113 HR 2551 IH: Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-06-27
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2551
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 27, 2013
			Mr. Rush introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Small
			 Business, and in addition to the Committees on
			 Financial Services and
			 Oversight and Government
			 Reform, 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 the Small Business Act to ensure that certain
		  Federal contracts are set aside for small businesses, to enhance services to
		  small businesses that are disadvantaged, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Expanding Opportunities for Main
			 Street Act of 2013.
		ISMALL
			 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
			101.Contract
			 opportunities for small business concerns
				(a)DefinitionsIn
			 this section—
					(1)the term
			 eligible contract means any contract for the acquisition of goods
			 or services that is in an amount (including options) of more than $3,000 and
			 less than $500,000; and
					(2)the term
			 small business concern has the meaning given that term under
			 section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)).
					(b)In
			 generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, a Federal
			 department or agency shall, to the extent practicable, award to a small
			 business concern each eligible contract let by the department or agency.
				(c)Sole source
			 contractsA Federal department or agency may award an eligible
			 contract as a sole source contract to a small business concern if at least 1
			 small business concern submits an offer with respect to the eligible
			 contract.
				(d)Award to small
			 business not practicable
					(1)In
			 generalIf a contracting officer of a Federal department or
			 agency determines that awarding an eligible contract to a small business
			 concern under subsection (b) is not practicable, the contracting officer shall
			 make available to the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and
			 the public—
						(A)the determination
			 and reasoning of such officer with respect to the eligible contract; and
						(B)the name of each
			 small business concern that submitted an offer with respect to the eligible
			 contract.
						(2)ReviewThe
			 Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall—
						(A)review a
			 determination under paragraph (1); and
						(B)if the
			 Administrator determines it is appropriate, open the eligible contract
			 opportunity for the submission of additional offers and award the
			 contract.
						102.Enhancement of
			 services to small businesses that are disadvantaged
				(a)Net
			 worthSection 8(a)(6)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
			 637(a)(6)(A)) is amended by inserting after disadvantaged
			 individual. the following: For purposes of this section, an
			 individual having a net worth of more than $1,500,000 is not economically
			 disadvantaged..
				(b)Time limit on
			 participationSection 7(j)(15) of the Small Business Act (15
			 U.S.C. 636(j)(15)) is amended—
					(1)by redesignating
			 subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively;
					(2)by inserting
			 (A) after (15); and
					(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

							(B)No time limitation
				relating to the period that a small business concern may receive developmental
				assistance under the Program and contracts under section 8(a) shall apply to a
				small business concern that has not completed a contract under section
				8(a).
							.
					103.Bundled
			 contracts
				(a)DefinitionsSection
			 3(o) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(o)) is amended to read as
			 follows:

						(o)Definitions of
				bundling of contract requirements and related termsIn this
				Act:
							(1)Bundled
				contract
								(A)In
				generalThe term bundled contract means a contract
				or order that is entered into to meet procurement requirements that are
				consolidated in a bundling of contract requirements, without regard to how the
				procuring agency has designated the contract or order or whether a study of the
				effects of the solicitation on civilian or military personnel has been
				made.
								(B)ExceptionsThe
				term does not include—
									(i)a
				contract or order with an aggregate dollar value below the dollar threshold;
				or
									(ii)a
				contract or order that is entered into to meet an exempted requirement.
									(2)Bundling of
				contract requirements
								(A)In
				generalThe term bundling of contract requirements
				means the use of any bundling methodology to satisfy 2 or more procurement
				requirements for goods or services previously supplied or performed under
				separate smaller contracts or orders, or to satisfy 2 or more procurement
				requirements for construction services of a type historically performed under
				separate smaller contracts or orders, that is likely to be unsuitable for award
				to a small business concern due to—
									(i)the diversity,
				size, or specialized nature of the elements of the performance
				specified;
									(ii)the aggregate
				dollar value of the anticipated award;
									(iii)the geographical
				dispersion of the contract or order performance sites; or
									(iv)any combination
				of the factors described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii).
									(B)Inclusion of new
				features or functionsA combination of contract requirements that
				would meet the definition of a bundling of contract requirements but for the
				addition of a procurement requirement with at least 1 new good or service shall
				be considered to be a bundling of contract requirements unless the new features
				or functions substantially transform the goods or services and will provide
				measurably substantial benefits to the Federal Government in terms of quality,
				performance, or price.
								(C)ExceptionsThe
				term bundling of contract requirements does not include—
									(i)the use of a
				bundling methodology for an anticipated award with an aggregate dollar value
				below the dollar threshold; or
									(ii)the use of a
				bundling methodology to meet an exempted requirement.
									(3)Bundling
				methodologyThe term bundling methodology
				means—
								(A)a solicitation to
				obtain offers for a single contract or order, or a multiple award contract or
				order; or
								(B)a solicitation of
				offers for the issuance of a task or a delivery order under an existing single
				or multiple award contract or order.
								(4)Separate smaller
				contractThe term separate smaller contract, with
				respect to bundling of contract requirements, means a contract or order that
				has been performed by 1 or more small business concerns or was suitable for
				award to 1 or more small business concerns.
							(5)Dollar
				thresholdThe term dollar threshold means—
								(A)$65,000,000, in
				the case of a contract or order that is solely for construction services;
				and
								(B)$5,000,000 for a
				contract or order not described in subparagraph (A).
								(6)Exempted
				requirementThe term exempted requirement means a
				procurement requirement solely for items that are not commercial items (as the
				term commercial item is defined in section 103 of title 41, United
				States Code).
							(7)Procurement
				requirementThe term procurement requirement means a
				determination by a Federal agency that a specified good or service is needed to
				satisfy the mission of the Federal
				agency.
							.
				(b)Proposed
			 procurement requirementsSection 15(a) of the Small Business Act
			 (15 U.S.C. 644(a)) is amended—
					(1)in the third
			 sentence, by striking necessary and justified and inserting
			 necessary and justified, and identifying information on the incumbent
			 contract holders, a description of the industries that might be interested in
			 bidding on the contract requirements, and the number of small businesses listed
			 in the industry categories that could be excluded from future bidding if the
			 contract is combined or packaged; and
					(2)by striking the
			 sixth sentence and inserting the following: Whenever the Administration
			 and the contracting procurement agency fail to agree, the Administrator may
			 review the proposed procurement or delay the solicitation process for not more
			 than 10 days to make recommendations, and the matter shall be submitted to the
			 Director of the Office of Management and Budget to mediate the
			 disagreement..
					104.Federal
			 contracting goals
				(a)Increase in
			 certain goalsSection 15(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15
			 U.S.C. 644(g)(1)) is amended—
					(1)by striking
			 not less than 23 percent and inserting not less than 25
			 percent; and
					(2)by striking
			 not less than 5 percent each place it appears and inserting
			 not less than 10 percent.
					(b)Limitation on
			 number of categories for which a business may qualifySection
			 15(g) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(g)) is amended by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(3)A Federal agency
				may not include a business concern in more than 2 specified categories for
				purposes of determining whether the Federal agency has met the Government-wide
				goals under this subsection for the award of contracts to business concerns in
				specified categories. In this paragraph, the term specified
				category means small business concerns, small business concerns owned
				and controlled by service-disabled veterans, qualified HUBZone small business
				concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and
				economically disadvantaged individuals, and small business concerns owned and
				controlled by
				women.
						.
				105.Implementation
			 of subcontracting plansSection 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15
			 U.S.C. 637(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(13)In the case of
				any contract containing a subcontracting plan included pursuant to paragraph
				(4) or (5)—
						(A)The Administrator
				shall collaborate with the Federal agency awarding the contract to develop and
				include in the contract a clause providing that, if the contractor meets the
				percentage goal for the utilization of small business concerns, including those
				owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as
				set forth in the subcontracting plan, the Federal agency may give additional
				consideration to contractor.
						(B)The Federal agency
				awarding the contract shall require the contractor to provide written
				justification to the agency whenever the contractor, in performing the
				contract, does not enter into a subcontract with, or substitutes another
				subcontractor for, a specific small business concern identified in the
				subcontracting plan.
						(14)The
				Administration shall establish a telephone line or other electronic means of
				communication through which a small business concern identified in a
				subcontracting plan by an offeror or bidder may communicate to the
				Administration any concerns regarding major deviations by prime contractors
				from the use of small business concerns as subcontractors under the prime
				contract as described in the subcontracting
				plan.
					.
			106.Requirement to
			 consider use of small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and
			 economically disadvantaged individuals when considering past compliance with
			 subcontracting plansSection
			 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)) is amended—
				(1)in paragraph
			 (4)(C), in the second sentence, by inserting , especially compliance
			 with the goal set forth in such plans for the utilization of small business
			 concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged
			 individuals, after other such subcontracting plans;
			 and
				(2)in paragraph
			 (5)(B), in the second sentence, by inserting , especially compliance
			 with the goal set forth in such plans for the utilization of small business
			 concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged
			 individuals, after other such subcontracting
			 plans.
				IIMINORITY BUSINESS
			 DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
			201.DefinitionsIn this title:
				(1)Historically
			 disadvantaged individualThe term historically
			 disadvantaged individual means any individual who is a member of a group
			 that is designated as eligible to receive assistance under section 1400.1 of
			 title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on January 1, 2009.
				(2)PrincipalThe
			 term principal means any person that the Director determines to
			 exercise significant control over the regular operations of a business
			 entity.
				(3)ProgramThe
			 term Program means the Minority Business Development Program
			 established under section 202.
				202.Emerging
			 minority business development programThe National Director of the Minority
			 Business Development Agency shall establish the Minority Business Development
			 Program to assist qualified minority businesses. The Program shall provide to
			 such businesses the following:
				(1)Technical
			 assistance under section 204.
				(2)Loan guarantees
			 under section 208.
				(3)Contract
			 procurement assistance under section 205.
				203.Qualified
			 minority business
				(a)CertificationFor
			 purposes of the Program, the National Director of the Minority Business
			 Development Agency may certify as a qualified minority business any entity that
			 satisfies each of the following:
					(1)Not less than 51
			 percent of the entity is directly and unconditionally owned or controlled by
			 historically disadvantaged individuals.
					(2)Each officer or
			 other individual who exercises control over the regular operations of the
			 entity is a historically disadvantaged individual.
					(3)The net worth of
			 each principal of the entity is not greater than $2,000,000. (The equity of a
			 disadvantaged owner in a primary personal residence shall not be considered in
			 this calculation.)
					(4)The principal
			 place of business of the entity is in the United States.
					(5)Each principal of
			 the entity maintains good character in the determination of the National
			 Director.
					(6)The entity engages
			 in competitive and bona fide commercial business operations in not less than
			 one sector of industry that has a North American Industry Classification System
			 code.
					(7)The entity submits
			 reports to the National Director at such time, in such form, and containing
			 such information as the National Director may require.
					(8)Such other
			 requirements as the National Director considers appropriate.
					(b)Term of
			 certificationA certification under this section shall be for a
			 term of 5 years and may not be renewed.
				204.Technical
			 assistance
				(a)In
			 generalIn carrying out the Program, the National Director of the
			 Minority Business Development Agency may provide to qualified minority
			 businesses technical assistance with regard to the following:
					(1)Writing business
			 plans.
					(2)Marketing.
					(3)Management.
					(4)Securing
			 sufficient financing for business operations.
					(b)Contract
			 authorityThe National Director may enter into agreements with
			 persons to provide technical assistance under this section.
				205.Set-aside
			 contracting opportunities
				(a)In
			 generalThe National Director of the Minority Business
			 Development Agency may enter into agreements with the United States Government
			 and any department, agency, or officer thereof having procurement powers for
			 purposes of providing for the fulfillment of procurement contracts and
			 providing opportunities for qualified minority businesses with regard to such
			 contracts.
				(b)Qualifications
			 on participationThe National Director shall by rule establish
			 requirements for participation under this section by a qualified minority
			 business in a contract.
				(c)Annual limit on
			 number of contracts per qualified minority businessA qualified
			 minority business may not participate under this section in contracts in an
			 amount that exceeds $10,000,000 for goods and services each fiscal year.
				(d)Limits on
			 contract amounts
					(1)Goods and
			 servicesExcept as provided in paragraph (2), a contract for
			 goods and services under this section may not exceed $6,000,000.
					(2)Manufacturing
			 and constructionA contract for manufacturing and construction
			 services under this section may not exceed $10,000,000.
					206.Termination
			 from programThe National
			 Director of the Minority Business Development Agency may terminate a qualified
			 minority business from the Program for any violation of a requirement of
			 sections 203 through 206 by that qualified minority business, including the
			 following:
				(1)Conduct by a
			 principal of the qualified minority business that indicates a lack of business
			 integrity.
				(2)Willful failure to
			 comply with applicable labor standards and obligations.
				(3)Consistent failure
			 to tender adequate performance with regard to contracts under the
			 Program.
				(4)Failure to obtain
			 and maintain relevant certifications.
				(5)Failure to pay
			 outstanding obligations owed to the Federal Government.
				207.Authorization
			 of appropriations
				(a)Authorization
			 of AppropriationsThere are
			 authorized to be appropriated $200,000,000 to the National Director to carry
			 out this section. Such sums shall remain available until expended.
				208.Loan
			 guarantees
				(a)In
			 generalSubject to subsection (b), the National Director of the
			 Minority Business Development Agency may guarantee up to 90 percent of the
			 amount of a loan made to a qualified minority business to be used for business
			 purposes, including the following:
					(1)Purchasing
			 essential equipment.
					(2)Payroll
			 expenses.
					(3)Purchasing
			 facilities.
					(4)Renovating
			 facilities.
					(b)Terms and
			 conditions
					(1)In
			 generalThe National Director may make guarantees under this
			 section for projects on such terms and conditions as the National Director
			 determines appropriate, after consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury,
			 in accordance with this section.
					(2)RepaymentNo
			 guarantee shall be made under this section unless the National Director
			 determines that there is reasonable prospect of repayment of the principal and
			 interest on the obligation by the borrower.
					(3)Defaults
						(A)Payment by
			 national director
							(i)In
			 generalIf a borrower defaults on the obligation (as defined in
			 regulations promulgated by the National Director and specified in the guarantee
			 contract), the holder of the guarantee shall have the right to demand payment
			 of the unpaid amount from the National Director.
							(ii)Payment
			 requiredWithin such period as may be specified in the guarantee
			 or related agreements, the National Director shall pay to the holder of the
			 guarantee the unpaid interest on, and unpaid principal of the obligation as to
			 which the borrower has defaulted, unless the National Director finds that there
			 was no default by the borrower in the payment of interest or principal or that
			 the default has been remedied.
							(iii)ForbearanceNothing
			 in this paragraph precludes any forbearance by the holder of the obligation for
			 the benefit of the borrower which may be agreed upon by the parties to the
			 obligation and approved by the Director.
							(B)Subrogation
							(i)In
			 generalIf the National Director makes a payment under
			 subparagraph (A), the National Director shall be subrogated to the rights of
			 the recipient of the payment as specified in the guarantee or related
			 agreements including, where appropriate, the authority (notwithstanding any
			 other provision of law) to—
								(I)complete,
			 maintain, operate, lease, or otherwise dispose of any property acquired
			 pursuant to such guarantee or related agreements; or
								(II)permit the
			 borrower, pursuant to an agreement with the National Director, to continue to
			 pursue the purposes of the project if the National Director determines this to
			 be in the public interest.
								(ii)Superiority of
			 rightsThe rights of the National Director, with respect to any
			 property acquired pursuant to a guarantee or related agreements, shall be
			 superior to the rights of any other person with respect to the property.
							(iii)Terms and
			 conditionsA guarantee agreement shall include such detailed
			 terms and conditions as the National Director determines appropriate to—
								(I)protect the
			 interests of the United States in the case of default; and
								(II)have available
			 all the patents and technology necessary for any person selected, including the
			 National Director, to complete and operate the project.
								(C)Payment of
			 principal and interest by national directorWith respect to any
			 obligation guaranteed under this section, the National Director may enter into
			 a contract to pay, and pay, holders of the obligation, for and on behalf of the
			 borrower, from funds appropriated for that purpose, the principal and interest
			 payments which become due and payable on the unpaid balance of the obligation
			 if the National Director finds that—
							(i)(I)the borrower is unable
			 to meet the payments and is not in default;
								(II)it is in the public interest to permit
			 the borrower to continue to pursue the purposes of the project; and
								(III)the probable net benefit to the Federal
			 Government in paying the principal and interest will be greater than that which
			 would result in the event of a default;
								(ii)the
			 amount of the payment that the National Director is authorized to pay shall be
			 no greater than the amount of principal and interest that the borrower is
			 obligated to pay under the agreement being guaranteed; and
							(iii)the borrower
			 agrees to reimburse the National Director for the payment (including interest)
			 on terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the National Director.
							(D)Action by
			 attorney general
							(i)NotificationIf
			 the borrower defaults on an obligation, the National Director shall notify the
			 Attorney General of the default.
							(ii)RecoveryOn
			 notification, the Attorney General shall take such action as is appropriate to
			 recover the unpaid principal and interest due from—
								(I)such assets of the
			 defaulting borrower as are associated with the obligation; or
								(II)any other
			 security pledged to secure the obligation.
								(4)Fees
						(A)In
			 generalThe National Director shall charge and collect fees for
			 guarantees in amounts the National Director determines are sufficient to cover
			 applicable administrative expenses, not to exceed 1 percent of the amount
			 guaranteed.
						(B)AvailabilityFees
			 collected under this paragraph shall—
							(i)be
			 deposited by the National Director into the Treasury; and
							(ii)remain available
			 until expended, subject to such other conditions as are contained in annual
			 appropriations Acts.
							(c)Credit
			 requirementsTo receive a loan guaranteed under this section a
			 qualified minority business shall—
					(1)be in good
			 standing with regard to the credit of that business in the determination of the
			 National Director;
					(2)have received
			 technical assistance under section 204; and
					(3)submit reports, at
			 such time, in such form, and containing such information as the National
			 Director may require regarding the credit of the business.
					(d)Limits on
			 guarantee amounts
					(1)Maximum amount
			 of guaranteeThe National Director may not guarantee more than
			 $450,000 of any loan under this section.
					(2)Maximum gross
			 loan amountA loan guaranteed under this section may not be for a
			 gross loan amount in excess of $500,000.
					(e)Authorization of
			 appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the
			 National Director not more than $500,000,000 to carry out this section during
			 fiscal years 2014 through 2019.
				209.Reports
				(a)Report of the
			 directorNot later than October 1, 2012, and annually thereafter,
			 the National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency shall submit
			 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the
			 Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report
			 describing the activities of the National Director during the preceding year
			 with respect to the Program.
				(b)Report of the
			 secretary of commerceNot later than October 1, 2012, and
			 annually thereafter, the Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the Committee on
			 Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy
			 and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report describing the activities
			 the Secretary engaged in during the preceding year to build wealth among
			 historically disadvantaged individuals.
				210.Minority
			 business development agency databaseNot later than 90 days after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act, the National Director of the Minority Business
			 Development Agency shall establish a database to assist prime contractors in
			 identifying historically disadvantaged firms for subcontracting.


109 HR 5806 IH: Communities of Color Teen Pregnancy

U.S. House of Representatives
2006-07-13
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		I
		109th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5806
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 13, 2006
			Ms. Solis (for
			 herself, Mrs. Capps,
			 Mrs. Napolitano,
			 Ms. Roybal-Allard,
			 Ms. DeLauro,
			 Mr. Waxman,
			 Mr. Brown of Ohio,
			 Ms. Slaughter,
			 Mrs. Lowey,
			 Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas,
			 Mrs. Jones of Ohio,
			 Ms. Kilpatrick of Michigan,
			 Ms. Corrine Brown of Florida,
			 Ms. Norton,
			 Mrs. Christensen,
			 Ms. Lee, Mr. Davis of Illinois,
			 Mr. Grijalva,
			 Ms. Bordallo,
			 Ms. Watson, and
			 Ms. Schakowsky) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		A BILL
		To make grants to carry out activities to prevent teen
		  pregnancy in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Communities of Color Teen Pregnancy
			 Prevention Act of 2006.
		2.Community-based
			 intervention programs
			(a)In
			 generalThe Secretary of
			 Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the
			 Secretary) shall make grants to public and nonprofit private
			 entities for the purpose of carrying out projects to prevent teen pregnancies
			 in racial or ethnic minority or immigrant communities with a substantial
			 incidence or prevalence of cases of teen pregnancy as compared to the average
			 number of such cases in communities in the State involved (referred to in this
			 Act as eligible communities).
			(b)Requirements
			 regarding purpose of grantsA grant may be made under subsection
			 (a) only if, with respect to the expenditure of the grant to carry out the
			 purpose described in such subsection, the applicant involved agrees to use one
			 or more of the following strategies:
				(1)Promote effective communication among
			 families about preventing teen pregnancy, particularly communication among
			 parents or guardians and their children.
				(2)Educate community
			 members about the consequences of teen pregnancy.
				(3)Encourage young
			 people to postpone sexual activity and prepare for a healthy, successful
			 adulthood.
				(4)Provide
			 educational information, including medically accurate contraceptive
			 information, for young people in such communities who are already sexually
			 active or are at risk of becoming sexually active and inform young people in
			 such communities about the responsibilities and consequences of being a parent,
			 and how early pregnancy and parenthood can interfere with educational and other
			 goals.
				(c)Utilizing
			 effective strategiesA grant
			 may be made under subsection (a) only if the applicant involved agrees that, in
			 carrying out the purpose described in such subsection, the applicant will,
			 whenever possible, use strategies that have been demonstrated to be effective,
			 or that incorporate characteristics of effective programs.
			(d)ReportA
			 grant may be made under subsection (a) only if the applicant involved agrees to
			 submit to the Secretary, in accordance with the criteria of the Secretary, a
			 report that provides information on the project under such subsection,
			 including outcomes. The Secretary shall make such reports available to the
			 public.
			(e)EvaluationsNot later than 12 months after the date of
			 the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, directly or through contract,
			 provide for evaluations of six projects under subsection (a), which
			 evaluations—
				(1)describe the
			 activities carried out with the grant; and
				(2)how such
			 activities increased education and awareness services relating to the
			 prevention of teen pregnancy.
				(f)Authorization of
			 appropriationsFor the purpose of carrying out this section,
			 there is authorized to be appropriated $40,000,000 for each of the fiscal years
			 2007 through 2011.
			3.School-based
			 projects
			(a)In
			 generalThe Secretary may
			 make grants to public and nonprofit private entities for the purpose of
			 establishing and operating for eligible communities, in association with public
			 secondary schools for such communities, projects for one or more of the
			 following:
				(1)To carry out
			 activities, including counseling, to prevent teen pregnancy.
				(2)To provide
			 necessary social and cultural support services regarding teen pregnancy.
				(3)To provide health and educational services
			 related to the prevention of teen pregnancy.
				(4)To promote better
			 health and educational outcomes among pregnant teens.
				(5)To provide
			 training for individuals who plan to work in school-based support programs
			 regarding the prevention of teen pregnancy.
				(b)PriorityIn
			 making grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to
			 providing for projects under such subsection in eligible communities.
			(c)Required
			 coalitionA grant may be made under subsection (a) only if the
			 applicant involved has formed an appropriate coalition of entities for purposes
			 of carrying out a project under such subsection, including—
				(1)one or more public
			 secondary schools for the eligible community involved; and
				(2)entities to
			 provide the services of the project.
				(d)TrainingA
			 grant under subsection (a) may be expended to train individuals to provide the
			 services described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of such subsection for the project
			 involved.
			(e)Authorization of
			 appropriationsFor the purpose of carrying out this section,
			 there is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years
			 2007 through 2011.
			4.Multimedia
			 campaigns
			(a)In
			 generalThe Secretary shall
			 make grants to public and nonprofit private entities for the purpose of
			 carrying out multimedia campaigns to provide public education and increase
			 awareness with respect to the issue of teen pregnancy and related social and
			 emotional issues.
			(b)PriorityIn
			 making grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to
			 campaigns described in such subsection that are directed toward eligible
			 communities.
			(c)RequirementsA grant may be made under subsection (a)
			 only if the applicant involved agrees that the multimedia campaign under such
			 subsection will—
				(1)provide
			 information on the prevention of teen pregnancy;
				(2)provide
			 information that identifies organizations in the communities involved
			 that—
					(A)provide health and
			 educational services related to the prevention of teen pregnancy; and
					(B)provide necessary
			 social and cultural support services; and
					(3)coincide with efforts of the National
			 Clearinghouse for Teen Pregnancy Prevention that are made under section
			 5(b)(1).
				(d)Authorization of
			 appropriationsFor the purpose of carrying out this section,
			 there is authorized to be appropriated $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years
			 2007 through 2011.
			5.National
			 clearinghouse
			(a)In
			 generalThe Secretary shall
			 make grants to a nonprofit private entity to establish and operate a National
			 Clearinghouse for Teen Pregnancy Prevention (referred to in this section as the
			 Clearinghouse) for the purposes described in subsection
			 (b).
			(b)Purposes of
			 clearinghouseThe purposes referred to in subsection (a)
			 regarding the Clearinghouse are as follows:
				(1)To provide
			 information and technical assistance to States, Indian tribes, local
			 communities, and other public or private entities to develop content and
			 messages for teens and adults that address and seek to reduce the rate of teen
			 pregnancy.
				(2)To support parents
			 in their essential role in preventing teen pregnancy by equipping parents with
			 information and resources to promote and strengthen communication with their
			 children about sex, values, and positive relationships, including healthy
			 relationships.
				(c)Requirements for
			 granteeA grant may be made under subsection (a) only if the
			 applicant involved is an organization that meets the following
			 conditions:
				(1)The organization
			 is a nationally recognized, nonpartisan organization that focuses exclusively
			 on preventing teen pregnancy and has at least 10 years of experience in working
			 with diverse groups to reduce the rate of teen pregnancy.
				(2)The organization
			 has a demonstrated ability to work with and provide assistance to a broad range
			 of individuals and entities, including teens; parents; the entertainment and
			 news media; State, tribal, and local organizations; networks of teen pregnancy
			 prevention practitioners; businesses; faith and community leaders; and
			 researchers.
				(3)The organization has experience in the use
			 of culturally competent and linguistically appropriate methods to address teen
			 pregnancy in eligible communities.
				(4)The organization
			 conducts or supports research and has experience with scientific analyses and
			 evaluations.
				(5)The organization
			 has comprehensive knowledge and data about strategies for the prevention of
			 teen pregnancy.
				(6)The organization
			 has experience in carrying out functions similar to the functions described in
			 subsection (b).
				(d)Authorization of
			 appropriationsFor the purpose of carrying out this section,
			 there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for each of the fiscal years
			 2007 through 2011.
			6.Research
			(a)In
			 generalThe Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers
			 for Disease Control and Prevention, shall make grants to public or nonprofit
			 private entities to conduct, support, and coordinate research on the prevention
			 of teen pregnancy in eligible communities, including research on the factors
			 contributing to the disproportionate rates of teen pregnancy in such
			 communities.
			(b)ResearchIn
			 carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall support research that—
				(1)investigates and determines the incidence
			 and prevalence of teen pregnancy in communities described in such
			 subsection;
				(2)examines—
					(A)the extent of the
			 impact of teen pregnancy on—
						(i)the
			 health and well-being of teenagers in the communities; and
						(ii)the
			 scholastic achievement of such teenagers;
						(B)the variance in the
			 rates of teen pregnancy by—
						(i)location (such as
			 inner cities, inner suburbs, and outer suburbs);
						(ii)population
			 subgroup (such as Hispanic, Asian-Pacific Islander, African-American, Native
			 American); and
						(iii)level of
			 acculturation;
						(C)the importance of
			 the physical and social environment as a factor in placing communities at risk
			 of increased rates of teen pregnancy; and
					(D)the importance of
			 aspirations as a factor affecting young women’s risk of teen pregnancy;
			 and
					(3)is
			 used to develop—
					(A)measures to
			 address race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, environment, and educational
			 attainment and the relationship to the incidence and prevalence of teen
			 pregnancy; and
					(B)efforts to link
			 the measures to relevant databases, including health databases.
					(c)PriorityIn
			 making grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to
			 research that incorporates—
				(1)interdisciplinary
			 approaches; or
				(2)a
			 strong emphasis on community-based participatory research.
				(d)Authorization of
			 appropriationsFor the purpose of carrying out this section,
			 there is authorized to be appropriated $7,500,000 for each of the fiscal years
			 2007 through 2011.
			7.General
			 requirements
			(a)Medically
			 accurate informationA grant may be made under this Act only if
			 the applicant involved agrees that all information provided pursuant to the
			 grant will be age-appropriate, factually and medically accurate and complete,
			 and scientifically based.
			(b)Cultural context
			 of servicesA grant may be made under this Act only if the
			 applicant involved agrees that information, activities, and services under the
			 grant that are directed toward a particular population group will be provided
			 in the language and cultural context that is most appropriate for individuals
			 in such group.
			(c)Application for
			 grantA grant may be made
			 under this Act only if an application for the grant is submitted to the
			 Secretary and the application is in such form, is made in such manner, and
			 contains such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary
			 determines to be necessary to carry out the program involved.
			8.DefinitionsFor purposes of this Act:
			(1)The term
			 eligible community has the meaning indicated for such term in
			 section 2(a).
			(2)The term racial or ethnic minority or
			 immigrant communities means communities with a substantial number of
			 residents who are members of racial or ethnic minority groups or who are
			 immigrants.
			(3)The term
			 Secretary has the meaning indicated for such term in section
			 2(a).


113 S2744 IS: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Agreement Act of 2014
U.S. Senate
2014-07-31
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		II
		113th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 2744
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 31, 2014
			Mrs. Hagan introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To authorize a settlement in accordance with the agreement entered into by the Tennessee Valley
			 Authority, the Department of the Interior, and counties within the Great
			 Smoky Mountains National Park.

		1.Short title
			This Act may be cited as the
		  Great Smoky Mountains National Park Agreement Act of 2014.2.AuthorizationOf  funds previously appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior under the heading  construction under the heading National Park Service in title I of division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law  112–74; 125
			 Stat. 991), the Secretary of the Interior shall transfer $4,000,000 to
			 counties within the Great Smoky Mountains  National Park in accordance
			 with the Memorandum of  Agreement entered into by the Tennessee Valley
			 Authority  and the Department of the Interior and dated February  2010,
			 which supersedes the agreement of July 30, 1943.


116 S4432 IS: Support Children Having Open Opportunities for Learning Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-08-04
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4432IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAugust 4, 2020Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo allow Federal funds appropriated for kindergarten through grade 12 education to follow the student.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Support Children Having Open Opportunities for Learning Act of 2020 or the SCHOOL Act of 2020.2.Federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to follow the studentTitle VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:HFunds to follow the student8701.Funds to follow the student(a)In general(1)Funds to follow the studentNotwithstanding any other provision of law and to the extent permitted under State law, a State educational agency shall allocate grant funds provided under titles I, III, IV, V, and VI, for the purposes of ensuring that funding under such titles follows children, whether learning in person or remotely, to the public school, private school, or home school they attend—(A)among the local educational agencies in the State based on the number of eligible children enrolled in the public schools operated by each local educational agency; and(B)directly to the eligible children, through education savings accounts, residing in the State who are enrolled in private schools or home schools.(2)Allowable uses of fundsFunds allocated under paragraph (1) may be used for, but not limited to—(A)curriculum and curricular materials;(B)books or other instructional materials;(C)technological educational materials;(D)online educational materials;(E)tutoring or educational classes outside the home;(F)private school tuition;(G)extracurricular activities;(H)testing fees;(I)diagnostic tools; and(J)educational therapies for student with disabilities. (3)Plan(A)In generalEach State that carries out allocations described in paragraph (1) shall establish a plan whereby the parent or guardian of each eligible child in the State will annually notify the relevant local educational agency of the public school or private school which the child will attend, or if the child will instead attend home school.(B)Data collectionInformation collected under this section by the State shall be used for the sole purposes of calculating the allocation of funds and distribution of funds under this section.(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Eligible childThe term eligible child means a child aged 5 to 17.(2)Home schoolThe term home school means a home school as defined by the laws of the State in which the eligible child resides. (c)Student enrollment in public schools, private schools, and home schools(1)Identification of eligible childrenOn an annual basis, on a date to be determined by the State educational agency, each local educational agency that receives grant funding in accordance with subsection (a) shall inform the State educational agency of the number of eligible children enrolled in public schools served by the local educational agency and private schools and home schools located in the school district served by the local educational agency in order to provide allocations for each eligible child in equal amounts regardless of where the child attends school in the State. (2)Allocation to local educational agencies and eligible childrenBased on the identification of eligible children in paragraph (1), the State educational agency shall provide—(A)to a local educational agency an amount equal to the sum of the amount available for each eligible child in the State multiplied by the number of eligible children identified by the local educational agency under paragraph (1) enrolled in public schools served by the local educational agency; and(B)to an eligible child residing in the State who is enrolled in a private school or home school, through an education savings account, an amount equal to the sum of the amount available for an eligible child in the State.(3)Distribution to public schoolsEach local educational agency that receives funds under paragraph (2)(A) shall distribute such funds to the public schools served by the local educational agency—(A)based on the number of eligible children enrolled in such schools; and(B)in a manner that would, in the absence of such Federal funds, supplement the funds made available from non-Federal resources for the education of pupils participating in programs under this Act, and not to supplant such funds (in accordance with the method of determination described in section 1117).(4)Distribution to eligible childrenEach State that carries out allocations described in paragraph (1) shall distribute amounts to the eligible children residing in that State who enroll in a private school or home school—(A)through an education savings account, as described in paragraph (2)(B); and(B)in a manner that would, in the absence of such Federal funds, supplement the funds made available from non-Federal resources for the education of pupils participating in programs under this Act, and not to supplant such funds (in accordance with the method of determination described in section 1117). (d)Application of participation of children enrolled in private schoolsThe provisions of section 1116 shall apply to this section.(e)Rule of construction(1)Federally funded school food programsNothing in this section shall be construed to preclude a child eligible for assistance under the free and reduced price school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) from receiving assistance under such program.(2)Prohibition of control over non-public education providersNothing in this section shall permit, allow, encourage, or authorize Federal or State control over non-public education providers..3.Federal funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to follow the studentPart A of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:611.Funds to follow the student(a)In general(1)Funds to follow the studentNotwithstanding any other provision of law and to the extent permitted under State law, a State educational agency shall allocate grant funds provided under this Act, for the purposes of ensuring that funding under this Act follows children, whether learning in person or remotely, to the public school, private school, or home school they attend—(A)among the local educational agencies in the State based on the number of eligible children enrolled in the public schools operated by each local educational agency; and(B)directly to the eligible children, through education savings accounts, residing in that State who are enrolled in private schools or home schools.(2)Allowable uses of fundsFunds allocated under paragraph (1) may be used for, but not limited to—(A)curriculum and curricular materials;(B)books or other instructional materials;(C)technological educational materials;(D)online educational materials;(E)tutoring or educational classes outside the home;(F)private school tuition;(G)extracurricular activities;(H)testing fees;(I)diagnostic tools; and(J)educational therapies for student with disabilities. (3)Plan(A)In generalEach State that carries out allocations described in paragraph (1) shall establish a plan whereby the parent or guardian of each eligible child in the State will annually notify the relevant local educational agency of the public school or private school which the child will attend, or if the child will instead attend home school.(B)Data collectionInformation collected under this section by the State shall be used for the sole purposes of calculating the allocation of funds and distribution of funds under this section. (b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Eligible childThe term eligible child means a child with a disability who is eligible to receive special education and related services under this Act. (2)Home schoolThe term home school means a home school as defined by the laws of the State in which the eligible child resides. (c)Student enrollment in public schools, private schools, and home schools(1)Identification of eligible childrenOn an annual basis, on a date to be determined by the State educational agency, each local educational agency that receives grant funding in accordance with subsection (a) shall inform the State educational agency of the number of eligible children enrolled in public schools served by the local educational agency and private schools and home schools located in the school district served by the local educational agency in order to provide allocations for each eligible child in equal amounts regardless of where the child attends school in the State. (2)Allocation to local educational agencies and eligible childrenBased on the identification of eligible children in paragraph (1), the State educational agency shall provide—(A)to a local educational agency an amount equal to the sum of the amount available for each eligible child in the State multiplied by the number of eligible children identified by the local educational agency under paragraph (1) enrolled in public schools served by the local educational agency; and(B)to an eligible child residing in the State who is enrolled in a private school or home school, through an education savings account, an amount equal to the sum of the amount available for an eligible child in the State.(3)Distribution to public schoolsEach local educational agency that receives funds under paragraph (2)(A) shall distribute such funds to the public schools served by the local educational agency—(A)based on the number of eligible children enrolled in such schools; and(B)in a manner that would, in the absence of such Federal funds, supplement the funds made available from non-Federal resources for the education of pupils participating in programs under this Act, and not to supplant such funds. (4)Distribution to eligible childrenEach State that carries out allocations described in paragraph (1) shall distribute amounts to the eligible children residing in that State who enroll in a private school or home school—(A)through an education savings account, as described in paragraph (2)(B); and(B)in a manner that would, in the absence of such Federal funds, supplement the funds made available from non-Federal resources for the education of pupils participating in programs under this Act, and not to supplant such funds. (d)Rule of construction(1)Federally funded school lunch programsNothing in this section shall be construed to preclude a child eligible for assistance under the free and reduced price school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) from receiving assistance under such program.(2)Prohibition of control over non-public education providersNothing in this section shall permit, allow, encourage, or authorize Federal or State control over non-public education providers..


I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1155IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 16, 2017Ms. Jenkins of Kansas (for herself and Mr. Lewis of Georgia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
1.Allowing physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs
(a)Cardiac and intensive cardiac rehabilitation programsSection 1861(eee) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(eee)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (1)—
(A)by striking physician-supervised; and (B)by inserting under the supervision of a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)) before the period at the end;
(2)in paragraph (2)— (A)in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(B)in subparagraph (B), by striking a physician and inserting a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)); and (3)in paragraph (4)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i)—
(A)by striking physician-supervised; and (B)by inserting under the supervision of a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)) after paragraph (3).
(b)Pulmonary rehabilitation programsSection 1861(fff)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(fff)(1)) is amended— (1)by striking physician-supervised; and
(2)by inserting under the supervision of a physician (as defined in subsection (r)(1)) or a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as those terms are defined in subsection (aa)(5)) before the period at the end. (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.


116 S2467 IS: Transit to Trails Act
U.S. Senate

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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2467IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 11, 2019Mr. Schumer (for Mr. Booker (for himself, Ms. Smith, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Harris, and Mr. Merkley)) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo establish a program to award grants to entities that provide transportation connectors from
			 critically underserved urban communities and rural communities to green
			 spaces.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Transit to Trails Act. 2.Transit to trails grant program (a)DefinitionsIn this section:
 (1)Critically underserved communityThe term critically underserved community means— (A)a community that can demonstrate to the Secretary that the community has inadequate, insufficient, or no park space or recreation facilities, including by demonstrating—
 (i)quality concerns relating to the available park space or recreation facilities;
 (ii)the presence of recreational facilities that do not serve the needs of the community; or (iii)the inequitable distribution of park space for high-need populations, based on income, age, or other measures of vulnerability and need;
 (B)a community in which at least 50 percent of the population is not located within 1/2 mile of park space; (C)a community that is designated as a qualified opportunity zone under section 1400Z–1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or
 (D)any other community that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
 (2)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means— (A)a State;
 (B)a political subdivision of a State (including a city or a county) that represents or otherwise serves an urban area or a rural area;
 (C)a special purpose district (including a park district); (D)an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)) that represents or otherwise serves an urban area or a rural area; or
 (E)a metropolitan planning organization (as defined in section 134(b) of title 23, United States Code).
 (3)ProgramThe term program means the Transit to Trails Grant Program established under subsection (b)(1). (4)Rural areaThe term rural area means a community that is not an urban area.
 (5)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation. (6)Transportation connector (A)In generalThe term transportation connector means a system that—
 (i)connects 2 zip codes or communities within a 175-mile radius of a designated service area; and (ii)offers rides available to the public.
 (B)InclusionsThe term transportation connector includes microtransits, bus lines, bus rails, light rail, rapid transits, or personal rapid transits.
 (7)Urban areaThe term urban area means a community that— (A)is densely developed;
 (B)has residential, commercial, and other nonresidential areas; and
 (C)(i)is an urbanized area with a population of 50,000 or more; or (ii)is an urban cluster with a population of—
 (I)not less than 2,500; and (II)not more than 50,000.
							(b)Grant program
 (1)EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish a grant program, to be known as the Transit to Trails Grant Program, under which the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for—
 (A)projects that develop transportation connectors or routes in or serving, and related education materials for, critically underserved communities to increase access and mobility to Federal or non-Federal public land, waters, parkland, or monuments; or
 (B)projects that facilitate transportation improvements to enhance access to Federal or non-Federal public land and recreational opportunities in critically underserved communities.
					(2)Administration
 (A)In generalThe Secretary shall administer the program to assist eligible entities in the development of transportation connectors or routes in or serving, and related education materials for, critically underserved communities and Federal or non-Federal public land, waters, parkland, and monuments.
 (B)Joint partnershipsThe Secretary shall encourage joint partnership projects under the program, if available, among multiple agencies, including school districts, nonprofit organizations, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation authorities, transit agencies, and State and local governmental agencies (including park and recreation agencies and authorities) to enhance investment of public sources.
					(C)Annual grant project proposal solicitation, review, and approval
 (i)In generalThe Secretary shall— (I)annually solicit the submission of project proposals for grants from eligible entities under the program; and
 (II)review each project proposal submitted under subclause (I) on a timeline established by the Secretary.
 (ii) Required elements for project proposalA project proposal submitted under clause (i)(I) shall include— (I)a statement of the purposes of the project;
 (II)the name of the entity or individual with overall responsibility for the project; (III)a description of the qualifications of the entity or individuals identified under subclause (II);
 (IV)a description of— (aa)staffing and stakeholder engagement for the project;
 (bb)the logistics of the project; and (cc)anticipated outcomes of the project;
 (V)a proposed budget for the funds and time required to complete the project; (VI)information regarding the source and amount of matching funding available for the project;
 (VII)information that demonstrates the clear potential of the project to contribute to increased access to parkland for critically underserved communities; and
 (VIII)any other information that the Secretary considers to be necessary for evaluating the eligibility of the project for funding under the program.
 (iii)Consultation; approval or disapprovalThe Secretary shall, with respect to each project proposal submitted under this subparagraph, as appropriate—
 (I)consult with the government of each State in which the proposed project is to be conducted;
 (II)after taking into consideration any comments resulting from the consultation under subclause (I), approve or disapprove the proposal; and
 (III)provide written notification of the approval or disapproval to— (aa)the individual or entity that submitted the proposal; and
 (bb)each State consulted under subclause (I). (D)PriorityTo the extent practicable, in determining whether to approve project proposals under the program, the Secretary shall prioritize projects that are designed to increase access and mobility to local or neighborhood Federal or non-Federal public land, waters, parkland, monuments, or recreational opportunities.
					(3)Transportation planning procedures
 (A)ProceduresIn consultation with the head of each appropriate Federal land management agency, the Secretary shall develop, by rule, transportation planning procedures for projects conducted under the program that are consistent with metropolitan and statewide planning processes.
 (B)RequirementsAll projects carried out under the program shall be developed in cooperation with States and metropolitan planning organizations.
					(4)Non-Federal contributions
 (A)In generalAs a condition of receiving a grant under the program, an eligible entity shall provide funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount equal to not less than 100 percent of the amount of the grant.
 (B)SourcesThe non-Federal contribution required under subparagraph (A) may include amounts made available from State, local, nongovernmental, or private sources.
 (5)Eligible usesGrant funds provided under the program may be used— (A)to develop transportation connectors or routes in or serving, and related education materials for, critically underserved communities to increase access and mobility to Federal and non-Federal public land, waters, parkland, and monuments; and
 (B)to create or significantly enhance access to Federal or non-Federal public land and recreational opportunities in an urban area or a rural area.
 (6)Grant amountA grant provided under the program shall be— (A)not less than $25,000; and
 (B)not more than $500,000. (7)Technical assistanceIt is the intent of Congress that grants provided under the program deliver project funds to areas of greatest need while offering technical assistance to all applicants and potential applicants for grant preparation to encourage full participation in the program.
 (8)Public informationThe Secretary shall ensure that current schedules and routes for transportation systems developed after the receipt of a grant under the program are available to the public, including on a website maintained by the recipient of a grant.
				(c)Reporting requirement
 (1)Reports by grant recipientsThe Secretary shall require a recipient of a grant under the program to submit to the Secretary at least one performance and financial report that—
 (A)includes— (i)demographic data on communities served by the project; and
 (ii)a summary of project activities conducted after receiving the grant; and
 (B)describes the status of each project funded by the grant as of the date of the report. (2)Additional reportsIn addition to the report required under paragraph (1), the Secretary may require additional reports from a recipient, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, including a final report.
 (3)DeadlinesThe Secretary shall establish deadlines for the submission of each report required under paragraph (1) or (2).
 (d)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each fiscal year.