110 HR 4705 IH: Vaccines for the Uninsured Adult Act

U.S. House of Representatives
2007-12-13
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 4705
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 13, 2007
			Mr. Waxman introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on
			 Education and Labor,
			 Ways and Means, and
			 Oversight and Government
			 Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
			 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
			 jurisdiction of the committee concerned

		A BILL
		To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the
		  availability of vaccines, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Vaccines for the Uninsured Adult Act
			 of 2008.
		2.Certain
			 authorities regarding adult immunizations
			(a)In
			 generalPart B of title III
			 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is amended—
				(1)by redesignating
			 section 317A as section 317A–1; and
				(2)by inserting after
			 section 317 the following section:

						317A.Certain
				authorities regarding adult immunizations
							(a)Immunization
				program for eligible adults
								(1)In
				generalThe Secretary shall
				by regulation establish a program for the distribution of qualified adult
				vaccines through States with approved applications under paragraph (4)(C) and
				the payment of a fee for the administration of such vaccines, under which
				program—
									(A)each
				vaccine-eligible adult, in receiving an immunization with a qualified adult
				vaccine from a program-registered provider on or after October 1, 2009, is
				entitled to receive the immunization without charge for the cost of such
				vaccine; and
									(B)(i)each program-registered
				provider who administers such a vaccine to a vaccine-eligible adult on or after
				such date is entitled to receive such vaccine under the program without charge
				either for the vaccine or its delivery to the provider and is entitled to
				receive payment for the administration of such vaccine; and
										(ii)no vaccine is distributed under
				the program to a provider, and no payment is made for the administration of the
				vaccine by such a provider, unless the provider is a program-registered
				provider.
										(2)Relationship to
				program for distribution of pediatric vaccinesThe provisions of
				the program under section 1928 of the Social Security Act (including provisions
				taking effect on or after the effective date of this section, other than
				subsection (f) of such section 1928) apply with respect to immunizations for
				vaccine-eligible adults under the program under paragraph (1) to the same
				extent and in the same manner as such provisions apply with respect to
				immunizations for vaccine-eligible children under the program under such
				section 1928, except to the extent that such a provision conflicts with this
				subsection. The preceding sentence may not be construed as having any effect on
				the program under title XIX of the Social Security Act, or as having the effect
				that, in the program under paragraph (1), State plans comparable to State plans
				under section 1902 of such Act are required.
								(3)Vaccine-eligible
				adult
									(A)In
				generalFor purposes of this
				subsection, the term vaccine-eligible adult means a federally
				vaccine-eligible adult or a State vaccine-eligible adult.
									(B)Federally
				vaccine-eligible adultFor
				purposes of this subsection, the term federally vaccine-eligible
				adult means any of the following:
										(i)An
				adult who is not insured.
										(ii)An adult
				who—
											(I)is administered a
				qualified adult vaccine by a Federally-qualified health center (as defined in
				section 1905(l)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act), by any other entity that is
				a covered entity under section 340B(a)(4), or by any public clinic; and
											(II)is not insured
				with respect to the vaccine.
											(iii)An adult
				who—
											(I)is administered a
				qualified adult vaccine while incarcerated in a Federal, State, or local penal
				or correctional institution, including an adult who is held pending judicial or
				administrative proceedings; and
											(II)is not insured
				with respect to the vaccine.
											(C)State
				vaccine-eligible adultFor
				purposes of this subsection, the term State vaccine-eligible adult
				means, with respect to a State and a qualified adult vaccine, an adult who is
				within a class of adults for which the State is purchasing the vaccine pursuant
				to provisions that apply pursuant to paragraph (2).
									(4)Participation of
				states
									(A)In
				generalIn the case or each
				State with an approved application under subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall
				provide, in accordance with provisions that apply pursuant to paragraph (2),
				for the purchase and delivery on behalf of the State, without charge to the
				State, of such quantities of qualified adult vaccines as may be necessary for
				the administration of such vaccines to all vaccine-eligible adults in the State
				on or after October 1, 2009.
									(B)Program
				criteriaThe Secretary, in
				accordance with provisions that apply pursuant to paragraph (2), shall
				establish criteria for State programs under paragraph (1).
									(C)State
				applicationA State may participate in the program under
				paragraph (1) only if the State submits to the Secretary an application for
				such participation. The Secretary shall approve any such application
				that—
										(i)is
				submitted in such form and such manner as the Secretary may require; and
										(ii)demonstrates that
				the State is in compliance with criteria under subparagraph (B) and the
				requirement of subparagraph (D).
										(D)Requirement of
				State maintenance of immunization lawsIn the case of a State that had in effect
				as of July 1, 2008, a law that requires some or all health insurance policies
				or plans to provide some coverage with respect to an adult vaccine, the
				Secretary may not approve the State’s application under subparagraph (C) unless
				the State certifies to the Secretary that the State has not modified or
				repealed such law in a manner that reduces the amount of coverage so
				required.
									(5)Additional
				definitionsFor purposes of this subsection:
									(A)The term
				adult means an individual who is not a child as defined in section
				1928 of the Social Security Act.
									(B)The term adult vaccine means a
				federally recommended vaccine for adults.
									(C)(i)The term
				insured, with respect to an adult, means that the adult is
				enrolled under, and entitled to benefits under, a health insurance policy or
				plan, including a group health plan, a prepaid health plan, or an employee
				welfare benefit plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
				1974.
										(ii)An adult is not insured with
				respect to a qualified adult vaccine if the adult is entitled to benefits under
				such a health insurance policy or plan, but such benefits are not available
				with respect to the cost of such vaccine.
										(D)The term
				qualified adult vaccine means an adult vaccine with respect to
				which a contract is in effect pursuant to provisions that apply pursuant to
				paragraph (2).
									(6)Payment for
				vaccine administration
									(A)In
				generalThe amount of payment
				for vaccine administration under the program under this section shall be the
				same as the amount established under the physician fee schedule under section
				1848 of the Social Security Act for payment for administration of a vaccine
				under part B of title XVIII of such Act.
									(B)Administrative
				contractsThe Secretary shall enter into such contracts or
				agreements with qualified carriers or intermediaries as may be necessary for
				the processing of claims for payment for vaccine administration under this
				section.
									(7)Direct
				spendingThe requirement under paragraph (1) that the Secretary
				carry out a program constitutes budget authority in advance of appropriations
				Acts, and represents the obligation of the Federal Government to make outlays
				to provide for immunizations of vaccine-eligible adults in accordance with this
				subsection, including with respect to program-registered providers and with
				respect to the purchase and delivery of qualified adult vaccines on behalf of
				States and with respect to the payment for vaccine administration.
								(b)Emergency
				response plan regarding shortages
								(1)Development of
				planThe Secretary shall develop and maintain a plan for the
				response of the Secretary to potential shortages in supplies of vaccines that
				would constitute public health emergencies. The plan shall include provisions
				with respect to—
									(A)communication
				among the relevant entities;
									(B)distribution of
				available supplies of the vaccine involved;
									(C)the designation of
				populations to be given priority for immunizations;
									(D)interactions with
				State and local governments;
									(E)the use of the
				vaccine stockpile; and
									(F)special
				considerations for specific vaccines.
									(2)Completion of
				planThe initial plan under paragraph (1) shall be completed not
				later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of the Vaccines for the
				Uninsured Act of 2008.
								(3)Study on
				reallocation of vaccineNot later than 1 year after the date of
				the enactment of the Vaccines for the Uninsured Act of 2008, the Secretary
				shall complete a study and submit a report to the Congress on successful models
				and alternatives for tracking and facilitating, in consultation with State and
				local health officials, reallocation of vaccine at the local level in times of
				shortage or emergency.
								(c)Education
				program regarding adult immunizations
								(1)In
				generalThe Secretary shall
				develop and implement a program to promote, among the adult population,
				immunizations with federally recommended vaccines.
								(2)Content of
				programThe program developed under paragraph (1) shall include
				the use of a mass media campaign.
								(3)Authorization of
				appropriationsFor the purpose of carrying out this subsection,
				there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each
				of the fiscal years 2009 through 2013.
								(d)General
				definitionsFor purposes of
				this section:
								(1)The term
				approved vaccine means a vaccine for which a biologics license
				under section 351 is in effect.
								(2)The term
				federally recommended vaccine, with respect to an adult, means an
				approved vaccine that—
									(A)is recommended by
				the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (an advisory committee
				established by the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for
				Disease Control and Prevention) with respect to adults generally; or
									(B)is recommended by
				such Advisory Committee with respect to any group of adults because of their
				health condition, their employment status, or any other
				factor.
									.
				(b)Application of
			 pediatric vaccine maintenance of effort provisions to adult vaccines
				(1)Under
			 ERISA
					(A)In
			 generalSection 609(d) of Employee Retirement Income Security Act
			 of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1169(d)) is amended—
						(i)in
			 the heading, by inserting or adult after pediatric; and
						(ii)by
			 adding at the end the following: A group health plan may not reduce its
			 coverage of the costs of adult vaccines (as defined under section 317A(a)(5)(B)
			 of the Public Health Service Act) below the coverage provided by the plan as of
			 July 1, 2008..
						(B)Monitoring by
			 IGThe Inspector General of
			 the Department of Labor shall submit an annual report to the Congress on
			 implementation and enforcement of the requirement of section 609(d) of the
			 Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1169(d)), as amended
			 by subparagraph (A), that a group health plan not reduce its coverage of the
			 costs of adult vaccines below the coverage provided by the plan as of July 1,
			 2008.
					(2)Under
			 IRC
					(A)In
			 generalSection 4980B(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
			 is amended by inserting after 1993, the following: the
			 coverage of the costs of adult vaccines (as defined in section 317A(a)(5)(B) of
			 the Public Health Service Act) is not reduced below the coverage provided by
			 the plan as of July 1, 2008,.
					(B)Monitoring by
			 IGThe Inspector General of
			 the Department of the Treasury shall submit an annual report to the Congress on
			 implementation and enforcement of the requirement of section 4980B(f)(1) of the
			 Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by subparagraph (A), that a group
			 health plan not reduce its coverage of the costs of adult vaccines below the
			 coverage provided by the plan as of July 1, 2008.
					(3)Under
			 PHSA
					(A)In
			 generalSection 13631(d) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
			 of 1993 (Public Law 103–66; relating to title XXII of the Public Health Service
			 Act) is amended—
						(i)in
			 the heading, by inserting or adult after pediatric; and
						(ii)in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the
			 following: Such requirement also includes, with respect to a group
			 health plan for plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this
			 sentence, the requirement that the group health plan not reduce its coverage of
			 the costs of adult vaccines (as defined in section 317A(a)(5)(B) of the Public
			 Health Service Act) below the coverage provided by the plan as of July 1,
			 2008..
						(B)Monitoring by
			 IGThe Inspector General of
			 the Department of Health and Human Services shall submit an annual report to
			 the Congress on implementation and enforcement of the requirement of section
			 13631(d) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–66),
			 as amended by subparagraph (A), that a group health plan not reduce its
			 coverage of the costs of adult vaccines below the coverage provided by the plan
			 as of July 1, 2008.
					(4)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 paragraphs (1)(A), (2)(A), and (3)(A) shall apply to group health plans for
			 plan years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
				3.Amendments to
			 program of vaccine-related grants to StatesSection 317 of the Public Health Service Act
			 (42 U.S.C. 247b) is amended—
			(1)in subsection (j),
			 by adding at the end the following:

					(3)(A)For grants described in
				subsection (l) (relating to immunizing individuals without charge), there are
				authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2009 and such sums
				as may be necessary for each subsequent fiscal year.
						(B)Of
				the amount appropriated pursuant to this paragraph for each of fiscal years
				2009 and 2010, the Secretary shall reserve not less than $80,000,000 for the
				purpose of providing immunizations for adults who have not, prior to fiscal
				year 2009, been served by immunization programs carried out with grants made
				pursuant to this section
						;
				and
			(2)by adding at the
			 end the following:

					(l)(1)In making grants under
				subsection (a), the Secretary may make grants for preventive health service
				programs to provide immunizations without charge.
						(2)Subject to paragraphs (3) through (5),
				grants made pursuant to this subsection shall be made in accordance with
				criteria of the Secretary issued under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (j)
				for immunization programs. The preceding sentence may not be construed as
				terminating the authority of the Secretary to modify such criteria.
						(3)Grants made pursuant to this
				subsection may be expended to improve the ability of a State health authority,
				a political subdivision of a State, or another public entity to improve an
				immunization program, including through the following:
							(A)Conducting assessments to determine the
				number of adults in the area involved who need immunizations and the barriers
				to providing immunizations to such adults.
							(B)Developing and implementing strategies to
				increase the rate of immunizations in populations in which a significant number
				of individuals have not received immunizations with the federally recommended
				vaccines (as defined in section 317A(d)) for the populations.
							(C)Educating care givers, health care
				professionals, and the public about the need to be immunized.
							(D)Consulting with health care providers with
				respect to ensuring proper and timely immunizations for their patients.
							(E)Investigating and responding to outbreaks
				of vaccine-preventable diseases.
							(F)Developing and modifying plans to respond
				to potential shortages in supplies of vaccines.
							(G)Preparing reports under paragraph (5) and
				any additional reports that are submitted to the Secretary pursuant to this
				paragraph.
							(4)A
				condition for the receipt of a grant by a State, a political subdivision of a
				State, or another public entity made pursuant to this paragraph for a fiscal
				year is that the State, political subdivision, or public entity have (or agree
				to develop, in the case of a grant for fiscal year 2008) a State plan
				that—
							(A)ensures the distribution and
				administration of vaccines in the event that the Secretary declares a shortage
				of approved vaccines as a public health emergency; and
							(B)includes plans for communication and
				coordination between—
								(i)State and local public health
				departments;
								(ii)community health centers;
								(iii)hospitals;
								(iv)private physicians licensed within
				the State; and
								(v)to the extent practicable, vaccine
				manufacturers and suppliers.
								(5)A
				condition for the receipt of a grant made pursuant to this paragraph for a
				fiscal year is that the applicant involved agree to submit to the Secretary a
				report that specifies for such year the quantity of each type of vaccine
				purchased with the grant and the per-dose cost of the
				vaccine
						.
			4.Prohibition on
			 Medicaid cost-sharing for vaccines recommended by Advisory Committee on
			 Immunization Practices
			(a)In
			 generalSection 1916 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396o)
			 is amended—
				(1)in subsection (a),
			 by striking and (i) and inserting , (i), and (j);
			 and
				(2)by adding at the
			 end the following new subsection:

						(j)The State plan
				shall require that no provider participating under the State plan may impose a
				copayment, cost sharing charge, or similar charge for administering to an adult
				individual who is eligible for medical assistance under such plan a federally
				recommended vaccine (as defined in section 317A(d) of the Public Health Service
				Act).
						.
				(b)Conforming
			 amendmentSection 1916A(a)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
			 1396o–1(a)(1)) is amended by inserting (other than subsection
			 (j)) after Notwithstanding sections 1916.
			(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on
			 the date of the enactment of this Act.
			5. Medicare and Medicaid
			 programs; standards to measure usage and coverage of adult
			 immunizations
			(a)In
			 generalThe Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting
			 through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,
			 shall establish standards for the measurement of use by beneficiaries under the
			 Medicare and Medicaid programs of routinely recommended adult
			 immunizations.
			(b)Study for use of
			 standards as a quality measureThe Secretary of Health and Human Services,
			 acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
			 Services, shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility and advisability
			 of including adult immunization by Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, as a
			 performance measure under quality initiatives conducted by the Secretary under
			 the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
			(c)Measurement of
			 usage by health care workersThe Secretary of Health and Human Services,
			 acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
			 Services, shall establish standards for the measurement of use by health care
			 workers, as defined by the Secretary for purposes of this section, working in a
			 provider of services (as defined in section 1861(u) of the Social Security Act
			 (42 U.S.C. 1395x(u)) of adult immunizations for influenza.
			(d)Assessment of
			 best practices To improve coverage of adult immunizationsThe Secretary of Health and Human Services,
			 acting through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, shall conduct a
			 study of the best practices of health insurers and managed care organizations
			 to encourage the use of adult immunizations by enrollees of such insurers and
			 organizations.
			6.Study on adult
			 immunization for influenza for health care workers as a quality indicator for
			 purposes of accreditation
			(a)StudyThe Secretary of Health and Human Services
			 shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility and advisability of
			 including as a requirement of accreditation of a provider of services (as
			 defined in section 1861(u) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(u))
			 compliance with recommended adult immunizations, including influenza, for all
			 health care workers employed by the provider of services. Any such requirement
			 should include a provision for informed refusal by the health care worker of
			 the immunization and appropriate documentation of usage and refusal of such
			 immunizations.
			(b)ReportNot
			 later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
			 shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a),
			 and shall include in that report a description of the difficulties of
			 implementing such a requirement as well as recommendations for the resolution
			 of those difficulties.
			7.FEHBP coverage of
			 qualified immunization services
			(a)In
			 generalSection 8902 of title 5, United States Code, is amended
			 by adding at the end the following:

					(p)(1)A contract may not be
				made or a plan approved which does not (A) offer qualified immunization
				services to eligible enrollees, and (B) provide for the waiver of any
				deductible that might otherwise apply with respect to any such services
				provided to any such enrollee.
						(2)For purposes of this
				subsection—
							(A)the term qualified immunization
				services means the provision and administration of all federally
				recommended vaccines (as defined in section 317A(d) of the Public Health
				Service Act); and
							(B)the term eligible
				enrollee, as used with respect to a health benefits plan, means an
				individual enrolled in such plan under this chapter who is 18 years of age or
				older.
							.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to services
			 provided under any contract entered into or renewed for any contract year
			 beginning later than 9 months after the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.


116 HR 2356 IH: Sunshine Forever Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-04-25
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2356IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 25, 2019Mr. Crist introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain credits related to solar energy.

 1.Short TitleThis Act may be cited as the Sunshine Forever Act. 2.Extension of solar energy credit (a)In generalSection 48(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking January 1, 2022 and inserting January 1, 2032.
 (b)Extension of phaseoutSection 48(a)(6) of such Code is amended— (1)in subparagraph (A)—
 (A)by striking January 1, 2022 in the matter preceding clause (i) and inserting January 1, 2032, (B)by striking after December 31, 2019, and before January 1, 2021 in clause (i) and inserting during 2030, and
 (C)by striking after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2022 in clause (ii) and inserting during 2031, and (2)in subparagraph (B)—
 (A)by striking January 1, 2022 and inserting January 1, 2032, and (B)by striking January 1, 2024 and inserting January 1, 2034.
 (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. 3.Extension of credits with respect to qualified solar electric property and qualified solar water heating property (a)In generalSection 25D(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting (December 31, 2031, in the case of any qualified solar electric property expenditures and qualified solar water heating property expenditures) before the period at the end.
 (b)Applicable percentageSection 25D(g) of such Code is amended to read as follows:  (g)Applicable percentage (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), for purposes of subsection (a), the applicable percentage shall be—
 (A)in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2016, and before January 1, 2020, 30 percent,
 (B)in the case of property placed in service during 2020, 26 percent, and (C)in the case of property placed in service during 2021, 22 percent.
							(2)Qualified solar electric property expenditures and qualified solar water heating property
 expendituresIn the case of any qualified solar electric property expenditures or qualified solar water heating property expenditures, for purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a), the applicable percentage shall be—
 (A)in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2016, and before January 1, 2030, 30 percent,
 (B)in the case of property placed in service during 2030, 26 percent, and (C)in the case of property placed in service during 2031, 22 percent..
 (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.


114 S780 IS: Cameras in the Courtroom Act
U.S. Senate
2015-03-18
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 780IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 18, 2015Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Grassley, and Mr. Blumenthal) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Cameras in the Courtroom Act.
		2.Amendment to
			 title 28
 (a)In generalChapter 45 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following:

					678.Televising Supreme Court
 proceedingsThe Supreme Court shall permit television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless the Court decides, by a vote of the majority of justices, that allowing such coverage in a particular case would constitute a violation of the due process rights of 1 or more of the parties before the Court..
 (b)Clerical amendmentThe chapter analysis for chapter 45 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following:
				678. Televising Supreme Court
				proceedings..


116 S546 IS: Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act
U.S. Senate
2019-02-25
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		II
		116th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 546
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			February 25, 2019
			Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Murkowski, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Markey, Mr. Booker, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Merkley, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Bennet, Ms. Warren, Mr. Casey, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Coons, and Ms. Harris) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To extend authorization for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 through fiscal year
			 2090, and for other purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act.
		2.September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001
 (a)Authorization and fundingSection 410 of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (c), by striking $4,600,000,000 and all that follows through expended and inserting such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2019 and each fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year 2090, to remain available through such fiscal year; and
 (2)in subsection (e), by striking Upon completion of all payments under this title and inserting On October 1, 2090. (b)Extending filing deadlineSection 405(a)(3)(B) of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended by striking the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of the James Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reauthorization Act and inserting October 1, 2089.
 (c)Compensation reduced by Special Master due to lack of fundingSection 406(d)(2) of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended—
 (1)in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking each year thereafter and inserting not less than once every 5 years thereafter; and (2)by adding at the end the following:

						(D)Compensation reduced by Special Master due to insufficient funding
 (i)In generalWith respect to any claim in Group B as described in section 405(a)(3)(C)(iii) for which, prior to the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Special Master had advised the claimant that the amount of compensation for such claim has been reduced on the basis of insufficient funding, the Special Master shall, in the first fiscal year following such date of enactment that sufficient funding becomes available under this title, pay to the claimant an amount that is, as determined by the Special Master, equal to the difference between—
 (I)the amount the claimant would have been paid under this title if sufficient funding was available to the Special Master at the time the Special Master determined the amount due the claimant under this title; and
 (II)the amount the claimant was paid under this title. (ii)DefinitionsFor purposes of this subparagraph:
 (I)Insufficient fundingThe term insufficient funding means funding— (aa)that is available to the Special Master under section 410(c), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subparagraph, for purposes of compensating claims in Group B as described in section 405(a)(3)(C)(iii); and
 (bb)that the Special Master determines is insufficient for purposes of compensating all such claims and complying with subparagraph (A).
 (II)Sufficient fundingThe term sufficient funding means funding— (aa)made available to the Special Master for purposes of compensating claims in Group B as described in section 405(a)(3)(C)(iii) through an Act of Congress that is enacted after the date on which the amount of the claim described in clause (i) has been reduced; and
 (bb)that the Special Master determines is sufficient for purposes of compensating all claims in such Group B.
									.
 (d)Limitations on noneconomic lossSection 405(b)(7)(A) of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended—
 (1)by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) and (II) respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly;
 (2)by striking With respect to and inserting the following:  (i)In generalExcept as provided in clause (ii), with respect to; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:  (ii)ExceptionThe Special Master may exceed the applicable limitation under clause (i) for a claim in Group B as described in subsection (a)(3)(C)(iii) if the Special Master determines that the pain and suffering of the claimant is so excessive as to render the amount of the applicable limitation under clause (i) insufficiently compensatory..
 (e)Adjustment of gross income limitationSection 405(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (40 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended—
 (1)by striking In considering and inserting the following:  (I)In generalSubject to subclause (II), in considering; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  (II)AdjustmentThe Special Master shall adjust the amount of the limitation under subclause (I) not more frequently than once every 5 years to reflect the percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor for the month of October immediately preceding the date of adjustment exceeds the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor for the month of October that immediately precedes the date that is 5 years before the date of adjustment..


117 HR 237 IH: Vote at Home Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-01-11
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 237IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 11, 2021Mr. Blumenauer (for himself, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Norton, Mr. Pocan, Mr. Lieu, Ms. Pressley, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Schrader, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Swalwell, and Ms. Chu) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federal elections, to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for automatic voter registration, and for other purposes.1.Short TitleThis Act may be cited as the Vote at Home Act of 2021.2.FindingsCongress finds the following:(1)An inequity of voting rights exists in the United States because voters in some States have the universal right to vote by mail while voters in other States do not.(2)Many voters often have work, family, or other commitments that make getting to polls and waiting in line on the date of an election difficult or impossible. Many citizens with disabilities are physically unable to vote due to long lines, inadequate parking, no curb cuts, steep ramps, and large crowds. In 2012, 30 percent of voters with disabilities had difficulty voting, and in 2016, nearly two-thirds of the 137 polling places inspected on Election Day had at least one impediment to people with disabilities. Under current State laws, many of these voters are not permitted to vote by mail.(3)In 2020, despite a global pandemic, the general election saw record high turnout as a result of increased vote by mail options, which allowed voters to cast a ballot and stay safe at the same time.(4)34 States and the District of Columbia currently allow universal absentee voting (also known as no-excuse absentee voting), which permits any voter to request a mail-in ballot without providing a reason for the request. No State which has implemented no-excuse absentee voting has repealed it.(5)5 States currently hold elections entirely by mail. At least 22 States currently allow some elections to be conducted by mail, especially in large and rural jurisdictions where voting by mail is especially convenient. Polling stations in rural jurisdictions tend to have higher costs per voter, smaller staffs, and limited resources. Transportation is often a crucial barrier for rural voters.(6)In 2020, in order to provide greater accessibility and to protect the public health, 30 States adopted or changed their laws for the general election to allow voters to cast their ballots from home. These changes included removing strict excuse requirements or allowing COVID-19 concerns to be a valid excuse to vote absentee, allowing ballot drop boxes, offering prepaid postage on election mail and proactively sending all active registered voters applications to request an absentee ballot, with some even skipping that step and sending the actual ballots.(7)Voting by mail gives voters more time to consider their choices, which is especially important as many ballots contain greater numbers of questions about complex issues than in the past due to the expanded use of the initiative and referendum process in many States.(8)Voting by mail is cost effective. After the State of Oregon adopted vote by mail for all voters in 1996, the cost to administer an election in the State dropped by nearly 30 percent over the next few elections, from $3.07 per voter to $2.21 per voter. After Colorado implemented all-mail balloting in 2013, voting administration costs decreased by an average of 40 percent. The cost of conducting vote-by-mail elections is generally one-third to one-half less than conducting polling place elections. Voting by mail also saves a substantial amount by getting rid of the temporary labor costs of hiring poll workers. In addition to that cost, many jurisdictions have been facing difficulty in obtaining sufficient numbers of poll workers.(9)Allowing all voters the option to vote by mail can reduce waiting times for those voters who choose to vote at the polls. In 2016, voters in Arizona reported waiting in line from 1 to 5 hours to vote; in New York, voters reported that stations ran out of ballots and did not have staff during all of the hours scheduled for voting.(10)Voting by mail is preferable to many voters as an alternative to going to the polls. In 2018, 25.3 percent of ballots in the United States were cast by mail, up from 10 percent in 2000. Voting by mail has become increasingly popular with voters who want to be certain that they are able to vote no matter what comes up on Election Day, as it reduces the physical obstacles and eases the time constraints connected with the act of voting.(11)Despite attempts to claim that voting by mail is susceptible to fraud, it is not. Strategies such as the tracking systems for ballots and Postal Service cooperation in preventing ballots from being delivered to names not recognized as receiving mail at an address nearly eliminate the potential for fraud in vote by mail elections. Evidence of undue influence or voter coercion after vote-by-mail implementation in Oregon has been nonexistent to minimal.(12)Many of the reasons which voters in many States are required to provide in order to vote by mail require the revelation of personal information about health, travel plans, or religious activities, which violate voters’ privacy while doing nothing to prevent voter fraud.(13)State laws which require voters to obtain a notary signature to vote by mail only add cost and inconvenience to voters without increasing security.(14)Many voters choose to cast ballots early when they have the option (over 50 percent in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington). More than 40 percent of voters in the 2016 election cast their ballot before Election Day. In Oregon, 7 years after vote-by-mail election implementation, over 80 percent of voters favored the vote-by-mail system.(15)Vote-by-mail typically increases turnout in all elections, but can be particularly effective in increasing voter participation in special elections and primary elections. Oregon, Washington, and Colorado, 3 of the 5 States with entirely vote by mail systems, continue to have consistently high voter turnout rates. In the 2016 Presidential election, while the percentage of registered voters who cast a ballot nationally was 68.1 percent, Oregon’s was 80.3 percent, Washington’s was 78.76 percent, and Colorado’s was 74.3 percent.(16)A crucial component of a modern voting system is making it easy, affordable, and accessible to register to vote. Twenty states and the District of Columbia have enacted automatic voter registration policies, with Oregon and California becoming the first to automatically register their citizens to vote when they apply for a driver’s license. Automatic, permanent voter registration has the potential to increase participation, protect election integrity, and reduce registration costs.3.Promoting ability of voters to vote by mail in Federal elections(a)Voting by mail in Federal elections(1)In generalSubtitle A of title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 303 the following new section:303A.Promoting ability of voters to vote by mail(a)In GeneralIf an individual in a State is eligible to cast a vote in an election for Federal office, the State may not impose any additional conditions or requirements on the eligibility of the individual to cast the vote in such election by mail, except to the extent that the State imposes a deadline for requesting the ballot and related voting materials from the appropriate State or local election official and for returning the ballot to the appropriate State or local election official.(b)Provision of ballot materialsNot later than 2 weeks before the date of any election for Federal office, each State shall mail ballots to individuals who are registered to vote in such election.(c)Accessibility for individuals with disabilitiesAll ballots provided under this section shall be accessible to individuals with disabilities in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including for privacy and independence) as for other voters.(d)Rule of constructionNothing in this section shall be construed to affect the authority of States to conduct elections for Federal office through the use of polling places at which individuals cast ballots.(e)Effective dateA State shall be required to comply with the requirements of this section with respect to elections for Federal office held in years beginning with 2022..(2)Conforming Amendment Relating to EnforcementSection 401 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking and 303 and inserting 303, and 303A.(3)Clerical AmendmentThe table of contents for such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item:Sec. 303A. Promoting ability of voters to vote by mail..(b)Free postage for voting by mail(1)In generalChapter 34 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:3407.Ballots provided for voting in Federal electionsBlank ballots mailed pursuant to section 303A(b) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 which are mailed by a State or local election official (individually or in bulk) to a voter, and voted ballots which are mailed by a voter to an election official, shall be carried expeditiously and free of postage..(2)Technical and conforming amendments(A)Table of sectionsThe table of sections for chapter 34 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:3407. Ballots provided for voting in Federal elections..(B)Authorization of appropriationsSection 2401(c) of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking 3403 through 3406 and inserting 3403 through 3407.4.Automatic voter registration through State motor vehicle authorities(a)Automatic Voter RegistrationSection 5 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20504) is amended to read as follows:5.Voter registration through motor vehicle authority(a)Simultaneous application for voter registration and application for motor vehicle driver's license(1)Transmission of information to election officialsEach State’s motor vehicle authority, upon receiving any of the identifying information described in paragraph (2) with respect to any applicable individual, shall securely transmit the identifying information to the appropriate State election official.(2)Identifying information describedThe identifying information described in this paragraph with respect to any individual is as follows:(A)The individual’s legal name.(B)The individual’s age.(C)The individual’s residence.(D)The individual’s citizenship status.(E)The individual’s electronic signature.(b)Duties of officials receiving information(1)In generalUpon receiving the identifying information with respect to an applicable individual under subsection (a), the appropriate State election official shall determine—(A)whether such individual is eligible to vote in an election for Federal office; and(B)whether such individual is currently registered to vote in elections for Federal office at the address provided in such identifying information.(2)Notification to Individuals(A)Eligible unregistered individualsIn the case of an applicable individual who is eligible to vote in an election for Federal office and who is not currently registered to vote, the appropriate State election official shall issue a notification to the individual containing—(i)a statement that, unless the individual notifies the election official prior to the expiration of the 21-calendar day period which begins on the date the official issued the notification that the individual declines to be registered to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State, the individual's records and signature will constitute a completed registration for the individual; and(ii)a description of the process by which the individual may decline to be registered to vote in elections for Federal office in the State.(B)Eligible individuals registered at a different addressIn the case of an applicable individual who is eligible to vote in an election for Federal office and who is registered to vote in such election at a different address than the address provided in the identifying information, the appropriate State election official shall issue a notification to the individual containing—(i)a statement that, unless the individual notifies the election official prior to the expiration of the 21-calendar day period which begins on the date the official issued the notification that the address provided in the identifying information should not be used for voter registration purposes, the address provided in the identifying information shall be used as the individual's address for voter registration purposes; and(ii)a description of the process by which the individual may decline a change of address for voter registration purposes.(c)Automatic Registration of Eligible Individuals; automatic change of address(1)RegistrationUpon the expiration of the 21-calendar day period which begins on the date the appropriate State election official issues a notification to an individual under subsection (b)(2)(A), the official shall ensure that the individual is registered to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless—(A)the official later determines that the individual does not meet the eligibility requirements for registering to vote in such elections; or(B)prior to the expiration of such 21-calendar day period, the individual notifies the official that the individual declines to be registered to vote in such elections.(2)Change of addressUpon the expiration of the 21-calendar day period which begins on the date the appropriate State election official issues a notification to an individual under subsection (b)(2)(B), the official shall ensure that the individual is registered to vote in elections for Federal office at the address provided in the identifying information unless—(A)the official later determines that the individual does not meet the eligibility requirements for registering to vote in such elections; or(B)prior to the expiration of such 21-calendar day period, the individual notifies the official that the individual declines a change of address for voter registration purposes.(d)Applicable individualFor purposes of this section, the term applicable individual means any individual who seeks assistance from, receives benefits from, or receives service or assistance from a State motor vehicle authority that issues motor vehicle driver's licenses..(b)Conforming Amendment Relating to Timing of Registration Prior to ElectionsSection 8(a)(1)(A) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 20507(a)(1)(A)) is amended to read as follows:(A)in the case of registration through a motor vehicle authority under section 5, if the identifying information with respect to the individual is transmitted by the authority to the appropriate State election official under section 5(a)(1) not later than the lesser of 30 days, or the period provided by State law, before the date of the election;.(c)Other Conforming AmendmentSection 4(a)(1) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 20503(a)(1)) is amended to read as follows:(1)through the State motor vehicle authority pursuant to section 5;.(d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect upon the expiration of the 180-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.


116 HR 2499 IH: Hire Student Veterans Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-05-02
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2499IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 2, 2019Mrs. Lee of Nevada (for herself and Mr. Watkins) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect
			 to hiring veterans who are receiving educational assistance under laws
			 administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or Defense.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Hire Student Veterans Act. 2.Work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans receiving educational assistance under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or Defense (a)In generalSection 51(d)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking or at the end of clause (iii), by striking the period at the end of clause (iv) and inserting , or, and by adding at the end the following new clause:

 (v)attending an educational institution by means of educational assistance provided under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 34 of title 38, United States Code, or chapter 1606 or 1607 of title 10, United States Code..
 (b)Modification of minimum employment periodSection 51(i)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting (other than a qualified veteran described in subsection (d)(3)(A)(v)) after In the case of an individual. (c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act.


109 HR 2034 IH: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2005
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-04-28
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I
109th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 2034
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 28, 2005
Mr. Terry (for himself, Mr. Pomeroy, Mr. Pence, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. Paul, Mr. Towns, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. Graves, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Kind, Mr. Scott of Georgia, Mr. Kennedy of Minnesota, Mr. Bartlett of Maryland, Mr. McHugh, Mr. King of Iowa, Mr. Cannon, and Mr. Souder) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of the property for farming, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2005.
2.Exclusion of gain from sale of certain farmland
(a)In generalPart III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to items specifically excluded from gross income) is amended by adding after section 121 the following new section:

121A.Exclusion of gain from sale of qualified farm property
(a)ExclusionIn the case of a natural person, gross income shall not include—
(1)100 percent of the gain from the sale or exchange of qualified farm property to a first-time farmer who meets the certification requirement of subsection (d),
(2)50 percent of the gain from the sale or exchange of qualified farm property to any other person who meets the certification requirement of subsection (d), and
(3)25 percent of the gain from the sale or exchange of qualified farm property to any other person for any other use.
(b)Limitation on amount of exclusion
(1)In generalThe amount of gain excluded from gross income under subsection (a) with respect to any taxable year shall not exceed $500,000 ($250,000 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return), reduced by the aggregate amount of gain excluded under subsection (a) for all preceding taxable years.
(2)Special rule for joint returnsThe amount of the exclusion under subsection (a) on a joint return for any taxable year shall be allocated equally between the spouses for purposes of applying the limitation under paragraph (1) for any succeeding taxable year.
(c)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section—
(1)First-time farmerThe term first-time farmer means a first-time farmer (as defined in section 147(c)(2)(C), determined without regard to clause (i)(II) thereof) who meets the requirements of section 147(c)(2)(B). For purposes of the preceding sentence, in applying clause (ii) of section 147(c)(2)(B), the material and substantial participation standard shall be treated as met with respect to a qualified farm if the first-time farmer will—
(A) perform not less than 1,000 hours of service with respect to such farm, or
(B)provide half the required management and labor with respect to such farm.
(2)Qualified farm propertyThe term qualified farm property means real property located in the United States if—
(A)during periods aggregating 3 years or more of the 5-year period ending on the date of the sale or exchange of such real property, such real property was used as a farm for farming purposes by the taxpayer, the taxpayer’s spouse, or other member of the family of the taxpayer, and
(B)there was material participation by the taxpayer, the taxpayer’s spouse, or other member of the family of the taxpayer in the operation of the farm during 3 years or more of the 5-year period ending on the earlier of—
(i)the sale or exchange of such real property, or
(ii)the later of the retirement of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse who materially participated.
(3)Other definitionsThe terms member of the family, farm, farming purposes, and material participation have the respective meanings given such terms by paragraphs (2), (4), (5), and (6) of section 2032A(e), respectively.
(d)Use certification as farm for farming purposesThe certification requirement of this subsection is a certification that the use of the qualified farm property referred to in subsection (a)(1) will be as a farm for farming purposes for not less than the 10-year period beginning on the date of the sale or exchange referred to in subsection (a)(1).
(e)Special rulesFor purposes of this section, the following rules shall apply:
(1)Rules similar to the rules of subsections (e) and (f) of section 121.
(2)Rules similar to the rules of paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 2032A(b) and paragraph (3) of section 2032A(e).
(f)Treatment of disposition or change in use of property
(1)In generalIf, as of the close of any taxable year, there is a recapture event with respect to any qualified farm property transferred to the taxpayer in a sale or exchange described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), then the tax of the taxpayer under this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of—
(A)the applicable recapture percentage, and
(B)10 percent of the taxpayer’s adjusted basis in the property on the date such property was transferred to the taxpayer.
(2)Applicable recapture percentage
(A)In generalFor purposes of this subsection, the applicable recapture percentage shall be determined from the following table:

If the recapture event occurs in:The applicable recapture percentage is:

Years 1 through 5100
Year 680
Year 760
Year 840
Year 920
Years 10 and thereafter0.
(B)YearsFor purposes of subparagraph (A), year 1 shall begin on the date of the sale or exchange described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a).
(3)Recapture event definedFor purposes of this subsection, the term recapture event means—
(A)Cessation of operationThe cessation of the operation of any property the sale or exchange of which to the taxpayer is described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) as a farm for farming purposes.
(B)Change in ownership
(i)In generalExcept as provided in clause (ii), the disposition of a taxpayer’s interest in any property the sale or exchange of which to the taxpayer is described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a).
(ii)Agreement to assume recapture liabilityClause (i) shall not apply if the person acquiring such interest in the property agrees in writing to assume the recapture liability of the person disposing of such interest in effect immediately before such disposition. In the event of such an assumption, the person acquiring the interest in the property shall be treated as the taxpayer for purposes of assessing any recapture liability (computed as if there had been no change in ownership).
(4)Special rules
(A)No credits against taxAny increase in tax under this subsection shall not be treated as a tax imposed by this chapter for purposes of determining the amount of any credit under subpart A, B, or D of this part.
(B)No recapture by reason of hardshipThe increase in tax under this subsection shall not apply to any disposition of property or cessation of the operation of any property as a farm for farming purposes by reason of any hardship as determined by the Secretary..
(b)Conforming amendmentThe table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after the item relating to section 121 the following new item:

Sec. 121A. Exclusion of gain from sale of qualified farm property .
(c)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to any sale or exchange on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.


113 HR 1642 IH: Security Clearance Protection Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-04-18
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1642
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 18, 2013
			Mr. Kilmer (for
			 himself, Ms. Hanabusa, and
			 Mr. Heck of Washington) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

		A BILL
		To protect the eligibility for Federal employment and
		  access to classified information for Department of Defense civilian employees
		  who may incur financial hardships as a result of furloughs dictated by
		  sequestration.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Security Clearance Protection Act of
			 2013.
		2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
			(1)On March 1, 2013, pursuant to the Budget
			 Control Act of 2011, across-the-board spending cuts went into effect,
			 triggering a massive cut in Federal discretionary spending across each Federal
			 department and agency until $1.2 trillion in savings is achieved.
			(2)The impact of the
			 cuts from sequestration will be significant and will affect many civilian
			 employees who work for the Federal Government, some of whom handle classified
			 materials to protect national security.
			(3)To absorb such
			 budget cuts, Federal department and agencies will furlough many civilian
			 employees for up to 22 days a year.
			(4)Some civilian
			 employees will incur financial hardships and may not be able to meet their
			 financial obligations due to loss of pay.
			(5)Sequestration and
			 employee furloughs are a result of circumstances outside of the control of
			 Federal employees and no fault of their own.
			3.No
			 effect on access to classified information due to sequestrationThe Secretary of Defense shall ensure that,
			 if any financial hardship is incurred by a civilian employee of the Department
			 of Defense due to a furlough as a result of sequestration under section 251A of
			 the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, that financial
			 hardship will not affect the employee’s—
			(1)eligibility for
			 continued suitability for employment by the Department;
			(2)access to
			 classified information; or
			(3)suitability to
			 hold a position critical to national security.


		II
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1879
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 26, 2007
			Mr. Schumer introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Armed
			 Services

		A BILL
		To amend titles 10 and 37, United States Code, to reduce
		  the minimum age of retirement for years of non-regular service for reserves who
		  serve on active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, to increase the amount of
		  educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve, and to provide
		  certain other benefits relating to service in the reserve components of the
		  Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

		1.Increase in amount of
			 educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve
			(a)Increase in
			 amountSection 16131(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
			 amended—
				(1)in subparagraph
			 (A), by striking $251 and inserting $600;
				(2)in subparagraph
			 (B), by striking $188 and inserting $450;
			 and
				(3)in subparagraph
			 (C), by striking $125 and inserting $300.
				(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on
			 the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to payments
			 of educational assistance allowances under chapter 1606 of title 10, United
			 States Code, made for months beginning on or after that date.
			2.Reduction if
			 retirement age for years of service in the Armed Forces by certain members of
			 the National Guard and Reserve who serve on active duty after September 11,
			 2001
			(a)In
			 generalSection 12731 of
			 title 10, United States Code, is amended—
				(1)in subsection (a), by striking paragraph
			 (1) and inserting the following:

						(1)has attained the
				eligibility age applicable under subsection (f) to that
				person;
						;
				and
				(2)by adding at the
			 end the following new subsection:

						(f)(1)Subject to paragraph
				(2) the eligibility age for purposes of subsection (a)(1) is 60 years of
				age.
							(2)(A)In the case of a person
				who as a reserve of the armed forces serves on active duty in Iraq or
				Afghanistan after September 11, 2001, the eligibility age for purposes of
				subsection (a)(1) shall be reduced below 60 years of age by six months for each
				aggregate of 90 days on which such person so serves after such date, subject to
				subparagraph (B). A day of service may be included in only one aggregate of 90
				days for purposes of this subparagraph.
								(B)The eligibility age for purposes of
				subsection (a)(1) may not be reduced below 50 years of age for any person under
				subparagraph
				(A).
								.
				(b)Administration
			 of related provisions of law or policyWith respect to any
			 provision of law, or of any policy, regulation, or directive of the executive
			 branch, that refers to a member or former member of the uniformed services as
			 being eligible for, or entitled to, retired pay under chapter 1223 of title 10,
			 United States Code, but for the fact that the member or former member is under
			 60 years of age, such provision shall be carried out with respect to that
			 member or former member by substituting for the reference to being 60 years of
			 age a reference to having attained the eligibility age applicable under
			 subsection (f) of section 12731 of title 10, United States Code (as added by
			 subsection (a)), to such member or former member for qualification for such
			 retired pay under subsection (a) of that section.
			(c)Effective date
			 and applicabilityThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall take
			 effect as of September 11, 2001, and shall apply with respect to applications
			 for retired pay that are submitted under section 12731(a) of title 10, United
			 States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			3.Location of
			 treatment of certain Reserves requiring treatment for wounds or injuries
			 incurred on active duty
			(a)Location of
			 treatment
				(1)In
			 generalIf a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces
			 requires treatment for more than 30 days for a wound or injury incurred on
			 active duty in the Armed Forces, the Secretary of the military department
			 concerned shall transfer such member to a military medical treatment facility,
			 medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or private medical
			 facility appropriate for the treatment of such wound or injury that is located
			 not more than 30 miles from a location elected by such member for such purpose
			 from among the locations as follows:
					(A)The hometown of
			 such member.
					(B)The permanent
			 duty station of such member.
					(2)Transfers to va
			 facilities(A)Any transfer under
			 paragraph (1) to a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall
			 be made on a space-available basis at such medical facility.
					(B)Transfers under paragraph (1) to
			 medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall be made in
			 accordance with the terms of a memorandum of agreement entered into by the
			 Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for purposes of this
			 section.
					(3)Transfers to
			 private facilitiesAny transfer under paragraph (1) to a private
			 medical facility shall be made with the consent of such medical
			 facility.
				(4)Cost of
			 treatmentAll costs of treatment of a member transferred under
			 paragraph (1) to a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs or
			 private medical facility for the wound or injury for which so transferred shall
			 be borne by the Secretary of the military department concerned.
				(b)Enhancement of
			 travel and transportation for family members for travel incident to illness or
			 injury of membersSection 411h of title 37, United States Code,
			 is amended—
				(1)in subsection
			 (a), by striking paragraph (3);
				(2)by striking
			 subsection (c) and inserting the following new subsection (c):

						(c)The amount
				payable under subsection (a) for travel and transportation of a family member
				of a member of the uniformed services is the amount as follows:
							(1)During the
				180-day period beginning with the commencement of treatment of such member as
				described in subsection (a), $100 per day for not more than 5 days in each
				consecutive 30-day period during such 180-day period.
							(2)During the
				180-day period beginning at the end of the 180-day period covered by
				subparagraph (A), $100 per day for not more than 5 days in each consecutive
				60-day period during the 180-day period covered by this subparagraph.
							(3)After the 180-day
				period covered by subparagraph (B), $100 per day for not more than 5 days in
				each consecutive 90-day period
				thereafter.
							;
				and
				(3)in subsection
			 (d), by striking paragraph (3).
				4.Travel and
			 transportation allowance for members of the National Guard traveling long
			 distances for drill or annual training
			(a)AllowancesChapter
			 7 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 408
			 the following new section:

					408a.Travel and
				transportation allowances: members of the National Guard traveling
				long-distances for drill or annual training
						(a)Eligibility for
				reimbursementUnder regulations prescribed jointly by the
				Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force, a member of a reserve
				component of the armed forces who travels more than 50 miles for drill or
				instruction, or annual training duty, under section 502 of title 32 shall be
				reimbursed by the applicable Secretary for the costs of such travel.
						(b)LimitationThe
				total reimbursement of a member for travel under subsection (a) may not exceed
				the cost of Government-procured commercial round-trip travel between the
				locations
				involved.
						.
			(b)Clerical
			 amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of
			 such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 408 the
			 following new item:

						408a. Travel and transportation allowances: members of the
				National Guard traveling long-distances for drill or annual
				training.

					.


114 HRES 942 IH: Recognizing the historical importance of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-12-05
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IV114th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 942IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 5, 2016Mr. Sessions (for himself, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Stivers, Mr. Brat, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. Collins of Georgia, Mr. Brooks of Alabama, Mr. Farenthold, Mr. Roe of Tennessee, Mr. Labrador, Mr. DeSantis, and Mr. Meadows) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedRESOLUTIONRecognizing the historical importance of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

 Whereas, in 1948, Clarence Thomas was born outside of Savannah, Georgia, in the small community of Pin Point, Georgia;
 Whereas Clarence Thomas was born into poverty and under segregation; Whereas, notwithstanding his humble beginnings and the many impediments he faced, Clarence Thomas demonstrated incredible intellect, discipline, and strength in attending and graduating from St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School, St. John Vianney Minor Seminar, the College of the Holy Cross, and Yale Law School;
 Whereas Clarence Thomas had a distinguished legal career with service in State government and all branches of the Federal Government, including the Senate, the Department of Education, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit;
 Whereas, on July 1, 1991, President George Herbert Walker Bush nominated Clarence Thomas to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (in this preamble referred to as the Supreme Court);
 Whereas Justice Thomas is the second African-American to serve on the Supreme Court; Whereas, during his quarter century on the Supreme Court, Justice Thomas has made a unique and indelible contribution to the jurisprudence of the United States;
 Whereas Justice Thomas has propounded a jurisprudence that seeks to faithfully apply the original meaning of the text of the Constitution of the United States;
 Whereas Justice Thomas has brought renewed focus to constitutional doctrines that the Framers intended to undergird our republican form of government, including federalism and the separation of powers;
 Whereas, in fostering this philosophy of law, Justice Thomas reinvigorated not only the jurisprudence of the United States, but also the democracy of the United States;
 Whereas Justice Thomas has been a remarkably prolific Associate Justice, writing influential opinions on topics including constitutional law, administrative law, and civil rights;
 Whereas, on August 10, 1846, in the name of founding an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge, Congress established the Smithsonian Institution as a trust to be administered by a Board of Regents and a Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution;
 Whereas diversity, including intellectual diversity, is a core value of the Smithsonian Institution and the museums of the Smithsonian Institution should capitalize on the richness inherent in differences;
 Whereas, upon opening, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (in this preamble referred to as the Museum) is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African-American life, history, and culture;
 Whereas the Museum omits the contribution made by Justice Thomas to the United States; and Whereas the House of Representatives is hopeful the Museum will reflect that important contribution: Now, therefore, be it

 That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1)Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is a historically significant African-American who has—
 (A)overcome great challenges; (B)served his country honorably for more than 35 years; and
 (C)made an important contribution to the United States, in particular the jurisprudence of the United States; and
 (2)the life and work of Justice Thomas are an important part of the story of African-Americans in the United States and should have a prominent place in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.


116 HR 7243 IH: Identifying PFAS at Water Infrastructure Sites Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-06-18
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7243IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 18, 2020Mr. Delgado (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo require the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to develop an inventory and carry out research with respect to PFAS, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Identifying PFAS at Water Infrastructure Sites Act.2.Inventory of PFAS at Corps facilitiesNot later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report that identifies—(1)each facility owned or operated by the Corps of Engineers at which there is a release or threatened release of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance; (2)the nature and extent of each such release or threatened release, including any associated potential pathway for human exposure to the applicable substance; and (3)measures taken by the Secretary to control, remove, or remediate such substances, or otherwise reduce the risk of human exposure to such substances. 3.PFAS cleanup research(a)In generalThe Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers and the Hazardous Waste Research Center located at the Engineer Research and Development Center, shall, in coordination with other Federal agencies, develop innovative technologies and methodologies for the detection, treatment, and cleanup of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances associated with Federal facilities, including in groundwater associated with such facilities.(b)Supplemental workIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, supplement and support work undertaken by other Federal agencies, including actions taken by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the plan published by the Administrator entitled EPA’s Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Action Plan, dated February 2019, and updated by the document published by the Administrator entitled EPA PFAS Action Plan: Program Update, dated February 2020.


		III
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 196
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 14, 2007
			Mr. Crapo (for himself,
			 Mr. Craig, and Mr. Stevens) submitted the following resolution;
			 which was referred to the Committee on
			 Commerce, Science, and Transportation

			December 10, 2008
			Committee discharged; considered and agreed
			 to

		RESOLUTION
		Commending Idaho on winning the bid to host
		  the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

		Whereas Special Olympics is an international nonprofit
			 organization that promotes personal development through sports training and
			 competition;
		Whereas Special Olympics advances the understanding of
			 intellectual disabilities in the community and the Nation through participation
			 and fellowship;
		Whereas Special Olympics serves more than 2,500,000
			 individuals with intellectual disabilities;
		Whereas Special Olympics offers more than 200 programs in
			 over 160 countries;
		Whereas Special Olympics offers 30 Olympic-type summer and
			 winter sports to both children and adults with intellectual
			 disabilities;
		Whereas Boise, Idaho won the international bid to host the
			 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games to be held February 6 through 13,
			 2009;
		Whereas thousands of athletes are expected to compete in
			 the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games; and
		Whereas the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games will
			 be the largest multi-sport event ever held in the State of Idaho: Now,
			 therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)applauds the goals
			 and principles of Special Olympics;
			(2)salutes the
			 athletes, coaches, family members, friends, and volunteers that make Special
			 Olympics possible; and
			(3)congratulates the
			 State of Idaho on its selection as the host for the 2009 Special Olympics World
			 Winter Games.


109 HRES 544 IH: Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Month.
U.S. House of Representatives
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IV
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 544
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 9, 2005
Mr. Camp (for himself, Mr. Oberstar, and Mr. Rogers of Michigan) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

RESOLUTION
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Month.

Whereas there are millions of children worldwide awaiting permanent, safe, loving homes;
Whereas there are presently more than 118,000 children in foster care homes in the United States waiting to be adopted;
Whereas since 1987, between 118,000 and 127,000 children in the United States have been adopted each year;
Whereas an estimated 2,100,000 children in the United States live with adoptive parents;
Whereas approximately two percent of families in the United States include an adopted child;
Whereas 6 in 10 Americans have had a personal experience with adoption, meaning they, a family member, or a close friend was adopted, has adopted a child, or has placed a child for adoption;
Whereas loving and nurturing families are formed every day when committed and dedicated individuals make an important difference in the life of a child through adoption; and
Whereas on November 2, 2005, the President proclaimed November 2005 as National Adoption Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Month.


113 HR 1959 IH: Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013
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2013-05-14
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1959
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 14, 2013
			Mr. Olson (for
			 himself, Mr. Costa,
			 Mr. Poe of Texas,
			 Mr. Gene Green of Texas,
			 Mr. Cuellar,
			 Mr. Crawford,
			 Mr. Hall, Mr. Cole, Mr.
			 Farenthold, Mr. Griffin of
			 Arkansas, Mr. Flores,
			 Mr. Barton,
			 Mr. Schrader,
			 Mr. Vela, Mr. Welch, Mr.
			 Marino, and Mr.
			 Neugebauer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to
			 the Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		A BILL
		To amend the Renewable Fuel Program in section 211(o) of
		  the Clean Air Act to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a
		  portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of
			 2013.
		2.Inclusion of
			 domestic alternative fuel in applicable volume of renewable fuel
			(a)Definition of
			 domestic alternative fuelSection 211(o)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42
			 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)) is amended—
				(1)by redesignating
			 subparagraphs (G) through (L) as subparagraphs (H) through (M), respectively;
			 and
				(2)by inserting after
			 subparagraph (F) the following:

						(G)Domestic
				alternative fuelThe term
				domestic alternative fuel means ethanol that—
							(i)is
				produced from natural gas; and
							(ii)is used to
				replace or reduce the quantity of petroleum present in a transportation
				fuel.
							.
				(b)Applicable
			 volume of renewable fuel and domestic alternative fuelSection
			 211(o)(2) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)) is amended—
				(1)in subparagraph
			 (A)(i), by striking contains at least and all that follows
			 through in accordance with subparagraph (B) and inserting the
			 following: contains at least the applicable volume of renewable fuel,
			 advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and domestic
			 alternative fuel, determined in accordance with subparagraph (B);
			 and
				(2)in subparagraph
			 (B)(i)—
					(A)in the heading of
			 subclause (I), by striking Renewable fuel and inserting
			 Renewable fuel and
			 domestic alternative fuel;
					(B)in subclause (I),
			 by striking the applicable volume of renewable fuel for the calendar
			 years 2006 through 2022 and inserting the applicable volume of
			 renewable fuel for the calendar years 2006 through 2012, and the applicable
			 volume of renewable fuel and domestic alternative fuel (in the aggregate) for
			 the calendar years 2013 through 2022; and
					(C)in the table in
			 subclause (I), by striking Applicable volume of renewable fuel
			 and inserting Applicable volume of renewable fuel and domestic
			 alternative fuel (in the aggregate).


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 1775
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			September 19, 2012
			Received

		AN ACT
		To amend title 18, United States Code, with
		  respect to fraudulent representations about having received military
		  decorations or medals.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Stolen Valor Act of
			 2012.
		2.Fraudulent
			 representations about receipt of military decorations or medals
			(a)In
			 generalSection 704 of title
			 18, United States Code, is amended—
				(1)in subsection (a),
			 by striking wears,; and
				(2)so that subsection
			 (b) reads as follows:

						(b)Fraudulent
				representations about receipt of military decorations or
				medalsWhoever, with intent to obtain money, property, or other
				tangible benefit, fraudulently holds oneself out to be a recipient of a
				decoration or medal described in subsection (c)(2) or (d) shall be fined under
				this title, imprisoned not more than one year, or
				both.
						.
				(b)Addition of
			 certain other medalsSection 704(d) of
			 title 18, United States Code, is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 If a decoration and inserting the following:

						(1)In
				generalIf a
				decoration
						;
				(2)by inserting
			 a combat badge, after 1129 of title 10,;
			 and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(2)Combat badge
				definedIn this subsection,
				the term combat badge means a Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Combat
				Action Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, or Combat Action
				Medal.
						.
				(c)Conforming
			 amendmentSection 704 of title 18, United
			 States Code, is amended in each of subsections (c)(1) and (d) by striking
			 or (b).

			Passed the House of
			 Representatives September 13, 2012.
			Karen L. Haas,
			Clerk


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 90
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 25
			 (legislative day, January 5), 2011
			Mr. Crapo (for himself
			 and Ms. Klobuchar) introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Armed
			 Services

		A BILL
		To establish the Military Family-Friendly Employer Award
		  for employers that have developed and implemented workplace flexibility
		  policies to assist the working spouses and caregivers of service members, and
		  returning service members, in addressing family and home needs during
		  deployments.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Military Family-Friendly Employer
			 Award Act.
		2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
			(1)EmployerThe term employer—
				(A)means any person
			 (as defined in section 3(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C.
			 202(a))) engaged in commerce or in any industry or activity affecting commerce;
			 and
				(B)includes any
			 agency of a State, or political subdivision thereof.
				The term
			 does not include the Government of the United States or any agency
			 thereof.(2)SecretaryThe
			 term Secretary means the Secretary of Defense.
			3.Establishment of
			 Military Family-Friendly Employer Award
			(a)In
			 generalThere is established
			 in the Department of Defense an annual award to be known as the Military
			 Family-Friendly Employer Award (hereafter referred to in this Act as the
			 Award) for employers that have developed and implemented
			 workplace flexibility policies and practices—
				(1)to assist the working spouses and
			 caregivers of members of the Armed Forces who are deployed away from home, and
			 to assist such members upon their return from deployment, so that the needs of
			 the home may be addressed during and after such deployments; and
				(2)that reflect a deep awareness and
			 commitment in response to the needs of the military family unit.
				(b)PlaqueThe Award shall be evidenced by a plaque
			 bearing the title Military Family-Friendly Employer
			 Award.
			(c)Application
				(1)In
			 generalAn employer desiring consideration for an Award shall
			 submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and
			 containing such information as such Secretary may require.
				(2)ReapplicationAn employer may reapply for an Award,
			 regardless of whether the employer has been a previous recipient of such
			 Award.
				(d)Display on Web
			 siteThe Secretary shall make publically available on its
			 Internet Web site the names of each recipient of the Award.
			(e)Presentation of
			 AwardThe Secretary (or the Secretary’s designee) shall present
			 annually the Award to employers under this section.
			4.Military
			 Family-Friendly Special Task Force
			(a)EstablishmentThere
			 is established within the Department of Defense a Military Family-Friendly
			 Special Task Force (hereafter referred to in this Act as the Task
			 Force).
			(b)Composition
				(1)In
			 generalThe Task Force shall be composed of 9 members to be
			 appointed as follows:
					(A)The Secretary
			 shall appoint one individual to serve as the chairperson of the Task
			 Force.
					(B)The Secretary, in
			 consultation with the Secretary of Labor and based on recommendations made by
			 the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and the Speaker and minority
			 leader of the House of Representatives, shall appoint—
						(i)two
			 members who shall be work-life experts; and
						(ii)two members who
			 shall be representatives of the general business community.
						(C)The Secretary,
			 based on recommendations made by the majority and minority leaders of the
			 Senate and the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives,
			 shall appoint—
						(i)two
			 members who shall be experts on the Armed Forces; and
						(ii)two members who
			 shall be representatives of families with one or more members serving in the
			 Armed Forces.
						(2)QualificationsIn
			 appointing members of the Task Force the Secretary shall ensure—
					(A)that such members
			 are individuals with knowledge and experience in workplace flexibility policies
			 as such policies relate to services in and support for the Armed Forces;
					(B)that not more
			 than 2 members appointed under paragraph (1)(B) are from the same political
			 party; and
					(C)that not more
			 than 2 members appointed under paragraph (1)(C) are from the same political
			 party.
					(3)Terms
					(A)In
			 generalExcept as provided
			 under subparagraphs (B) and (C), each member of the Task Force shall be
			 appointed for 2 years and may be reappointed.
					(B)Terms of
			 initial appointeesAs
			 designated by the Secretary at the time of appointment, of the members of the
			 Task Force first appointed, 4 shall each be appointed for a 1-year term and the
			 remainder shall each be appointed for a 2-year term.
					(C)VacanciesAny
			 member of the Task Force appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the
			 expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed shall
			 be appointed only for the remainder of that term. A member may serve after the
			 expiration of that member’s term until a successor has taken office.
					(4)LimitationThe Secretary may not appoint any Member of
			 Congress to the Task Force.
				(c)DutiesThe
			 Task Force shall—
				(1)develop and
			 review military-centered questions for integration into the award model for
			 determining which applicant employers should receive an Award;
				(2)determine how
			 such questions should be weighed in making Award determinations what threshold
			 should be used as the minimum for making such Awards;
				(3)review responses
			 to a sample of such questions posed as part of any questionnaire used for
			 purposes of making such Awards;
				(4)consider private
			 sector award models such as the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award or the
			 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility;
				(5)determine
			 criteria for the delivery of the Award; and
				(6)carry out any
			 other activities determined appropriate by the Secretary.
				(d)Operations
				(1)Meetings
					(A)In
			 generalExcept for the initial meeting of the Task Force under
			 subparagraph (B), the Task Force shall meet at the call of the chairperson or a
			 majority of its members.
					(B)Initial
			 meetingThe Task Force shall
			 conduct its first meeting not later than 90 days after the appointment of all
			 of its members.
					(2)Voting and
			 rulesA majority of members of the Task Force shall constitute a
			 quorum to conduct business. The Task Force may establish by majority vote any
			 other rules for the conduct of the business of the Task Force, if such rules
			 are not inconsistent with this section or other applicable law.
				(3)Compensation
			 and travelAll members of the Task Force shall be compensated at
			 a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed
			 for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United
			 States Code, for each day (including travel time) during which such member is
			 engaged in the performance of duties of the Task Force. The members of the Task
			 Force shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of
			 subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter 1
			 of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or
			 regular places of business in the performance of services for the Task
			 Force.
				5.RegulationsThe Secretary may prescribe regulations to
			 carry out the purposes of this Act.


116 S167 IS: Eastern Legacy Extension Act
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2019-01-16
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 167IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 16, 2019Mr. Young introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the National Trails System Act to extend the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, and
			 for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Eastern Legacy Extension Act. 2.Extension of Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (a)ExtensionSection 5(a)(6) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(6)) is amended, in the first sentence—
 (1)by striking three thousand seven hundred and inserting 4,900; (2)by striking Wood River, Illinois, and inserting the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,; and
 (3)by striking maps identified as, Vicinity Map, Lewis and Clark Trail study report dated April 1977 and inserting the map entitled Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Authorized Trail Including Proposed Eastern Legacy Extension, dated April 2018, and numbered 648/143721.
 (b)Effective DateThe amendments made by subsection (a) take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.