after employment competencies;(2)in subparagraph (F), by striking and at the end;(3)by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (I); and(4)by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following new subparagraphs:(G)whether and how providers of services under chapters 2 and 3 of subtitle A involve community
			 partners and intermediary organizations in their delivery of services, and
			 the impact of that involvement;(H)the implementation of the data-sharing agreements entered into pursuant to section 108(b)(22), and
			 the impact of that implementation; and.303.Inclusion of community partners and intermediary organizations in adult education and literacy
			 programs(a)DefinitionsSection 203 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3272) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (12) and paragraphs (13) through (17) as paragraphs (4)
			 through (13) and paragraphs (15) through (19), respectively;(2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:(3)Community partnerThe term community partner means a nonprofit or public organization that has expertise in the planning and delivery of
			 education and related programs, in forging coordination and cooperation
			 between educators and other members of the community, or in training
			 educators and others who deliver educational services.; and(3)by inserting after paragraph (13), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:(14)Intermediary organizationThe term intermediary organization means a nonprofit organization that has expertise in training, forging public-private
			 partnerships, systems development, capacity-building, improving
			 scalability, evaluation, and development and implementation of data
			 systems that measure the progress of students, schools, and other
			 educational institutions and programs..(b)Grants and contracts for eligible providersSection 231(e)(10) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3321(e)(10)) is amended—(1)by inserting and data-sharing arrangements (designed to provide for shared access to information on student
			 progress (consistent with the requirements of subpart 4 of part C of the
			 General Education Provisions Act), integrated planning, and coordinated
			 adjustments in program strategies and activities in response to changes in
			 student needs or to new challenges) after strong links;(2)by inserting community partners, intermediary organizations, after postsecondary educational institutions,; and(3)by striking nonprofit organizations, and intermediaries and inserting and nonprofit organizations.(c)Local planSection 232(2) of such Act is amended by inserting and data-sharing agreements after cooperative agreements.304.Effective dateThe amendments made by this title shall take effect as if enacted as part of the Workforce
			 Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.).IVAmendments to Higher Education Act of 1965401.DefinitionsSection 103 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (10) and paragraphs (11) through (24) as paragraphs (4)
			 through (11) and paragraphs (13) through (25), respectively;(2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:(3)Community PartnerThe term community partner means a nonprofit or public organization that has expertise in the planning and delivery of
			 education and related programs, in forging coordination and cooperation
			 between educators and educational institutions with other members of the
			 community, or in training educators and other deliverers of educational
			 services.; and(3)by inserting after paragraph (11), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:(12)Intermediary OrganizationThe term intermediary organization means a nonprofit organization that has expertise in training, forging public-private
			 partnerships, systems development, capacity-building, improving
			 scalability, evaluation, and development and implementation of data
			 systems that measure the progress of students, schools and other
			 educational institutions, and programs..402.TRIO programsSection 402A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–11) is amended—(1)in subsection (b)(1)—(A)by striking For the purposes described and inserting the following:(A)In generalFor the purposes described; and(B)by adding at the end the following:(B)Community partners and intermediary organizationsAn eligible entity described in subparagraph (A) of a grant or contract under this chapter shall,
			 to the extent feasible, carry out the grant or contract—(i)with one or more community partners, including through joint planning and implementation, shared
			 professional development designed to improve the effectiveness of such
			 eligible entity and community partner staff, development and
			 implementation of shared data systems that support the improvement of the
			 operations and outcomes of the program carried out with such grant or
			 contract, and the alignment and coordination of such eligible entity and
			 community partner goals, activities, and training; and(ii)with the involvement of one or more intermediary organizations that will assist such eligible
			 entity by training staff, providing technical assistance that is designed
			 to ensure continuous improvement, helping to ensure accountability for
			 results, and helping to ensure that the grant or contract funds flow
			 quickly and effectively to effective service providers and activities.;(2)in subsection (c)(6), by adding at the end the following: The Secretary shall also encourage recipients of grants and contracts under this chapter to enter
			 into data-sharing agreements with other agencies and organizations so as
			 to provide for shared access to information on student progress and
			 success (consistent with the requirements of subpart 4 of part C of the
			 General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232f et seq.)), integrated
			 planning and review of the data, and coordinated adjustments in program
			 strategies and activities in response to changes in student needs or to
			 new challenges.; and(3)in subsection (f)(3)—(A)in subparagraph (A)—(i)by redesignating clauses (v) and (vi), as clauses (vi) and (vii), respectively; and(ii)by inserting after clause (iv) the following new clause:(v)student acquisition of 21st century skills (such as critical thinking, problem-solving,
			 communication and collaboration);; and(B)in subparagraph (B)—(i)by redesignating clauses (v), (vi), and (vii), as clauses (vi), (vii), and (viii), respectively;
			 and(ii)by inserting after clause (iv) the following new clause:(v)student acquisition of 21st century skills (such as critical thinking, problem-solving,
			 communication and collaboration);.403.GEAR UP(a)Definition of eligible entitySection 404A(c)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–21(c)(2)) is amended—(1)in subparagraph (A)—(A)by striking and at the end of clause (i); and(B)by adding at the end the following:(iii)one or more community partners; and; and(2)in subparagraph (B), by inserting intermediary organizations, after subpart 4,.(b)RequirementsSection 404B(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–22(b)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;(2)by striking Each eligible entity and inserting the following:(1)In generalEach eligible entity; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(2)Data sharingEach eligible entity receiving a grant under this chapter shall, to the extent feasible, enter into
			 data-sharing agreements with other organizations or agencies so as to
			 provide for shared access to information on student progress and success
			 (consistent with the requirements of subpart 4 of part C of the General
			 Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232f et seq.)), integrated planning
			 and joint review of the data, and coordinated adjustments in program
			 strategies and activities in response to changes in student needs or to
			 new challenges..(c)ApplicationsSection 404C(a)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–23(a)(2)) is amended—(1)in subparagraph (I), by striking and at the end;(2)in subparagraph (J), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(K)describe, in the case of an eligible entity described in section 404A(c)(2), how the entities
			 included in the partnership will engage in—(i)joint planning and implementation;(ii)shared professional development designed to improve the effectiveness of school, community partner,
			 and other staff;(iii)development and implementation of shared data systems that support program improvement and the
			 improvement of program outcomes; and(iv)the alignment and coordination of local educational agency, school, community partner, and other
			 partnership members’ goals, activities, and training..(4)ActivitiesSection 404D(a)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–24(a)(3)) is amended—(A)in subparagraph (A), by striking and at the end;(B)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(C)at the discretion of the eligible entity, acquire 21st century skills (such as critical thinking,
			 problem-solving, communication, and collaboration)..404.Maintenance and expansion of existing programs(a)Program authoritySection 418A(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070d–2(a)) is amended—(1)by striking The Secretary shall and inserting the following:(1)In generalThe Secretary shall; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(2)Community partners and intermediary organizationsEach such program shall be implemented—(A)in partnership with one or more community partners, including through joint planning and
			 implementation, shared professional development designed to improve the
			 effectiveness of, as applicable, school, institution of higher education,
			 nonprofit organization, and community partner staff, development and
			 implementation of shared data systems that support program improvement and
			 the improvement of program outcomes, and the alignment and coordination
			 of, as applicable, school, institution of higher education, nonprofit
			 organization, and community partner goals, activities, and training; and(B)with the involvement of one or more intermediary organizations that assist the grantee by training
			 staff, providing technical assistance that is designed to ensure
			 continuous improvement, helping to ensure accountability for results, and
			 helping to ensure that program funds flow quickly and effectively to
			 effective service providers and activities.(3)Data sharingEach such program shall include the implementation of one or more data-sharing agreements
			 between the grantee and other organizations or agencies that provide for
			 shared access to information on student progress and success (consistent
			 with the requirements of subpart 4 of part C of the General Education
			 Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232f et seq.)), integrated planning and joint
			 review of the data, and coordinated adjustments in program strategies and
			 activities in response to changes in student needs or to new challenges..(b)Services providedSection 418A(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070d–2(b)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (8), by striking and at the end;(2)by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and(3)by inserting after paragraph (8) the following:(9)activities designed to ensure that participants acquire 21st century skills (such as critical
			 thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration); and.


113 S482 IS: Health Insurance Rate Review Act
U.S. Senate
2013-03-06
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		II
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 482
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 6, 2013
			Mrs. Feinstein (for
			 herself, Mrs. Boxer,
			 Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Sanders, and Mr.
			 Tester) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
			 referred to the Committee on Health,
			 Education, Labor, and Pensions

		A BILL
		To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide
		  protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly
		  discriminatory increases in premium rates.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Health Insurance Rate Review
			 Act.
		2.Protection of
			 consumers from excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory
			 rates
			(a)Protection from
			 excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory ratesThe first section 2794 of the Public Health
			 Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg–94), as added by section 1003 of the Patient
			 Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148), is amended by adding
			 at the end the following new subsection:

					(e)Protection from
				excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory rates
						(1)Authority of
				StatesNothing in this
				section shall be construed to prohibit a State from imposing requirements
				(including requirements relating to rate review standards and procedures and
				information reporting) on health insurance issuers with respect to rates that
				are in addition to the requirements of this section and are more protective of
				consumers than such requirements.
						(2)Consultation in
				rate review processIn
				carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with the National
				Association of Insurance Commissioners and consumer groups.
						(3)Determination of
				who conducts reviews for each StateThe Secretary shall determine, after the
				date of enactment of this section and periodically thereafter, the
				following:
							(A)In which markets in each State the State
				insurance commissioner or relevant State regulator shall undertake the
				corrective actions under
				paragraph (4), as a condition of the State
				receiving the grant in subsection (c), based on the Secretary’s determination
				that the State regulator is adequately undertaking and utilizing such actions
				in that market.
							(B)In which markets in each State the
				Secretary shall undertake the corrective actions under
				paragraph (4), in cooperation with the
				relevant State insurance commissioner or State regulator, based on the
				Secretary’s determination that the State is not adequately undertaking and
				utilizing such actions in that market.
							(4)Corrective
				action for excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory
				ratesIn accordance with the
				process established under this section, the Secretary or the relevant State
				insurance commissioner or State regulator shall take corrective actions to
				ensure that any excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory rates are
				corrected prior to implementation, or as soon as possible thereafter, through
				mechanisms such as—
							(A)denying
				rates;
							(B)modifying rates; or
							(C)requiring rebates
				to consumers.
							(5)NoncomplianceFailure
				to comply with any corrective action taken by the Secretary under this
				subsection may result in the application of civil monetary penalties and, if
				the Secretary determines appropriate, make the plan involved ineligible for
				classification as a Qualified Health
				Plan.
						.
			(b)Clarification of
			 Regulatory AuthoritySuch
			 section is further amended—
				(1)in subsection
			 (a)—
					(A)in the heading, by
			 striking premium and inserting
			 rate;
					(B)in paragraph (1),
			 by striking unreasonable increases in premiums and inserting
			 potentially excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory rates,
			 including premiums,; and
					(C)in paragraph
			 (2)—
						(i)by
			 striking an unreasonable premium increase and inserting a
			 potentially excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory
			 rate;
						(ii)by
			 striking the increase and inserting the rate;
			 and
						(iii)by
			 striking such increases and inserting such
			 rates;
						(2)in subsection
			 (b)—
					(A)by striking
			 premium increases each place it appears and inserting
			 rates; and
					(B)in paragraph
			 (2)(B), by striking premium and inserting rate;
			 and
					(3)in subsection
			 (c)(1)—
					(A)in the heading, by
			 striking Premium and inserting
			 Rate;
					(B)by inserting
			 that satisfy the condition under subsection (e)(3)(A) after
			 award grants to States; and
					(C)in subparagraph
			 (A), by striking premium increases and inserting
			 rates.
					(c)Conforming
			 amendmentTitle XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
			 300gg et seq.) is amended—
				(1)in section 2723 (42 U.S.C. 300gg–22), as
			 redesignated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act—
					(A)in subsection
			 (a)—
						(i)in paragraph (1),
			 by inserting and section 2794 after this part;
			 and
						(ii)in paragraph (2),
			 by inserting or section 2794 after this part;
			 and
						(B)in subsection
			 (b)—
						(i)in paragraph (1),
			 by inserting and section 2794 after this part;
			 and
						(ii)in paragraph
			 (2)—
							(I)in subparagraph
			 (A), by inserting or section 2794 that is after this
			 part; and
							(II)in subparagraph (C)(ii), by inserting
			 or section 2794 after this part; and
							(2)in section 2761 (42 U.S.C.
			 300gg–61)—
					(A)in subsection
			 (a)—
						(i)in
			 paragraph (1), by inserting and section 2794 after this
			 part; and
						(ii)in
			 paragraph (2)—
							(I)by inserting
			 or section 2794 after set forth in this part;
			 and
							(II)by inserting
			 and section 2794 after the requirements of this
			 part; and
							(B)in subsection
			 (b)—
						(i)by
			 inserting and section 2794 after this part;
			 and
						(ii)by
			 inserting and section 2794 after part A.
						(d)Applicability to
			 grandfathered plansSection 1251(a)(4)(A) of the Patient
			 Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111–148), as added by section
			 2301 of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law
			 111–152), is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(v)Section 2794 (relating to reasonableness of
				rates with respect to health insurance
				coverage).
					.
			(e)Authorization
			 of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to
			 carry out this Act, such sums as may be necessary.
			(f)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on the
			 date of enactment of this Act and shall be implemented with respect to health
			 plans beginning not later than January 1, 2014.


110 HR 5080 IH: To extend the suspension of duty on Desmodur HL

U.S. House of Representatives
2008-01-18
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5080
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 18, 2008
			Mr. Tim Murphy of
			 Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To extend the suspension of duty on Desmodur HL
		  BA.

		1.Desmodur HL BA
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.12.18 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
			 the United States (relating to Benzene, 1,3-diisocyanatomethyl-, polymer with
			 1,6-diisocyanatohexane dissolved in n-butyl acetate) is amended by striking
			 12/31/2009 and inserting 12/31/2011.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods
			 entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act.


		II
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1166
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			April 19, 2007
			Mr. Warner introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
		  to exclude from gross income certain combat zone compensation of civilian
		  employees of the United States.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax
			 Parity Act.
		2.Exclusion from gross income for certain
			 combat zone compensation of civilian employees of the United States
			(a)In generalSection 112 of the Internal Revenue Code of
			 1986 (relating to certain combat zone compensation of members of the Armed
			 Forces) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d)
			 and (e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
			 subsection:

					(c)Civilian employees of the United States
				Government
						(1)In generalGross income does not include so much of
				the compensation as does not exceed the maximum amount specified in subsection
				(b) for active service as an employee of the United States for any month during
				any part of which such employee—
							(A)served in a combat zone, or
							(B)was hospitalized as a result of wounds,
				disease, or injury incurred while serving in a combat zone; but this
				subparagraph shall not apply for any month beginning more than 2 years after
				the date of the termination of combatant activities in such zone.
							(2)DefinitionsFor purposes of this subsection—
							(A)Employee of the United StatesThe term employee of the United
				States has the meaning given such term by section 2105 of title 5,
				United States Code, and includes—
								(i)an individual in the commissioned corps of
				the Public Health Service or the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and
				Atmospheric Administration, and
								(ii)an individual not otherwise described in
				the preceding provisions of this subparagraph who is treated as an employee of
				the United States or an agency thereof for purposes of section 911(b).
								(B)Active
				serviceThe term active
				service means active Federal service by an employee of the United
				States.
							.
			(b)Conforming amendments
				(1)Section 2201(b) of such Code is amended by
			 striking 112(c) both places it appears and inserting
			 112(d).
				(2)The heading for section 112 of such Code is
			 amended to read as follows:

						112.Certain combat zone compensation of members
				of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United
				States
						.
				(3)The item relating to section 112 in the
			 table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is
			 amended to read as follows:

							Sec. 112. Certain combat zone
				compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the
				United
				States.

						.
				(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act.


115 SRES 475 ATS: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
U.S. Senate

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		III
		115th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 475
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 18, 2018
			Mr. Gardner (for himself and Mr. Bennet) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

 Whereas 2018 marks the 60th anniversary of the creation of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, commonly referred to as NORAD;
 Whereas the United States and Canada, bound together by history, values, economy, environment, and resolve to improve the lives people of both countries, have long enjoyed a close relationship that has allowed for continuous collaboration, building a prosperous future for the people of both countries;
 Whereas the United States and Canada have stood shoulder to shoulder in defense of peace and security for more than 100 years, as partners and allies in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, throughout the Cold War, in Afghanistan, and as part of the global coalition against Daesh, working together to advance shared values of both countries;
 Whereas, as indispensable allies in the defense of North America, on May 12, 1958, the United States and Canada signed an official agreement creating the binational North American Aerospace Defense Command and formally acknowledged the mutual commitment of both countries to defend their citizens from air domain attacks;
 Whereas this cooperation is an important element of United States and Canadian contributions to the collective defense provided by the members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization;
 Whereas the North American Aerospace Defense Command enjoys a unique status as the only fully integrated binational military command;
 Whereas the North American Aerospace Defense Command is headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado, with—
 (1)3 subordinate region headquarters located at— (A)Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, for the Alaskan NORAD Region;
 (B)Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, for the Continental NORAD Region; and (C)Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg, Manitoba, for the Canadian NORAD Region; and
 (2)3 subordinate sector command centers at— (A)Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, for the Western Air Defense Sector;
 (B)Rome, New York, for the Eastern Air Defense Sector; and (C)Canadian Forces Base North Bay, Ontario, for the Canadian Air Defense Sector;
 Whereas the missions of the North American Aerospace Defense Command are to provide aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning to defend North America;
 Whereas the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the current operations center of United States Northern Command are connected to a worldwide system of sensors that provides the Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command with a common operating picture of aerospace and maritime threats;
 Whereas the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado, hosts the Alternate Command Center for both the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command;
 Whereas the Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command provides integrated tactical warning and attack assessments to the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada;
 Whereas the North American Aerospace Defense Command detects, intercepts, and, if necessary, engages air domain threats to North America using—
 (1)a network of space-based and ground-based sensors; (2)airborne radars, fighters, and helicopters; and
 (3)ground-based air defense systems; Whereas the Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the Government of Canada on the North American Aerospace Defense Command, done at Ottawa April 28, 2006 (TIAS 06–512), added a maritime warning mission to the slate of responsibilities of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which entails a shared awareness and understanding of the ongoing activities conducted in United States and Canadian maritime approaches, maritime areas, and inland waterways;
 Whereas the North American Aerospace Defense Command provides continuous surveillance and defense of North American airspace from further airborne aggression or attack, as occurred on September 11, 2001, through the ongoing Operation Noble Eagle mission;
 Whereas the North American Aerospace Defense Command will continue to evolve to address the ever-changing nature of the threats to North America and adapt to future shared security interests;
 Whereas the outstanding service of United States and Canadian servicemembers from Active Duty and Reserve Component forces and civilians serving at North American Aerospace Defense Command is central to the ability of North America to confront and successfully defeat aerospace threats of the 21st century; and
 Whereas the continuation of this successful relationship between the United States and Canada through the North American Aerospace Defense Command is paramount to the future security of the people of the United States and Canada: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)recognizes the contributions made by the North American Aerospace Defense Command to the security of North America;
 (2)commemorates 60 years of excellence and distinctive service by the men and women of the North American Aerospace Defense Command;
 (3)reaffirms the critical missions of the North American Aerospace Defense Command headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and
 (4)supports the role of the North American Aerospace Defense Command in providing binational defense of the United States and Canada in the 21st century.


115 S707 IS: Main Street Fairness Act
U.S. Senate
2017-03-23
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 707IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 23, 2017Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. Nelson) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that pass-through businesses do not pay tax at
			 a higher rate than corporations.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Main Street Fairness Act. 2.Business income of pass-through entities and individuals (a)Qualified business income taxed at corporate rateSection 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j) and by inserting after subsection (h) the following:

					(i)Qualified business income
 (1)In generalIf a taxpayer has qualified business income for any taxable year, the tax imposed by this section for such taxable year shall not exceed the sum of—
 (A)a tax computed at the rates and in the same manner as if this subsection had not been enacted on the greater of—
 (i)taxable income reduced by the sum of net capital gain plus qualified business income, or (ii)the amount determined under clause (i) plus so much of qualified business income that, when added together, would not be taxed at a rate greater than the maximum rate in effect under section 11(b),
 (B)tax on qualified business income reduced by the amount of qualified business income on which a tax is determined under subparagraph (A) (if any), determined under section 11 for the taxable year by treating qualified business income as taxable income of a corporation, plus
 (C)a tax on net capital gain, computed as if subsection (h) imposed a tax on net capital gain. (2)Qualified business income definedFor purposes of this subsection—
 (A)Qualified business incomeThe term qualified business income means all items of income, deduction, loss, or credit properly attributable to the taxpayer from the active conduct of a trade or business in which—
 (i)in the case of a partnership, the taxpayer holds a capital or profits interest, (ii)in the case of an S corporation, the taxpayer is a shareholder,
 (iii)in the case of a sole proprietorship or an entity otherwise disregarded as separate from its sole owner, the taxpayer is the sole owner, and
 (iv)in the case of a trust or estate, the taxpayer is a beneficiary. (B)Net capital gainSuch term shall not include any item taken into account in determining net capital gain.
 (C)Exception for financial services income of partnershipsIn the case of a taxpayer who holds a capital or profits interest in a partnership, such term does not include financial services income (as defined in section 904(d)(2)(D)).
 (3)LimitationParagraph (1) shall only apply to a taxable year in which the maximum rate of tax under this section exceeds the maximum rate of tax under section 11.
 (4)Net capital gainFor purposes of this subsection, the term net capital gain has the meaning given to such term by subsection (h). (5)RegulationsThe Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.


116 S1842 IS: Protecting Personal Health Data Act
U.S. Senate
2019-06-13
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II
116th CONGRESS1st Session
S. 1842
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 13, 2019
Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

A BILL
To protect the personal health data of all Americans.

1.Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Personal Health Data Act.  2.FindingsCongress finds as follows:
(1)On July 19, 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services, acting through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and in coordination with the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, issued a report to Congress entitled Examining Oversight of the Privacy & Security of Health Data Collected by Entities Not Regulated by HIPAA (referred to in this section as the report) about the need to enact modern protections for consumers’ personal health data.  (2)The report states that [t]he wearable fitness trackers, social media sites where individuals share health information through specific social networks, and other technologies that are common today did not exist when Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
(3)The report states that entities not covered by the privacy protections of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–191), such as wearable fitness trackers and health-focused social media sites, engage in a variety of practices such as online advertising and marketing, commercial uses or sale of individual information, and behavioral tracking practices, all of which indicate information use that is likely broader than what individuals would anticipate.  (4)The report identifies key gaps that exist between HIPAA regulated entities and those not regulated by HIPAA and recommends addressing those gaps in a way that protects consumers while leveling the playing field for innovators inside and outside of HIPAA.
3.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Consumer devices, services, applications, and software (A)In generalExcept as provided in subparagraph (C), the term consumer devices, services, applications, and software means devices, services, applications, and software—
(i)that are primarily designed for or marketed to consumers; and  (ii)a substantial purpose or use of which is to collect or use personal health data.
(B)InclusionThe term consumer devices, services, applications, and software shall include, but is not limited to— (i)direct-to-consumer genetic testing services;
(ii)cloud-based or mobile technologies that are designed to collect individuals’ personal health data directly or indirectly with individuals’ consent, which could enable sharing of such information, such as wearable fitness trackers; and  (iii)internet-based social media sites which are primarily designed for, or marketed to, consumers to collect or use personal health data, including sites that share health conditions and experiences.
(C)ExceptionThe term consumer devices, services, applications, and software shall not include— (i)products on which personal health data is derived solely from other information that is not personal health data, such as Global Positioning System data; or
(ii)products primarily designed for, or marketed to, covered entities and business associates (as defined for purposes of regulations promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 1320d–2 note)).  (2)Direct-to-consumer genetic testing servicesThe term direct-to-consumer genetic testing service means a service, which may include a test that analyzes various aspects of an individual's genetic material, that enables a consumer to have access to their genetic information, or to information derived therefrom, without the need to have a health care provider or health insurance issuer participate in the process of gaining access.
(3)National coordinatorThe term National Coordinator means the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the Department of Health and Human Services.  (4)OperatorThe term operator means any person who operates any type of consumer devices, services, applications, and software or who provides consumer devices, services, applications, and software for the use of consumers and collects or maintains personal health data from or about the users of such consumer devices, services, applications, and software.
(5)Personal health dataThe term personal health data means any information, including genetic information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium, that relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual and that identifies the individual or with respect to which there is a reasonable basis to believe that the information can be used to identify the individual.  (6)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
4.Promulgation of regulations for operators of consumer devices, services, applications, and software
(a)In generalNot later than 6 months after the date on which the report is submitted under section 5(d), the Secretary, in consultation with the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the National Coordinator, relevant stakeholders, and heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary considers appropriate, shall promulgate regulations to help strengthen privacy and security protections for consumers’ personal health data that is collected, processed, analyzed, or used by consumer devices, services, applications, and software.  (b)Requirements (1)In generalThe Secretary shall ensure that the regulations pursuant to subsection (a)—
(A)account for differences in the nature and sensitivity of the data collected or stored on the consumer device, service, application, or software; and  (B)include such definitions for relevant terms that are necessary to accomplish the goals of the regulations set forth in subsection (a).
(2)Requirements of secretaryIn the promulgation of regulations under subsection (a), the Secretary, to the extent practicable, shall— (A)consider the findings in the report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services to Congress entitled Examining Oversight of the Privacy & Security of Health Data Collected by Entities Not Regulated by HIPAA, including findings regarding individuals’ access rights, re-use of data by third parties, security standards applicable to data holders and users, confusion or ambiguity regarding terminology related to privacy and security protections, and the adequacy of collection, use, and disclosure limitations;
(B)consider other regulations and guidance issued by the Federal Trade Commission, and other regulations promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 1320d–2 note), subtitle D of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (42 U.S.C. 17921 et seq.), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (Public Law 110–233, 122 Stat. 881), the Common Rule as contained in part 46 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, and other related Acts;  (C)consistent with paragraph (3), consider appropriate uniform standards for consent related to the handling of genetic data, biometric data, and personal health data;
(D)consider exceptions to consent requirements under subparagraph (C) for purposes that may include law enforcement, academic research or research for the sole purpose of assessing health care utilization and outcomes, emergency medical treatment, or determining paternity;  (E)consider appropriate minimum standards of security that may differ according to the nature and sensitivity of the data collected or stored on, or processed or transferred by, the consumer device, service, application, or software;
(F)consider appropriate standards for the de-identification of personal health data;  (G)consider appropriate limitations on the collection, use, or disclosure of personal health data to that which is directly relevant and necessary to accomplish a specified purpose;
(H)consult with the National Coordinator, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission; and  (I)provide for initial and ongoing outreach regarding regulations affecting industries, businesses, and individuals to ensure awareness of consumer privacy and security protections in the field of digital health technology.
(3)Uniform standardsIn the review of each of the areas described in paragraph (2)(C), the Secretary shall consider— (A)the development of standards for obtaining user consent based on how information will be shared to ensure that prior to the collection, analysis, use, or disclosure of consumers’ personal health data, an operator of a consumer device, service, application, or software specifies the uses of the personal health data and who will have access to the information;
(B)the manner in which consent is obtained in a way that uses clear, concise, and well-organized language that is easily accessible, of reasonable length, at an appropriate level of readability, and clearly distinguishable from other matters;  (C)a process to limit the transfer of personal health data to third parties and provide consumers with greater control over how their personal health data is used for marketing purposes;
(D)secondary uses outside of the primary purpose of the service as initially indicated when consent was first obtained;  (E)a process to permit a withdrawal of consent to ensure that a user is able to remove consent for the terms of service for use of the consumer device, service, application, or software, including the collection and use of personal health data as easily as the user is able to give such consent;
(F)providing a right to access a copy of the personal health data that the operator has collected, analyzed, or used, free of charge and in an electronic and easily accessible format, including a list of each entity that received the personal health data from the operator, whether through sale or other means; and  (G)providing a right to delete and amend personal health data, to the extent practicable, that the operator has collected, analyzed, or used.
(c)UpdatesThe Secretary shall review and, if necessary, update the regulations promulgated under subsection (a) in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b).  (d)Public availabilityThe Department of Health and Human Services shall make prominently available to the public on the Department’s internet website, clear and concise information about available resources related to the regulations promulgated under subsection (a) and all updates to such resources.
(e)Consistency of resources published by Federal agenciesIf a Federal agency publishes resources to help protect consumers’ personal health data, the head of such Federal agency, to the degree practicable, shall make such resources consistent with the regulations promulgated under subsection (a).  (f)Other Federal privacy and security requirementsNothing in this section shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect any privacy and security requirements enforced by Federal agencies.
5.National task force on health data protection
(a)EstablishmentThe Secretary, in consultation with the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the National Coordinator, and relevant stakeholders, shall establish a task force, to be known as the National Task Force on Health Data Protection (referred to in this section as the Task Force).  (b)DutiesThe Task Force shall—
(1)study the long-term effectiveness of de-identification methodologies for genetic data and biometric data;  (2)evaluate and provide input on the development of security standards, including encryption standards and transfer protocols, for consumer devices, services, applications, and software;
(3)evaluate and provide input with respect to addressing cybersecurity risks and security concerns related to consumer devices, services, applications, and software;  (4)evaluate and provide input with respect to the privacy concerns and protection standards related to consumer and employee health data;
(5)review and advise on the need, if any, to update the report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services to Congress entitled Examining Oversight of the Privacy & Security of Health Data Collected by Entities Not Regulated by HIPAA; and  (6)provide advice and consultation in the establishment and dissemination of resources to educate and advise consumers about the basics of genetics and direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and the risks, benefits, and limitations of such testing.
(c)MembersThe Secretary, in consultation with the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the National Coordinator, and relevant stakeholders, shall appoint not more than 15 members to the Task Force. In appointing such members, the Secretary shall ensure that the total membership of the Task Force is an odd number and represents a diverse set of stakeholder perspectives.  (d)ReportingNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Task Force shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Secretary, the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, a report on the findings of the Task Force.
(e)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.  (f)Federal Advisory Committee ActThe Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Task Force.
(g)Sunset
(1)In generalThe Task Force shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the first meeting of the Task Force.  (2)RecommendationNot later than the date that is one year prior to the termination of the Task Force under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a recommendation on whether the Task Force should be extended.


117 S837 IS: To provide relief to public transportation agencies with projects in the Full Funding Grant Agreement stage of the Capital Investment Grants Program.
U.S. Senate
2021-03-18
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 837IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 18, 2021Mrs. Murray (for herself, Ms. Cantwell, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Padilla, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Smith, and Mr. Durbin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsA BILLTo provide relief to public transportation agencies with projects in the Full Funding Grant Agreement stage of the Capital Investment Grants Program.1.Relief for public transportation agencies(a)DefinitionsIn this section—(1)the term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation; and(2)the term total project cost, with respect to a project that receives a grant under section 5309 of title 49, United States Code, means the most recent total project cost stipulated in the full funding grant agreement.(b)CIG COVID–19 emergency relief programNotwithstanding subsection (k)(2)(C)(ii) or (l)(1)(B)(ii) of section 5309 of title 49, United States Code, at the request of a project sponsor, the Secretary shall provide an additional 30 percent of total project costs for any project under subsection (d) or (e) of section 5309 of title 49, United States Code, that has a full funding grant agreement entered into under such subsection (d) or (e) on or after January 1, 2017.(c)Deferred non-Federal shareThe Secretary shall allow a project sponsor to defer payment of the non-Federal share for any project described in subsection (b).(d)Federal shareThe Federal share of the costs of a project that receives additional funding under this section may not exceed 80 percent.(e)Authorization of appropriations from general fundThere is authorized to be appropriated from the general fund of the Treasury such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.


109 HR 1663 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-04-14
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1663
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 14, 2005
Mr. Shaw (for himself, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Foley, Mr. Ford, Mr. English of Pennsylvania, Mr. Boehner, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Holt, and Mr. Gary G. Miller of California) 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 permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements.

1.Permanent extension of 15-year recovery period for depreciation of certain leasehold improvementsSection 168(e)(3)(E)(iv) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining 15-year property) is amended by striking placed in service before January 1, 2006.


116 S2625 IS: Syrian Allies Protection Act
U.S. Senate
2019-10-17
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2625IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESOctober 17, 2019Mr. Warner introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo authorize the admission of a limited number of Kurdish Syrians and other Syrian partners as
			 special immigrants, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Syrian Allies Protection Act.
		2.Special immigrant status for persons working directly with the United States Armed Forces in Syria
 (a)In generalSubject to subsection (c)(1), the Secretary of Homeland Security may provide an alien described in subsection (b) with the status of a special immigrant under section 101(a)(27) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)) if the alien—
 (1)submits a petition under section 204 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) for classification under section 203(b)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(4)); and
 (2)is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is otherwise admissible to the United States for permanent residence, except in determining such admissibility, the grounds for inadmissibility specified in section 212(a)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)) shall not apply.
 (b)Aliens describedAn alien described in this subsection— (1)(A)is a national of Syria;
 (B)worked directly with the United States Armed Forces as a translator or in another role that was vital to the success of the United States military mission in Syria, as determined by the Secretary of Defense or his designee, for a period of at least 6 months between September 13, 2014, and October 15, 2019;
 (C)obtained a favorable written recommendation from a general or flag officer in the chain of command of the United States Armed Forces unit that was supported by the alien; and
 (D)cleared a background check and screening before filing a petition under subsection (a)(1), as determined by a general or flag officer in the chain of command of the United States Armed Forces unit that was supported by the alien; or
 (2)(A)is the spouse or child of a principal alien described in paragraph (1); and (B)is following or accompanying to join such principal alien.
					(c)Numerical limitations
 (1)In generalThe total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section during any fiscal year may not exceed 250.
 (2)Counting against special immigrant capFor purposes of the application of sections 201 through 203 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151 through 1153) in any fiscal year, aliens eligible for special immigrant status under this section—
 (A)shall be treated as special immigrants described in section 101(a)(27) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)) who are not described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (K) of such section; and
 (B)shall not be counted against the numerical limitations under sections 201(d), 202(a), and 203(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(d), 1152(a), and 1153(b)(4)).
 (d)Adjustment of statusNotwithstanding paragraphs (2), (7), and (8) of section 245(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255(c)), the Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the status of an alien to that of a lawful permanent resident under section 245(a) of such Act if the alien—
 (1)was paroled or admitted as a nonimmigrant into the United States; and (2)is otherwise eligible for special immigrant status under this section and under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).
				3.Evacuation framework
 (a)In generalThe Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall develop and implement a framework for—
 (1)temporarily resettling individuals applying for special immigrant status whose lives or safety is at risk if they remain in their country of origin or country of last habitual residence in a safe third country while appropriate background checks are conducted on such individuals; and
 (2)granting humanitarian parole to individuals described in paragraph (1) pursuant to section 212(d)(5)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)(B)).
 (b)Effect of recommendationIf the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that an alien who has obtained a favorable written recommendation pursuant to subparagraph (C) of section 2(b)(1), or the spouse or child of such alien, would be exposed to significant risk to his or her life or safety while waiting for the results of the background check and screening described in subparagraph (D) of such section, such recommendation shall be deemed to constitute sufficient evidence of a compelling reason—
 (1)to temporarily resettle the alien and his or her spouse and children, if applicable, in a safe third country; or
 (2)to parole the alien and his or her spouse and children, if applicable, pursuant to section 212(d)(5)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)(B)).
 4.Resettlement assistanceSyrian aliens granted special immigrant status under section 2 shall be eligible for resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits available to refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) for a period not to exceed 6 months.