114 HRES 807 IH: Expressing support for designation of May 5, 2017, as “National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls”.
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IV114th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 807IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 5, 2016Mr. Zinke (for himself, Mr. Young of Alaska, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Lawrence, Mr. Cramer, Ms. Brown of Florida, Ms. Lee, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Pearce, Ms. McCollum, and Mr. Cole) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesRESOLUTIONExpressing support for designation of May 5, 2017, as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.

 Whereas, according to a study commissioned by the Department of Justice, in some tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average;
 Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, homicide was the third leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native women between 10 and 24 years of age and the fifth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 25 and 34 years of age;
 Whereas little data exist on the number of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States;
 Whereas, on July 5, 2013, Hanna Harris, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, was reported missing by her family in Lame Deer, Montana;
 Whereas the body of Hanna Harris was found 5 days after she went missing; Whereas Hanna Harris was determined to have been raped and murdered and the individuals accused of committing those crimes were convicted;
 Whereas the case of Hanna Harris is only one example of many similar cases; and Whereas Hanna Harris was born on May 5, 1992: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)supports the designation of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls; and
 (2)calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to— (A)commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media; and
 (B)demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of these tragedies.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5667
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 9, 2012
			Mr. Bonner introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on
		  5-bromo-3-sec-butyl-6-methyluracil (Bromacil).

		1.5-Bromo-3-sec-butyl-6-methyluracil
			 (Bromacil)
			(a)In
			 generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
			 Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the
			 following new heading:

								9902.01.005-Bromo-3-sec-butyl-6-methyluracil (Bromacil) (CAS No.
						314–40–9) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.18)FreeNo
						changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015

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


115 S476 IS: Territory Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-02-28
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 476IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 28, 2017Mr. Rubio introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo exempt health insurance of residents of United States territories from the annual fee on health
			 insurance providers.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Territory Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2017. 2.Health insurance of residents of United States territories exempt from annual fee on health insurance providers (a)In generalSection 9010(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

					(4)Exception for health insurance of residents of United States territories
 (A)In generalSolely for purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term United States health risk shall not include the health risk of any individual who is a bona fide resident of Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands (as determined under section 937(a)).
 (B)Exception not to increase fee allocationThe amount determined under paragraph (1)(B) shall be determined without regard to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph..
 (b)ReportingSection 9010(g)(1) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended by inserting (and the amount of such net premiums to which subsection (b)(4)(A) applies) before the period at the end. (c)Effective date (1)In generalThe amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
 (2)Transitional rule for reportingFor purposes of applying the amendment made by subsection (a) with respect to the first calendar year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s designee) shall provide a method for covered entities to report the information described in the amendment made by subsection (b) for the calendar year which precedes such first calendar year.


117 HR 3375 IH: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-05-20
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I
117th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 3375
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 20, 2021
Mr. Brooks (for himself and Mr. Gooden of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify provisions relating to assistance by States, and political subdivisions of States, in the enforcement of Federal immigration laws, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act. 2.State noncompliance with enforcement of immigration law (a)In generalSection 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373) is amended—
(1)by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:  (a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of Federal, State, or local law, no Federal, State, or local government entity, and no individual, may prohibit or in any way restrict, a Federal, State, or local government entity, official, or other personnel from complying with the immigration laws (as defined in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17))), or from assisting or cooperating with Federal law enforcement entities, officials, or other personnel regarding the enforcement of these laws.;
(2)by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:  (b)Law enforcement activitiesNotwithstanding any other provision of Federal, State, or local law, no Federal, State, or local government entity, and no individual, may prohibit, or in any way restrict, a Federal, State, or local government entity, official, or other personnel from undertaking any of the following law enforcement activities as they relate to information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, the inadmissibility or deportability, or the custody status, of any individual:
(1)Making inquiries to any individual in order to obtain such information regarding such individual or any other individuals. (2)Notifying the Federal Government regarding the presence of individuals who are encountered by law enforcement officials or other personnel of a State or political subdivision of a State.
(3)Complying with requests for such information from Federal law enforcement entities, officials, or other personnel.; (3)in subsection (c), by striking Immigration and Naturalization Service and inserting Department of Homeland Security; and
(4)by adding at the end the following:  (d)Compliance (1)Eligibility for certain grant programsA State, or a political subdivision of a State, that is found not to be in compliance with subsection (a) or (b) shall not be eligible to receive—
(A)any of the funds that would otherwise be allocated to the State or political subdivision under section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(i)), the Cops on the Beat program under part Q of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796dd et seq.), or the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq.); or (B)any other grant administered by the Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security that is substantially related to law enforcement, terrorism, national security, immigration, or naturalization.
(2)Transfer of custody of aliens pending removal proceedingsThe Secretary, at the Secretary’s discretion, may decline to transfer an alien in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security to a State or political subdivision of a State found not to be in compliance with subsection (a) or (b), regardless of whether the State or political subdivision of the State has issued a writ or warrant. (3)Transfer of custody of certain aliens prohibitedThe Secretary shall not transfer an alien with a final order of removal pursuant to paragraph (1)(A) or (5) of section 241(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(a)) to a State or a political subdivision of a State that is found not to be in compliance with subsection (a) or (b).
(4)Annual determinationThe Secretary shall determine for each calendar year which States or political subdivision of States are not in compliance with subsection (a) or (b) and shall report such determinations to Congress by March 1 of each succeeding calendar year. (5)ReportsThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue a report concerning the compliance with subsections (a) and (b) of any particular State or political subdivision of a State at the request of the House or the Senate Judiciary Committee. Any jurisdiction that is found not to be in compliance shall be ineligible to receive Federal financial assistance as provided in paragraph (1) for a minimum period of 1 year, and shall only become eligible again after the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies that the jurisdiction has come into compliance.
(6)ReallocationAny funds that are not allocated to a State or to a political subdivision of a State due to the failure of the State or of the political subdivision of the State to comply with subsection (a) or (b) shall be reallocated to States or to political subdivisions of States that comply with both such subsections. (e)ConstructionNothing in this section shall require law enforcement officials from States, or from political subdivisions of States, to report or arrest victims or witnesses of a criminal offense..
(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, except that subsection (d) of section 642 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373), as added by this section, shall apply only to prohibited acts committed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3.Clarifying the authority of ICE detainers (a)In generalSection 287(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(d)) is amended to read as follows:

(d)Detainer of inadmissible or deportable aliens
(1)In generalIn the case of an individual who is arrested by any Federal, State, or local law enforcement official or other personnel for the alleged violation of any criminal or motor vehicle law, the Secretary may issue a detainer regarding the individual to any Federal, State, or local law enforcement entity, official, or other personnel if the Secretary has probable cause to believe that the individual is an inadmissible or deportable alien. (2)Probable causeProbable cause is deemed to be established if—
(A)the individual who is the subject of the detainer matches, pursuant to biometric confirmation or other Federal database records, the identity of an alien who the Secretary has reasonable grounds to believe to be inadmissible or deportable; (B)the individual who is the subject of the detainer is the subject of ongoing removal proceedings, including matters where a charging document has already been served;
(C)the individual who is the subject of the detainer has previously been ordered removed from the United States and such an order is administratively final; (D)the individual who is the subject of the detainer has made voluntary statements or provided reliable evidence that indicate that they are an inadmissible or deportable alien; or
(E)the Secretary otherwise has reasonable grounds to believe that the individual who is the subject of the detainer is an inadmissible or deportable alien. (3)Transfer of custodyIf the Federal, State, or local law enforcement entity, official, or other personnel to whom a detainer is issued complies with the detainer and detains for purposes of transfer of custody to the Department of Homeland Security the individual who is the subject of the detainer, the Department may take custody of the individual within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays), but in no instance more than 96 hours, following the date that the individual is otherwise to be released from the custody of the relevant Federal, State, or local law enforcement entity..
(b)Immunity
(1)In generalA State or a political subdivision of a State (and the officials and personnel of the State or subdivision acting in their official capacities), and a nongovernmental entity (and its personnel) contracted by the State or political subdivision for the purpose of providing detention, acting in compliance with a Department of Homeland Security detainer issued pursuant to this section who temporarily holds an alien in its custody pursuant to the terms of a detainer so that the alien may be taken into the custody of the Department of Homeland Security, shall be considered to be acting under color of Federal authority for purposes of determining their liability and shall be held harmless for their compliance with the detainer in any suit seeking any punitive, compensatory, or other monetary damages. (2)Federal Government as defendantIn any civil action arising out of the compliance with a Department of Homeland Security detainer by a State or a political subdivision of a State (and the officials and personnel of the State or subdivision acting in their official capacities), or a nongovernmental entity (and its personnel) contracted by the State or political subdivision for the purpose of providing detention, the United States Government shall be the proper party named as the defendant in the suit in regard to the detention resulting from compliance with the detainer.
(3)Bad faith exceptionParagraphs (1) and (2) shall not apply to any mistreatment of an individual by a State or a political subdivision of a State (and the officials and personnel of the State or subdivision acting in their official capacities), or a nongovernmental entity (and its personnel) contracted by the State or political subdivision for the purpose of providing detention. (c)Private right of action (1)Cause of actionAny individual, or a spouse, parent, or child of that individual (if the individual is deceased), who is the victim of a murder, rape, or any felony, as defined by the State, for which an alien (as defined in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3))) has been convicted and sentenced to a term of imprisonment of at least 1 year, may bring an action against a State or political subdivision of a State in the appropriate Federal or State court if the State or political subdivision released the alien from custody prior to the commission of such crime as a consequence of the State or political subdivision’s declining to honor a detainer issued pursuant to section 287(d)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(d)(1)).
(2)Limitation on bringing actionAn action brought under this subsection may not be brought later than 10 years following the occurrence of the crime, or death of a person as a result of such crime, whichever occurs later. (3)Attorneys’ fee and other costsIn any action or proceeding under this subsection the court shall allow a prevailing plaintiff a reasonable attorneys’ fee as part of the costs, and include expert fees as part of the attorneys’ fee.
4.Sarah and Grant’s Law
(a)Detention of aliens during removal proceedings
(1)Clerical amendments
(A)Section 236 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226) is amended by striking Attorney General each place it appears (except in the second place that term appears in section 236(a)) and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security. (B)Section 236(a) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(a)) is amended by inserting the Secretary of Homeland Security or before the Attorney General—.
(C)Section 236(e) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(e)) is amended by striking Attorney General’s and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security’s. (2)Length of detentionSection 236 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1226) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(f)Length of detention
(1)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of this section, an alien may be detained, and for an alien described in subsection (c) shall be detained, under this section without time limitation, except as provided in subsection (h), during the pendency of removal proceedings. (2)ConstructionThe length of detention under this section shall not affect detention under section 241..
(3)Detention of criminal aliensSection 236(c)(1) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(c)(1)) is amended— (A)in subparagraph (C), by striking or at the end;
(B)by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:  (E)is unlawfully present in the United States and has been convicted for driving while intoxicated (including a conviction for driving while under the influence or impaired by alcohol or drugs) without regard to whether the conviction is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under State law, or
(F)
(i)
(I)is inadmissible under section 212(a)(6)(i), (II)is deportable by reason of a visa revocation under section 221(i), or
(III)is deportable under section 237(a)(1)(C)(i), and (ii)has been arrested or charged with a particularly serious crime or a crime resulting in the death or serious bodily injury (as defined in section 1365(h)(3) of title 18, United States Code) of another person;; and
(C)by amending the matter following subparagraph (F) (as added by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph) to read as follows:  any time after the alien is released, without regard to whether an alien is released related to any activity, offense, or conviction described in this paragraph; to whether the alien is released on parole, supervised release, or probation; or to whether the alien may be arrested or imprisoned again for the same offense. If the activity described in this paragraph does not result in the alien being taken into custody by any person other than the Secretary, then when the alien is brought to the attention of the Secretary or when the Secretary determines it is practical to take such alien into custody, the Secretary shall take such alien into custody.. (4)Administrative reviewSection 236 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226), as amended by paragraph (2), is further amended by adding at the end the following:

(g)Administrative reviewThe Attorney General’s review of the Secretary’s custody determinations under subsection (a) for the following classes of aliens shall be limited to whether the alien may be detained, released on bond (of at least $1,500 with security approved by the Secretary), or released with no bond: (1)Aliens in exclusion proceedings.
(2)Aliens described in section 212(a)(3) or 237(a)(4). (3)Aliens described in subsection (c).
(h)Release on bond
(1)In generalAn alien detained under subsection (a) may seek release on bond. No bond may be granted except to an alien who establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the alien is not a flight risk or a danger to another person or the community. (2)Certain aliens ineligibleNo alien detained under subsection (c) may seek release on bond..
(5)Clerical amendments
(A)Section 236(a)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(a)(2)(B)) is amended by striking conditional parole and inserting recognizance. (B)Section 236(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1226(b)) is amended by striking parole and inserting recognizance.
(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any alien in detention under the provisions of section 236 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226), as so amended, or otherwise subject to the provisions of such section, on or after such date.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1132
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 26, 2011
			Mr. Menendez introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
			 and Pensions

		A BILL
		To establish programs to provide services to individuals
		  with autism and the families of such individuals and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Autism Spectrum Disorders Services
			 Act of 2011.
		2.Interagency
			 autism coordinating committeeSection 399CC of the Public Health Service
			 Act (42 U.S.C. 280i–2) is amended—
			(1)in subsection
			 (a), by striking within the Department of Health and Human
			 Services and inserting of Federal agencies;
			(2)in subsection
			 (b)—
				(A)in paragraph (1),
			 by inserting and the families of such individuals before the
			 semicolon at the end;
				(B)in paragraph
			 (2)—
					(i)by
			 inserting , evaluate, and assess after monitor;
			 and
					(ii)by
			 inserting and facilitate collaboration among Federal agencies
			 before the semicolon at the end;
					(C)in paragraph (3),
			 by inserting and other appropriate Federal Government department and
			 agency heads after Secretary;
				(D)in paragraph (4),
			 by inserting and other appropriate Federal Government department and
			 agency heads after Secretary;
				(E)in paragraph (5),
			 by inserting and services and supports for individuals with autism
			 spectrum disorder and the families of such individuals after
			 research; and
				(F)in paragraph (6),
			 by striking submit to the Congress and inserting submit
			 to the President, who shall review and transmit to Congress,;
				(3)in subsection
			 (c)—
				(A)in paragraph
			 (1)(D), by inserting , the Department of Defense, the National Council
			 on Disability, and other relevant Federal agencies, including the Department of
			 Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Justice, and the Department of
			 Labor before the semicolon at the end; and
				(B)in paragraph
			 (2)—
					(i)in
			 the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking fewer than 6 members
			 of the Committee, or 1/3 of the total membership of the
			 Committee, whichever is greater, and inserting less than
			 1/2 of the total membership of the
			 Committee;
					(ii)in
			 subparagraph (A), by striking one such member shall be an
			 individual and inserting 2 such members shall be
			 individuals;
					(iii)in subparagraph
			 (B)—
						(I)by striking
			 one such member shall be a parent or legal guardian and
			 inserting 2 such members shall be a parent or a legal guardian;
			 and
						(II)by striking
			 and at the end;
						(iv)in
			 subparagraph (C)—
						(I)by striking
			 one such member shall be a representative and inserting 2
			 such members shall be representatives; and
						(II)by striking the
			 period at the end and inserting ; and; and
						(v)by
			 adding at the end the following:

							(D)at least 2 such
				members shall be clinicians or service-providers who work with individuals with
				autism spectrum
				disorder.
							;
					(4)in subsection
			 (d), by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:

					(5)The Committee
				shall be chaired by an individual designated by the Secretary.
					(6)If the Secretary
				determines that the attendance at meetings of a Member of the Committee has not
				been adequate, the Secretary may rescind the appointment of such member before
				the expiration of the term of such member and appoint another individual to
				fill the vacancy.
					;

			(5)by rewriting
			 subsection (e) to read as follows:

					(e)Subcommittees;
				Establishment and Membership
						(1)In
				generalIn carrying out its functions, the Committee may convene
				workshop and conferences. The Committee shall establish a subcommittee on
				research on autism spectrum disorders, a subcommittee on services and supports
				for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and the families of such
				individuals, and such other subcommittees as the Committee determines
				appropriate. Such subcommittees shall vote separately on matters within their
				respective jurisdictions. Such subcommittees shall be composed of Committee
				members and may hold such meetings as are necessary to enable the subcommittees
				to carry out their duties.
						(2)Annual
				reportThe Committee shall submit an annual report to Congress
				describing the recommendations of the subcommittees described in paragraph (1)
				with respect to services and supports for individuals with autism spectrum
				disorders and the families of such
				individuals.
						;
			(6)by redesignating
			 subsection (f) as subsection (g);
			(7)by amending
			 subsection (g), as so redesignated, by striking 2011 and
			 inserting 2016; and
			(8)by inserting
			 after subsection (e) the following:

					(f)ReportNot
				later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the and annually thereafter,
				the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to Congress
				concerning the progress of the Federal Government in implementing the strategic
				plan for autism spectrum disorder research and services and supports for
				individuals with autism spectrum disorder and the families of such
				individuals.
					.
			3.Care for people
			 with autism spectrum disorders and public educationPart R of title III of the Public Health
			 Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280i et seq.) is amended—
			(1)by redesignating section 399EE as section
			 399FF; and
			(2)by inserting after section 399DD the
			 following:

					399EE.Planning and
				demonstration grant for services for children, transitioning youth, and
				adults
						(a)In
				generalTo assist selected eligible entities in providing
				appropriate services to children, youth with autism spectrum disorders who are
				transitioning from secondary education to careers or post-secondary education
				(referred to in this section as transitioning youth), adults with
				autism spectrum disorders, and individuals of any age with autism spectrum
				disorders who may be at risk due to behavioral and preventable environmental
				factors, such as wandering (referred to in this section as individuals at
				risk), the Secretary shall establish—
							(1)a one-time,
				single-year planning grant program for eligible entities; and
							(2)a multi-year
				service provision demonstration grant program for selected eligible
				entities.
							(b)Purpose of
				grantsGrants shall be awarded to eligible entities to provide
				all or part of the funding needed to—
							(1)carry out
				programs that focus critical aspects of life for children, transitioning youth,
				and adults with autism spectrum disorders (including adults not eligible for
				developmental disability services provided by a State), such as—
								(A)postsecondary
				education, peer support, vocational training, self-advocacy skills, and
				employment;
								(B)community-based
				behavioral supports and interventions;
								(C)residential
				services, housing, and transportation;
								(D)nutrition, health
				and wellness, recreational and social activities; and
								(E)personal safety
				for individuals at risk and the needs of individuals with autism spectrum
				disorders who become involved with the criminal justice system; and
								(2)develop and
				implement autism navigator initiatives that create a more efficient, effective,
				coordinated use of the health, housing, education and social service systems
				for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.
							(c)Eligible
				entityAn eligible entity desiring to receive a grant under this
				section shall be a State or other public or private nonprofit organization,
				including a State Council on Developmental Disabilities, as defined in section
				102 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000
				(42 U.S.C. 15002).
						(d)Planning
				grants
							(1)In
				generalThe Secretary shall award one-time grants to eligible
				entities to support the planning and development of initiatives that will
				expand and enhance service delivery systems for children, individuals at risk,
				transitioning youth, and adults with autism spectrum disorders.
							(2)ApplicationIn
				order to receive such a grant, an eligible entity shall—
								(A)submit an
				application at such time and containing such information as the Secretary may
				require; and
								(B)demonstrate the
				ability to carry out such planning grant in coordination with the applicable
				State Council on Developmental Disabilities and organizations representing or
				serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders and the families of such
				individuals.
								(e)Implementation
				grants
							(1)In
				generalThe Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities
				that have received a planning grant under subsection (d) to enable such
				entities to provide appropriate services to children, individuals at risk,
				transitioning youth, and adults with autism spectrum disorders.
							(2)ApplicationIn
				order to receive a grant under paragraph (1), the eligible entity shall submit
				an application at such time and containing such information as the Secretary
				may require, including—
								(A)the services that
				the eligible entity proposes to provide and the expected outcomes for the
				individuals who receive such services;
								(B)the number of
				individuals who will be served by such grant, including an estimate of the
				individuals in underserved areas who will be served by such grant;
								(C)the ways in which
				services will be coordinated among both public and nonprofit providers of
				services for children, transitioning youth, and adults with disabilities,
				including community-based services;
								(D)where applicable,
				the process through which the eligible entity will distribute funds to a range
				of community-based or nonprofit providers of services, including local
				governments, and the capacity of such entity to provide such services;
								(E)the process
				through which the eligible entity will monitor and evaluate the outcome of
				activities funded through the grant, including the effect of the activities
				upon individuals who receive such services;
								(F)where applicable,
				the plans of the eligible entity to coordinate and streamline transitions from
				youth to adult services;
								(G)the process by
				which the eligible entity will ensure compliance with the integration
				requirement under section 302 of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
				(42 U.S.C. 12182); and
								(H)a description of
				how such services may be sustained following the grant period.
								(f)EvaluationThe
				Secretary shall contract with a third-party organization with expertise in
				evaluation to evaluate such demonstration grant program and, not later than 180
				days after the conclusion of the grant program under subsection (e), submit a
				report to the Secretary. The evaluation and report may include an analysis of
				whether and to what extent the services provided through the grant program
				described in this section resulted in improved safety, health, education,
				employment, and community integration outcomes or other measures, as the
				Secretary determines appropriate.
						(g)Administrative
				expensesOf the amounts appropriated to carry out this section,
				the Secretary shall set aside not more than 7 percent for administrative
				expenses, including the expenses related to carrying out the evaluation
				described in subsection (f).
						(h)Supplement, not
				supplantDemonstration grant funds provided under this section
				shall supplement, not supplant, existing treatments, interventions, and
				services for individuals with autism spectrum
				disorders.
						.

					399EE–1.National
				technical assistance center for autism treatments, interventions, and
				services
						(a)Establishment
				of national technical assistance center for autism treatments, interventions,
				and servicesThe Secretary
				shall award a grant to a national nonprofit organization for the establishment
				and maintenance of a national technical assistance center.
						(b)EligibilityAn organization shall be eligible to
				receive a grant under subsection (a) if the organization—
							(1)has demonstrated knowledge and expertise in
				serving children with autism and adults with autism and the families of such
				individuals;
							(2)has demonstrated knowledge of how to
				translate research to practice, and present information in a way that is easily
				accessible and understandable to the family members of individuals with
				autism;
							(3)has demonstrated capacity of training
				educators, health care providers, family members, and others to support the
				needs of individuals with autism;
							(4)has demonstrated capacity of disseminating
				information throughout the United States; and
							(5)has demonstrated capacity to establish and
				maintain an Internet Web site through which to disseminate information in an
				easily accessible manner.
							(c)Use of
				fundsThe national technical
				assistance center established under this section shall—
							(1)gather and disseminate information on
				evidence-based treatments, interventions, and services for children with autism
				and adults with autism, including best practices in delivering such treatments,
				interventions, and services, and make such information available to State
				agencies with responsibilities under section 399BB(c)(2), local communities,
				and individuals;
							(2)gather and disseminate information on
				activities of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee established under
				section 399CC;
							(3)provide analysis of activities funded under
				the Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of
				2011, including—
								(A)the effectiveness of State and
				community-based models for delivering comprehensive services to individuals
				with autism;
								(B)identification and dissemination of best
				practices emerging from States, community-based organizations, nonprofit
				providers, and local governments receiving demonstration grants under this
				subpart;
								(C)the State-by-State availability of, and
				gaps in, services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, including
				information on services or service gaps in rural areas; and
								(D)levels of funding and funding sources of
				services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders in States;
								(4)provide technical assistance to States and
				organizations funded under this part;
							(5)gather and disseminate information about
				autism spectrum disorders;
							(6)establish and maintain an Internet Web site
				through which to disseminate the information gathered under this section in an
				easily accessible manner;
							(7)establish
				partnerships with advocacy organizations to disseminate accurate information on
				education, service-provision, and support options and provide assistance in
				navigating service-provision systems; and
							(8)gather and disseminate other information as
				determined appropriate by the
				Secretary.
							.

			4.Authorization of
			 appropriationsSection 399FF
			 of the Public Health Service Act, as so redesignated by section 3, is amended
			 by adding at the end the following:

				(d)Planning and
				demonstration grant for services for children, transitioning youth and
				adultsTo carry out section 399EE, there are authorized to be
				appropriated the following:
					(1)For fiscal year
				2012, $80,000,000.
					(2)For fiscal year
				2013, $90,000,000.
					(3)For fiscal year
				2014, $100,000,000.
					(4)For fiscal year
				2015, $110,000,000.
					(5)For fiscal year
				2016, $120,000,000.
					(e)National
				technical assistance center for autism treatments, interventions, and
				servicesTo carry out section 399EE–1, there are authorized to be
				appropriated the following:
					(1)For fiscal year
				2012, $2,000,000.
					(2)For fiscal year
				2013, $2,100,000.
					(3)For fiscal year
				2014, $2,200,000.
					(4)For fiscal year
				2015, $2,300,000.
					(5)For fiscal year
				2016,
				$2,400,000.
					.
		5.Gao study on
			 service provision and financingNot later than 1 year after the date of
			 enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall
			 release a report that examines the following issues:
			(1)The ways in which autism services and
			 treatments are currently financed in the United States.
			(2)Current policies for public and private
			 health insurance coverage of autism treatments, interventions, and
			 services.
			(3)Geographic and regional disparities in
			 provision of services across the lifespan of individuals with autism, levels of
			 community-based versus institutional services, and coverage for such
			 services.
			(4)Ways in which to improve financing of
			 autism treatments, interventions, and services, so as to ensure a minimum level
			 of coverage across the United States.
			(5)Gaps in financing and availability of
			 services for adults on the autism spectrum, focusing particularly on the needs
			 of adults not eligible for developmental disability services provided by the
			 State.
			(6)Areas of need to improve the quality of
			 services available to individuals on the autism spectrum in cross-disability
			 contexts, such as vocational rehabilitation and centers for independent
			 living.
			(7)Findings from
			 replicable studies that indicate an increased risk of mortality for individuals
			 with autism due to preventable circumstances such as wandering, exposure,
			 drowning, and untreated seizure disorders.
			(8)Gaps in financing
			 and availability of services for individuals with severe behavioral challenges
			 and the families of such individuals.
			(9)State-administered
			 waiting lists for services, including residential services, for individuals
			 already deemed eligible for such services by a State, and specific policies to
			 expedite the availability of services for individuals on the waiting
			 list.
			6.Emerging needs
			 protection and advocacy program for individuals with autism spectrum
			 disorders
			(a)Initiatives on
			 autism spectrum disordersTitle I of the Developmental Disabilities
			 Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.) is amended
			 by adding at the end the following:

					FInitiatives on
				autism spectrum disorders
						171.Emerging needs
				protection and advocacy program
							(a)In
				generalThe Secretary shall make grants to protection and
				advocacy systems for the purpose of enabling such systems to address the needs
				of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
							(b)Services
				providedServices provided under this section may include the
				provision of—
								(1)information,
				referrals, and advice;
								(2)individual and
				family advocacy;
								(3)legal
				representation;
								(4)specific
				assistance in self-advocacy and assistance in capacity building for
				organizations that advocate on behalf of individuals with autism spectrum
				disorder; or
								(5)training to
				individuals with autism spectrum disorders, the families of such individuals,
				or advocates for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
								(c)EligibilityTo
				be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a protection and advocacy
				system shall—
								(1)have the right
				and authority to investigate incidents of abuse and neglect of youth and adults
				with autism spectrum disorders if the incidents are reported to the protection
				and advocacy system or if there is probable cause to believe that the incidents
				occurred;
								(2)have the right
				and authority to pursue administrative, legal, and other appropriate remedies
				and approaches to ensure the protection of youth and adults with autism
				spectrum disorders; and
								(3)have the rights
				and authorities, including access authority, described in section 143 of this
				Act and section 105 of the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental
				Illness Act (42 U.S.C. 10804).
								(d)Grant
				amountsThe Secretary shall make grants under this section during
				each fiscal year beginning on October 1 to protection and advocacy systems as
				follows:
								(1)Appropriations
				less than $6,700,000With respect to any fiscal year for which
				the amount appropriated under subsection (i) is less than $6,700,000, the
				Secretary shall make grants from such amount to protection and advocacy systems
				that apply for a grant under this section in the amounts described in paragraph
				(3).
								(2)Appropriations
				of $6,700,000 or more
									(A)In
				generalWith respect to any fiscal year for which the amount
				appropriated under subsection (i) is $6,700,000 or more, the Secretary shall
				make grants from such amount to protection and advocacy systems under this
				section in accordance with subparagraph (B).
									(B)Amount of
				grantSubject to paragraph (3), the amount of a grant to a
				protection and advocacy system under subparagraph (A) shall be equal to an
				amount bearing the same ratio to the total amount appropriated for the fiscal
				year involved as the population of the State, Territory, or Consortium in which
				the grantee is located bears to the cumulative population of all States,
				Territories, and the Consortium that receive such grant.
									(3)Minimum
				amounts
									(A)In
				generalThe amount of a grant under this section shall not be
				less than—
										(i)in the case of a
				protection and advocacy system located in a State, $120,000; and
										(ii)in the case of a
				protection and advocacy system located in a Territory or Consortium,
				$60,000.
										(B)Adjustments to
				minimum amounts
										(i)In
				generalIn the case of a fiscal year (referred to in this
				subparagraph as the current fiscal year) in which the total amount
				appropriated under subsection (i) is $10,000,000 or more, and such amount
				appropriated exceeds the total amount appropriated under such subsection for
				the preceding fiscal year, the Secretary shall increase the minimum grant
				amounts under subparagraph (A) by a percentage equal to the percentage by which
				the total amount appropriated for the current fiscal year exceeds the amount
				appropriated for the previous fiscal year.
										(ii)ExceptionClause
				(i) shall not apply in the case that the total amount appropriated for the
				current fiscal year is less than the amount appropriated for any fiscal year in
				the period between the date of enactment of the
				Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Act of
				2011 and such current fiscal year.
										(C)Applicability
				of adjustmentsAn increase in the minimum grant amounts under
				subparagraph (B) shall be effective for each subsequent fiscal year.
									(4)Lower
				appropriation yearsIn the case of a fiscal year for which the
				amount appropriated under subsection (i) is insufficient to satisfy the
				requirements of paragraph (3) for each protection and advocacy system that
				applies for a grant under this section, the Secretary shall award grants in the
				amounts described in paragraph (3) to as many protection and advocacy systems
				as the amount appropriated allows.
								(5)DefinitionsFor
				purposes of this subsection and subsection (e):
									(A)ConsortiumThe
				term Consortium means an American Indian Consortium, as defined in
				section 102(1).
									(B)StateThe
				term State means each of the 50 States of the United States, the
				District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
									(C)TerritoryThe
				term Territory means American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the
				Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands.
									(e)CarryoverAny
				amount paid to a protection and advocacy system that serves a Consortium,
				State, or Territory for a fiscal year under this section that remains
				unobligated at the end of such fiscal year shall remain available to such
				system for obligation during the next fiscal year for the purposes for which
				such amount was originally provided.
							(f)Direct
				paymentNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary
				shall pay directly to any protection and advocacy system that complies with the
				provisions of this section, the total amount of the grant for such system,
				unless the system provides otherwise for such payment.
							(g)Administrative,
				reporting, and oversight requirementsTo the extent practicable,
				reporting, monitoring, program financing, and other administrative and
				oversight requirements established by the Secretary under this section shall be
				consistent with the other administrative, reporting, and oversight requirements
				for a protection and advocacy system.
							(h)Annual
				reportEach protection and advocacy system that receives a
				payment under this section shall submit an annual report to the Secretary
				concerning the services provided to individuals with autism spectrum disorders
				by such system.
							(i)Authorization
				of appropriationsTo carry out this section, there are authorized
				to be appropriated the following:
								(1)For fiscal year
				2012, $8,000,000.
								(2)For fiscal year
				2013, $9,000,000.
								(3)For fiscal year
				2014, $10,000,000.
								(4)For fiscal year
				2015, $11,000,000.
								(5)For fiscal year
				2016, $12,000,000.
								(j)DefinitionIn
				this section, the term protection and advocacy system means a
				protection and advocacy system established under section 143.
							(k)Technical
				assistance
								(1)Appropriations
				of less than $6,750,000For a fiscal year for which the amount
				appropriated to carry out this section is less than $6,750,000, the Secretary
				shall set aside the greater of—
									(A)1 percent of the
				funds appropriated; or
									(B)$25,000,
									to make a
				grant to a national organization with experience in providing training and
				technical assistance to protection and advocacy systems to provide such
				training and technical assistance.(2)Appropriations
				of not less than $6,750,000For a fiscal year for which the
				amount appropriated to carry out this section is not less than $6,750,000, the
				Secretary shall set aside 2 percent of the funds appropriated to make a grant
				to a national organization with experience in providing training and technical
				assistance to protection and advocacy systems to provide such training and
				technical assistance.
								172.National
				training initiative
							(a)Grants and
				technical assistance
								(1)Grants
									(A)In
				generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the Interagency
				Autism Coordinating Committee established under section 399CC of the Public
				Health Service Act, shall award multi-year grants to eligible entities to
				provide individuals with interdisciplinary training, continuing education,
				technical assistance, and information for the purpose of improving services
				rendered to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and the families of such
				individuals, to address unmet needs related to autism spectrum
				disorders.
									(B)Eligible
				entityTo be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection,
				an entity shall be—
										(i)a
				University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education,
				Research, and Service; or
										(ii)a comparable
				interdisciplinary education, research, and service entity.
										(C)Application
				requirementsAn entity that desires to receive a grant for a
				program under this subsection shall submit to the Secretary an
				application—
										(i)demonstrating
				that the entity has capacity to—
											(I)provide training
				and technical assistance in evidence-based practices to evaluate, and provide
				effective interventions, services, treatments, and supports to individuals with
				autism spectrum disorders and the families of such individuals; and
											(II)establish a
				consumer advisory committee that includes individuals with autism spectrum
				disorder and family members of individuals with autism spectrum
				disorder;
											(ii)providing
				assurances that the entity will—
											(I)provide trainees
				under this subsection with an appropriate balance of interdisciplinary academic
				and community-based experiences; and
											(II)provide to the
				Secretary, in the manner prescribed by the Secretary, data regarding the number
				of individuals who have benefitted from, and outcomes of, the provision of
				training and technical assistance under this subsection;
											(iii)providing
				assurances that training, technical assistance, dissemination of information,
				and services under this subsection will be—
											(I)consistent with
				the goals of this Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the
				Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the Elementary and Secondary
				Education Act of 1965; and
											(II)conducted in
				coordination with relevant State agencies, institutions of higher education,
				and service providers; and
											(iv)containing such
				other information and assurances as the Secretary may require.
										(D)Use of
				fundsA grant received under this subsection shall be used to
				provide individuals (including parents and health, allied health, vocational,
				and educational professionals) with interdisciplinary training, continuing
				education, technical assistance, and information for the purpose of improving
				services rendered to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and the
				families of such individuals, to address unmet needs related to autism spectrum
				disorders. Such training, education, assistance, and information shall include
				each of the following:
										(i)Training health,
				allied health, vocational, and educational professionals to identify, evaluate
				the needs of, and develop interventions, services, treatments, and supports
				(including housing, personal safety, and employment related supports) for
				individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
										(ii)Developing,
				demonstrating, and disseminating a standard curriculum for the training of
				first responders, including police, firefighters, emergency medical
				technicians, and other law enforcement and public safety officers.
										(iii)Training direct
				service professionals to provide housing and employment related
				supports.
										(iv)Developing model
				services and supports that demonstrate evidence-based practices.
										(v)Developing
				systems and products that allow for the interventions, services, treatments,
				and supports to be evaluated for fidelity of implementation.
										(vi)Working to
				expand the availability of evidence-based, lifelong interventions; educational,
				employment, and transition services; and community supports.
										(vii)Providing
				statewide technical assistance in collaboration with relevant State agencies,
				institutions of higher education, advocacy organizations, family groups, and
				community-based service providers.
										(viii)Working to
				develop comprehensive systems of supports and services for individuals with
				autism spectrum disorders and the families of such individuals, including
				seamless transitions between education and health systems across the
				lifespan.
										(ix)Promoting
				training, technical assistance, dissemination of information, supports, and
				services.
										(x)Developing
				mechanisms to provide training and technical assistance, including for-credit
				courses, intensive summer institutes, continuing education programs,
				distance-based programs, and Internet Web site-based information dissemination
				strategies.
										(xi)Promoting
				activities that support community-based family and individual services and
				enable individuals with autism spectrum disorders to fully participate in
				society and achieve good quality-of-life outcomes.
										(xii)Collecting data
				on the outcomes of training and technical assistance programs to meet statewide
				needs for the expansion of services to individuals with autism spectrum
				disorders.
										(E)Amount of
				grantsThe amount of a grant to any entity for a fiscal year
				under this paragraph shall be not less than $250,000.
									(2)Technical
				assistanceThe Secretary shall reserve 2 percent of the amount
				appropriated to carry out this subsection for a fiscal year to make a grant to
				a national organization with demonstrated capacity for providing training and
				technical assistance to—
									(A)assist in
				national dissemination of specific information, including evidence-based best
				practices, from interdisciplinary training programs, and when appropriate,
				other entities whose findings would inform the work performed by entities
				awarded grants;
									(B)compile and
				disseminate strategies and materials that prove to be effective in the
				provision of training and technical assistance so that the entire network can
				benefit from the models, materials, and practices developed in individual
				centers;
									(C)assist in the
				coordination of activities of grantees under this subsection;
									(D)develop an
				Internet portal that will provide linkages to each of the individual training
				initiatives and provide access to training modules, promising training, and
				technical assistance practices and other materials developed by
				grantees;
									(E)serve as a
				research-based resource for Federal and State policymakers on information
				concerning the provision of training and technical assistance for the
				assessment, and provision of supports and services for, individuals with autism
				spectrum disorders;
									(F)partner with
				Federal, State, and local advocacy organizations to ensure effective
				dissemination of research findings to individuals on the autism
				spectrum;
									(G)convene experts
				from multiple interdisciplinary training programs, individuals with autism
				spectrum disorders, and the families of such individuals to discuss and make
				recommendations with regard to training issues related to assessment,
				interventions, services, treatment, and supports for individuals with autism
				spectrum disorders; and
									(H)undertake any
				other functions that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
									(3)Authorization
				of appropriationsTo carry out this subsection, there are
				authorized to be appropriated the following:
									(A)For fiscal year
				2012, $20,000,000.
									(B)For fiscal year
				2013, $22,000,000.
									(C)For fiscal year
				2014, $24,000,000.
									(D)For fiscal year
				2015, $26,000,000.
									(E)For fiscal year
				2016, $28,000,000.
									(b)Expansion of
				the number of university centers for excellence in developmental disabilities
				education, research, and service
								(1)In
				generalTo provide for the establishment of up to 4 new
				University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education,
				Research, and Service, the Secretary shall award up to 4 grants to institutions
				of higher education in accordance with the requirements of this
				subtitle.
								(2)Applicable
				provisionsExcept for subsection (a)(3), the provisions of
				subsection (a) shall apply with respect to grants under this subsection to the
				same extent and in the same manner as such provisions apply with respect to
				grants under subsection (a).
								(3)PriorityIn
				awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to
				applicants that—
									(A)are minority
				institutions that have demonstrated capacity to meet the requirements of this
				section and provide services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and
				the families of such individuals; or
									(B)are located in a
				State with one or more unserved or underserved populations.
									(4)Authorization
				of appropriationsTo carry out this subsection, there are
				authorized to be appropriated the following:
									(A)For fiscal year
				2012, $2,000,000.
									(B)For fiscal year
				2013, $2,200,000.
									(C)For fiscal year
				2014, $2,400,000.
									(D)For fiscal year
				2015, $2,600,000.
									(E)For fiscal year
				2016, $2,800,000.
									(5)DefinitionIn
				this subsection:
									(A)The term
				minority institution has the meaning given such term in section
				365 of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
									(B)The term
				University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education,
				Research, and Service means a University Center for Excellence in
				Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service that has been or is
				funded through subtitle D or this
				subsection.
									.
			7.Report to
			 CongressNot later than
			 January 1, 2013, and each January 1 thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to
			 the appropriate committees of Congress a report concerning the implementation
			 of this Act, including the amendments made by this Act.


115 HR 6625 IH: To amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definition of credit sale.
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6625IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 26, 2018Mr. Sessions introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definition of credit sale.

 1.Definition of credit saleSection 103(h) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602(h)) is amended by inserting (unless terminable without penalty at any time by the consumer) after or lease.


114 HR 4685 : Tule River Indian Reservation Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act
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		IIB
		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4685
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		July 6, 2016Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsAN ACT
		To take certain Federal lands located in Tulare County, California, into trust for the benefit of
			 the Tule River Indian Tribe, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Tule River Indian Reservation Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act. 2.Lands to be Taken into Trust (a)In generalSubject to subsection (b), valid, existing rights, and management agreements related to easements and rights-of-way, all right, title, and interest (including improvements and appurtenances) of the United States in and to the approximately 34 acres of Federal lands generally depicted on the map titled Proposed Lands to be Held in Trust for the Tule River Tribe and dated May 14, 2015, are hereby held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tule River Indian Tribe.
 (b)Easements and rights-of-WayFor the purposes of subsection (a), valid, existing rights include any easement or right-of-way for which an application is pending with the Bureau of Land Management on the date of the enactment of this Act. If such application is denied upon final action, the valid, existing right related to the application shall cease to exist.
 (c)Availability of mapThe map referred to in subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public inspection at the office of the California State Director, Bureau of Land Management.
			(d)Conversion of valid, existing rights
 (1)Continuity of useAny person claiming in good faith to have valid, existing rights to lands taken into trust by this Act may continue to exercise such rights to the same extent that the rights were exercised before the date of the enactment of this Act until the Secretary makes a determination on an application submitted under paragraph (2)(B) or the application is deemed to be granted under paragraph (3).
 (2)Notice and ApplicationConsistent with sections 2800 through 2880 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations, as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall notify any person that claims to have valid, existing rights, such as a management agreement, easement, or other right-of-way, to lands taken into trust under subsection (a) that—
 (A)such lands have been taken into trust; and (B)the person claiming the valid, existing rights has 60 days to submit an application to the Secretary requesting that the valid, existing rights be converted to a long-term easement or other right-of-way.
 (3)DeterminationThe Secretary of the Interior shall grant or deny an application submitted under paragraph (2)(B) not later than 180 days after the application is submitted. Such a determination shall be considered a final action. If the Secretary does not make a determination within 180 days after the application is submitted, the application shall be deemed to be granted.
 (e)Restriction on gamingLands taken into trust pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be considered to have been taken into trust for, and shall not be eligible for, class II gaming or class III gaming (as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703)).

	Passed the House of Representatives July 5, 2016.Karen L. Haas,Clerk


115 S2999 IS: National Cybersecurity Exercise Act of 2018
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2018-06-06
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II115th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2999IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 6, 2018Mr. Rounds introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo require Commander of the United States Cyber Command and others to conduct a tier 1 exercise of
			 support to civil authorities for a cyber incident, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Cybersecurity Exercise Act of 2018. 2.Tier 1 exercise of support to civil authorities for a cyber incident (a)In generalThe Commander of the United States Cyber Command, the Commander of United States Northern Command, and such other commands or components of the Department of Defense as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate, shall, consistent with the recommendations made by the Comptroller General of the United States in the Government Accountability Office report GAO–16–574, conduct a tier 1 exercise of support to civil authorities for a cyber incident.
 (b)ElementsThe exercise required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1)Department level leadership and decision-making for providing cyber support to civil authorities.
 (2)Testing of the policy, guidance, doctrine and other elements in the Department of Defense Cyber Incident Coordinating Procedure.
 (3)Operational planning and execution by the Joint Staff and supported and supporting combatant commands.
 (4)Coordination with, and incorporation of, as appropriate, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and elements across Federal and State governments and the private sector.


114 S929 IS: Simplified, Manageable, And Responsible Tax Act
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 929IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 14, 2015Mr. Shelby introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo repeal the current Internal Revenue Code and replace it with a flat tax, thereby guaranteeing
			 economic growth and fairness for all Americans.

		1.Short title; table of contents
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Simplified, Manageable, And Responsible Tax Act or the SMART Act.
			(b)Table of contentsSec. 1. Short title; table of
				contents.Title I—Tax reduction and
				simplificationSec. 101. Individual income
				tax.Sec. 102. Tax on business
				activities.Sec. 103. Simplification of
				rules relating to qualified retirement plans.Sec. 104. Repeal of alternative
				minimum tax.Sec. 105. Repeal of
				credits.Sec. 106. Repeal of estate and
				gift taxes and obsolete income tax provisions.Sec. 107. Effective
				date.Title II—Supermajority required
				for tax changesSec. 201. Supermajority
				required.
			ITax reduction and simplification
			101.Individual income tax
 (a)In generalSection 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

 1.Tax imposedThere is hereby imposed on the taxable income of every individual a tax equal to 17 percent of the taxable income of such individual for such taxable year..
				(b)Taxable
 incomeSection 63 of such Code is amended to read as follows:

						63.Taxable income
 (a)In generalFor purposes of this subtitle, the term taxable income means the excess of—
 (1)the sum of— (A)wages (as defined in section 3121(a) without regard to paragraph (1) thereof) which are paid in cash and which are received during the taxable year for services performed in the United States,
 (B)retirement distributions which are includible in gross income for such taxable year, plus
 (C)amounts received under any law of the United States or of any State which is in the nature of unemployment compensation, over
 (2)the standard deduction. (b)Standard deduction (1)In generalFor purposes of this subtitle, the term standard deduction means the sum of—
 (A)the basic standard deduction, plus (B)the additional standard deduction.
 (2)Basic standard deductionFor purposes of paragraph (1), the basic standard deduction is—
 (A)$28,960 in the case of— (i)a joint return, or
 (ii)a surviving spouse (as defined in section 2(a)),
 (B)$18,490 in the case of a head of household (as defined in section 2(b)), and
 (C)$14,480 in the case of an individual—
 (i)who is not married and who is not a surviving spouse or head of household, or
 (ii)who is a married individual filing a separate return.
 (3)Additional standard deductionFor purposes of paragraph (1), the additional standard deduction is $6,240 for each dependent (as defined in section 152) who is described in section 151(c) for the taxable year and who is not required to file a return for such taxable year.
 (c)Retirement distributionsFor purposes of subsection (a), the term retirement distribution means any distribution from—
 (1)a plan described in section 401(a) which includes a trust exempt from tax under section 501(a),
 (2)an annuity plan described in section 403(a),
 (3)an annuity contract described in section 403(b),
 (4)an individual retirement account described in section 408(a),
 (5)an individual retirement annuity described in section 408(b),
 (6)an eligible deferred compensation plan (as defined in section 457),
 (7)a governmental plan (as defined in section 414(d)), or
 (8)a trust described in section 501(c)(18).
								Such term includes any plan,
				contract, account, annuity, or trust which, at any time, has been
			 determined by
				the Secretary to be such a plan, contract, account, annuity, or
 trust.(d)Income of certain childrenFor purposes of this subtitle— (1)an individual’s taxable income shall include the taxable income of each dependent child of such individual who has not attained age 14 as of the close of such taxable year, and
 (2)such dependent child shall have no liability for tax imposed by section 1 with respect to such income and shall not be required to file a return for such taxable year.
								(e)Inflation adjustment
 (1)In generalIn the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2016, each dollar amount contained in subsection (b) shall be increased by an amount determined by the Secretary to be equal to—
 (A)such dollar amount, multiplied by (B)the cost-of-living adjustment for such calendar year.
 (2)Cost-of-living adjustmentFor purposes of paragraph (1), the cost-of-living adjustment for any calendar year is the percentage (if any) by which—
 (A)the CPI for the preceding calendar year, exceeds
 (B)the CPI for the calendar year 2015. (3)CPI for any calendar yearFor purposes of paragraph (2), the CPI for any calendar year is the average of the Consumer Price Index as of the close of the 12-month period ending on August 31 of such calendar year.
 (4)Consumer Price IndexFor purposes of paragraph (3), the term Consumer Price Index means the last Consumer Price Index for all-urban consumers published by the Department of Labor. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the revision of the Consumer Price Index which is most consistent with the Consumer Price Index for calendar year 1986 shall be used.
 (5)RoundingIf any increase determined under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $10, such increase shall be rounded to the next highest multiple of $10.
								(f)Marital
 statusFor purposes of this section, marital status shall be determined under section 7703..
				102.Tax on business activities
 (a)In generalSection 11 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to tax imposed on corporations) is amended to read as follows:

						11.Tax imposed on business activities
 (a)Tax imposedThere is hereby imposed on every person engaged in a business activity a tax equal to 17 percent of the business taxable income of such person.
 (b)Liability for taxThe tax imposed by this section shall be paid by the person engaged in the business activity, whether such person is an individual, partnership, corporation, or otherwise.
 (c)Business taxable incomeFor purposes of this section— (1)In generalThe term business taxable income means gross active income reduced by the deductions specified in subsection (d).
								(2)Gross active income
 (A)In generalFor purposes of paragraph (1), the term gross active income means gross receipts from—
 (i)the sale or exchange of property or services in the United States by any person in connection with a business activity, and
 (ii)the export of property or services from the United States in connection with a business activity.
 (B)ExchangesFor purposes of this section, the amount treated as gross receipts from the exchange of property or services is the fair market value of the property or services received, plus any money received.
									(C)Coordination with special rules for
 financial services, etcExcept as provided in subsection (e)—
 (i)the term property does not include money or any financial instrument, and
 (ii)the term services does not include financial services.
										(3)Exemption from tax for activities of
 governmental entities and tax-exempt organizationsFor purposes of this section, the term business activity does not include any activity of a governmental entity or of any other organization which is exempt from tax under this chapter.
								(d)Deductions
 (1)In generalThe deductions specified in this subsection are—
 (A)the cost of business inputs for the business activity,
 (B)wages (as defined in section 3121(a) without regard to paragraph (1) thereof) which are paid in cash for services performed in the United States as an employee, and
 (C)retirement contributions to or under any plan or arrangement which makes retirement distributions (as defined in section 63(c)) for the benefit of such employees to the extent such contributions are allowed as a deduction under section 404.
									(2)Business inputs
 (A)In generalFor purposes of paragraph (1), the term cost of business inputs means—
 (i)the amount paid for property sold or used in connection with a business activity,
 (ii)the amount paid for services (other than for the services of employees, including fringe benefits paid by reason of such services) in connection with a business activity, and
 (iii)any excise tax, sales tax, customs duty, or other separately stated levy imposed by a Federal, State, or local government on the purchase of property or services which are for use in connection with a business activity.
										Such term shall not include any
 tax imposed by chapter 2 or 21.(B)ExceptionsSuch term shall not include— (i)items described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1), and
 (ii)items for personal use not in connection with any business activity.
 (C)ExchangesFor purposes of this section, the amount treated as paid in connection with the exchange of property or services is the fair market value of the property or services exchanged, plus any money paid.
									(e)Special rules for financial intermediation
 service activitiesIn the case of the business activity of providing financial intermediation services, the taxable income from such activity shall be equal to the value of the intermediation services provided in such activity.
							(f)Exception for services performed as
 employeeFor purposes of this section, the term business activity does not include the performance of services by an employee for the employee’s employer.
							(g)Carryover of credit-Equivalent of excess
				deductions
 (1)In generalIf the aggregate deductions for any taxable year exceed the gross active income for such taxable year, the credit-equivalent of such excess shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this section for the following taxable year.
								(2)Credit-equivalent of excess
 deductionsFor purposes of paragraph (1), the credit-equivalent of the excess described in paragraph (1) for any taxable year is an amount equal to—
 (A)the sum of— (i)such excess, plus
 (ii)the product of such excess and the 3-month Treasury rate for the last month of such taxable year, multiplied by
 (B)the rate of the tax imposed by subsection (a) for such taxable year.
 (3)Carryover of unused creditIf the credit allowable for any taxable year by reason of this subsection exceeds the tax imposed by this section for such year, then (in lieu of treating such excess as an overpayment) the sum of—
 (A)such excess, plus (B)the product of such excess and the 3-month Treasury rate for the last month of such taxable year, shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this section for the following taxable year.
 (4)3-month Treasury rateFor purposes of this subsection, the 3-month Treasury rate is the rate determined by the Secretary based on the average market yield (during any 1-month period selected by the Secretary and ending in the calendar month in which the determination is made) on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States with remaining periods to maturity of 3 months or less..
				(b)Tax on tax-Exempt entities providing
 noncash compensation to employeesSection 4977 of such Code is amended to read as follows:

						4977.Tax on noncash compensation provided to
				employees not engaged in business activity
 (a)Imposition of taxThere is hereby imposed a tax equal to 17 percent of the value of excludable compensation provided during the calendar year by an employer for the benefit of employees to whom this section applies.
 (b)Liability for taxThe tax imposed by this section shall be paid by the employer.
 (c)Excludable compensationFor purposes of subsection (a), the term excludable compensation means any remuneration for services performed as an employee other than—
 (1)wages (as defined in section 3121(a) without regard to paragraph (1) thereof) which are paid in cash,
 (2)remuneration for services performed outside the United States, and
 (3)retirement contributions to or under any plan or arrangement which makes retirement distributions (as defined in section 63(c)).
								(d)Employees to whom section
 appliesThis section shall apply to an employee who is employed in any activity by—
 (1)any organization which is exempt from taxation under this chapter, or
 (2)any agency or instrumentality of the United States, any State or political subdivision of a State, or the District of Columbia..
				103.Simplification of rules relating to
			 qualified retirement plans
 (a)In generalThe following provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 are hereby repealed:
					(1)Nondiscrimination rules
 (A)Paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 401(a) (relating to nondiscrimination requirements).
 (B)Sections 401(a)(10)(B) and 416 (relating to top heavy plans).
 (C)Section 401(a)(17) (relating to compensation limit).
 (D)Paragraphs (3), (6), and (26) of section 401(a), and section 410(b) (relating to minimum participation and coverage requirements).
 (E)Paragraphs (3), (8), (11), (12), and (13) of section 401(k), and section 4979 (relating to actual deferral percentage).
 (F)Section 401(l) (relating to permitted disparity in plan contributions or benefits).
 (G)Section 401(m) (relating to nondiscrimination test for matching contributions and employee contributions).
 (H)Paragraphs (1)(D) and (12) of section 403(b) (relating to nondiscrimination requirements).
 (I)Paragraphs (3) and (6) (other than subparagraph (A)(i) thereof) of section 408(k) (relating to simplified employee pensions).
						(2)Contribution limits
 (A)Sections 401(a)(16), 402(h)(2), 403(b) (3) and (4), and 415 (relating to limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified plans).
 (B)Sections 401(a)(30), 402(g), and 403(b)(1)(E) (relating to limitation on exclusion for elective deferrals).
 (C)Paragraphs (3) and (7) of section 404(a) (relating to percentage of compensation limits).
 (D)Section 404(l) (relating to limit on includible compensation).
						(3)Restrictions on distributions
 (A)Section 72(t) (relating to 10-percent additional tax on early distributions from qualified retirement plans).
 (B)Sections 401(a)(9), 403(b)(10), and 4974 (relating to minimum distribution rules).
 (C)Section 402(e)(4) (relating to net unrealized appreciation).
						(4)Special requirements for plan benefitting
 self-employed individualsSubsections (a)(10)(A) and (d) of section 401.
					(5)Prohibition of tax-exempt organizations and
 governments from having qualified cash or deferred arrangementsSection 401(k)(4)(B). (b)Employer reversions of excess pension assets permitted subject only to income inclusion (1)Repeal of tax on employer reversionsSection 4980 of such Code is hereby repealed.
					(2)Employer reversions permitted without plan
 terminationSection 420 of such Code is amended to read as follows:

							420.Transfers of excess pension assets
 (a)In generalIf there is a qualified transfer of any excess pension assets of a defined benefit plan (other than a multiemployer plan) to an employer—
 (1)a trust which is part of such plan shall not be treated as failing to meet the requirements of section 401(a) or any other provision of law solely by reason of such transfer (or any other action authorized under this section), and
 (2)such transfer shall not be treated as a prohibited transaction for purposes of section 4975.
									The gross income of the employer
				shall include the amount of any qualified transfer made during the
			 taxable
 year.(b)Qualified transferFor purposes of this section— (1)In generalThe term qualified transfer means a transfer—
 (A)of excess pension assets of a defined benefit plan to the employer, and
 (B)with respect to which the vesting requirements of subsection (c) are met in connection with the plan.
 (2)Only 1 transfer per yearNo more than 1 transfer with respect to any plan during a taxable year may be treated as a qualified transfer for purposes of this section.
									(c)Vesting requirements of plans transferring
 assetsThe vesting requirements of this subsection are met if the plan provides that the accrued pension benefits of any participant or beneficiary under the plan become nonforfeitable in the same manner which would be required if the plan had terminated immediately before the qualified transfer (or in the case of a participant who separated during the 1-year period ending on the date of the transfer, immediately before such separation).
 (d)Definition and special ruleFor purposes of this section— (1)Excess pension assetsThe term excess pension assets means the excess (if any) of—
 (A)the lesser of— (i)the fair market value of the plan's assets (reduced by the prefunding balance and funding standard carryover balance determined under section 430(f)), or
 (ii)the value of plan assets as determined under section 430(g)(3) after reduction under section 430(f), over
 (B)125 percent of the sum of the funding target and the target normal cost determined under section 430 for such plan year.
 (2)Coordination with sections 430 and 433In the case of a qualified transfer— (A)any assets so transferred shall not, for purposes of this section and sections 430 and 433, be treated as assets in the plan, and
 (B)in the case of a CSEC plan, the plan shall be treated as having a net experience loss under section 433(b)(2)(B)(iv) in an amount equal to the amount of such transfer and for which amortization charges begin for the first plan year after the plan year in which such transfer occurs, except that such section shall be applied to such amount by substituting 10 plan years for 5 plan years..
					104.Repeal of alternative minimum
 taxPart VI of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is hereby repealed.
 105.Repeal of creditsPart IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is hereby repealed.
			106.Repeal of estate and gift taxes and
			 obsolete income tax provisions
				(a)Repeal of estate and gift taxes
 (1)In generalSubtitle B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is hereby repealed.
					(2)Effective
 dateThe repeal made by paragraph (1) shall apply to the estates of decedents dying, and gifts and generation-skipping transfers made, after December 31, 2015.
					(b)Repeal of obsolete income tax
			 provisions
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is hereby repealed.
 (2)ExceptionsParagraph (1) shall not apply to— (A)sections 1, 11, and 63 of such Code, as amended by this Act,
 (B)those provisions of chapter 1 of such Code which are necessary for determining whether or not—
 (i)retirement distributions are includible in the gross income of employees, or
 (ii)an organization is exempt from tax under such chapter, and
 (C)subchapter D of such chapter 1 (relating to deferred compensation).
						107.Effective
 dateExcept as otherwise provided in this title, the amendments made by this title shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.
			IISupermajority required for tax
			 changes
			201.Supermajority required
 (a)In generalIt shall not be in order in the House of Representatives or the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment thereto, or conference report thereon that includes any provision that—
 (1)increases any Federal income tax rate,
 (2)creates any additional Federal income tax rate,
 (3)reduces the standard deduction, or (4)provides any exclusion, deduction, credit, or other benefit which results in a reduction in Federal revenues.
 (b)Waiver or suspensionThis section may be waived or suspended in the House of Representatives or the Senate only by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn.


110 HR 679 IH: To waive application of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to a specific parcel of real property transferred by the United States to 2 Indian tribes in Oregon, and for other purposes.
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I
110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 679
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 24, 2007
Ms. Hooley (for herself, Mr. Wu, Mr. Blumenauer, and Mr. DeFazio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL
To waive application of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to a specific parcel of real property transferred by the United States to 2 Indian tribes in Oregon, and for other purposes.

1.FindingsRegarding that parcel of real property in Marion County, Oregon, deeded by the United States of America to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon by Quitclaim Deed dated June 18, 2002, and recorded in the public records of Marion County on June 19, 2002, the Congress finds as follows:
(1)The parcel of land described in the Quitclaim Deed dated June 18, 2002, comprising approximately 19.86 acres of land originally used as part of the Chemawa Indian School, was transferred by the United States in 1973 and 1974 to the State of Oregon for use for highway and associated road projects. I–5 and the Salem Parkway were completed and in 1988 the Oregon Department of Transportation deeded the remaining acreage back to the Federal Government.
(2)The Federal Government found it could no longer use the returned acreage for the administration of Indian affairs, and determined it would be most appropriate to transfer the property to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon.
(3)The United States transferred the property jointly to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, for economic development or other purposes, pursuant to the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.). The Siletz and Grand Ronde Tribes requested that the transfer take place.
(4)Transfer of the real property was memorialized by the United States in 2 separate documents, an agreement titled Agreement for Transfer of Federally Owned Buildings, Improvements, Facilities and/or Land from the United States of America to the [sic] Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Tribe [sic] of Oregon, dated June 21, 2001, and a Quitclaim Deed, dated June 18, 2002 and recorded in the public records of Marion County, Oregon, on June 19, 2002, Reel 1959, Page 84.
(5)Use of the real property by the two federally recognized Indian tribes for economic development purposes is consistent with the intent and language of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act and other Federal Indian statutes to encourage tribal economic development and to promote economic self-sufficiency for Indian tribes.
(6)The United States does not desire the return of the property to the Federal Government, and does not intend under any circumstances to take action under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act or other legal authority to seek the return of the property. In reliance upon this intent, the two Indian tribes have committed over $2,500,000 to infrastructure improvements to the property, including roads and sewer and water systems, and have approved plans to further develop this property for economic development, the realization of which is dependent upon the Indian tribes’ ability to secure conventional financing.
2.Waiver of application of the indian self-determination and education assistance act to property transferred by the United States to the siletz and grand ronde tribes
(a)Nonapplication of lawNotwithstanding any other provision of law, application of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) shall not apply to the transfer of the real property identified in the Quitclaim Deed dated June 18, 2002, from the United States of America to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and recorded in the public records of Marion County, Oregon, on June 19, 2002 at Reel 1959, Page 84.
(b)New deedThe Secretary of the Interior shall issue a new deed with regard to the real property described in subsection (a) without any restriction on the right to alienate the property and in which all references to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act and provisions of that Act shall be omitted.
(c)No gamingClass II and Class III gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) may not be conducted on the real property described in this section.


117 HR 371 IH: For the relief of Robert Feiss.
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V117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 371IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 19, 2021Ms. Brownley introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLFor the relief of Robert Feiss.1.PaymentThe Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $39,709.66 to Robert Feiss of Ojai, California, in compensation for payments he was entitled to but did not receive for years 2011 through 2013 under the Primary Care Incentive Payment Program established under section 1833(x) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(x)) and in consideration of the fact—(1)that Robert Feiss has served as an outspoken advocate for the health care needs of his patients through his work as a primary care physician; and(2)that, on May 30, 2018, the United States Court of Federal Claims found that It appears that, through no fault of his own, plaintiff has lost over $39,000 in government Medicare incentive payments that he was entitled to by providing Family Practice services and that the evidence strongly supports plaintiff’s argument that he was providing Family Practice services and should have been classified as such, but a coding error denied plaintiff this status for several years.2.Satisfaction of claimThe sum paid under section 1 shall be in full satisfaction of any claims that Robert Feiss may have against the United States arising on the basis of payments owed for years 2011 through 2013 under the Primary Care Incentive Payment Program described in section 1(1)(B).3.Limitation on attorney feesNot more than 10 percent of the sum paid under section 1 shall be paid to or received by any agent or attorney for services rendered in connection with the recovery of such sum. Any person who violates this section shall be fined under title 18, United States Code.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6691
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 20, 2012
			Mr. Scott of Virginia
			 (for himself, Mr. Wolf, and
			 Mr. Cummings) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To establish and operate a National Center for Campus
		  Public Safety.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Center to Advance, Monitor, and
			 Preserve University Security Safety Act of 2012 or the
			 CAMPUS Safety Act of
			 2012.
		2.National Center
			 for Campus Public SafetyTitle
			 I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et
			 seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				LLNational Center
				for Campus Public Safety
					3021.National
				Center for Campus Public Safety
						(a)Authority To
				establish and operate Center
							(1)In
				generalThe Attorney General
				is authorized to establish and operate, within the Office of Community Oriented
				Policing Services, a National Center for Campus Public Safety (referred to in
				this section as the Center).
							(2)Grant
				authorityThe Attorney
				General, through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, is
				authorized to award grants to institutions of higher education and other
				nonprofit organizations to assist in carrying out the functions of the Center
				required under
				subsection (b).
							(b)Functions of the
				CenterThe Center shall—
							(1)provide quality
				education and training for public safety personnel of institutions of higher
				education and their collaborative partners, including campus mental health
				agencies;
							(2)foster quality
				research to strengthen the safety and security of institutions of higher
				education;
							(3)serve as a
				clearinghouse for the identification and dissemination of information,
				policies, protocols, procedures, and best practices relevant to campus public
				safety, including off-campus housing safety, the prevention of violence against
				persons and property, and emergency response and evacuation procedures;
							(4)coordinate with
				the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Education, State, local
				and tribal governments and law enforcement agencies, private and nonprofit
				organizations and associations, and other stakeholders, to develop protocols
				and best practices to prevent, protect against and respond to dangerous and
				violent situations involving an immediate threat to the safety of the campus
				community;
							(5)promote the
				development and dissemination of effective behavioral threat assessment and
				management models to prevent campus violence;
							(6)identify campus
				safety information (including ways to increase off-campus housing safety) and
				identify resources available from the Department of Justice, the Department of
				Homeland Security, the Department of Education, State, local, and tribal
				governments and law enforcement agencies, and private and nonprofit
				organizations and associations;
							(7)promote
				cooperation, collaboration, and consistency in prevention, response, and
				problem-solving methods among public safety and emergency management personnel
				of institutions of higher education and their campus- and non-campus-based
				collaborative partners, including law enforcement, emergency management, mental
				health services, and other relevant agencies;
							(8)disseminate
				standardized formats and models for mutual aid agreements and memoranda of
				understanding between campus security agencies and other public safety
				organizations and mental health agencies; and
							(9)report annually to
				Congress on activities performed by the Center during the previous 12
				months.
							(c)Coordination
				with available resourcesIn
				establishing the Center, the Attorney General shall—
							(1)coordinate with
				the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Education, and appropriate
				State or territory officials; and
							(2)ensure
				coordination with campus public safety resources within the Department of
				Homeland Security, including within the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
				and the Department of Education.
							(d)Definition of
				institution of higher educationIn this section, the term
				institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in
				section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
						(e)FundingFunding for the implementation of this part
				shall be through the use of existing excess unobligated funds available to the
				Office of Community Oriented Policing
				Services.
						.
		3.Rule of
			 constructionNothing in this
			 Act shall preclude public elementary and secondary schools or their larger
			 governing agencies from receiving the informational and training benefits of
			 the Center.