114 S14 IS: Scofield Land Transfer Act
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2015-01-06
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 14IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 6, 2015Mr. Hatch introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain interests in Federal land acquired for
			 the Scofield Project in Carbon County, Utah.1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Scofield Land Transfer
			 Act.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Carbon CountyThe term Carbon County means Carbon County, Utah, within which the Scofield Reservoir property is located.(2)ClaimantThe
			 term claimant means any person or entity (or a successor in interest to a person or entity) that, according to
			 the
			 records in the office of the Recorder for Carbon County, as of the
			 date
			 of enactment of this Act, claims title to, or an interest in, the Federal
			 land.(3)Federal
			 land(A)In generalThe term Federal land means the land acquired
			 by Price River Water Conservation District and transferred to the United
			 States
			 for use in the construction and operation of Scofield Dam and Reservoir
			 located
			 between the normal water surface elevation and the property boundary
			 elevation
			 in the Scofield Reservoir basin.(B)ExclusionsThe term Federal land does not include—(i)any mineral or subsurface rights to the land described in subparagraph (A); or(ii)the 205 acres of land adjoining the Scofield Reservoir, as adjudicated in the case styled United
			 States v. Dunn (557 F.3d 1165 (10th Cir. 2009)).(4)Flood surcharge
			 elevationThe term flood surcharge elevation means
			 the elevation of 7640.3 in the North American Vertical Datum of 1988,
			 which
			 corresponds to the elevation of the crest of Scofield Dam.(5)FundThe
			 term Fund means the Scofield Reservoir Fund established by
			 section 3(d)(9)(A).(6)Life
			 estateThe term life estate means—(A)if the claimant
			 is a person, an interest of the claimant in the Federal land that will
			 revert
			 to the United States on the date of the death of the claimant; and(B)if the claimant
			 is an entity, an interest in the Federal land of a person designated by
			 the
			 claimant that will revert to the United States on the date of the death of
			 the
			 designated person.(7)Normal water
			 surface elevationThe term normal water surface
			 elevation means the contour elevation of 7621.8 in the North American
			 Vertical Datum of 1988, which corresponds to the elevation of the crest of
			 the
			 spillway of Scofield Dam.(8)Property
			 boundary elevationThe term property boundary
			 elevation means the contour elevation 7630, as surveyed by McGonagle and
			 Ulrich, Land Surveyors, in 1926, which was transmuted to the current
			 elevation
			 of 7638.9 in the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 and which
			 corresponds to
			 1.4 vertical feet below the crest of Scofield Dam.(9)RoadsThe term Roads means the streets, improved and unimproved, as in existence on the date of enactment of this Act,
			 that—(A)are located on the Federal land;(B)are intended for public access via motorized vehicle to the Federal land claims of the claimants;
			 and(C)extend to the shoreline of Scofield Reservoir.(10)SecretaryThe
			 term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.(11)Structure(A)In
			 generalThe term structure means any improvement located on the property of  a claimant, as in existence on the date of
			 enactment of this Act, including—(i)a residence;(ii)a shed;(iii)a workshop;(iv)a garage;(v)a carport;(vi)a deck;(vii)a boathouse; or(viii)an incidental building.(B)InclusionThe
			 term structure includes any infrastructure associated with a
			 residence that is not owned by a public or private utility, including
			 water, power, sewer, and improvements to Roads.3.Conveyance of
			 Scofield project land(a)Survey(1)In generalTo facilitate the conveyance of the Federal land under this Act, it shall be the responsibility of
			 Carbon County—(A)to enter into an agreement with the Secretary to pay the costs associated with a full physical and
			 title survey of the Federal land in order to delineate the boundaries
			 associated with the Federal land, Federal easements, or other Federal
			 interests in land; and(B)subject to paragraph (2), to initiate and complete a full physical survey of the Roads and the
			 parcels located within the Federal land that are eligible to be conveyed
			 to the claimants, and, in any case in which a land description or record
			 of ownership in any record of Carbon County conflicts with a claim of a
			 claimant with regard to an existing physical feature or facility, propose
			 boundaries and land descriptions to resolve the
			 dispute.(2)Unresolved disputes(A)In generalIf a claim to a parcel or portion of a parcel of Federal land cannot be resolved in accordance with
			 the applicable land description in the records of  Carbon County by the
			 applicable deadline for an election under subsection (d)(6), the claimant
			 shall stipulate to, accept, and submit to the Secretary the land
			 description developed by Carbon County to resolve the dispute in order to
			 meet the election requirement of subsection (d)(6) by not later than 180
			 days after that deadline.(B)Failure to stipulate and acceptIf a claimant fails to stipulate to and accept the land description of Carbon County by the date
			 described in subparagraph (A), the authority to convey the affected parcel
			 or portion of a parcel of Federal land pursuant to this section shall be
			 terminated with respect to the disputed claim.(b)Appraisal(1)In generalAs a condition of the conveyance under this section, Carbon County shall enter into an agreement
			 with the Secretary to pay the costs associated with an
			 appraisal of the fair market value of each property interest requested by
			 a claimant relating to the conveyance by the Secretary under this Act.(2)Determination of fair market valueThe fair market value of a property interest under paragraph (1) shall be determined by the
			 Secretary in accordance with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal
			 Land Acquisitions and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
			 Practices.(c)NotificationIt shall be the responsibility of Carbon County to notify each claimant of any trespass or
			 encroachment by the applicable claimant on the Federal land, including the
			 existence of any trespassing or encroaching structure of the claimant.(d)Authorization
			 To convey Federal land(1)In
			 generalTo resolve the issues of trespass and encroachment on the
			 Federal land by the claimants, the Secretary may, in accordance with
			 paragraphs (5) and (6)—(A)on an election by a claimant—(i)subject to paragraph (2), convey to the claimant fee interest in the claimed portion of the Federal
			 land that is located above the normal water surface elevation, as
			 determined by the results of the survey required under subsection (a),
			 subject to all valid rights-of-way, licenses, and easements in existence
			 on the date of enactment of this Act; or(ii)subject to paragraph (3), grant to the claimant a life estate permitting the continued occupation
			 of the claimed portion of the Federal land above the normal water surface
			 elevation, as determined by the results of the survey required under
			 subsection (a), subject to all valid rights-of-way, licenses, and
			 easements in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; or(B)subject to paragraph (4), on an election by Carbon County, convey to Carbon County fee interest in
			 the Roads, as determined by the survey required under subsection (a),
			 subject to all valid rights-of-way, licenses, and easements in existence
			 on the date of enactment of this Act.(2)Conveyance
			 requirementsA conveyance under paragraph (1)(A)(i) shall be subject
			 to—(A)the claimant
			 paying to the Secretary the fair market value of the fee interest in the
			 claimed portion of the Federal land, as determined by the Secretary under
			 subsection (b), exclusive of the value of any
			 structures;(B)provisions under which the claimant shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the United States
			 for all claims by the claimant or others arising from—(i)the design, construction, operation, maintenance, or replacement of Scofield Dam and Reservoir;(ii)the survey of claims, description of claims, delineation of boundaries, conveyance documents,
			 conveyance process, and recording of deeds associated with the conveyance;
			 and(iii)any damages associated with any structure or chattel of the claimant that may be displaced in a
			 flood event;(C)the United States retaining a flood easement as well as an access easement for purposes of
			 monitoring and enforcing the requirements of subparagraph (D) with respect
			 to the entire portion of Federal land conveyed; and(D)deed restrictions
			 requiring that—(i)to prevent any
			 structure on the portion of the Federal land conveyed from being displaced
			 during a flood event, the claimant shall—(I)secure or tie
			 down all existing structures; and(II)if replacing or rebuilding such a structure, limit the replacement or rebuilding to the number and
			 type of structures in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and(ii)all activities
			 carried out by the claimant under clause (i) with respect to a structure
			 be
			 carried out in accordance with applicable standards for structures that
			 may be submerged, flooded, or inundated, as contained in—(I)the International
			 Building Code (as adopted by Utah Administrative Code R156–56); or(II)any other
			 building code or engineering standard that is—(aa)similar to the
			 International Building Code;(bb)widely used;
			 and(cc)nationally
			 recognized.(3)Life estate
			 requirementsA life estate granted under paragraph (1)(A)(ii) shall
			 be subject to—(A)the claimant
			 paying to the Secretary the fair market value of the life estate on the
			 claimed
			 portion of the Federal land, as determined by the Secretary under
			 subsection (b), but excluding the value of any structures;(B)provisions under
			 which the claimant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the United States
			 for all
			 claims by the claimant or others arising from—(i)the design, construction, operation, maintenance, or replacement of Scofield Dam and Reservoir;(ii)the survey of claims, description of claims, delineation of boundaries, conveyance documents,
			 conveyance process, and recording of deeds associated with the conveyance;
			 and(iii)any damages associated with any structure or chattel of the claimant that may be displaced in a
			 flood event; and(C)restrictions equivalent to the deed restrictions described in clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph
			 (2)(D), as applicable.(4)Conveyance of Roads requirementsA conveyance under paragraph (1)(B) shall be subject to—(A)Carbon County paying to the Secretary a sum determined to be acceptable by the Secretary;(B)provisions under which Carbon County shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the United States
			 for all claims by Carbon County or others arising from—(i)the design, construction, operation, maintenance, or replacement of Scofield Dam and Reservoir;(ii)the survey of claims, description of claims, delineation of boundaries, conveyance documents,
			 conveyance process, and recording of deeds associated with the conveyance;
			 and(iii)any damages associated with structures or chattel of Carbon County that may be displaced in a flood
			 event;(C)the United States retaining a flood easement as well as an access easement for purposes of
			 monitoring and enforcing the requirements of subparagraph (D) with respect
			 to the entire portion of the Roads conveyed; and(D)restrictions equivalent to the deed restrictions described in  clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph
			 (2)(D), as applicable.(5)Compliance with
			 environmental laws(A)In
			 generalBefore conveying the Federal land under paragraph (1)(A)(i)
			 or the Roads under paragraph (1)(B) or granting a life estate under
			 paragraph (1)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall
			 comply
			 with all applicable requirements under—(i)the
			 National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);(ii)the Endangered
			 Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and(iii)any other
			 applicable law.(B)EffectNothing
			 in this Act modifies or alters any obligations under—(i)the
			 National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); or(ii)the Endangered
			 Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).(C)CostsBefore the initiation of any conveyance under this Act, Carbon County shall pay to the Secretary an
			 amount equal to the costs associated with achieving environmental
			 compliance under this paragraph.(6)Deadline for
			 election(A)ClaimantsNot later than 5 years after the date of enactment of
			 this Act, each claimant shall notify the Secretary in writing whether the
			 claimant elects to receive—(i)a fee interest in
			 the claimed portion of the Federal land, in accordance with paragraph
			 (1)(A)(i);
			 or(ii)a life estate in
			 the claimed portion of the Federal land, in accordance with paragraph
			 (1)(A)(ii).(B)Carbon CountyNot later than 3 years after the date of enactment of
			 this Act, Carbon County shall notify the Secretary in writing whether
			 Carbon County elects to receive a fee interest in the Roads, in accordance
			 with paragraph (1)(B).(7)Failure to
			 notify Secretary or complete transfer(A)Notice of electionIf a claimant fails to submit to the Secretary a notice of an election in accordance with paragraph
			 (6)(A), any future claim by the claimant with respect to the Federal land
			 shall be terminated.(B)Transfer(i)ClaimantsIf, due to a failure by the claimant to act in furtherance of the transfer of fee interest or life
			 estate under this section, no transfer of the claimed Federal Land has
			 been recorded with the recorder of Carbon County by the date that is 7
			 years after the date of enactment of this Act, any claim by the claimant
			 with respect to the Federal land shall be terminated.(ii)Carbon CountyIf, due to a failure by Carbon County to act in furtherance of the transfer of fee interest, no
			 transfer of the Roads has been recorded with the recorder of Carbon County
			 by the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the
			 authority of the Secretary to convey the interest in the Roads shall be
			 terminated.(C)Quiet
			 titleOn extinguishment of a claim under subparagraph (A) or (B), the
			 Secretary shall take such action as is necessary to quiet title to the
			 applicable portion of the Federal land, including removal of persons,
			 entities,
			 structures, and materials encumbering the applicable portion of the
			 Federal
			 land.(8)Payments in lieu of taxesAny Federal land transferred to a claimant in fee under paragraph (1)(A)(i) or to Carbon County
			 under paragraph (1)(B) shall not be included or taken into consideration
			 in the allocation of any payment in lieu of
			 taxes under chapter 69
		of title 31, United States Code.(9)Trust
			 fund(A)EstablishmentThere
			 is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund, to be known as
			 the
			 Scofield Reservoir Fund, to be administered by the Secretary and
			 made available, without fiscal year limitation, for—(i)monitoring and enforcing the requirements of paragraphs (2)(C), (3)(C), and (4)(C) regarding
			 maintaining access to, and eliminating encroachment and private exclusive
			 use of, the
			 Federal land surrounding the Scofield Reservoir; and(ii)providing enhanced
			 public recreational opportunities at Scofield Reservoir.(B)Transfers to
			 fundThere shall be deposited in the Fund any amounts received as
			 consideration for—(i)a conveyance under subparagraph (A)(i) or (B) of paragraph (1); or(ii)the granting of a
			 life
			 estate under paragraph (1)(A)(ii).


113 HR 2451 IH: Strengthening Entrepreneurs’ Economic Development Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-06-20
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2451
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 20, 2013
			Ms. Velázquez (for
			 herself, Mr. Payne,
			 Ms. Chu, and
			 Ms. Clarke) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Small Business

		A BILL
		To direct the Administrator of the Small Business
		  Administration to establish and carry out a direct lending program for small
		  business concerns, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Strengthening Entrepreneurs’ Economic
			 Development Act of 2013.
		2.Direct Lending Program
			 for Small Business Concerns
			(a)EstablishmentThe Administrator of the Small Business
			 Administration shall—
				(1)establish and
			 carry out a loan program (in this Act referred to as the
			 program); and
				(2)establish a
			 process under which an eligible small business concern may submit an
			 application to the Administrator for the purpose of securing a loan under the
			 program.
				(b)Loan
			 amountEach loan made to an
			 eligible small business concern under the program shall be in an amount not to
			 exceed $150,000.
			(c)Repayment
			 periodAn eligible small business concern that receives a loan
			 under the program shall repay the loan not later than 6 years after the date on
			 which such loan is disbursed.
			(d)No prepayment
			 penaltyThere shall be no prepayment penalty on a loan made under
			 the program.
			(e)Interest
			 rateThe maximum legal rate
			 of interest on any loan made under the program shall not exceed the sum of the
			 rate prescribed by the Administrator pursuant to section 7(a)(4)(A) of the
			 Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(4)(A)) for direct loans plus 5 percent.
			(f)Borrower
			 feesWith respect to each
			 loan made to an eligible small business concern under the program, the
			 Administrator may collect a fee from the borrower using the formula established
			 under section 7(a)(18) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(18)).
			(g)Underwriting
			 standardsNot later than 180
			 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall issue
			 guidance regarding prudent underwriting standards that must be used for loans
			 made under the program.
			(h)Lender
			 participation
				(1)Lenders
					(A)In
			 generalThe Administrator shall establish a process under which
			 the Administrator makes available to lenders each loan application submitted
			 for the purpose of such lenders originating, underwriting, closing, and
			 servicing the loan for which the applicant applied.
					(B)EligibilityLenders
			 are eligible to receive a loan application described in subparagraph (A) if
			 they participate in the program.
					(C)Local
			 lendersThe Administrator shall first make available a loan
			 application described in subparagraph (A) to lenders within 50 miles of the
			 principal office of the loan applicant.
					(D)Preferred
			 lendersIf a lender described
			 in subparagraph (C) does not agree to originate, underwrite, close, and service
			 the loan applied for within 5 business days of receiving a loan application
			 described in subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall subsequently make
			 available such loan application to lenders in the Preferred Lenders Program
			 under section 7(a)(2)(C)(ii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
			 636(a)(2)(C)(ii)).
					(E)Authority of
			 administration to lendIf a
			 lender described in subparagraphs (C) and (D) does not agree to originate,
			 underwrite, close, and service the loan applied for within 10 business days of
			 receiving a loan application described in subparagraph (A), the Administrator
			 shall, in accordance with the underwriting standards promulgated under
			 subsection (g), consider such loan for origination, underwriting, closing, and
			 servicing by the Administration within 10 business days.
					(2)Asset
			 salesThe Administrator shall offer to sell loans made by the
			 Administrator under the program. Such sales shall be made through the
			 semi-annual public solicitation (in the Federal Register and in other media) of
			 offers to purchase. The Administrator may contract with vendors for due
			 diligence, asset valuation, and other services related to such sales. The
			 Administrator may not sell any loan under the program for less than 90 percent
			 of the net present value of the loan, as determined and certified by a
			 qualified third party.
				(3)Loans not
			 soldThe Administrator shall maintain and service loans made by
			 the Administrator under this paragraph that are not sold through the asset
			 sales under this subsection.
				(i)DefinitionsIn
			 this Act:
				(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means
			 the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
				(2)Eligible small
			 business concernThe term eligible small business
			 concern means a small business concern that has less than 20
			 employees.
				(3)Small business
			 concernThe term small business concern has the
			 same meaning given such term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15
			 U.S.C. 632).
				3.Fee for
			 high-dollar 7(a) loansSection 7(a) of the Small Business Act is
			 amended—
			(1)by redesignating
			 paragraphs (31) through (35) as paragraphs (32) through (36); and
			(2)by inserting the
			 following new paragraph:

					(31)Fee for
				high-dollar loansWith
				respect to each loan in excess of $2,000,000 approved under this subsection,
				the Administration shall assess, collect, and retain a fee not to exceed a
				certain percentage, as determined by the Administrator, of the outstanding
				balance of the deferred participation share of the loan, as necessary to reduce
				to zero the cost to the Administration of making loans under this subsection.
				As used in the paragraph, the term cost has the meaning given
				that term in section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C.
				661a).
					.


114 HR 2491 IH: Our Communities, Our Choices Act of 2015
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-05-21
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I
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2491
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 21, 2015
Mr. Olson (for himself, Mr. Sanford, Mrs. Black, Mr. Culberson, and Mr. Mullin) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Our Communities, Our Choices Act of 2015. 2.Requiring consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien childrenSection 235(i) of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. 1232(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Before awarding any grant or contract under this subsection that provide for housing of unaccompanied alien children in a facility that is not on property of the Federal Government, the Secretary shall— (1)consult with State and local elected officials regarding the location of the facility as well as the duration of the award and the safety, security, and funding of the facility; and
(2)conduct a public hearing, no earlier than 90 days after the announcement of a potential location for such facility, for which— (A)advance public notice has been provided, in mediums available for general circulation in the proposed jurisdiction, at least 10 days before the date of the hearing; and
(B)a representative of the Department of Health and Human Services is in attendance in an official capacity for the purpose of receiving public comments..


114 HR 5814 IH: Match Veterans to Student Loan Protections Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-07-14
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I114th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5814IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 14, 2016Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Coffman, and Ms. Sinema) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the WorkforceA BILLTo amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve service-connected disability determinations
			 for purposes of loan discharge.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Match Veterans to Student Loan Protections Act. 2.Improved disability determinations (a)In generalSection 437(a) (20 U.S.C. 1087(a)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (2)— (A)by striking A borrower and inserting the following:

 (A)In generalA borrower; and (B)by adding at the end the following

							(B)Matching program
 (i)In generalThe Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a computer matching program under which the Secretary of Education identifies, on at least a quarterly basis, the borrowers who have been assigned a disability rating of 100 percent (or a combination of ratings equaling 100 percent or more) by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for a service-connected disability (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code).
 (ii)Borrower notificationWith respect to each borrower who is identified by the Secretary of Education under clause (i), the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable after such identification—
 (I)notify the borrower of the borrower’s eligibility for loan discharge under this subsection; and (II)provide the borrower with simple instructions on how to apply for such loan discharge, including an explanation that the borrower shall not be required to provide any documentation of the borrower’s disability rating to receive such discharge.; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  (3)Data collection and report to congressThe Secretary shall annually collect and submit to the Committees on Education and the Workforce and Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate, data about borrowers applying for and receiving loan discharges under this subsection, which shall include the following, disaggregated by borrowers applying for or receiving such discharges under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (2):
 (A)The number of applications received under this subsection. (B)The number of such applications that were approved.
 (C)The number of loan discharges that were completed under this subsection. (D)Any other information the Secretary determines is necessary.
 (4)Notification to borrowersThe Secretary shall notify each borrower whose liability on a loan has been discharged under this subsection that such loan has been discharged..
				(b)Reports
 (1)PlanNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that includes a plan to carry out the activities described under section 437(a)(2)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087(a)(2)), as added by this section.
 (2)Follow-up ReportIf the Secretary of Education has not carried out the activities described under section 437(a)(2)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as added by this section, by the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, by such date, a report that includes an explanation of why those activities have not been implemented.


116 HR 5944 IH: History Is Learned from the Living Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-02-21
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5944IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 21, 2020Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo establish the History Is Learned from the Living grant program to enable communities to learn about historical movements in the United States in the past century through the oral histories of community members who participated in those movements, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the History Is Learned from the Living Act.2.Sense of Congress regarding preservation of stories of heroes of historical movements in the United States(a)FindingsCongress finds the following:(1)The historical movements in the United States over the past century have been integral to growth, progress, and innovation in the United States.(2)Notable examples of such historical movements include the Women’s Suffrage, Reagan Revolution, Peace, Veteran, Civil Rights, Tea Party, Chicano (El Movimiento), Pro-Life, Environmental, and Deficit Reduction Movements.(3)Martin Luther King, Jr., Phyllis Schlafly, Cesar Chavez, William Buckley, Susan B. Anthony, and Ronald Reagan are among the many well-known heroes of such historical movements.(4)In addition to the well-known heroes of such historical movements, there are numerous unsung heroes living in local communities across the United States.(b)Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that the stories of the unsung heroes of historical movements in the United States over the past century should be preserved and archived, and the historical movements in which they participated remembered, for generations to come.3.History Is Learned from the Living grant program(a)Grant programThere is established the History Is Learned from the Living grant program (in this section referred to as the HILL grant program), to be carried out by the Secretary of the Interior.(b)RequirementsUnder the HILL grant program, the Secretary shall make 1-year grants in the amount of $50,000 to community groups, organizations, or institutions to—(1)carry out projects through which the community may learn about historical movements in the United States in the past century through the oral histories of members of the community who participated in those movements; and(2)submit to the Secretary a digital report on the projects, in such form and containing such information as may be specified by the Secretary, including—(A)each oral history described in paragraph (1);(B)the relevance of such oral history; and(C)the background of the community member to whom the oral history belongs.(c)ApplicationTo be eligible for a grant under this section, a community group, organization, or institution shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.(d)Preservation of oral historiesThe Secretary shall establish a system to preserve and make available to the public the digital reports submitted under subsection (b)(2).(e)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the HILL grant program $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2018 and each fiscal year thereafter.


113 HRES 373 RH:  Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3273) to establish a bicameral working group on deficit reduction and economic growth, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) making continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.
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IVHouse Calendar No. 66113th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 373[Report No. 113–243]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 8, 2013Mr. Sessions, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printedRESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3273) to establish a bicameral working group on deficit reduction and economic growth, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) making continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes.That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) making appropriations for the salaries and related expenses of certain Federal employees during a lapse in funding authority for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 40 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit.2.Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3273) to establish a bicameral working group on deficit reduction and economic growth. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 40 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules; and (2) one motion to recommit.3.(a)In the engrossment of H.J. Res. 89, the Clerk shall—(1)add the text of H.R. 3273, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.J. Res. 89;(2)conform the title of H.J. Res. 89 to reflect the addition of the text of H.R. 3273, as passed by the House, to the engrossment;(3)assign appropriate designations to provisions within the engrossment; and(4)conform cross-references and provisions for short titles within the engrossment.(b)Upon the addition of the text of H.R. 3273, as passed by the House, to the engrossment of H.J. Res. 89, H.R. 3273 shall be laid on the table.4.Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) making continuing appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 40 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit.October 8, 2013Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1897
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			October 26, 2009
			Mr. Roberts introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To extend the temporary suspension of duty on phosphor
		  zinc silicate.

		1.Phosphor zinc
			 silicate
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.22.67 of
			 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to phosphor zinc
			 silicate) is amended by striking the date in the effective period column and
			 inserting 12/31/2011.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by
			 subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for
			 consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.


116 S1031 ES: Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2020
U.S. Senate

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116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 1031IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other
 purposes. 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2020.2.Safety requirements for amphibious passenger vessels(a)Safety improvements(1)Buoyancy requirementsNot later than 1 year after the date of completion of a Coast Guard contracted assessment by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine of the technical feasibility, practicality, and safety benefits of providing reserve buoyancy through passive means on amphibious passenger vessels, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may initiate a rulemaking to prescribe in regulations that operators of amphibious passenger vessels provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means, including watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or such other means as the Secretary may specify in the regulations, in order to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew.(2)Interim requirementsNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall initiate a rulemaking to implement interim safety policies or other measures to require that operators of amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation) comply with the following:(A)Remove the canopies of such vessels for waterborne operations, or install in such vessels a canopy that does not restrict either horizontal or vertical escape by passengers in the event of flooding or sinking.(B)If the canopy is removed from such vessel pursuant to subparagraph (A), require that all passengers don a Coast Guard type-approved personal flotation device before the onset of waterborne operations of such vessel.(C)Install in such vessels at least one independently powered electric bilge pump that is capable of dewatering such vessels at the volume of the largest remaining penetration in order to supplement the vessel’s existing bilge pump required under section 182.520 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).(D)Verify the watertight integrity of such vessel in the water at the outset of each waterborne departure of such vessel.(b)Regulations requiredNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall initiate a rulemaking for amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). The regulations shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1)Severe weather emergency preparednessRequirements that an operator of an amphibious passenger vessel—(A)check and notate in the vessel’s logbook the National Weather Service forecast before getting underway and periodically while underway;(B)in the case of a watch or warning issued for wind speeds exceeding the wind speed equivalent used to certify the stability of an amphibious passenger vessel, proceed to the nearest harbor or safe refuge; and(C)maintain and monitor a weather monitor radio receiver at the operator station that may be automatically activated by the warning alarm device of the National Weather Service.(2)Passenger safetyRequirements—(A)concerning whether personal flotation devices should be required for the duration of an amphibious passenger vessel’s waterborne transit, which shall be considered and determined by the Secretary;(B)that operators of amphibious passenger vessels inform passengers that seat belts may not be worn during waterborne operations;(C)that before the commencement of waterborne operations, a crew member visually check that each passenger has unbuckled the passenger’s seatbelt; and(D)that operators or crew maintain a log recording the actions described in subparagraphs (B) and (C). (3)TrainingRequirement for annual training for operators and crew of amphibious passengers vessels, including—(A)training for personal flotation and seat belt requirements, verifying the integrity of the vessel at the onset of each waterborne departure, identification of weather hazards, and use of National Weather Service resources prior to operation; and(B)training for crewmembers to respond to emergency situations, including flooding, engine compartment fires, man overboard situations, and in water emergency egress procedures. (4)Recommendations from reportsRequirements to address recommendations from the following reports, as practicable and to the extent that such recommendations are under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard:(A)The National Transportation Safety Board’s Safety Recommendation Reports on the Amphibious Passenger Vessel incidents in Table Rock, Missouri, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Seattle, Washington.(B)The Coast Guard’s Marine Investigation Board reports on the Stretch Duck 7 sinkings at Table Rock, Missouri, and the Miss Majestic sinking near Hot Springs, Arkansas. (5)Interim requirementsThe interim requirements described in subsection (a)(2), as appropriate. (c)Prohibition on operation of noncompliant vesselsCommencing as of the date specified by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating pursuant to subsection (d), any amphibious passenger vessel whose configuration or operation does not comply with the requirements under subsection (a)(2) (or subsection (a)(1), if prescribed) may not operate in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (d)Deadline for complianceThe regulations and interim requirements described in subsections (a) and (b) shall require compliance with the requirements in the regulations not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, as the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may specify in the regulations.(e)ReportNot later than 180 days after the promulgation of the regulations required under subsection (a), the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall provide a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives regarding the status of the implementation of the requirements included in such regulations. Passed the Senate December 10, 2020.Secretary


116 HRES 1005 IH: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the enhancement of unity in America.
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-06-15
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IV116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 1005IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 15, 2020Ms. Jackson Lee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryRESOLUTIONExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the enhancement of unity in America.Whereas, on June 18, 2015, the United States Supreme Court correctly concluded in Walker III v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. (No. 14–144; 576 U.S., 135 S. Ct. 2239) that messages on State license plates constitute government speech, not private speech protected by the First Amendment;Whereas the Court also held that it is within the authority of a State such as Texas to reject messages on State-issued license plates, such as a depiction of the Confederate battle flag, that offend the sensibilities of its citizens;Whereas divisive symbols, license plates, specialty license plates, replicas, and flags on public buildings or government property, which constitute government speech, convey the vestiges of the history of slavery that has divided the United States;Whereas the role of government is to promote equal protection under the Constitution and combat fear, oppression, and intimidation;Whereas these divisive symbols have historically targeted and perpetuated fear, oppression, and intimidation of certain groups of Americans;Whereas the continued existence of these divisive symbols as government speech is also a denial of equal protection under the law;Whereas the United States can only be a perfect union where all are and feel equally protected under the law; andWhereas equal protection under the law promotes a more perfect union, fairness, tolerance, peace, and a sense of community oneness, all unalienable rights enshrined in the Constitution: Now, therefore, be itThat it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union—(1)through avoidance of government speech, as the State of Texas did in Walker III v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc., which promotes or displays symbols, signs, and vestiges of racism, oppression, and intimidation in the States, localities, and territories;(2)by immediately abating the use of government speech through signs, actions, and words that promote division and tear at the fabric of the American society; and(3)by promoting tolerance and unity by taking actions to ensure that government speech does not foster division, disharmony, intolerance through government-issued or sponsored flags, signs, images, or other symbols whether displayed in public or private.


114 HR 6092 IH: Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile (HOPE) Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-09-21
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I114th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6092IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 21, 2016Mr. Vargas (for himself, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Vela, Mrs. Davis of California, and Mrs. Napolitano) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans
			 to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by
			 the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile (HOPE) Act. 2.Parole for certain veteransSection 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)) is amended—
 (1)in subparagraph (A), by striking except as provided in subparagraph (B) or in section 214(f), and inserting except as provided in subparagraph (B) or (C) or in section 214(f),; (2)by striking Attorney General each place such term appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:  (C) (i)The Secretary of Homeland Security may, in the discretion of the Secretary, parole into the United States temporarily under such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe only on a case-by-case basis any alien applying for admission to the United States who—
 (I)is a veteran (as defined in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code); (II)seeks parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code; and
 (III)resides permanently abroad pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B.
 (ii)Parole of alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien and when the purposes of such parole shall, in the opinion of the Secretary of Homeland Security, have been served the alien shall forthwith return or be returned to the custody from which the alien was paroled.
						(iii)
 (I)Parole under clause (i) shall not be available in the case of an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction for—
 (aa)a crime of violence; or (bb)a crime that endangers the national security of the United State for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.
 (II)For purposes of subclause (I), the term crime of violence means an offense defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code, excluding a purely political offense, for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years.
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116 HR 2164 IH: Green Bus Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-04-09
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2164IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 9, 2019Ms. Brownley of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo require any bus purchased for use in public transportation with funds provided by the Federal
			 Transit Administration to be a zero-emission bus, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Green Bus Act of 2019. 2.Zero-emission bus requirements (a)In generalChapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 5312 the following:

					5313.Zero-emission bus requirements
 (a)In generalNotwithstanding any other requirements of this chapter, not later than October 1, 2029, any bus purchased or leased with funds provided under this chapter or otherwise provided by the Federal Transit Administration for purposes of providing public transportation shall be a zero-emission bus.
 (b)Definition of zero-Emission busIn this section, the term zero-emission bus means a bus that produces no carbon or particulate matter. . (b)Conforming amendmentThe table of sections for chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 5312 the following new item:

						5313. Zero-emission bus requirements..
			3.Report on best practices implementing zero-emission bus fleets
 (a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall compile, and make publicly available, a report containing best practices and lessons learned by transit agencies and States that have implemented or are in the process of implementing zero-emission bus fleets.
 (b)ConsultationIn compiling the report, the Secretary shall consult with transit agencies, States, zero-emission bus manufacturers, and other stakeholders that the Secretary determines are appropriate.
 (c)Updates to reportThe Secretary shall update the report required under subsection (a) annually. 4.Extensions of certain low- or no-emission vehicle programs (a)Additional authorization for certain programs (1)Authorization of appropriationsSection 5338(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (3)Additional authorization of appropriationsThere shall be available from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund for fiscal years 2021 through 2029 such funds as are specifically allocated for those fiscal years under paragraph (2). Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize the appropriation of any amounts not so allocated..
 (2)Conforming amendmentSection 5338(a)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting or paragraph (3) after paragraph (1). (b)Low- and No-Emission Component Assessment ProgramSection 5338(a)(2)(G) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

 (G)$28,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2019 and $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2029 shall be available to carry out section 5312, of which—
 (i)$3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2019 and $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2029 shall be available to carry out section 5312(h); and
 (ii)$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2019 and $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2029 shall be available to carry out section 5312(i);.
 (c)Low- or No-Emission Vehicle ProgramSection 5338(a)(2)(M) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1)by striking and $344,044,179 for fiscal year 2020 and inserting , $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2020, $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, $550,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, $600,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, $650,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, $700,000,000 for fiscal year 2025, $750,000,000 for fiscal year 2026, $800,000,000 for fiscal year 2027, $850,000,000 for fiscal year 2028, and $900,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and
 (2)by striking 2020 shall be available to carry out section 5339(c) and inserting 2019, $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2020, $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2021, $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025, $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2026, $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2027, $550,000,000 for fiscal year 2028, and $600,000,000 for fiscal year 2029 shall be available to carry out section 5339(c).
 (d)Planning programsSection 5338(a)(2)(A) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking and $142,036,417 for fiscal year 2020 and inserting and $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2029. 5.Preference under Low- or No-Emission Vehicle Program for operators with full fleet transition plansSection 5339(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (8)PreferenceIn awarding grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give preference to applicants who have completed a full fleet transition plan..


115 HR 176 IH: New IDEA Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-01-03
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 176IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2017Mr. King of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Duncan of South Carolina, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Jones, Mr. Smith of Texas, Mr. Brooks of Alabama, and Mr. Barletta) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and the Workforce, 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 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens may
			 not be deducted from gross income, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as— (1)the New IDEA Act; or
 (2)the New Illegal Deduction Elimination Act. 2.Clarification that wages paid to unauthorized aliens may not be deducted from gross income (a)In generalSubsection (c) of section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to illegal bribes, kickbacks, and other payments) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

					(4)Wages paid to or on behalf of unauthorized aliens
 (A)In generalNo deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any wage paid to or on behalf of an unauthorized alien, as defined under section 274A(h)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a(h)(3)).
 (B)WagesFor the purposes of this paragraph, the term wages means all remuneration for employment, including the cash value of all remuneration (including benefits) paid in any medium other than cash.
 (C)Safe HarborIf a person or other entity is participating in the E-Verify Program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) and obtains confirmation of identity and employment eligibility in compliance with the terms and conditions of the program with respect to the hiring (or recruitment or referral) of an employee, subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to wages paid to such employee.
 (D)Burden of proofIn the case of any examination of a return in connection with a deduction under this section by reason of this paragraph, the Secretary shall bear the burden of proving that wages were paid to or on behalf of an unauthorized alien.
 (E)Limitation on taxpayer auditThe Secretary may not commence an audit or other investigation of a taxpayer solely on the basis of a deduction taken under this section by reason of this paragraph..
 (b)Six-Year limitation on assessment and collectionSubsection (c) of section 6501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to exceptions) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

 (12)Deduction claimed for wages paid to unauthorized aliensIn the case of a return of tax on which a deduction is shown in violation of section 162(c)(4), any tax under chapter 1 may be assessed, or a proceeding in court for the collection of such tax may be begun without assessment, at any time within 6 years after the return was filed..
 (c)Use of documentation for enforcement purposesSection 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a) is amended— (1)in subparagraph (b)(5), by inserting , section 162(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, after enforcement of this Act;
 (2)in subparagraph (d)(2)(F), by inserting , section 162(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, after enforcement of this Act; and (3)in subparagraph (d)(2)(G), by inserting section 162(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or after or enforcement of.
				(d)Availability of information
 (1)In generalThe Commissioner of Social Security, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall jointly establish a program to share information among such agencies that may or could lead to the identification of unauthorized aliens (as defined under section 274A(h)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act), including any no-match letter, any information in the earnings suspense file, and any information in the investigation and enforcement of section 162(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
				(2)Disclosure by Secretary of the Treasury
 (A)In generalSubsection (i) of section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

 (9)Payment of wages to unauthorized aliensUpon request from the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration or the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Secretary shall disclose to officers and employees of such Administration or Department—
 (A)taxpayer identity information of employers who paid wages with respect to which a deduction was not allowed by reason of section 162(c)(4), and
 (B)taxpayer identity information of individuals to whom such wages were paid, for purposes of carrying out any enforcement activities of such Administration or Department with respect to such employers or individuals.. (B)RecordkeepingParagraph (4) of section 6103(p) of such Code is amended—
 (i)by striking (5), or (7) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) and inserting (5), (7), or (9), and (ii)by striking (5) or (7) in subparagraph (F)(ii) and inserting (5), (7), or (9).
						(e)Effective date
 (1)Except as provided in paragraph (2), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
 (2)The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
				3.Modification of E-Verify Program
 (a)Making permanentSubsection (b) of section 401 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) is amended by striking the last sentence.
			(b)Application to current employees
 (1)Voluntary electionThe first sentence of section 402(a) of such Act is amended to read as follows: Any person or other entity that conducts any hiring (or recruitment or referral) in a State or employs any individuals in a State may elect to participate in the E-Verify Program..
 (2)Benefit of rebuttable presumptionParagraph (1) of section 402(b) of such Act is amended by adding at the end the following: If a person or other entity is participating in the E-Verify Program and obtains confirmation of identity and employment eligibility in compliance with the terms and conditions of the program with respect to individuals employed by the person or entity, the person or entity has established a rebuttable presumption that the person or entity has not violated section 274A(a)(2) with respect to such individuals..
 (3)Scope of electionSubparagraph (A) of section 402(c)(2) of such Act is amended to read as follows:  (A)In generalAny electing person or other entity may provide that the election under subsection (a) shall apply (during the period in which the election is in effect)—
 (i)to all its hiring (and all recruitment or referral); (ii)to all its hiring (and all recruitment or referral and all individuals employed by the person or entity);
 (iii)to all its hiring (and all recruitment or referral) in one or more States or one or more places of hiring (or recruitment or referral, as the case may be); or
 (iv)to all its hiring (and all recruitment or referral and all individuals employed by the person or entity) in one or more States or one or more place of hiring (or recruitment or referral or employment, as the case may be)..
 (4)Procedures for participants in E-Verify ProgramSubsection (a) of section 403 of such Act is amended— (A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting or continued employment in the United States after United States; and
 (B)in paragraph (3)— (i)in subparagraph (A), by striking all that follows (as specified by the Secretary of Homeland Security) and inserting after the date of the hiring, or recruitment or referral, in the case of inquiries made pursuant to a hiring, recruitment or referral (and not of previously hired individuals).; and
 (ii)in subparagraph (B), by striking such 3 working days and inserting the specified period. (c)Application to job applicantsSection 402(c)(2) of such Act is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (C)Job offer may be made conditional on final confirmation by E-VerifyA person or other entity that elects to participate in the E-Verify Program may offer a prospective employee an employment position conditioned on final verification of the identity and employment eligibility of the employee using the employment eligibility confirmation system established under section 404..


113 HRES 299 IH: Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup Championship.
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-07-11
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		IV
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 299
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 11, 2013
			Mr. Quigley (for
			 himself, Ms. Schakowsky,
			 Mrs. Bustos,
			 Mr. Foster,
			 Ms. Duckworth,
			 Mr. Gutiérrez,
			 Ms. Kelly of Illinois,
			 Mr. Schneider,
			 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois,
			 Mr. Enyart,
			 Mr. Rush, Mr. Lipinski, Mr.
			 Danny K. Davis of Illinois, and Mr.
			 Schock) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
			 the Committee on Oversight and Government
			 Reform

		RESOLUTION
		Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on
		  winning the 2013 Stanley Cup Championship.

		Whereas the historic Chicago Blackhawks, as one of the
			 Original Six, have made countless contributions to
			 sports;
		Whereas the Blackhawks and the National Hockey League have
			 demonstrated a commitment to promoting fitness and leadership skills for youth
			 through support for youth hockey programs and community skating
			 facilities;
		Whereas the Blackhawks have demonstrated a commitment to
			 the Nation’s veterans and wounded warriors through their support of sled-hockey
			 rehabilitation programs and unique on-ice opportunities;
		Whereas with 227 straight home game sellouts and an NHL
			 leading regular-season average attendance of 21,775, the Blackhawks are the
			 pride of their hometown, Chicago, Illinois;
		Whereas the Blackhawks organization of Rocky Wirtz, Joel
			 Quenneville, John McDonough, Jay Blunk, Stan Bowman, and Scotty Bowman have
			 enshrined Chicago as a hockey town for the 21st century;
		Whereas the Blackhawks, through amazing offense, superb
			 defense, and unmatched goaltending, dominated the regular season and overcame
			 the lockout to set an NHL record for a point earned in each of the first 24
			 games of the season;
		Whereas the Blackhawks tamed the Minnesota Wild in 5
			 games, brought down their arch rivals the Detroit Red Wings in a tough 7-game
			 series, and dethroned the Los Angeles Kings to become the Western Conference
			 Champions and advance to the Stanley Cup Final;
		Whereas in the Stanley Cup Final series, the Blackhawks
			 overcame the aggressive play and talent of the Eastern Conference Champion
			 Boston Bruins, to win the championship in one of the most exciting and
			 nail-biting final games in recent history; and
		Whereas the innumerable contributions from every player,
			 coach, and the entire Blackhawks family have brought the madness back to
			 Madison Street and Lord Stanley's Cup back to where it belongs, sweet home
			 Chicago, Illinois: Now, therefore, be it

		That the House of
			 Representatives—
			(1)recognizes the Chicago Blackhawks for their
			 long distinguished history, countless contributions to sports, and their many
			 successes as a franchise;
			(2)congratulates the
			 Blackhawks on an amazing season and for winning the 2013 Stanley Cup
			 Championship;
			(3)recognizes the
			 players, coaches, and leadership of the Blackhawks organization; and
			(4)joins with all
			 people in the United States and hockey fans all over the world in celebrating
			 the return of the Stanley Cup to Chicago, Illinois.


114 S3533 IS: Litigation Relief for Forest Management Projects Act
U.S. Senate
2016-12-08
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		II
		114th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 3533
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			December 8, 2016
			Mr. Daines (for himself and Mr. Tester) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

		A BILL
		To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources
			 Planning Act of 1974 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
			 1976 to discourage litigation against the Forest Service and the Bureau of
			 Land Management relating to land management projects.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Litigation Relief for Forest Management Projects Act.
		2.Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974
 (a)Consultation regarding land management plansSection 6(d) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604(d)) is amended—
 (1)by striking (d) The Secretary and inserting the following:  (d)Public participation and consultation (1)In generalThe Secretary; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  (2)No additional consultation required after approval of land management plans (A)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, no additional consultation shall be required under this subsection or any other provision of law (including section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536) and section 402.16 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)) with respect to—
 (i)the listing of a species as threatened or endangered, or a designation of critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), if a land management plan has been adopted by the Secretary as of the date of designation; or
 (ii)any provision of a land management plan adopted as described in clause (i). (B)Effect of paragraphNothing in this paragraph affects any applicable requirement of the Secretary to consult with the head of any other Federal department or agency—
 (i)regarding a project carried out, or proposed to be carried out, in an area designated as critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or
 (ii)with respect to the development of a new land management plan or the revision of an existing land management plan..
				(b)Definition of Secretary; conforming amendments
 (1)Definition of SecretarySection 3(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1601(a)) is amended, in the first sentence of the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting (referred to in this Act as the Secretary) after Secretary of Agriculture.
				(2)Conforming amendments
 The Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.) is amended, in sections 4 through 9, 12, 13, and 15, by striking Secretary of Agriculture each place it appears and inserting Secretary.
				3.Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
 Section 202(f) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712(f)) is amended—
 (1)by striking (f) The Secretary and inserting the following:  (f)Public involvement (1)In generalThe Secretary; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  (2)No additional consultation required after approval of land use plans (A)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, no additional consultation shall be required under this subsection or any other provision of law (including section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536) and section 402.16 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)), with respect to—
 (i)the listing of a species as threatened or endangered, or a designation of critical habitat, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), if a land use plan has been adopted by the Secretary as of the date of listing or designation; or
 (ii)any provision of a land use plan adopted as described in clause (i). (B)Effect of paragraphNothing in this paragraph affects any applicable requirement of the Secretary to consult with the head of any other Federal department or agency—
 (i)regarding a project carried out, or proposed to be carried out, with respect to a species listed as threatened or endangered, or in an area designated as critical habitat, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or
 (ii)with respect to the development of a new land use plan or the revision of an existing land use plan..


114 SRES 133 ATS: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
U.S. Senate
2015-04-13
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		III
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 133
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 13, 2015
			Mr. Udall (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Ms. Warren, Mr. Brown, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Cardin, and Mr. Franken) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

 Whereas the week of April 6, 2015, through April 12, 2015, is National Public Health Week; Whereas the theme for National Public Health Week in 2015 is Healthiest Nation 2030, with the goal of making the United States the healthiest nation in one generation;
 Whereas public health organizations use National Public Health Week to educate the public, policymakers, and public health professionals on issues that are important to improving the health of the people of the United States;
 Whereas the value of a strong public health system is in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the places where we all live, learn, work, and play;
 Whereas there is a 16 percent difference in the health status of people living in the healthiest States compared to people living in the least healthy States;
 Whereas public health professionals help communities prevent, prepare for, withstand, and recover from the impact of a full range of health threats, including disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and disasters caused by human activity;
 Whereas public health professionals collaborate with partners that are not in the health sector, such as city planners, transportation officials, education officials, and private sector businesses, recognizing that other sectors have an important influence on health;
 Whereas according to the Institute of Medicine, despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the United States ranks below many other economically prosperous and developing countries with respect to many indicators for healthy life, including life expectancy, infant mortality rates, low birth weight rates, and the rate of drug-related deaths;
 Whereas studies show that small strategic investments in prevention can result in significant savings in health care costs;
 Whereas each 10 percent increase in local public health spending contributes to a 6.9 percent decrease in infant deaths, a 3.2 percent decrease in deaths related to cardiovascular disease, a 1.4 percent decrease in deaths due to diabetes, and a 1.1 percent decrease in cancer-related deaths;
 Whereas in communities across the country, more people are changing the way they care for their health by avoiding tobacco use, eating healthier, becoming more physically active, and preventing unintentional injuries at home and in the workplace;
 Whereas despite having a high infant mortality rate compared to other economically prosperous and developing countries, the United States is making progress, with the infant mortality rate declining 12 percent between 2005 and 2011;
 Whereas in 2013, the percentage of adults smoking in the United States decreased from 21.2 percent to 19.6 percent and the percentage of physically inactive adults in the United States decreased from 26.2 percent to 22.9 percent; and
 Whereas efforts to adequately support public health and prevention can continue to transform a health system focused on treating illness to a health system focused on preventing disease and promoting wellness: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)supports the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week;
 (2)recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, the Federal Government, States, tribes, municipalities, local communities, and individuals in preventing disease and injury;
 (3)recognizes the role of public health in improving the health of individuals in the United States; (4)encourages increased efforts and resources to improve the health of people in the United States to create the healthiest nation in one generation through—
 (A)greater opportunities to improve community health and prevent disease and injury; and (B)strengthening the public health system in the United States; and
 (5)encourages the people of the United States to learn about the role of the public health system in improving health in the United States.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2743
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 7, 2012
			Mr. Casey introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on knitted or crocheted
		  fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5 percent or more of
		  elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread.

		1.Knitted or crocheted fabrics
			 of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5 percent or more of
			 elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread
			(a)In
			 generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
			 Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the
			 following new heading:

								9902.01.00Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm,
						containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing
						rubber thread (provided for in subheading 6004.10.00)FreeNo
						changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015

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


110 HR 790 IH: PILT and Refuge Revenue Sharing

U.S. House of Representatives
2007-01-31
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 790
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 31, 2007
			Mr. Udall of Colorado
			 (for himself and Mr. Salazar)
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Natural
			 Resources

		A BILL
		To provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of
		  taxes program, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 PILT and Refuge Revenue Sharing
			 Permanent Funding Act.
		2.Permanent funding
			 for PILT and refuge revenue sharing
			(a)Payments in lieu
			 of taxesSection 6906 of title 31, United States Code, is amended
			 to read as follows:

					6906.Authorization
				of appropriationsThere is
				authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to the Secretary of
				the Interior to carry out this chapter. Beginning in fiscal year 2008 and each
				fiscal year thereafter, amounts authorized under this chapter shall be made
				available to the Secretary of the Interior, out of any other funds in the
				Treasury not otherwise appropriated and without further appropriation, for
				obligation or expenditure in accordance with this
				chapter.
					.
			(b)Refuge revenue
			 sharingSection 401(d) of the Act of June 15, 1935 (16 U.S.C.
			 715s(d)), relating to refuge revenue sharing, is amended by adding at the end
			 the following: Beginning in fiscal year 2008 and each fiscal year
			 thereafter, such amount shall be made available to the Secretary, out of any
			 other funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated and without further
			 appropriation, for obligation or expenditure in accordance with this
			 section..


115 S1329 IS: REcovering and COllecting Unclaimed federal Property Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-06-08
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1329IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 8, 2017Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Manchin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend title 31, United States Code, to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to locate and
			 recover certain assets of the United States Government.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the REcovering and COllecting Unclaimed federal Property Act of 2017 or the RECOUP Act. 2.Increase and streamline recovery of unclaimed assets owed to the United StatesSection 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (j)(1)The Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this subsection as the “Secretary”) may locate and recover assets of the United States Government on behalf of any executive, judicial, or legislative agency in accordance with such procedures as the Secretary considers appropriate.
 (2)Notwithstanding any other provision of law concerning the depositing or collection of Federal payments, including section 3302(b), the Secretary may retain a portion of the amounts recovered under this subsection to cover the administrative and operational costs of the Secretary associated with locating and recovering assets of the United States Government.
 (3)The Secretary shall use any funds appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection. (4)Any savings associated with carrying out this subsection shall be transferred to the general fund of the Treasury for the purpose of deficit reduction..