117 HRES 30 IH: Supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-01-11
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IV117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 30IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 11, 2021Ms. Lee of California (for herself, Mr. Smith of Washington, and Mr. Espaillat) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsRESOLUTIONSupporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.Whereas 193 nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the 2015 United Nations General Assembly;Whereas, on January 1, 2016, the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development officially came into force;Whereas the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets to address extreme poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people have access to peace and prosperity by 2030;Whereas the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes that ending extreme poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies to improve health and access to education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth;Whereas the Sustainable Development Goals include—(1)no poverty;(2)zero hunger;(3)good health and well-being;(4)quality education;(5)gender equality;(6)clean water and sanitation;(7)affordable and clean energy;(8)decent work and economic growth;(9)industry, innovation, and infrastructure;(10)reduced inequalities;(11)sustainable cities and communities;(12)responsible consumption and production;(13)climate action;(14)life below water;(15)life on land;(16)peace, justice, and strong institutions; and(17)partnerships for the goals;Whereas the Sustainable Development Goals were negotiated and agreed to by all 193 members of the United Nations and the United States played a strong role in crafting an outcome that reflected many longstanding bipartisan foreign policy and development priorities that Republican and Democratic administrations and Congress have championed;Whereas the Sustainable Development Goals reflect the priorities and input of people from member states around the world, including the United States where 70,000 Americans added their voice to the negotiations through an official United States country consultation and input directly with the United Nations; Whereas the United States prioritized two areas throughout the negotiations, governance, peace, and security (Goal 16) and gender equality (Goal 5);Whereas the Sustainable Development Goals align with many United States priorities, including ending human trafficking, increasing access to jobs in collaboration with the private sector, gender equality, and good governance;Whereas these Sustainable Development Goals will attempt to complete what the Millennium Development Goals did not achieve;Whereas the Millennium Development Goals focused on ending extreme hunger and poverty, achieving universal primary education, promoting gender equality and women empowerment, reducing child mortality, improving mental health, combating HIV/AIDS and other diseases, ensuring environmental sustainability, and developing a global partnership for development;Whereas, according to the Millennium Development Goals 2015 report, the global mobilization behind the goals resulted in the most successful antipoverty movement in history;Whereas in the United States and around the world, racial injustice continues to plague communities;Whereas the United Nations and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development should continue to include a commitment to racial justice, equity, and the elimination of global racism and the dismantling of structural racism;Whereas the number of people living in extreme poverty declined by 56 percent between 1990 to 2015, with most progress occurring since 2000 when the Millennium Development Goals were launched;Whereas over 6,200,000 malaria deaths were averted between 2000 and 2015, and the primary school enrollment rate in developing countries reached 91 percent by 2015 from 83 percent in 2000;Whereas much progress was made, but many challenges and opportunities for development remain, particularly for women and girls where targets related to maternal mortality and universal access to reproductive health were not met and cross-cutting issues which were not addressed by the Millennium Development Goals;Whereas COVID–19 is reversing decades of progress on poverty, health care, and education with global gross domestic product expected to contract by the largest amount since the Great Depression;Whereas an estimated 88,000,000 to 115,000,000 people were pushed into extreme poverty in 2020, the first rise in global poverty since 1998, and lost incomes, limited social protection, and rising prices mean even those who were previously secure could find themselves at risk of poverty and hunger;Whereas women and girls are among those bearing the heaviest brunt of the pandemic’s effects and they still face violence and gender-based discrimination that limit their economic opportunities;Whereas the poverty burden remains overwhelmingly concentrated in some parts of the world, including sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia;Whereas the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development introduces new focus areas that are key to ending extreme poverty, including accountable government institutions, which came out of the understanding that structural inequalities in societies keep people in poverty;Whereas the Sustainable Development Goals call for global action and coordination to achieve a dignified life for all people, peace, prosperity, a sustainable planet, and strong global partnership;Whereas gender equality is the fifth Sustainable Development Goal which builds on the successes of the third Millennium Development Goal, promoting gender equality and empowering women;Whereas, from 2000 to 2015, about two-thirds of countries in the developing world achieved gender parity in primary education, but disparities persist at the secondary and tertiary levels;Whereas the average proportion of women in parliaments nearly doubled between 1995 and 2015, yet gender parity in government remains a distant goal;Whereas one of the key targets of gender equality as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is to eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking, sexual, and other types of exploitation;Whereas child marriage is a fundamental violation of human rights with impacts across development and the goal of eliminating all harmful practices such as child, early, and forced marriage by 2030 would keep up to 150,000,000 girls from being married off before their 18th birthday and help achieve at least 8 of the Sustainable Development Goals, including no poverty, quality education, decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities, and peace, justice and strong institutions;Whereas one of the targets of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development is to ensure reforms are taking place in all countries to give women equal rights to economic resources, property, financial services, inheritance, and natural resources by promoting birth registration in areas where girls are systematically undercounted, which will ensure that girls can enjoy other rights such as education and health;Whereas the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development calls for countries to collaborate to achieve universal peace and justice, because countries that lack the rule of law often fail to meet the most basic needs of their populations, and peace, justice, and accountable institutions make it possible for countries to develop;Whereas all people have a right to peace, and all forms of violence violate human rights, hinder people’s well-being, and significantly limit development and progress of countries;Whereas Goal 16 is key to ensuring that progress and prosperity are widely shared, and that those most in need can claim and exercise their rights as global citizens;Whereas data show that homicide is more prevalent in countries with high income inequality, which are majorly developing countries;Whereas many victims of exploitation and trafficking are people from vulnerable populations, and some of the poorest regions in the world, which suggests that least developed areas are the most prone to violence;Whereas supporting the Sustainable Development Goals will significantly reduce violence in developing countries so peaceful and empowered populations can then begin to create and reinforce just, inclusive, and accountable institutions;Whereas sustained United States leadership in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals will ensure that we can leverage our resources and expertise with the private sector, governments, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits to build a better and safer world for generations to come;Whereas the expanded Sustainable Development Goals represent a new understanding of what effective sustainable development looks like;Whereas countries will be better positioned to recover from the human and economic devastation caused by COVID–19 by accelerating efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and if coronavirus responses are ad hoc, underfunded, and without a view to long-term goals, decades of progress toward sustainable development stand to be reversed;Whereas the Sustainable Development Goals now include key economic drivers of poverty alleviation and go beyond foreign assistance to focus on trade and investment from the private sector to better account for their important contributions in development, health, and economic and social opportunity; andWhereas support for the Sustainable Development Goals will continue to be counted through direct multilateral development assistance, domestic spending, grants, subsidies, loans, public-private partnerships, and other financial instruments such as guarantees and direct investment instruments: Now, therefore, be itThat—(1)it is the sense of the House of Representatives that—(A)the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a critical international blueprint to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people can live in peace and prosperity by 2030; and(B)the United States, which adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, should recommit to implementing its commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals; and(2)the House of Representatives—(A)reaffirms its support for multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and its role in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; and(B)reaffirms its support for meeting key goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including gender equality, ending extreme hunger and poverty, and improving public health.


117 HR 221 IH: To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the oath of office taken by individuals in the civil service or uniformed services, and of other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-01-06
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 221IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 6, 2021Ms. Eshoo introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformA BILLTo amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the oath of office taken by individuals in the civil service or uniformed services, and of other purposes.1.Modification of oath of office for individuals in the civil service or uniformed servicesSection 3331 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:3331.Oath of officeAn individual, except the President, elected or appointed to an office of honor or profit in the civil service or uniformed services, shall take the following oath: I, AB, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I place this obligation above that to any individual, political party, or faction; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God. This section does not affect other oaths required by law..


117 S75 IS: Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
U.S. Senate
2021-01-28
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 75IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 28, 2021Mr. Inhofe (for himself, Mr. Daines, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Thune, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Risch, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Cramer, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Boozman, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Rounds, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Sasse, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Braun, Mr. Rubio, and Mr. Scott of South Carolina) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act.2.Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome prohibited(a)In generalChapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:250.Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome prohibited(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)AbortionThe term abortion means the act of using or prescribing any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to—(A)kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or(B)terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than—(i)to produce a live birth and preserve the life and health of the child born alive;(ii)to save the life of the pregnant woman; or(iii)to remove a dead unborn child.(2)Down syndromeThe term Down syndrome means a chromosomal disorder associated with—(A)an extra copy of the chromosome 21, in whole or in part; or(B)an effective trisomy for chromosome 21.(3)Qualified plaintiffThe term qualified plaintiff means—(A)a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section;(B)a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section is an unemancipated minor;(C)the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of this section unless the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the father; or(D)the Attorney General.(4)Unborn childThe term unborn child means an individual of the species homo sapiens from the beginning of the biological development of that individual, including fertilization, until the point of being born alive, as defined in section 8(b) of title 1.(b)OffenseIt shall be unlawful to—(1)perform an abortion—(A)with the knowledge that a pregnant woman is seeking an abortion, in whole or in part, on the basis of—(i)a test result indicating that the unborn child has Down syndrome;(ii)a prenatal diagnosis that the unborn child has Down syndrome; or(iii)any other reason to believe that the unborn child has or may have Down syndrome; or(B)without first—(i)asking the pregnant woman if she is aware of any test results, prenatal diagnosis, or any other evidence that the unborn child has or may have Down syndrome; and(ii)if the woman is aware that the unborn child has or may have Down syndrome, informing the pregnant woman of the prohibitions on abortion under this section;(2)use force or the threat of force to intentionally injure or intimidate any person for the purpose of coercing an abortion described in paragraph (1)(A);(3)solicit or accept funds for the performance of an abortion described in paragraph (1)(A); or(4)knowingly transport a woman into the United States or across a State line for the purpose of obtaining an abortion described in paragraph (1)(A).(c)Criminal penaltyAny person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.(d)Civil remedies(1)Civil action by woman on whom abortion is performedA woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b)(2) may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in a violation of subsection (b)(2) to obtain appropriate relief.(2)Civil action by relatives(A)In generalExcept as provided in subparagraph (B), the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b), or a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the pregnant woman is an unemancipated minor, may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in the violation to obtain appropriate relief.(B)ExceptionsSubparagraph (A) shall not apply if—(i)the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A); or(ii)the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A) consented to the abortion.(3)Appropriate reliefAppropriate relief in a civil action under this subsection includes—(A)objectively verifiable money damages for all injuries, psychological and physical, including loss of companionship and support, occasioned by the violation of this section; and(B)punitive damages.(4)Injunctive reliefA qualified plaintiff may bring a civil action in an appropriate court to obtain injunctive relief to prevent an abortion provider from performing or attempting further abortions in violation of this section.(5)Attorney’s fees for plaintiffThe court shall award a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection.(e)Bar to prosecutionA woman upon whom an abortion is performed may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable for any violation of this section or for a conspiracy to violate this section.(f)Loss of Federal fundingA violation of subsection (b) shall be deemed discrimination for the purposes of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794).(g)Reporting requirement(1)In generalA physician, physician’s assistant, nurse, counselor, or other medical or mental health professional shall report known or suspected violations of any of this section to appropriate law enforcement authorities.(2)Criminal penaltyAny person who violates paragraph (1) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.(h)Expedited considerationIt shall be the duty of the district courts of the United States, the courts of appeals of the United States, and the Supreme Court of the United States to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of any matter brought under this section.(i)Protection of privacy in court proceedings(1)In generalExcept to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. Such orders may be made upon motion, but shall be made sua sponte if not otherwise sought by a party.(2)Orders to parties, witnesses, and counselThe court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure.(3)Pseudonym requiredIn the absence of written consent of the woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted, any party, other than a public official, who brings an action under this section shall do so under a pseudonym.(4)LimitationThis subsection may not be construed to conceal the identity of the plaintiff or of witnesses from the defendant or from attorneys for the defendant..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections of chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:250. Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome prohibited..3.SeverabilityIf any portion of this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the portions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application.


115 HR 5861 RH: Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-05-17
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		Union Calendar No. 587
		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		H. R. 5861
		[Report No. 115–754]
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 17, 2018
			Mr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. Brady of Texas, Mr. Nunes, Ms. Jenkins of Kansas, Mr. Reed, Mr. Renacci, Mrs. Walorski, Mr. LaHood, Mr. Bishop of Michigan, Mr. Rice of South Carolina, Mr. Smith of Missouri, Mr. Holding, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Marchant, and Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

		June 13, 2018Additional sponsors: Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Smucker, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, Mr. Allen, Mr. Wenstrup, Mr. Gaetz, Mrs. Handel, Mr. Kustoff of Tennessee, Mr. Johnson of Louisiana, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Estes of Kansas, Mr. Banks of Indiana, Mr. Marshall, Mrs. Noem, Mr. Loudermilk, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Gianforte, and Mr. Abraham
			June 13, 2018
			Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the
			 Union, and ordered to be printed
			Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic
			For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 17, 2018

		A BILL
		To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act. 2.Table of contentsThe table of contents of this Act is as follows:

				Sec. 1. Short title.
				Sec. 2. Table of contents.
				Sec. 3. References.
				Sec. 4. Re-naming of program.
				Sec. 5. Helping more Americans enter and remain in the workforce.
				Sec. 6. Expecting universal engagement and case management.
				Sec. 7. Promoting accountability by measuring work outcomes.
				Sec. 8. Targeting funds to truly needy families.
				Sec. 9. Targeting funds to core purposes.
				Sec. 10. Strengthening program integrity by measuring improper payments.
				Sec. 11. Prohibition on State diversion of Federal funds to replace State spending.
				Sec. 12. Inclusion of poverty reduction as a program purpose.
				Sec. 13. Welfare for needs not weed.
				Sec. 14. Strengthening accountability through HHS approval of State plans.
				Sec. 15. Aligning and improving data reporting.
				Sec. 16. Technical corrections to data exchange standards to improve program coordination.
				Sec. 17. Set-aside for economic downturns.
				Sec. 18. Definitions related to use of funds.
				Sec. 19. Elimination of obsolete provisions.
				Sec. 20. Effective date.
 3.ReferencesExcept as otherwise expressly provided, wherever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Social Security Act.
		4.Re-naming of program
 (a)In generalThe heading for part A of title IV is amended to read as follows:  AJobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services Program. (b)Conforming amendments (1)The heading for section 403(a)(2)(B) (42 U.S.C. 603(a)(2)(B)) is amended by striking tanf and inserting jobs.
 (2)The heading for section 413(a) (42 U.S.C. 613(a)) is amended by striking TANF and inserting JOBS. (3)The heading for section 471(e)(7)(B)(i) (42 U.S.C. 671(e)(7)(B)(i)), as in effect pursuant to the amendment made by section 50711(a)(2) of division E of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–123), is amended by striking TANF and inserting JOBS.
				5.Helping more Americans enter and remain in the workforce
 (a)Family assistance grantsSection 403(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. 603(a)(1)) is amended in each of subparagraphs (A) and (C) by striking 2017 and 2018 and inserting 2019 through 2023. (b)Healthy marriage promotion and responsible fatherhood grantsSection 403(a)(2)(D) (42 U.S.C. 603(a)(2)(D)) is amended—
 (1)by striking 2017 and 2018 and inserting 2019 through 2023; and (2)by striking for fiscal year 2017 or 2018.
 (c)Tribal family assistance grantsSection 412(a)(1)(A) (42 U.S.C. 612(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking 2017 and 2018 and inserting 2019 through 2023. (d)Improving access to child care to support workSection 418(a)(3) (42 U.S.C. 618(a)(3)) is amended by striking $2,917,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 and 2018 and inserting $3,525,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
 (e)Grants to the territoriesSection 1108(b)(2) (42 U.S.C. 1308(b)(2)) is amended by striking 2017 and 2018 and inserting 2019 through 2023. 6.Expecting universal engagement and case managementSection 408(b) (42 U.S.C. 608(b)) is amended to read as follows:

				(b)Individual opportunity plans
 (1)AssessmentThe State agency responsible for administering the State program funded under this part shall make an initial assessment of the following for each work-eligible individual (as defined in the regulations promulgated pursuant to section 407(i)(1)(A)(i)):
 (A)The education obtained, skills, prior work experience, work readiness, and barriers to work of the individual.
 (B)The well-being of the children in the family of the individual and, where appropriate, activities or services (such as services offered by a program funded under section 511) to improve the well-being of the children.
 (2)Contents of plansOn the basis of the assessment required by paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State agency, in consultation with the individual, shall develop an individual opportunity plan that—
 (A)includes a personal responsibility agreement in which the individual acknowledges receipt of publicly-funded benefits and responsibility to comply with program requirements in order to receive the benefits;
 (B)sets forth the obligations of the individual to participate in work activities (as defined in section 407(d)), and the number of hours per month for which the individual will so participate pursuant to section 407;
 (C)sets forth an employment goal and planned short-, intermediate-, and long-term actions to achieve the goal, and, in the case of an individual who has not attained 24 years of age and is in secondary school or the equivalent, the intermediate action may be completion of secondary school or the equivalent;
 (D)describes the job counseling and other services the State will provide to the individual to enable the individual to obtain and keep employment in the private sector;
 (E)may include referral to appropriate substance abuse or mental health treatment; and (F)is signed by the individual.
 (3)TimingThe State agency shall comply with paragraph (1) and (2) with respect to a work-eligible individual—
 (A)within 180 days after the effective date of this subsection, in the case of an individual who, as of such effective date, is a recipient of assistance under the State program funded under this part (as in effect immediately before such effective date); or
 (B)within 60 days after the individual is determined to be eligible for the assistance, in the case of any other individual.
 (4)Penalty for noncompliance by individualIn addition to any other penalties required under the State program funded under this part, the State may reduce, by such amount as the State considers appropriate, the amount of assistance otherwise payable under the State program to a family that includes an individual who fails without good cause to comply with an individual opportunity plan developed pursuant to this subsection, that is signed by the individual.
 (5)Periodic reviewThe State shall meet with each work-eligible individual assessed by the State under paragraph (1), not less frequently than every 90 days, to—
 (A)review the individual opportunity plan developed for the individual; (B)discuss with the individual the progress made by the individual in achieving the goals specified in the plan; and
 (C)update the plan, as necessary, to reflect any changes in the circumstances of the individual since the plan was last reviewed..
		7.Promoting accountability by measuring work outcomes
 (a)In generalSection 407(a) (42 U.S.C. 607(a)) is amended to read as follows:  (a)Performance accountability and work outcomes (1)PurposeThe purpose of this subsection is to provide for the establishment of performance accountability measures to assess the effectiveness of States in increasing employment, retention, and advancement among families receiving assistance under the State program funded under this part.
 (2)In generalA State to which a grant is made under section 403 for a fiscal year shall achieve the requisite level of performance on an indicator described in paragraph (3)(B) of this subsection for the fiscal year.
						(3)Measuring state performance
 (A)In generalEach State, in consultation with the Secretary, shall collect and submit to the Secretary the information necessary to measure the level of performance of the State for each indicator described in subparagraph (B), for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, and the Secretary shall use the information collected for fiscal year 2020 to establish the baseline level of performance for each State for each such indicator.
 (B)Indicators of performanceThe indicators described in this subparagraph, for a fiscal year, are the following: (i)The percentage of individuals who were work-eligible individuals as of the time of exit from the program, who are in unsubsidized employment during the 2nd quarter after the exit.
 (ii)The percentage of individuals who were work-eligible individuals who were in unsubsidized employment in the 2nd quarter after the exit, who are also in unsubsidized employment during the 4th quarter after the exit.
 (iii)The median earnings of individuals who were work-eligible individuals as of the time of exit from the program, who are in unsubsidized employment during the 2nd quarter after the exit.
 (iv)The percentage of individuals who have not attained 24 years of age, are attending high school or enrolled in an equivalency program, and are work-eligible individuals or were work-eligible individuals as of the time of exit from the program, who obtain a high school degree or its recognized equivalent while receiving assistance under the State program funded under this part or within 1 year after the exit.
								(C)Levels of performance
 (i)In generalFor each State submitting a State plan pursuant to section 402(a), there shall be established, in accordance with this subparagraph, levels of performance for each of the indicators described in subparagraph (B).
 (ii)WeightThe weight assigned to such an indicator shall be the following: (I)40 percent, in the case of the indicator described in subparagraph (B)(i).
 (II)25 percent, in the case of the indicator described in subparagraph (B)(ii). (III)25 percent, in the case of the indicator described in subparagraph (B)(iii).
 (IV)10 percent, in the case of the indicator described in subparagraph (B)(iv). (iii)Agreement on requisite performance level for each indicator (I)In generalThe Secretary and the State shall negotiate the requisite level of performance for the State with respect to each indicator described in clause (ii), for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2023, and in the case of each of fiscal years 2021 through 2023, shall do so before the beginning of the respective fiscal year.
 (II)Requirements in establishing performance levelsIn establishing the requisite levels of performance, the State and the Secretary shall— (aa)take into account how the levels involved compare with the levels established for other States;
 (bb)ensure the levels involved are adjusted, using the objective statistical model referred to in clause (v), based on—
 (AA)the differences among States in economic conditions, including differences in unemployment rates or employment losses or gains in particular industries; and
 (BB)the characteristics of participants on entry into the program, including indicators of prior work history, lack of educational or occupational skills attainment, or other factors that may affect employment and earnings; and
 (CC)take into account the extent to which the levels involved promote continuous improvement in performance by each State.
 (iv)Revisions based on economic conditions and individuals receiving assistance during the fiscal yearThe Secretary shall, in accordance with the objective statistical model referred to in clause (v), revise the requisite levels of performance for a State and a fiscal year to reflect the economic conditions and characteristics of the relevant individuals in the State during the fiscal year.
 (v)Statistical adjustment modelThe Secretary shall use an objective statistical model to make adjustments to the requisite levels of performance for the economic conditions and characteristics of the relevant individuals, and shall consult with the Secretary of Labor to develop a model that is the same as or similar to the model described in section 116(b)(3)(A)(viii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(3)(A)(viii)).
 (vi)Definition of exitIn this subsection, the term exit means, with respect to a State program funded under this part, ceases to a receive a JOBS benefit under the program.
 (D)State option to establish common exit measuresNotwithstanding subparagraph (C)(vi) of this paragraph, a State that has not provided the notification under section 121(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to exclude the State program funded under this part as a mandatory one-stop partner may adopt an alternative definition of exit for the purpose of creating common exit measures to improve alignment with workforce programs operated under title I of such Act.
 (E)RegulationsIn order to ensure nationwide comparability of data, the Secretary, after consultation the Secretary of Labor and with States, shall issue regulations governing the establishment of the performance accountability system under this subsection and a template for performance reports to be used by all States consistent with subsection (b)..
 (b)Reports on state performance on HHS online dashboardSection 407(b) (42 U.S.C. 607(b)) is amended to read as follows:  (b)Publication of State performanceThe Secretary shall, directly or through the use of grants or contracts, establish and operate an Internet website that is accessible to the public, with a dashboard that is regularly updated and provides easy-to-understand information on the performance of each State program funded under this part, including a profile for each such program, expressed by use of a template, which shall include—
 (1)information on the indicators and requisite performance levels established for the State under subsection (a), including, with respect to each such level, whether the State achieves, exceeds, or fails to achieve the level on an ongoing basis, including—
 (A)information on any adjustments made to the requisite levels using the statistical adjustment model described in subsection (a)(3)(D)(v); and
 (B)a grade based on the overall performance of the State, as determined by the Secretary and in consultation with the State, and the overall performance shall be graded based on the performance indicators and weights for each such indicator as described in subsection (a);
 (2)information reported under section 411 on the characteristics and demographics of individuals receiving assistance under the State program, including—
 (A)the number and percentage of child-only cases and reason why the cases are child-only; and (B)the average weekly number of hours that each work-eligible individual in the State program participates in work activities, including a separate section showing the number and percentage of the work-eligible individuals with zero hours of the participation and the reason for non-participation;
 (3)information on the results of improper payments reviews; (4)a link to the State plan approved under section 402; and
 (5)information regarding any penalty imposed, or other corrective action taken, by the Secretary against a State for failing to achieve a requisite performance level or any other requirement imposed by or under this part..
 (c)Modification of rules for determining whether an individual is engaged in workSection 407(c) (42 U.S.C. 607(c)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (1)—
 (A)in subparagraph (A)— (i)by striking For purposes of subsection (b)(1)(B)(i), a and inserting A; and
 (ii)by striking , not fewer than and all that follows through this subsection; and (B)in subparagraph (B)—
 (i)in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking For purposes of subsection (b)(2)(B), an and inserting An; (ii)in clause (i), by striking , not fewer than and all that follows through this subsection; and
 (iii)in clause (ii), by striking , not fewer than and all that follows through subsection (d); and (2)in paragraph (2)—
 (A)by striking subparagraphs (A) and (D); (B)in each of subparagraphs (B) and (C), by striking For purposes of determining monthly participation rates under subsection (b)(1)(B)(i), a and inserting A; and
 (C)by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively. (d)Modifications to allowable work activitiesSection 407(d) (42 U.S.C. 607(d)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (5), by inserting , including apprenticeship before the semicolon; (2)in paragraph (8), by striking (not to exceed 12 months with respect to any individual) and inserting , including career technical education;
 (3)in paragraph (11), by striking and at the end; (4)in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and
 (5)by adding at the end the following:  (13)any other activity that the State determines is necessary to improve the employment, earnings, or other outcomes of a recipient of assistance that are used in determining a level of performance by the State for purposes of subsection (a), as described in the State plan approved under section 402..
				8.Targeting funds to truly needy families
 (a)Prohibition on use of funds for families with income greater than twice the poverty lineSection 404(k) (42 U.S.C. 604(k)) is amended to read as follows:  (k)Prohibitions (1)Use of funds for persons with income greater than twice the poverty lineA State to which a grant is made under this part shall not use the grant to provide any assistance or services to a family whose monthly income exceeds twice the poverty line (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, and revised annually in accordance with section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)))..
 (b)Elimination of limitation on use of funds for case management activitiesSection 404(b)(2) (42 U.S.C. 604(b)(2)) is amended to read as follows:  (2)ExceptionsParagraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to the use of a grant for—
 (A)information technology and computerization needed for tracking, monitoring, or data collection required by or under this part; or
 (B)case management activities to carry out section 408(b).. (c)Prohibition on use of funds for direct spending on child care or child welfare services or activitiesSection 404(k) (42 U.S.C. 604(k)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (2)Direct spending on child care services or activities or child welfare services or activitiesA State to which a grant is made under this part shall not use the grant for direct spending on child care services or activities or direct spending on child welfare services or activities..
 (d)Expansion of authority to transfer funds to other programsSection 404(d) (42 U.S.C. 604(d)) is amended by striking paragraphs (1) through (3) and inserting the following:

 (1)In generalA State may use not more than 50 percent of the grant made to the State under section 403(a)(1) to carry out a State program pursuant to any or all of the following provisions of law:
 (A)The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. (B)Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
 (C)Subpart 1 of part B of this title. (2)Limitation on amount transferrable to subpart 1 of part b of this title (A)In general.—A State may use not more than the applicable percentage of the amount of a grant made to the State under section 403(a)(1) to carry out State programs pursuant to subpart 1 of part B.
 (B)Applicable percentageFor purposes of subparagraph (A), the applicable percentage is 10 percent. (3)Applicable rules (A)In generalExcept as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, any amount paid to a State under this part that is used to carry out a State program pursuant to a provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be subject to the requirements of this part, but shall be subject to the requirements that apply to Federal funds provided directly under the provision of law to carry out the program, and the expenditure of any amount so used shall not be considered to be an expenditure under this part.
 (B)Funds transferred to the WIOAIn the case of funds transferred under paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection— (i)all of the funds will be used to support families eligible for assistance under the State program funded under this part; and
 (ii)not more than 15 percent of the funds will be reserved for statewide workforce investment activities referred to in section 128(a)(1) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
 (4)Exclusion of States excluding the State JOBS program as a mandatory one-stop partner under the WIOAThe authority provided by this subsection may not be exercised by a State that has provided the notification referred to in section 407(a)(3)(D)..
			9.Targeting funds to core purposes
 (a)Requirement that States reserve 25 percent of JOBS grant for spending on core activitiesSection 408(a) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:  (13)Requirement that States reserve 25 percent of JOBS grant for spending on core activitiesA State to which a grant is made under section 403(a)(1) for a fiscal year shall expend not less than 25 percent of the grant on assistance, case management, work supports and supportive services, work, wage subsidies, work activities (as defined in section 407(d)), and non-recurring short-term benefits..
 (b)Requirement that at least 25 percent of qualified State expenditures be for core activitiesSection 408(a) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (14)Requirement that at least 25 percent of qualified State expenditures be for core activitiesNot less than 25 percent of the qualified State expenditures (as defined in section 409(a)(7)(B)(i)) of a State during the fiscal year shall be for assistance, case management, work supports and supportive services, work, wage subsidies, work activities (as defined in section 407(d)), and non-recurring short-term benefits..
 (c)Phase-out of counting of third-party contributions as qualified State expendituresSection 408(a) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)), as amended by subsections (a) and (b) of this section, is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(15)Phase-out of counting of third-party contributions as qualified State expenditures
 (A)In generalThe qualified State expenditures (as defined in section 409(a)(7)(B)(i)) of a State for a fiscal year that are attributable to the value of goods and services provided by a source other than a State or local government shall not exceed the applicable percentage of the expenditures for the fiscal year.
 (B)Applicable percentageIn subparagraph (A), the term applicable percentage means, with respect to a fiscal year— (i)75 percent, in the case of fiscal year 2020;
 (ii)50 percent, in the case of fiscal year 2021; (iii)25 percent, in the case of fiscal year 2022; and
 (iv)0 percent, in the case of fiscal year 2023 or any succeeding fiscal year.. 10.Strengthening program integrity by measuring improper paymentsSection 404 (42 U.S.C. 604) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(l)Applicability of improper payments laws
 (1)In generalThe Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 shall apply to a State in respect of the State program funded under this part in the same manner in which such Acts apply to a Federal agency.
 (2)RegulationsWithin 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations governing how a State reviews and reports improper payments under the State program funded under this part..
 11.Prohibition on State diversion of Federal funds to replace State spendingSection 408(a) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)), as amended by section 9 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (16)Non-supplantation requirementFunds made available to a State under this part shall be used to supplement, not supplant, State general revenue spending on activities described in section 404..
 12.Inclusion of poverty reduction as a program purposeSection 401(a) (42 U.S.C. 601(a)) is amended— (1)by striking and at the end of paragraph (3);
 (2)by striking the period at the end of paragraph (4) and inserting ; and; and (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (5)reduce child poverty by increasing employment entry, retention, and advancement of needy parents.. 13.Welfare for needs not weed (a)ProhibitionSection 408(a)(12)(A) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(12)(A)) is amended—
 (1)by striking or at the end of clause (ii); (2)by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ; or; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:  (iv)any establishment that offers marihuana (as defined in section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act) for sale..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			14.Strengthening accountability through HHS approval of State plans
 (a)In generalSection 402 (42 U.S.C. 602) is amended— (1)in subsection (a)—
 (A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking found and inserting approved that; and (B)in paragraph (1)—
 (i)in subparagraph (A)— (I)by striking clauses (ii) and (iii) and inserting the following:

 (ii)Require work-eligible individuals (as defined in the regulations promulgated pursuant to section 407(i)(1)(A)(i)) to engage in work activities consistent with section 407(c). The document shall describe any other activity that the State will consider a work activity under section 407(c)(13).;
 (II)by redesignating clauses (iv) through (viii) as clauses (iii) through (vii), respectively; and (III)by adding at the end the following:

 (viii)Describe the case management practices of the State with respect to the requirements of section 408(b), provide a copy of the form or forms that will be used to assess a work-eligible individual (as so defined) and prepare an individual opportunity plan for the individual, describe how the State will ensure that such a plan is reviewed in accordance with section 408(b)(5), and describe how the State will measure progress under the plan.
 (ix)Propose the requisite levels of performance for the State for purposes of section 407(a)(3)(D) for each year in the 2-year period referred to in subsection (d) of this section, and provide an explanation with supporting data of why each such level is appropriate.
 (x)Describe how the State will engage low-income noncustodial parents paying child support and how such a parent will be provided with access to work support and other services under the program to which the parent is referred to support their employment and advancement.
 (xi)Describe how the State will comply with improper payments provisions in section 404(l). (xii)Describe coordination with other programs, including whether the State intends to exercise authority provided by section 404(d) of this Act to transfer any funds paid to the State under this part, provide assurance that, in the case of a transfer to carry out a program under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the State will comply with section 404(d)(3)(B) of this Act and coordinate with the one-stop delivery system under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and describe how the State will coordinate with the programs involved to provide services to families receiving assistance under the program referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
 (xiii)Describe how the State will promote marriage, such as through temporary disregard of the income of a new spouse when an individual receiving assistance under the State program marries so that the couple doesn’t automatically lose benefits due to marriage.
 (xiv)Describe how the State will allow for a transitional period of benefits, such as through temporary earned income disregards or a gradual reduction in the monthly benefit amount, for an individual receiving assistance who obtains employment and becomes ineligible due to an increase in income obtained through employment or through an increase in wages.; and
 (ii)in subparagraph (B), by striking clauses (iv) and (v); (2)by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:

 (c)Public availability of State plansThe Secretary shall make available to the public a link to any plan or plan amendment submitted by a State under this subsection.; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:  (d)2-year planA plan submitted pursuant to this section shall be designed to be implemented during a 2-year period.
 (e)Combined plan allowedA State may submit to the Secretary and the Secretary of Labor a combined State plan that meets the requirements of subsections (a) and (d) and that is for programs and activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
 (f)Approval of plansThe Secretary shall approve any plan submitted pursuant to this section that meets the requirements of subsections (a) through (d)..
				(b)Duties of the Secretary
 (1)Coordination of activities; dissemination of informationSection 416 (42 U.S.C. 616) is amended— (A)by inserting (a) In general.— before The programs; and
 (B)by adding at the end the following:  (b)Coordination of activitiesThe Secretary shall coordinate all activities of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to work activities (as defined in section 407(d)) and requirements and measurement of employment outcomes, and, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate the activities of the Department in this regard with similar activities of other Federal entities.
 (c)Dissemination of informationThe Secretary shall disseminate, for voluntary informational purposes, information on practices that scientifically valid research indicates are most successful in improving the quality of State and tribal programs funded under this part..
					(c)Technical assistance
 (1)In generalSection 406 (42 U.S.C. 606) is amended to read as follows:  406.Technical assistance (a)In generalThe Secretary shall provide technical assistance to States and Indian tribes (which may include providing technical assistance on a reimbursable basis), which shall be provided by qualified experts on practices grounded in scientifically valid research, where appropriate, to support activities related publication of State performance under section 407(b) and to carry out State and tribal programs funded under this part.
 (b)Reservation of fundsThe Secretary shall reserve not more than 0.25 percent of the amount appropriated by section 403(a)(1)(C) for a fiscal year to carry out subsection (a) of this section..
 (2)Conforming amendmentSection 403(a)(1)(B) (42 U.S.C. 603(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking percentage specified in section 413(h)(1) and inserting the sum of the percentages specified in sections 406(b) and 413(h). 15.Aligning and improving data reporting (a)Requirement that States report full-population dataSection 411(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. 611(a)(1)) is amended—
 (1)by striking subparagraph (B); (2)by striking (1) General reporting requirement.—; and
 (3)by— (A)redesignating—
 (i)subparagraph (A) as paragraph (1); (ii)clauses (i) through (xvii) of subparagraph (A) as subparagraphs (A) through (Q), respectively;
 (iii)subclauses (I) through (V) of clause (ii) as clauses (i) through (v), respectively; (iv)subclauses (I) through (VII) of clause (xi) as clauses (i) through (vii), respectively; and
 (v)subclauses (I) through (V) of clause (xvi) as clauses (i) through (v), respectively; and (B)moving each such redesignated provision 2 ems to the left.
 (b)Report on participation in work activitiesSection 411(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. 611(a)(1)), as amended by subsection (a)(3) of this section, is amended by striking subparagraphs (K) and (L) and inserting the following:

 (K)The work eligibility status of each individual in the family, and— (i)in the case of each work-eligible individual (as defined in the regulations promulgated pursuant to section 407(i)(1)(A)(i)) in the family—
 (I)the number of hours (including zero hours) per month of participation in— (aa)work activities (as defined in section 407(d)); and
 (bb)any other activity required by the State to remove a barrier to employment; and (ii)in the case of each individual in the family who is not a work-eligible individual (as so defined), the reason for that status.
 (L)For each work-eligible individual (as so defined) and each adult in the family who did not participate in work activities (as so defined) during a month, the reason for the lack of participation..
 (c)Reporting of information on employment and earnings outcomesSection 411(c) (42 U.S.C. 611(c)) is amended to read as follows:  (c)Reporting of information on employment and earnings outcomesThe Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall determine the information that is necessary to compute the employment and earnings outcomes and the statistical adjustment model for the employment and earnings outcomes required under section 407, and each eligible State shall collect and report that information to the Secretary..
			16.Technical corrections to data exchange standards to improve program coordination
 (a)In generalSection 411(d) (42 U.S.C. 611(d)) is amended to read as follows:  (d)Data exchange standards for improved interoperability (1)DesignationThe Secretary shall, in consultation with an interagency work group established by the Office of Management and Budget and considering State government perspectives, by rule, designate data exchange standards to govern, under this part—
 (A)necessary categories of information that State agencies operating programs under State plans approved under this part are required under applicable Federal law to electronically exchange with another State agency; and
 (B)Federal reporting and data exchange required under applicable Federal law. (2)RequirementsThe data exchange standards required by paragraph (1) shall, to the extent practicable—
 (A)incorporate a widely accepted, non-proprietary, searchable, computer-readable format, such as the eXtensible Markup Language;
 (B)contain interoperable standards developed and maintained by intergovernmental partnerships, such as the National Information Exchange Model;
 (C)incorporate interoperable standards developed and maintained by Federal entities with authority over contracting and financial assistance;
 (D)be consistent with and implement applicable accounting principles; (E)be implemented in a manner that is cost-effective and improves program efficiency and effectiveness; and
 (F)be capable of being continually upgraded as necessary. (3)Rule of constructionNothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a change to existing data exchange standards found to be effective and efficient..
 (b)Effective dateNot later than the date that is 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue a proposed rule that—
 (1)identifies federally required data exchanges, include specification and timing of exchanges to be standardized, and address the factors used in determining whether and when to standardize data exchanges; and
 (2)specifies State implementation options and describes future milestones. 17.Set-aside for economic downturnsSection 404(e) (42 U.S.C. 604(e)) is amended to read as follows:

				(e)Deadlines for obligation and expenditures of funds by States
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), a State to which funds are paid under section 403(a)(1) shall obligate the funds within 2 years after the date the funds are so paid, and shall expend the funds within 3 years after such date.
 (2)Exception for limited amount of funds set aside for future useA State to which funds are paid under section 403(a)(1) may reserve not more than 15 percent of the funds for future use in the State program funded under this part..
 18.Definitions related to use of fundsSection 419 (42 U.S.C. 619) is amended by adding at the end the following:  (6)AssistanceThe term assistance means cash, payments, vouchers, and other forms of benefits designed to meet a family's ongoing basic needs (such as for food, clothing, shelter, utilities, household goods, personal care items, and general incidental expenses).
 (7)Work supportsThe term work supports means assistance and non-assistance transportation benefits (such as the value of allowances, bus tokens, car payments, auto repair, auto insurance reimbursement, and van services provided in order to help families obtain, retain, or advance in employment, participate in work activities (as defined in section 407(d)), or as a non-recurrent, short-term benefit, including goods provided to individuals in order to help them obtain or maintain employment (such as tools, uniforms, fees to obtain special licenses, bonuses, incentives, and work support allowances and expenditures for job access).
 (8)Supportive servicesThe term supportive services means services such as domestic violence services, and mental health, substance abuse and disability services, housing counseling services, and other family supports, except to the extent that the provision of the service would violate section 408(a)(6).
 (9)JOBS benefitThe term JOBS benefit means— (A)assistance; or
 (B)wage subsidies that are paid, with funds provided under section 403(a) or with qualified State expenditures, with respect to a person who—
 (i)was a work-eligible individual (as defined in the regulations promulgated pursuant to section 407(i)(1)(A)(i)) at the time of entry into subsidized employment, such as on-the-job training or apprenticeship; and
 (ii)is not receiving assistance.. 19.Elimination of obsolete provisions (a)Elimination of supplemental grants to StatesSection 403(a) (42 U.S.C. 603(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (3).
			(b)Elimination of bonus to reward high performance States
 (1)In generalSection 403(a) (42 U.S.C. 603(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (4). (2)Conforming amendmentSection 1108(a)(2) (42 U.S.C. 1308(a)(2)) is amended by striking “403(a)(4),”.
				(c)Elimination of welfare-to-work grants
 (1)In generalSection 403(a) (42 U.S.C. 603(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (2)Conforming amendments (A)Elimination of exclusion from time limitSection 408(a)(7) (42 U.S.C. 608(a)(7)) is amended by striking subparagraph (G).
 (B)Elimination of penalty for misuse of competitive welfare-to-work fundsSection 409(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. 609(a)(1)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C). (C)Elimination of exclusion from qualified State expenditures of State funds used to match welfare-to-work grant fundsSection 409(a)(7)(B)(iv) (42 U.S.C. 609(a)(7)(B)(iv)) is amended in the 1st sentence—
 (i)by adding or at the end of subclause (II); and (ii)by striking subclause (III) and redesignating subclause (IV) as subclause (III).
						(D)Elimination of penalty for failure of state to maintain historic effort during year in which
 welfare-to-work grant is receivedSection 409(a) (42 U.S.C. 609(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (13). (E)Elimination of requirements relating to welfare-to-work grants in quarterly state reportsSection 411(a) (42 U.S.C. 611(a)), as amended by section 15(a) of this Act, is amended—
 (i)in paragraph (1), by striking (except for information relating to activities carried out under section 403(a)(5)); and (ii)in each of paragraphs (2) through (4), by striking the comma and all that follows and inserting a period.
 (F)Indian tribal programsSection 412(a) (42 U.S.C. 612(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (3). (G)Elimination of requirement to disclose certain information to private industry council receiving welfare-to-work fundsSection 454A(f) (42 U.S.C. 654a(f)) is amended by striking paragraph (5).
 (H)Grants to territoriesSection 1108(a)(2) (42 U.S.C. 1308(a)(2)) is amended by striking “403(a)(5),”. (d)Elimination of Contingency Fund (1)In generalSection 403 (42 U.S.C. 603) is amended by striking all of subsection (b) except paragraph (5).
				(2)Conforming amendments
					(A)Transfer of needy State definition
 (i)In generalParagraph (5) of section 403(b) (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(5)) is— (I)amended—
 (aa)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking paragraph (4) and inserting subparagraph (C); (bb)in each of subparagraphs (A) and (B), by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) and (II), respectively;
 (cc)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; (dd)by redesignating such paragraph as subparagraph (D); and
 (ee)by moving each provision 2 ems to the right; and (II)as so amended, hereby transferred into section 409(a)(3) (42 U.S.C. 609(a)(3)) and added to the end of such section.
 (ii)Conforming amendmentSection 409(a)(3)(C) (42 U.S.C. 609(a)(3)(C)) is amended by striking (as defined in section 403(b)(5)). (B)Elimination of penalty for failure of state receiving amounts from contingency fund to maintain 100 percent of historic effortSection 409(a) (42 U.S.C. 609(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (10).
					(e)Conforming amendments related to elimination of Federal loans for state welfare programs
				(1)Elimination of associated penalty provision
 (A)In generalSection 409(a) (42 U.S.C. 609(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (6). (B)Conforming amendmentsSection 412(g)(1) (42 U.S.C. 612(g)(1)) is amended by striking (a)(6),.
 (2)Elimination of provision providing for tribal eligibilitySection 412 (42 U.S.C. 612) is amended by striking subsection (f). (3)Elimination of disregard of loan in applying limit on payments to the territoriesSection 1108(a)(2) (42 U.S.C. 1308(a)(2)) is amended by striking 406,.
				(f)Elimination of limitations on other State programs funded with qualified State expenditures
 (1)The following provisions are each amended by striking or any other State program funded with qualified State expenditures (as defined in section 409(a)(7)(B)(i)):
 (A)Paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 407(e) (42 U.S.C. 607(e)(1) and (2)). (B)Section 411(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. 611(a)(1)), as amended by section 15(a)(3)(A)(i) of this Act.
 (C)Subsections (d) and (e)(1) of section 413 (42 U.S.C. 613(d) and (e)(1)). (2)Section 413(a) (42 U.S.C. 613(a)) is amended by striking and any other State program funded with qualified State expenditures (as defined in section 409(a)(7)(B)(i)).
				(g)Conforming amendments related to elimination of report
 (1)In generalSection 409(a)(2) (42 U.S.C. 609(a)(2)) is amended— (A)in the paragraph heading, by inserting quarterly before report;
 (B)in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking clause (i) and inserting subparagraph (A); (C)by striking (A) Quarterly reports.—;
 (D)by striking subparagraph (B); and (E)by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively (and adjusting the margins accordingly).
					(2)Conforming amendments
 (A)Section 409(b)(2) (42 U.S.C. 609(b)(2)) is amended by striking and, and all that follows and inserting a period. (B)Section 409(c)(4) (42 U.S.C. 609(c)(4)) is amended by striking (2)(B),.
 (h)Annual reports to CongressSection 411(b)(1)(A) (42 U.S.C. 611(b)(1)(A)) is amended by striking participation rates and inserting outcome measures. (i)Reduction in force provisionsSection 416(a) (42 U.S.C. 616(a)), as so designated by section 14(b)(1)(A) of this Act, is amended by striking , and the Secretary and all that follows and inserting a period.
			(j)Conforming cross-references
 (1)Section 409 (42 U.S.C. 609) is amended— (A)in subsection (a)(7)(B)(i)(III), by striking (12) and inserting (10);
 (B)in subsection (a) (as amended by subsections (c)(2)(D), (d)(2)(B), and (e)(1)(A) of this section), by redesignating paragraphs (7), (8), (9), (11), (12), (14), (15), and (16) as paragraphs (6) through (13), respectively;
 (C)in subsection (b)(2), by striking (8), (10), (12), or (13) and inserting or (10); and (D)in subsection (c)(4), by striking (8), (10), (12), (13), or (16) and inserting (10), or (13).
 (2)Section 452 (42 U.S.C. 652) is amended in each of subsections (d)(3)(A)(i) and (g)(1) by striking 409(a)(8) and inserting 409(a)(7). (k)Modifications to maintenance-of-effort requirementSection 409(a)(6)(B)(i) (42 U.S.C. 609(a)(6)(B)(i)), as redesignated by subsection (j)(1)(B) of this section, is amended—
 (1)in subclause (I)— (A)in the matter preceding item (aa), by striking all State programs and inserting the State program funded under this part;
 (B)by redesignating items (dd) and (ee) as items (ee) and (ff), respectively, and inserting after item (cc) the following:

 (dd)Expenditures for a purpose described in paragraph (3) or (4) of section 401(a).; and (C)in item (ee) (as so redesignated), by striking and (ee) and inserting (dd), and (ff);
 (2)in subclause (II)(aa), by inserting (as in effect just before the effective date of the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act) after this section;
 (3)by striking subclause (V); and (4)in subclause (IV), by inserting , except any of such families whose monthly income exceeds twice the poverty line (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, and revised annually in accordance with section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 9902(2))) before the period.
 20.Effective dateExcept as provided in section 13(b), the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2018.

		June 13, 2018
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109th CONGRESS
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H. R. 4710
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 8, 2006
Mr. Sensenbrenner (for himself and Mr. Smith of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL
To amend title 28, United States Code, to improve the delivery of Federal judicial services by requiring the equitable and rational calculation of rent to be paid to the General Services Administration.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Judiciary Rent Reform Act of 2006.
2.Calculation of real property rent charged to the judiciarySection 462 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(g)
(1)The Administrator of General Services shall establish rent charges for accommodations provided by the General Services Administration (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as GSA) in federally-owned space that do not exceed the GSA’s actual costs of operating and maintaining such accommodations. GSA shall not assess the judiciary any amount for shell rent, tenant improvements, parking rent, or real estate taxes for federally-owned space assigned to the judiciary.
(2)The Administrator of General Services shall establish rent charges for accommodations provided to the judiciary in leased space that do not exceed the rental and service contract amounts, including GSA’s actual costs of procuring and servicing the leases.
(3)GSA administrative fees assessed to the judiciary shall be on a cost-only basis, without regard to whether the real property is federally-owned or leased.
(4)The judiciary shall be responsible for providing funds to the GSA from judiciary appropriations to pay for new repair and alteration, tenant improvement, and construction projects performed by the GSA for judiciary accommodations, except for those projects for which the GSA has separately received appropriations..
3.Effective dateThe amendment made by section 2 shall take effect October 1, 2006.


117 HR 3860 IH: To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-06-14
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117th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 3860
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 14, 2021
Mr. Massie (for himself, Mr. Roy, Mr. Gooden of Texas, Mrs. Greene of Georgia, Mrs. Boebert, Mr. Perry, Mr. Steube, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Burchett, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Gosar, and Mr. Mooney) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL
To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19.

1.Prohibitions on requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19
(a)Prohibition on fundingNo Federal funds may be used to require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a vaccination against COVID-19. (b)Prohibition on adverse actionThe Secretary concerned may not take any adverse action against a member of the Armed Forces because such member refuses to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
(c)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)The term adverse action includes the following:
(A)Retaliation. (B)Punishment.
(C)Disparate treatment. (D)A requirement to wear a mask.
(E)A requirement to reside in substandard housing. (2)The term Secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.


115 S1098 IS: Clean Up the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-05-11
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		115th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 1098
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 11, 2017
			Mr. Flake introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

		A BILL
		To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from employing
			 individuals who has been convicted of a felony and medical personnel
			 who have had their medical licenses or credentials revoked or suspended,
			 and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Clean Up the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2017. 2.Prohibition on employment by Secretary of Veterans Affairs of individuals convicted of certain felonies and medical personnel who have had their medical licenses or credentials revoked or suspended (a)Individuals convicted of feloniesSection 709 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections:

 (d)(1)Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary may not— (A)hire in or transfer to any position at the Department any person who has been convicted of a State or Federal criminal offense—
 (i)for which the minimum term of imprisonment is more than one year; and
 (ii)that substantially relates to the position; or
 (B)employ in any position at the Department any person who, after the date of the enactment of the Clean Up the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2017, is convicted of a criminal offense described in subparagraph (A). (2)(A)Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to a conviction of a State or Federal criminal offense if—
 (i)the records of such conviction have been expunged pursuant to an order by a court of competent jurisdiction; or
 (ii)during the 10-year period beginning on the date of such conviction, the person who was convicted of such criminal offense has not been convicted of any other State or Federal criminal offense for which the minimum term of imprisonment is more than one year.
 (B)Paragraph (1) shall not apply in a case in which the person being hired or transferred is being hired or transferred as part of a program intended specifically to help veterans who have been convicted of a State or Federal criminal offense for which the minimum term of imprisonment is more than one year.
 (3)The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall, for purposes of paragraph (1), issue guidance on which criminal offenses substantially relate to which positions at the Department.
 (4)Before hiring any individual for a position at the Department, the Secretary shall conduct a background check to determine whether the individual has been convicted of any offenses described in paragraph (1).
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			(b)Prohibition on employment of individuals who have had medical licenses or credentials revoked or
			 suspended
 (1)In generalSection 7402 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:  (h)(1)The Secretary may not employ, transfer, or hire any individual in a position listed in section 7401(1) of this title who has had a license or credential relating to such position revoked or suspended by a lawful licensing authority pursuant to a finding by the lawful licensing authority that the individual is dyscompetent, the individual is incompetent, or the services provided by the individual do not meet the standards prescribed by the lawful licensing authority for such services.
 (2)Before transferring or hiring any individual in a position listed in section 7401(1) of this title, the Secretary shall conduct a background check, including by searching the State medical licensing board of each State in which the employee is licensed or practices and the National Practitioner Databank or any successor databank, to determine whether the individual has had a license or credential relating to such position revoked or suspended in any State..
 (2)Termination of current employeesAs soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall begin the process of terminating the employment of each individual employed by the Secretary in violation of section 7402(h) of title 38, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1).
				(c)Relation to other provisions of law
 (1)In generalAny provision of title 5, United States Code, or subchapter V of chapter 74 of title 38, United States Code, otherwise applicable to the termination of an employee under subsection (b)(2) of this section, section 709(d) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), or section 7402(h) of such title, as added by subsection (b)(1), shall apply to the termination, except to the extent such provision of title 5, United States Code, or subchapter V of chapter 74 of title 38, United States Code, conflicts with, and is superseded by, subsection (b)(2) of this section, section 709(d) of such title, or section 7402(h) of such title.
 (2)Merit system principlesThe Secretary shall carry out any termination described in paragraph (1) in a manner consistent with the merit system principles set forth in section 2301(b) of title 5, United States Code.
 (3)Limitation on period of review of appealsIn any case in which an appeal of a termination described in paragraph (1) of an employee is submitted to the Merit Systems Protection Board for review, the Merit Systems Protection Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Board issues a decision on such appeal not later than 30 days after the date on which the employee receives notification from the Secretary of such termination.
 (4)Rule of constructionSubsection (b)(2), section 709(d) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), and section 7402(h) of such title, as added by subsection (b)(1), shall not be construed to deprive or waive for any individual any employment protection or due process requirement in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, except as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
				3.Disclosure of  disciplinary action with respect to health care providers under the laws
			 administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
 (a)Disclosure of disciplinary action with respect to health care employeesNotwithstanding section 552a of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall, with respect to each individual appointed under section 7401 of title 38, United States Code, for which disciplinary action has been taken by the Secretary, provide to the State medical licensing board of each State in which the individual is licensed or practices, and to the National Practitioner Databank or any successor databank, information regarding such disciplinary action.
			(b)Disclosure of disciplinary action with respect to non-Department providers
 (1)In generalNotwithstanding section 552a of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall, with respect to each non-Department health care provider for which disciplinary action has been taken by the Secretary, provide to the State medical licensing board of each State in which the provider is licensed or practices, and to the National Practitioner Databank or any successor databank, information regarding such disciplinary action.
 (2)Report to CongressNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than annually thereafter, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on all non-Department health care providers with respect to which disciplinary action was taken by the Secretary during the year preceding the submittal of the report.
 (3)Non-Department health care provider definedIn this subsection, the term non-Department health care provider means a health care provider that is not a health care provider of the Department of Veterans Affairs.


110 HR 72 IH: Political Convention Reform Act of 2007
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-01-04
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110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 72
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 4, 2007
Mr. Bartlett of Maryland introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on House Administration

A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Political Convention Reform Act of 2007.
2.Prohibiting use of presidential election campaign funds for party conventions
(a)In generalChapter 95 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 9008.
(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections of chapter 95 of such Code is amended by striking the item relating to section 9008.
3.Conforming amendments
(a)Availability of payments to candidatesThe third sentence of section 9006(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking , section 9008(b)(3),.
(b)Reports by Federal election commissionSection 9009(a) of such Code is amended—
(1)by adding and at the end of paragraph (2);
(2)by striking the semicolon at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting a period; and
(3)by striking paragraphs (4), (5), and (6).
(c)PenaltiesSection 9012 of such Code is amended—
(1)in subsection (a)(1), by striking the second sentence; and
(2)in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).
(d)Availability of payments from presidential primary matching payment accountThe second sentence of section 9037(a) of such Code is amended by striking and for payments under section 9008(b)(3).
4.Effective dateThe amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to elections occurring after December 31, 2007.


114 HR 5119 RH: Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-07-29
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IBUnion Calendar No. 370116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5119[Report No. 116–462]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 15, 2019Mr. DeFazio (for himself, Ms. Brownley of California, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. García of Illinois, Ms. Norton, Mr. Sires, Mr. Pappas, and Mr. Katko) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureJuly 29, 2020Additional sponsors: Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Carson of Indiana, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Lipinski, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Pocan, Mrs. Demings, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Lynch, and Mr. HorsfordJuly 29, 2020Reported from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act.2.Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that—(1)the safety of the United States aviation system requires the highest standards for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul work;(2)the safety of aircraft operated by United States air carriers should not be dependent on the location where maintenance, repair, and overhaul work is performed; and(3)the Federal Aviation Administration must fully enforce its standards for maintenance, repair, and overhaul work at every facility, whether in the United States or abroad, where such work is performed on aircraft operated by United States air carriers.3.Oversight of repair stations located outside the United States(a)In generalSection 44733 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—(1)in the heading by striking Inspection and inserting Oversight;(2)in subsection (e)—(A)by inserting , without prior notice, after annually; and(B)by striking the last sentence and inserting The Administrator may carry out announced or unannounced inspections in addition to the annual unannounced inspection required under this subsection based on identified risks.;(3)by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (k); and(4)by inserting after subsection (f) the following:(g)Data analysis(1)In generalAn air carrier conducting operations under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, shall provide to the responsible Flight Standards office of the Administration, not later than the last day of each calendar month, a report containing the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration of an aircraft that is performed during the preceding calendar month.(2)Information requiredA report under paragraph (1) shall contain the following information:(A)The location where any maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration was performed outside the United States.(B)A description of the work performed at each such location.(C)The date of completion of the work performed at each such location.(D)The total man-hours associated with completing the work performed at each such location.(E)A list of all failures, malfunctions, or defects affecting the safe operation of an aircraft identified by the air carrier as requiring corrective action after return to service, organized by reference to aircraft registration number.(F)The certificate number of the person approving an aircraft, or a powerplant or part, for return to service following completion of the work performed at each such location.(3)UpdatesNot later than 180 days after the date on which an aircraft returns to service, an air carrier shall update the information described in paragraph (2)(E) with respect to any failure, malfunction, or defect discovered by the air carrier following return to service during such period.(4)AnalysisThe Administrator shall—(A)analyze reports submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection and sections 121.703, 121.705, 121.707, and 145.221 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor provisions, to detect safety issues associated with maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations performed outside the United States; and(B)require appropriate actions in response to such reports.(h)Annual reporting requirement(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, each air carrier conducting operations under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, shall upload to the online repository described in paragraph (2) a report containing—(A)a minimum of 1 year of heavy maintenance work history for each aircraft (organized by reference to aircraft registration number) that conducted operations under such part 121 during the previous calendar year;(B)the percentage and total number of mechanics carrying out maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations on aircraft for the air carrier during the previous year who are employees and who are not employees of the air carrier;(C)the percentage and total number of mechanics certified under part 65 of such title carrying out maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations on aircraft for the air carrier during the previous year who are based and who are not based in the United States;(D)the percentage and total number of mechanics, regardless of certification, carrying out maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations on aircraft for the air carrier during the previous year who are based and who are not based in the United States;(E)the percentage and total number of mechanics carrying out maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations on aircraft for the air carrier during the previous year who are certified under part 65 of such title and who are not certified under part 65 of such title;(F)other information to be provided by the air carrier regarding maintenance, safety, and the aircraft fleet of the carrier that is of interest to the traveling public, as determined appropriate by the Administrator;(G)all locations where aircraft in the fleet of such air carrier have undergone heavy maintenance work in the past 3 years, listed by total man-hours; and(H)all locations where heavy maintenance work on an aircraft may be carried out for the air carrier under an existing contract.(2)Online repositoryThe Administrator shall establish an online repository for information submitted under paragraph (1) that allows an air carrier to electronically upload the data required to be submitted under such paragraph.(i)International standards for safety oversight of civil aviation(1)Applications and requests for renewal(A)In generalThe Administrator may not approve any application or request for renewal under part 145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, from a person located or headquartered in a country that the Administration, through the International Aviation Safety Assessment program, has classified as Category 2.(B)Maintenance implementation procedures agreementThe Administrator may elect not to enter into a maintenance implementation procedures agreement with a country that the Administrator has classified as Category 2 to the extent the Administrator determines is necessary to comply with the requirements of this subsection.(2)Continued heavy maintenance workNo air carrier conducting operations under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, may contract for heavy maintenance work with a person located or headquartered in a country that the Administration, through the International Aviation Safety Assessment program, has classified as Category 2.(j)Minimum qualifications for mechanics and others working on U.S.-Registered aircraft(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall require that, at each covered repair station—(A)all supervisory personnel are appropriately certificated as a mechanic or repairman under part 65 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations;(B)all personnel authorized to approve an article for return to service are appropriately certificated as a mechanic or repairman under part 65 of such title; and(C)all personnel performing required inspections under part 145 of such title are appropriately certificated as a mechanic or repairman under part 65 of such title.(2)Physical presenceNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall require that any individual who is responsible for authorization of return of an article to service or who is directly in charge of maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations performed on aircraft operated under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations—(A)be physically present near the aircraft and available for consultation while work is being performed; or(B)personally perform the work..(b)Definition of covered repair station(1)In generalSection 44733(k) of title 49, United States Code (as redesignated by this section), is amended—(A)by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as paragraphs (2) through (4); and(B)by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following:(1)Covered repair stationThe term covered repair station means a facility that—(A)is located outside the United States;(B)is certificated under part 145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and(C)performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations of aircraft, including powerplants and parts of such aircraft, operated under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations..(2)Technical amendmentSection 44733(a)(3) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking covered part 145 repair stations and inserting part 145 repair stations.(c)Conforming amendmentsThe analysis for chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 44733 and inserting the following:44733. Oversight of repair stations located outside the United States..4.Moratorium(a)Moratorium on issuance of part 145 certificateBeginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator may not issue any new certificate under part 145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, with respect to a facility located outside the United States until—(1)the final rule required under section 2112(b) of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–190) has been issued;(2)the Administrator has issued the final rule required under subsection (b); and(3)any regulatory changes required by this Act or the amendments made by this Act have been implemented.(b)Final rule on assessment requirementWith respect to any employee not covered under the requirements of section 1554.101 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, the Administrator shall issue a final rule that requires a covered repair station to confirm that any such employee has successfully completed an assessment commensurate with a security threat assessment described in subpart C of part 1540 of such title.5.DefinitionsIn this Act, unless otherwise specified, the following definitions apply:(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.(2)Covered repair stationThe term covered repair station means a facility that—(A)is located outside the United States;(B)is certificated under part 145 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and(C)performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations of aircraft, including powerplants and parts of such aircraft, operated under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.6.Technical and clerical amendments(a)Section 44737Chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by redesignating the second section 44737 (as added by section 581 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018) as section 44740.(b)AnalysisThe analysis for chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—(1)by striking the item relating to the second section 44737 (as added by section 581 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018); and(2)by inserting after the item relating to section 44739 the following new item:44740. Special rule for certain aircraft operations..(c)Special rule for certain aircraft operationsSection 44740 of title 49, United States Code (as redesignated by subsection (a)), is amended—(1)in the heading by striking the period at the end;(2)in subsection (a)(1) by striking chapter and inserting section;(3)in subsection (b)(1) by striking (1) the second place that it appears; and(4)in subsection (c)(2) by adding a period at the end.July 29, 2020Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed


117 HR 4425 IH: Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-07-13
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4425IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 13, 2021Ms. Norton (for herself, Ms. Pingree, and Mr. Welch) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021.2.Information with respect to voting(a)In generalNot later than 90 days before a Federal, State or local election, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall send to—(1)each inmate, through the Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System (TRULINCS) (or a successor platform), who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons, a message including— (A)information on how to register to vote; and (B)information on how to request an absentee ballot; and(2)each Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility, information including—(A)criteria for voter registration for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons;(B)instructions on voter registration for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; (C)printed voter registration forms for each State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons; and(D)prepaid envelopes for voter registration forms, as provided by a State Bureau of Election. (b)Publication; delivery(1)Federal correctional facilityIn each Federal correctional facility, the Director shall make available to inmates the information under subsection (a), including by posting such information physically at the correctional facility. (2)Internet websiteThe Director shall publish on the internet website of the Bureau of Prisons the information under subsection (a).(3)DeliveryThe Re-entry Affairs Coordinator of each Federal correctional facility shall provide each inmate who is (or prior to incarceration was) a resident of a State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons information identified under subsection (a)(2). (c)Language availabilitiesThe Director shall provide any information under subsection (a) in both English and Spanish, if the State that allows an inmate to vote while in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons makes available such information in both English and Spanish. (d)Support for certain inmatesThe Director shall provide support to any inmate who needs assistance with voter registration as a result of a recognized disability.(e)State definedIn this section, the term State means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.