116 HR 2199 RH: Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
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IBUnion Calendar No. 313116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 2199[Report No. 116–390]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 10, 2019Mr. Carbajal (for himself, Ms. Brownley of California, Mr. Panetta, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Mr. Huffman, and Ms. Hill of California) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesFebruary 4, 2020Additional sponsors: Ms. Speier, Ms. Lee of California, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Schiff, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. DeSaulnier, Ms. Porter, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. McNerney, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Takano, Mr. Sherman, Mrs. Davis of California, Ms. Barragán, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Mr. Peters, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Thompson of California, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr. Costa, Ms. Matsui, Mr. Levin of California, Mr. Cárdenas, Mr. Cox of California, Ms. Sánchez, Mr. Aguilar, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Rouda, Ms. Velázquez, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Soto, Mr. Brown of Maryland, Mr. Clay, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Bera, Ms. Waters, Mr. Correa, Mr. Horsford, Ms. Bass, and Mr. Swalwell of CaliforniaFebruary 4, 2020Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the
			 Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 10, 2019A BILLTo designate certain Federal land in the State of California as wilderness, and for other purposes.

		1.Short title; table of contents
 (a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act. (b)Table of contentsThe table of contents for this Act is as follows:

					Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
					Sec. 2. Definitions.
					Sec. 3. Designation of wilderness.
					Sec. 4. Designation of the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness.
					Sec. 5. Administration of wilderness.
					Sec. 6. Designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers.
					Sec. 7. Designation of the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness.
					Sec. 8. Designation of scenic areas.
					Sec. 9. Condor National Scenic Trail.
					Sec. 10. Forest service study.
					Sec. 11. Nonmotorized recreation opportunities.
					Sec. 12. Use by members of Tribes.
 2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Scenic areasThe term scenic area means a scenic area designated by section 8(a).
 (2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means— (A)with respect to land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Secretary of the Interior; and
 (B)with respect to land managed by the Forest Service, the Secretary of Agriculture. (3)StateThe term State means the State of California.
 (4)Wilderness areaThe term wilderness area means a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section 3(a). 3.Designation of wilderness (a)In generalIn accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the State are designated as wilderness areas and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
 (1)Certain land in the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 35,116 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Proposed Caliente Mountain Wilderness and dated November 13, 2019, which shall be known as the Caliente Mountain Wilderness.
 (2)Certain land in the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 13,332 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Proposed Soda Lake Wilderness and dated June 25, 2019, which shall be known as the Soda Lake Wilderness.
 (3)Certain land in the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 12,585 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Proposed Temblor Range Wilderness and dated June 25, 2019, which shall be known as the Temblor Range Wilderness.
 (4)Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 23,670 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chumash Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the Chumash Wilderness as designated by the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act (Public Law 102–301; 106 Stat. 242).
 (5)Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 54,036 acres, as generally depicted on the maps entitled Dick Smith Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed Map 1 of 2 (Bear Canyon and Cuyama Peak Units) and Dick Smith Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed Map 2 of 2 (Buckhorn and Mono Units) and dated November 14, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the Dick Smith Wilderness as designated by the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note).
 (6)Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest and the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 7,289 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Garcia Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the Garcia Wilderness as designated by the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act (Public Law 102–301; 106 Stat. 242).
 (7)Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest and the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 8,774 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Machesna Mountain Wilderness—Proposed Additions and dated October 30, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the Machesna Mountain Wilderness as designated by the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note).
 (8)Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 30,184 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Matilija Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the Matilija Wilderness as designated by the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act (Public Law 102–301; 106 Stat. 242).
 (9)Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 23,969 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled San Rafael Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the San Rafael Wilderness as designated by Public Law 90–271 (82 Stat. 51), the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), and the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act (Public Law 102–301; 106 Stat. 242).
 (10)Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 2,921 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Santa Lucia Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the Santa Lucia Wilderness as designated by the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95–237; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note).
 (11)Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 14,313 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Sespe Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the Sespe Wilderness as designated by the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act (Public Law 102–301; 106 Stat. 242).
 (12)Certain land in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 17,870 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Diablo Caliente Wilderness Area—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be known as the Diablo Caliente Wilderness.
				(b)Maps and legal descriptions
 (1)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file maps and legal descriptions of the wilderness areas with—
 (A)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and (B)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
 (2)Force of lawThe maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions.
 (3)Public availabilityThe maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
				4.Designation of the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness
 (a)DesignationIn furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 2,359 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness and dated March 29, 2019, is designated as the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness Area.
			(b)Map and legal description
 (1)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and legal description of the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness Area (referred to in this section as the potential wilderness area) with—
 (A)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and (B)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
 (2)Force of lawThe map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description.
 (3)Public availabilityThe map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
 (c)ManagementExcept as provided in subsection (d) and subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
			(d)Trail use, construction, reconstruction, and realignment
 (1)In generalIn accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary may reconstruct, realign, or reroute the Pine Mountain Trail.
 (2)RequirementIn carrying out the reconstruction, realignment, or rerouting under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
 (A)comply with all existing laws (including regulations); and (B)to the maximum extent practicable, use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to accomplish the reconstruction, realignment, or rerouting with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources.
 (3)Motorized vehicles and machineryIn accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary may use motorized vehicles and machinery to carry out the trail reconstruction, realignment, or rerouting authorized by this subsection.
 (4)Motorized and mechanized vehiclesThe Secretary may permit the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles on the existing Pine Mountain Trail in accordance with existing law (including regulations) and this subsection until such date as the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness in accordance with subsection (h).
 (e)WithdrawalSubject to valid existing rights, the Federal land in the potential wilderness area is withdrawn from all forms of—
 (1)entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2)location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
 (3)disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. (f)Cooperative agreementsIn carrying out this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with State, Tribal, and local governmental entities and private entities to complete the trail reconstruction, realignment, or rerouting authorized by subsection (d).
 (g)BoundariesThe Secretary shall modify the boundary of the potential wilderness area to exclude any area within 150 feet of the centerline of the new location of any trail that has been reconstructed, realigned, or rerouted under subsection (d).
			(h)Wilderness designation
 (1)In generalThe potential wilderness area, as modified under subsection (g), shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System on the earlier of—
 (A)the date on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that the trail reconstruction, realignment, or rerouting authorized by subsection (d) has been completed; or
 (B)the date that is 20 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (2)Administration of wildernessOn designation as wilderness under this section, the potential wilderness area shall be—
 (A)incorporated into the Machesna Mountain Wilderness Area, as designated by the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and expanded by section 3; and
 (B)administered in accordance with section 5 and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). 5.Administration of wilderness (a)In generalSubject to valid existing rights, the wilderness areas shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with this Act and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—
 (1)any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and
 (2)any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary that has jurisdiction over the wilderness area.
				(b)Fire management and related activities
 (1)In generalThe Secretary may take any measures in a wilderness area as are necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases in accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and House Report 98–40 of the 98th Congress.
 (2)Funding prioritiesNothing in this Act limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas. (3)Revision and development of local fire management plansAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend the local information in the Fire Management Reference System or individual operational plans that apply to the land designated as a wilderness area.
 (4)AdministrationConsistent with paragraph (1) and other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness areas, the Secretary shall enter into agreements with appropriate State or local firefighting agencies.
 (c)GrazingThe grazing of livestock in the wilderness areas, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue, subject to any reasonable regulations as the Secretary considers necessary in accordance with—
 (1)section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); (2)the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of House Report 101–405, accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior;
 (3)the guidelines set forth in House Report 96–617, accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture; and
 (4)all other laws governing livestock grazing on Federal public land. (d)Fish and wildlife (1)In generalIn accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this Act affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State with respect to fish and wildlife on public land in the State.
 (2)Management activitiesIn furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may conduct any management activities that are necessary to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and habitats in the wilderness areas, if the management activities are—
 (A)consistent with relevant wilderness management plans; (B)conducted in accordance with appropriate policies, such as the policies established in Appendix B of House Report 101–405; and
 (C)in accordance with memoranda of understanding between the Federal agencies and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
					(e)Buffer zones
 (1)In generalCongress does not intend for the designation of wilderness areas by this Act to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area.
 (2)Activities or uses up to boundariesThe fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area shall not, of itself, preclude the activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area.
 (f)Military activitiesNothing in this Act precludes— (1)low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas;
 (2)the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas; or (3)the use or establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas.
 (g)HorsesNothing in this Act precludes horseback riding in, or the entry of recreational saddle or pack stock into, a wilderness area—
 (1)in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and (2)subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the Secretary.
 (h)WithdrawalSubject to valid existing rights, the wilderness areas are withdrawn from— (1)all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;
 (2)location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3)disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
 (i)Incorporation of acquired land and interestsAny land within the boundary of a wilderness area that is acquired by the United States shall— (1)become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located; and
 (2)be managed in accordance with— (A)this section;
 (B)the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and (C)any other applicable law.
					(j)Treatment of existing water diversions in the san rafael wilderness additions
 (1)Authorization for continued useThe Secretary of Agriculture may issue a special use authorization to the owners of the 2 existing water transport or diversion facilities, including administrative access roads (in this subsection referred to as a facility), located on National Forest System land in the San Rafael Wilderness Additions in the Moon Canyon unit (T. 11 N., R. 30 W., secs. 13 and 14) and the Peak Mountain unit (T. 10 N., R. 28 W., secs. 23 and 26) for the continued operation, maintenance, and reconstruction of the facility if the Secretary determines that—
 (A)the facility was in existence on the date on which the land on which the facility is located was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System (in this subsection referred to as the date of designation);
 (B)the facility has been in substantially continuous use to deliver water for the beneficial use on the non-Federal land of the owner since the date of designation;
 (C)the owner of the facility holds a valid water right for use of the water on the non-Federal land of the owner under State law, with a priority date that predates the date of designation; and
 (D)it is not practicable or feasible to relocate the facility to land outside of the wilderness and continue the beneficial use of water on the non-Federal land recognized under State law.
					(2)Terms and conditions
 (A)Required terms and conditionsIn a special use authorization issued under paragraph (1), the Secretary may— (i)allow use of motorized equipment and mechanized transport for operation, maintenance, or reconstruction of a facility, if the Secretary determines that—
 (I)the use is the minimum necessary to allow the facility to continue delivery of water to the non-Federal land for the beneficial uses recognized by the water right held under State law; and
 (II)the use of nonmotorized equipment and nonmechanized transport is impracticable or infeasible; and (ii)preclude use of the facility for the diversion or transport of water in excess of the water right recognized by the State on the date of designation.
 (B)Discretionary terms and conditionsIn a special use authorization issued under paragraph (1), the Secretary may require or allow modification or relocation of the facility in the wilderness, as the Secretary determines necessary, to reduce impacts to wilderness values set forth in section 2 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131) if the beneficial use of water on the non-Federal land is not diminished.
					(k)Treatment of existing electrical distribution line in the san rafael wilderness additions
 (1)Authorization for continued useThe Secretary of Agriculture may issue a special use authorization to the owners of the existing electrical distribution line to the Plowshare Peak communication site (in this subsection referred to as a facility) located on National Forest System land in the San Rafael Wilderness Additions in the Moon Canyon unit (T. 11 N., R. 30 W., secs. 2, 3 and 4) for the continued operation, maintenance, and reconstruction of the facility if the Secretary determines that—
 (A)the facility was in existence on the date on which the land on which the facility is located was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System (in this subsection referred to as the date of designation);
 (B)the facility has been in substantially continuous use to deliver electricity to the communication site; and
 (C)it is not practicable or feasible to relocate the distribution line to land outside of the wilderness.
					(2)Terms and conditions
 (A)Required terms and conditionsIn a special use authorization issued under paragraph (1), the Secretary may allow use of motorized equipment and mechanized transport for operation, maintenance, or reconstruction of the electrical distribution line, if the Secretary determines that the use of nonmotorized equipment and nonmechanized transport is impracticable or infeasible.
 (B)Discretionary terms and conditionsIn a special use authorization issued under paragraph (1), the Secretary may require or allow modification or relocation of the facility in the wilderness, as the Secretary determines necessary, to reduce impacts to wilderness values set forth in section 2 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131).
 (l)Climatological data collectionIn accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices in the wilderness areas if the Secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities are essential to flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir operation activities.
			6.Designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers
 (a)Indian creek, mono creek, and matilija creek, californiaSection 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (231)Indian creek, californiaThe following segments of Indian Creek in the State of California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
 (A)The 9.5-mile segment of Indian Creek from its source in sec. 19, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to the Dick Smith Wilderness boundary, as a wild river.
 (B)The 1-mile segment of Indian Creek from the Dick Smith Wilderness boundary to 0.25 miles downstream of Road 6N24, as a scenic river.
 (C)The 3.9-mile segment of Indian Creek from 0.25 miles downstream of Road 6N24 to the southern boundary of sec. 32, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild river.
 (232)Mono creek, californiaThe following segments of Mono Creek in the State of California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
 (A)The 4.2-mile segment of Mono Creek from its source in sec. 1, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to 0.25 miles upstream of Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 28, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as a wild river.
 (B)The 2.1-mile segment of Mono Creek from 0.25 miles upstream of the Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 28, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., to 0.25 miles downstream of Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as a recreational river.
 (C)The 14.7-mile segment of Mono Creek from 0.25 miles downstream of Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., to the Ogilvy Ranch private property boundary in sec. 22, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild river.
 (D)The 3.5-mile segment of Mono Creek from the Ogilvy Ranch private property boundary to the southern boundary of sec. 33, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., as a recreational river.
 (233)Matilija creek, californiaThe following segments of Matilija Creek in the State of California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
 (A)The 7.2-mile segment of the Matilija Creek from its source in sec. 25, T. 6 N., R. 25 W., to the private property boundary in sec. 9, T. 5 N., R. 24 W., as a wild river.
 (B)The 7.25-mile segment of the Upper North Fork Matilija Creek from its source in sec. 36, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the Matilija Wilderness boundary, as a wild river..
 (b)Sespe creek, californiaSection 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (142) and inserting the following:

 (142)Sespe creek, californiaThe following segments of Sespe Creek in the State of California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
 (A)The 2.7-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the private property boundary in sec. 10, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the Hartman Ranch private property boundary in sec. 14, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., as a wild river.
 (B)The 15-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the Hartman Ranch private property boundary in sec. 14, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the western boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W., as a recreational river.
 (C)The 6.1-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the western boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W., to the confluence with Trout Creek, as a scenic river.
 (D)The 28.6-mile segment of Sespe Creek from the confluence with Trout Creek to the southern boundary of sec. 35, T. 5 N., R. 20 W., as a wild river..
 (c)Sisquoc river, californiaSection 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (143) and inserting the following:

 (143)Sisquoc river, californiaThe following segments of the Sisquoc River and its tributaries in the State of California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
 (A)The 33-mile segment of the main stem of the Sisquoc River extending from its origin downstream to the Los Padres Forest boundary, as a wild river.
 (B)The 4.2-mile segment of the South Fork Sisquoc River from its source northeast of San Rafael Mountain in sec. 2, T. 7 N., R. 28 W., to its confluence with the Sisquoc River, as a wild river.
 (C)The 10.4-mile segment of Manzana Creek from its source west of San Rafael Peak in sec. 4, T. 7 N., R. 28 W., to the San Rafael Wilderness boundary upstream of Nira Campground, as a wild river.
 (D)The 0.6-mile segment of Manzana Creek from the San Rafael Wilderness boundary upstream of the Nira Campground to the San Rafael Wilderness boundary downstream of the confluence of Davy Brown Creek, as a recreational river.
 (E)The 5.8-mile segment of Manzana Creek from the San Rafael Wilderness boundary downstream of the confluence of Davy Brown Creek to the private property boundary in sec. 1, T. 8 N., R. 30 W., as a wild river.
 (F)The 3.8-mile segment of Manzana Creek from the private property boundary in sec. 1, T. 8 N., R. 30 W., to the confluence of the Sisquoc River, as a recreational river.
 (G)The 3.4-mile segment of Davy Brown Creek from its source west of Ranger Peak in sec. 32, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to 300 feet upstream of its confluence with Munch Canyon, as a wild river.
 (H)The 1.4-mile segment of Davy Brown Creek from 300 feet upstream of its confluence with Munch Canyon to its confluence with Manzana Creek, as a recreational river.
 (I)The 2-mile segment of Munch Canyon from its source north of Ranger Peak in sec. 33, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to 300 feet upstream of its confluence with Sunset Valley Creek, as a wild river.
 (J)The 0.5-mile segment of Munch Canyon from 300 feet upstream of its confluence with Sunset Valley Creek to its confluence with Davy Brown Creek, as a recreational river.
 (K)The 2.6-mile segment of Fish Creek from 500 feet downstream of Sunset Valley Road to its confluence with Manzana Creek, as a wild river.
 (L)The 1.5-mile segment of East Fork Fish Creek from its source in sec. 26, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to its confluence with Fish Creek, as a wild river..
 (d)Piru creek, californiaSection 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (199) and inserting the following:

 (199)Piru creek, californiaThe following segments of Piru Creek in the State of California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
 (A)The 9.1-mile segment of Piru Creek from its source in sec. 3, T. 6 N., R. 22 W., to the private property boundary in sec. 4, T. 6 N., R. 21 W., as a wild river.
 (B)The 17.2-mile segment of Piru Creek from the private property boundary in sec. 4, T. 6 N., R. 21 W., to 0.25 miles downstream of the Gold Hill Road, as a scenic river.
 (C)The 4.1-mile segment of Piru Creek from 0.25 miles downstream of Gold Hill Road to the confluence with Trail Canyon, as a wild river.
 (D)The 7.25-mile segment of Piru Creek from the confluence with Trail Canyon to the confluence with Buck Creek, as a scenic river.
 (E)The 3-mile segment of Piru Creek from 0.5 miles downstream of Pyramid Dam at the first bridge crossing to the boundary of the Sespe Wilderness, as a recreational river.
 (F)The 13-mile segment of Piru Creek from the boundary of the Sespe Wilderness to the boundary of the Sespe Wilderness, as a wild river.
 (G)The 2.2-mile segment of Piru Creek from the boundary of the Sespe Wilderness to the upper limit of Piru Reservoir, as a recreational river..
 (e)EffectThe designation of additional miles of Piru Creek under subsection (d) shall not affect valid water rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act.
 (f)Motorized use of trailsNothing in this section (including the amendments made by this section) affects the motorized use of trails designated by the Forest Service for motorized use that are located adjacent to and crossing upper Piru Creek, if the use is consistent with the protection and enhancement of river values under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.).
			7.Designation of the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness
 (a)DesignationIn furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain land in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 41,082 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness Area and dated November 14, 2019, is designated as the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness Area.
			(b)Map and legal description
 (1)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall file a map and a legal description of the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness Area (referred to in this section as the potential wilderness area) with—
 (A)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and (B)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
 (2)Force of lawThe map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary of Agriculture may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description.
 (3)Public availabilityThe map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.
 (c)ManagementExcept as provided in subsection (d) and subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
			(d)Trail use construction, reconstruction, and realignment
 (1)In generalIn accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary of Agriculture may— (A)construct a new trail for use by hikers, equestrians, and mechanized vehicles that connects the Aliso Park Campground to the Bull Ridge Trail; and
 (B)reconstruct or realign— (i)the Bull Ridge Trail; and
 (ii)the Rocky Ridge Trail. (2)RequirementIn carrying out the construction, reconstruction, or alignment under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
 (A)comply with all existing laws (including regulations); and (B)to the maximum extent practicable, use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to accomplish the construction, reconstruction, or alignment with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources.
 (3)Motorized vehicles and machineryIn accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary may use motorized vehicles and machinery to carry out the trail construction, reconstruction, or realignment authorized by this subsection.
 (4)Mechanized vehiclesThe Secretary may permit the use of mechanized vehicles on the existing Bull Ridge Trail and Rocky Ridge Trail in accordance with existing law (including regulations) and this subsection until such date as the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness in accordance with subsection (h).
 (e)WithdrawalSubject to valid existing rights, the Federal land in the potential wilderness area is withdrawn from all forms of—
 (1)entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2)location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
 (3)disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. (f)Cooperative agreementsIn carrying out this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with State, Tribal, and local governmental entities and private entities to complete the trail construction, reconstruction, and realignment authorized by subsection (d).
 (g)BoundariesThe Secretary shall modify the boundary of the potential wilderness area to exclude any area within 50 feet of the centerline of the new location of any trail that has been constructed, reconstructed, or realigned under subsection (d).
			(h)Wilderness designation
 (1)In generalThe potential wilderness area, as modified under subsection (g), shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System on the earlier of—
 (A)the date on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that the trail construction, reconstruction, or alignment authorized by subsection (d) has been completed; or
 (B)the date that is 20 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (2)Administration of wildernessOn designation as wilderness under this section, the potential wilderness area shall be—
 (A)incorporated into the San Rafael Wilderness, as designated by Public Law 90–271 (82 Stat. 51), the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), and the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act (Public Law 102–301; 106 Stat. 242), and section 3; and
 (B)administered in accordance with section 5 and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). 8.Designation of scenic areas (a)In generalSubject to valid existing rights, there are established the following scenic areas:
 (1)Condor ridge scenic areaCertain land in the Los Padres National Forest comprising approximately 18,666 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Condor Ridge Scenic Area—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be known as the Condor Ridge Scenic Area.
 (2)Black mountain scenic areaCertain land in the Los Padres National Forest and the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management comprising approximately 16,216 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Black Mountain Scenic Area—Proposed and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be known as the Black Mountain Scenic Area.
				(b)Maps and legal descriptions
 (1)In generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall file a map and legal description of the Condor Ridge Scenic Area and Black Mountain Scenic Area with—
 (A)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and (B)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
 (2)Force of lawThe maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary of Agriculture may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions.
 (3)Public availabilityThe maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
 (c)PurposeThe purpose of the scenic areas is to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of the scenic areas.
			(d)Management
 (1)In generalThe Secretary shall administer the scenic areas— (A)in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the resources of the scenic areas, and in particular the scenic character attributes of the scenic areas; and
 (B)in accordance with— (i)this section;
 (ii)the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior;
 (iii)any laws (including regulations) relating to the National Forest System, for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture; and
 (iv)any other applicable law (including regulations). (2)UsesThe Secretary shall only allow those uses of the scenic areas that the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection (c).
 (e)WithdrawalSubject to valid existing rights, the Federal land in the scenic areas is withdrawn from all forms of—
 (1)entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2)location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
 (3)disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. (f)Prohibited usesThe following shall be prohibited on the Federal land within the scenic areas:
 (1)Permanent roads. (2)Permanent structures.
 (3)Timber harvesting except when necessary for the purposes described in subsection (g). (4)Transmission lines.
 (5)Except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements for the administration of the scenic areas and to protect public health and safety—
 (A)the use of motorized vehicles; or (B)the establishment of temporary roads.
 (6)Commercial enterprises, except as necessary for realizing the purposes of the scenic areas. (g)Wildfire, insect, and disease managementConsistent with this section, the Secretary may take any measures in the scenic areas that the Secretary determines to be necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases, including, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the coordination of those activities with the State or a local agency.
 (h)Adjacent managementThe fact that an otherwise authorized activity or use can be seen or heard within a scenic area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the scenic area.
			9.Condor National Scenic Trail
 (a)In generalThe contiguous trail established pursuant to this section shall be known as the Condor National Scenic Trail named after the California condor, a critically endangered bird species that lives along the extent of the trail corridor.
 (b)PurposeThe purposes of the Condor National Scenic Trail are to— (1)provide a continual extended hiking corridor that connects the southern and northern portions of the Los Padres National Forest, spanning the entire length of the forest along the coastal mountains of southern and central California; and
 (2)provide for the public enjoyment of the nationally significant scenic, historic, natural, and cultural qualities of the Los Padres National Forest.
 (c)AmendmentSection 5(a) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(31)Condor national scenic trail
 (A)In generalThe Condor National Scenic Trail, a trail extending approximately 400 miles from Lake Piru in the southern portion of the Los Padres National Forest to the Bottchers Gap Campground in northern portion of the Los Padres National Forest.
 (B)AdministrationThe trail shall be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with— (i)other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local agencies;
 (ii)private landowners; and (iii)other interested organizations.
 (C)Recreational usesNotwithstanding section 7(c), the use of motorized vehicles on roads or trails included in the Condor National Scenic Trail on which motorized vehicles are permitted as of the date of enactment of this paragraph may be permitted.
						(D)Private property rights
 (i)ProhibitionThe Secretary shall not acquire for the trail any land or interest in land outside the exterior boundary of any federally managed area without the consent of the owner of land or interest in land.
 (ii)EffectNothing in this paragraph— (I)requires any private property owner to allow public access (including Federal, State, or local government access) to private property; or
 (II)modifies any provision of Federal, State, or local law with respect to public access to or use of private land.
 (E)RealignmentThe Secretary of Agriculture may realign segments of the Condor National Scenic Trail as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the trail.
 (F)MapThe map referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service..
			(d)Study
 (1)Study requiredNot later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance with this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study that—
 (A)addresses the feasibility of, and alternatives for, connecting the northern and southern portions of the Los Padres National Forest by establishing a trail across the applicable portions of the northern and southern Santa Lucia Mountains of the southern California Coastal Range; and
 (B)considers realignment of the trail or construction of new trail segments to avoid existing trail segments that currently allow motorized vehicles.
 (2)ContentsIn carrying out the study required by paragraph (1), the Secretary of Agriculture shall— (A)conform to the requirements for national scenic trail studies described in section 5(b) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b));
 (B)provide for a continual hiking route through and connecting the southern and northern sections of the Los Padres National Forest;
 (C)promote recreational, scenic, wilderness and cultural values; (D)enhance connectivity with the overall National Forest trail system;
 (E)consider new connectors and realignment of existing trails; (F)emphasize safe and continuous public access, dispersal from high-use areas, and suitable water sources; and
 (G)to the extent practicable, provide all-year use. (3)Additional requirementIn completing the study required by paragraph (1), the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with—
 (A)appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local agencies; (B)private landowners;
 (C)nongovernmental organizations; and (D)members of the public.
 (4)SubmissionThe Secretary of Agriculture shall submit the study required by paragraph (1) to— (A)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and
 (B)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. (5)Additions and alterations to the condor national scenic trail (A)In generalUpon completion of the study required by paragraph (1), if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that additional or alternative trail segments are feasible for inclusion in the Condor National Scenic Trail, the Secretary of Agriculture shall include those segments in the Condor National Scenic Trail.
 (B)Effective dateAdditions or alternations to the Condor National Scenic Trail shall be effective on the date the Secretary of Agriculture publishes in the Federal Register notice that the additional or alternative segments are included in the Condor National Scenic Trail.
 (e)Cooperative agreementsIn carrying out this section (including the amendments made by this section), the Secretary of Agriculture may enter into cooperative agreements with State, Tribal, and local government entities and private entities to complete needed trail construction, reconstruction, and realignment projects authorized by this section (including the amendments made by this section).
 10.Forest service studyNot later than 6 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of the Forest Service) shall study the feasibility of opening a new trail, for vehicles measuring 50 inches or less, connecting Forest Service Highway 95 to the existing off-highway vehicle trail system in the Ballinger Canyon off-highway vehicle area.
 11.Nonmotorized recreation opportunitiesNot later than 6 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with interested parties, shall conduct a study to improve nonmotorized recreation trail opportunities (including mountain bicycling) on land not designated as wilderness within the Santa Barbara, Ojai, and Mt. Pinos ranger districts.
		12.Use by members of Tribes
 (a)AccessThe Secretary shall ensure that Tribes have access, in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), to the wilderness areas, scenic areas, and potential wilderness areas designated by this Act for traditional cultural and religious purposes.
			(b)Temporary closures
 (1)In generalIn carrying out this section, the Secretary, on request of a Tribe, may temporarily close to the general public one or more specific portions of a wilderness area, scenic area, or potential wilderness area designated by this Act to protect the privacy of the members of the Tribe in the conduct of traditional cultural and religious activities.
 (2)RequirementAny closure under paragraph (1) shall be— (A)made in such a manner as to affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum period of time necessary for the activity to be carried out; and
 (B)be consistent with the purpose and intent of Public Law 95–341 (commonly known as the American Indian Religious Freedom Act) (42 U.S.C. 1996) and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).

		February 4, 2020
		Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the
			 Union, and ordered to be printed


		II

		108th CONGRESS

		2d Session

		S. 2945

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			October 8, 2004

			Mr. Corzine (for himself

			 and Mr. Lautenberg) introduced the

			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the

			 Committee on the

			 Judiciary

		A BILL

		To permanently eliminate a procedure under which the

		  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives can waive prohibitions on

		  the possession of firearms by convicted felons, drug offenders, and other

		  disqualified individuals.

			1.

			Short TitleThis Act may be cited as the

			 No Guns for Felons

			 Act.

		2.Administrative relief

			 from certain firearms prohibitions

				(a)

				In generalSection 925(c) of title 18, United

			 States Code, is amended—

					(1)

					in the first sentence by inserting (other than a natural

			 person) before who is prohibited;

					(2)

					in the fourth sentence—

						(A)

						by inserting person (other than a natural person) who is

			 a before licensed importer; and

						(B)

						by striking his and inserting the

			 person’s; and

					(3)

					in the fifth sentence, by inserting (1) the name of the

			 person, (2) the disability with respect to which the relief is granted, (3) if

			 the disability was imposed by reason of a criminal conviction of the person,

			 the crime for which and the court in which the person was convicted, and

			 (4) before the reasons therefor.

				(b)

				Applicability

				The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to—

					(1)

					applications for administrative relief and actions for judicial

			 review that are pending on the date of enactment of this Act; and

					(2)

					applications for administrative relief filed, and actions for

			 judicial review brought, after the date of enactment of this Act.


117 HR 672 IH: Rejecting and Eliminating the Foul Use of Symbols Exulting Confederate Principles Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-02-01
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 672IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 1, 2021Mr. Rush introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to provide funds for the removal of Confederate symbols, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Rejecting and Eliminating the Foul Use of Symbols Exulting Confederate Principles Act or the REFUSE Confederate Principles Act.2.Emancipation historic preservation program(a)Establishment of programThe Secretary, in consultation with the Director, shall establish, within the National Park Service, a program to be known as the Emancipation Historic Preservation Program to—(1)award grants to eligible entities in accordance with this section to—(A)remove a Confederate symbol;(B)remove and replace a Confederate symbol with an alternative monument, memorial, statue, commemorative structure, symbol, or signage;(C)remove and replace a Confederate symbol with an alternative monument, memorial, statue, commemorative structure, symbol, or signage to commemorate or depict the freedom of enslaved African Americans; and(D)remove and transfer a Confederate symbol to a State historic preservation program as defined in section 60.3 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations; and (2)provide technical assistance to eligible entities related to the activities described in paragraph (1).(b)PriorityIn awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to applications that include activities described in subsection (a)(1)(C) and (a)(1)(D).(c)ApplicationTo be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including—(1)a plan for how the eligible entity will use grant funds to carry out one or more of the activities described in subsection (a)(1);(2)if the application is for activities described in subsection (a)(1)(C), information demonstrating the relevance of the eligible entity’s application to activities described in subsection (a)(1)(C); and(3)if the application is for activities described in subsection (a)(1)(D), information identifying the eligible entity as a State historic preservation program as defined in section 60.3 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations for activities described in subsection (a)(1)(D).(d)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to provide grants under this section, $15,000,000 for each fiscal year through 2031, of which $9,000,000 for each fiscal year shall be made available to State historic preservation programs as defined in section 60.3 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, for costs related to the removal, transfer, and storage of Confederate symbols under subsection (a)(1)(D).3.Limitations on use of fundsNone of the funds made available by this Act may be used by the Secretary, the Director, or an eligible entity for the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, reconstruction, or new construction of a Confederate symbol.4.Reports(a)Grantee reports to secretary and directorNot later than 90 days after the earlier of the date of expiration of a project period or the completion of a project, each entity that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary and the Director a final report containing such information as the Secretary may require.(b)Annual report to congressNot later than October 31 of each calendar year after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report of the progress of the grant program established pursuant to this Act.5.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Confederate symbolThe term Confederate symbol includes—(A)a Confederate flag; or(B)a monument, memorial, statue, commemorative structure, symbol, or signage that honors a Confederate leader, Confederate soldier, the Confederate States of America, or the Confederacy in general.(2)DirectorThe term Director means the Director of the National Park Service.(3)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means—(A)a State;(B)a political subdivision of a State, including—(i)a city; and(ii)a county;(C)a territory or insular possession of the United States;(D)the District of Columbia;(E)an Indian Tribe (which has the meaning given the term Indian tribe in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304));(F)a special purpose district, including park districts;(G)an academic institution; or(H)a State historic preservation program, as defined in section 60.3 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.(4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.


109 HR 2431 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,10-Diaminodecane.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-05-18
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109th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 2431
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 18, 2005
Mr. Mollohan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,10-Diaminodecane.

1.1,10-Diaminodecane
(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:

9902.06.31 1,10-Diaminodecane (CAS No. 646–25–3) (provided for in subheading 2921.29.00)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2009.
(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.


		VI
		109th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3433
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 6, 2006
			Ms. Landrieu introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		For the relief of Michael Anthony
		  Hurley.

		1.Permanent resident status for
			 Michael Anthony Hurley
			(a)In
			 generalNotwithstanding
			 subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151)
			 and section 240 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a), Michael Anthony Hurley shall be
			 eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that
			 of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an
			 application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or
			 for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.
			(b)Adjustment of
			 statusIf Michael Anthony
			 Hurley enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in
			 subsection (c), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully
			 and, if otherwise eligible, shall be eligible for adjustment of status under
			 section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality
			 Act (8 U.S.C. 1255) as of the date of the enactment of this
			 Act.
			(c)Deadline for
			 application and payment of feesSubsections (a) and (b) shall
			 apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the
			 application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees not later
			 than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			(d)Reduction of
			 immigrant visa numberUpon
			 the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Michael Anthony
			 Hurley, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by
			 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of
			 immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the
			 alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
			 1153(a)) or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made
			 available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e)
			 of such Act.
			(e)Denial of
			 preferential immigration treatment for certain relativesThe natural parents, brothers, and sisters
			 of Michael Anthony Hurley shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be
			 accorded any right, privilege, or status under the
			 Immigration and Nationality Act (8
			 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).


113 HRES 564 IH: Expressing support for designation of May 2014 as “Health and Fitness Month”.
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-05-01
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		IV
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. RES. 564
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 1, 2014
			Mr. Veasey (for himself, Mr. Hastings of Florida, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Rush, Mr. Butterfield, Mr. Gallego, Ms. Brown of Florida, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Fudge, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Ms. Jackson Lee, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, and Ms. Wilson of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing support for designation of May 2014 as Health and Fitness Month.

		Whereas 2/3 of adults and nearly 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese in the United States;
		Whereas unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity have contributed to the obesity
			 epidemic in the United States;
		Whereas the prevalence of obesity in the United States more than doubled from 15 percent to 34
			 percent among adults and more than tripled from 5 percent to 17 percent
			 among children and adolescents from 1980 to 2008;
		Whereas an obese teenager is 70 percent more likely to become an obese adult;
		Whereas obesity is more common among non-Hispanic Black teenagers (29 percent) than Hispanic
			 teenagers (17.5 percent) or non-Hispanic White teenagers (14.5 percent);
		Whereas 70 percent of American Indian/Alaskan Native adults are overweight or obese;
		Whereas studies indicate that overweight youth may never achieve a healthy weight;
		Whereas a poor diet is associated with major health risks that can cause illness and even death;
		Whereas in addition to healthy eating, people in the United States can experience positive health
			 benefits and be on the path for a better future by incorporating physical
			 activity into daily life, including 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes
			 for children;
		Whereas physical activity can help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and
			 stroke, control weight, reduce fat, condition the heart and lungs, improve
			 sleep, decrease potential of becoming depressed, increase energy and
			 self-esteem, relieve stress, and increase the chances of living longer;
			 and
		Whereas May 2014 would be an appropriate month to designate as Health and Fitness Month: Now, therefore, be it

		That the House of Representatives—
			(1)supports the designation of Health and Fitness Month; and
			(2)supports efforts to educate the people of the United States on the importance of a healthy and
			 nutritious lifestyle.


I
One Hundred Eleventh Congress of the United States of America At the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and nine
H. R. 2004

AN ACT
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4282 Beach Street in Akron, Michigan, as the Akron Veterans Memorial Post Office.

1.Akron Veterans Memorial Post Office
(a)DesignationThe facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4282 Beach Street in Akron, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the Akron Veterans Memorial Post Office.
(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Akron Veterans Memorial Post Office.
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2831
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

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

		A BILL
		To renew the temporary suspension of duty on Pigment Red
		  187.

		1.Pigment Red 187
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.32.22 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
			 the United States (relating to Pigment Red 187) is amended by striking the date
			 in the effective period column and inserting 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 4526 IH: To extend temporarily the duty on Dimethyl Carbonate, CAS

U.S. House of Representatives
2007-12-13
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 4526
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 13, 2007
			Mr. Bonner introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To extend temporarily the duty on Dimethyl Carbonate, CAS
		  Number 616–38–6.

		1.Temporary extension of
			 duty
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.12.43 (pertaining to dimethyl carbonate) is
			 amended by striking the date in the effective date column and inserting
			 12/31/11 in lieu thereof.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section 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.


115 HR 4833 IH: Bail Fairness Act of 2018
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-01-18
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4833IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 18, 2018Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois (for himself, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Evans, Mr. Rush, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Ms. Moore, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, and Ms. Sewell of Alabama) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo require that States release persons charged with a misdemeanor on non-monetary conditions only
			 prior to court adjudication.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Bail Fairness Act of 2018. 2.No monetary conditions of release to be applied to persons charged with misdemeanors (a)Requirement regarding State lawFor each fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in subsection (b)(1) in which a State receives funds for a program referred to in subsection (b)(2), the law of that State shall conform to the following:
 (1)Bail for misdemeanorsThe law of that State may not provide for monetary conditions of release from custody of a person if that person has not previously been convicted for a criminal offense and is held in custody by reason of having been arrested for the commission of a misdemeanor that is not a crime of violence (as such term is defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code).
 (2)Pre-trial diversionThe law of that State shall provide for a program under which any criminal charges filed against an offender described in paragraph (1) may be dismissed if—
 (A)the offender qualifies for and satisfactorily completes a State-authorized mental health diversion program;
 (B)the offender qualifies for and satisfactorily completes a State-authorized drug/alcohol abuse diversion program;
 (C)the offender qualifies for and satisfactorily completes a State-authorized community service diversion program; or
 (D)the offender qualifies for and satisfactorily completes any other State-authorized diversion program that is appropriate to the age of the offender and the offense charged.
					(b)Compliance and ineligibility
 (1)Compliance dateEach State shall have not more than 120 days, beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, to comply with subsection (a), except that—
 (A)the Attorney General may grant an additional 120 days to a State that is making good faith efforts to comply with such subsection; and
 (B)the Attorney General shall waive the requirements of subsection (a) if compliance with such subsection by a State would be unconstitutional under the constitution of such State.
 (2)Ineligibility for fundsFor any fiscal year after the expiration of the period specified in paragraph (1), a State that fails to comply with subsection (a), shall be subject to not more than a 20-percent reduction of the funds that would otherwise be allocated for that fiscal year to the State under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq.), whether characterized as the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs, the Local Government Law Enforcement Block Grants Program, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, or otherwise.
 (c)ReallocationAmounts not allocated under a program referred to in subsection (b)(2) to a State for failure to fully comply with subsection (a) shall be reallocated under that program to States that have not failed to comply with such subsection.
			3.Department of Justice review of research related to bail reform and pretrial release programs
 (a)In generalThe Attorney General shall review research and the results of studies which have been completed as of the date of the enactment of this Act related to bail reform and pretrial release programs in order to determine best practices, and shall make such best practices publicly available.
 (b)Preventing wasteNot later than 180 days after completing the review under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall publish guidelines for States related to reducing and preventing the waste of Federal resources in connection with bail reform and pretrial release programs.


116 S4206 IS: To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to authorize the interest rate to be used on a secured loan to be the interest rate for United States Treasury securities of a similar maturity on the date of first disbursement of the loan, and for other purposes.
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4206IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 2, 2020Mr. Merkley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to authorize the interest rate to be used on a secured loan to be the interest rate for United States Treasury securities of a similar maturity on the date of first disbursement of the loan, and for other purposes.1.Interest rate of secured loans(a)In generalSection 5029(b)(4) of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3908(b)(4)) is amended—(1)by inserting the lesser of after less than;(2)by striking on the date and inserting the following: on—(A)the date; and(3)in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(4)by adding at the end the following:(B)the date of the first disbursement of the secured loan..(b)ApplicabilityNotwithstanding any other provision of law, this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any secured loan (as defined in section 5022 of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3901)) for which, on the date of enactment of this Act—(1)a loan agreement has been entered into; but(2)no disbursement has been made.


113 S189 IS: StartUp Visa Act of 2013
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		II
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 189
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 30, 2013
			Mr. Udall of Colorado
			 (for himself, Mr. Flake,
			 Mrs. Gillibrand, and
			 Mr. Warner) introduced the following
			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To establish an employment-based immigrant
		  visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from
		  investors to establish a business in the United States.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 StartUp Visa Act of
			 2013.
		2.StartUp Visas
			(a)In generalSection 203(b) of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 203(b)) is amended—
				(1)by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph
			 (7); and
				(2)by inserting after paragraph (5) the
			 following:

						(6)Sponsored entrepreneurs
							(A)In generalStartUp visas shall be made available, from
				the number of visas allocated under paragraph (5), to qualified immigrant
				entrepreneurs—
								(i)(I)who have proven that a qualified venture
				capitalist, a qualified super angel investor, or a qualified government entity,
				as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security, has invested not less than
				$100,000 on behalf of each such entrepreneur; and
									(II)whose commercial activities will, during
				the 2-year period beginning on the date on which the visa is issued under this
				subparagraph—
										(aa)create not fewer than 5 new full-time jobs
				in the United States employing people other than the immigrant’s spouse, sons,
				or daughters;
										(bb)raise not less than $500,000 in capital
				investment in furtherance of a commercial entity based in the United States;
				or
										(cc)generate not less than $500,000 in
				revenue;
										(ii)(I)who—
										(aa)hold an unexpired H1–B visa; or
										(bb)have completed a graduate level degree in
				science, technology, engineering, math, computer science, or other relevant
				academic discipline from an accredited United States college, university, or
				other institution of higher education;
										(II)who demonstrate—
										(aa)annual income of not less than 250 percent
				of the Federal poverty level; or
										(bb)the possession of assets equivalent to not
				less than 2 years of income at 250 percent of the Federal poverty level;
				and
										(III)who have proven that a qualified venture
				capitalist, a qualified super angel investor, or a qualified government entity,
				as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security, has invested not less than
				$20,000 on behalf of each such entrepreneur; or
									(iii)who have a
				controlling interest in a foreign company—
									(I)that has
				generated, during the most recent 12-month period, not less than $100,000 in
				revenue from sales in the United States; and
									(II)whose commercial
				activities, during the 2-year period beginning on the date on which the visa is
				issued under this subparagraph, will—
										(aa)create not fewer
				than 3 new full-time jobs in the United States that employ people other than
				the immigrant's spouse, sons, or daughters;
										(bb)raise not less
				than $100,000 in capital investment in furtherance of a commercial entity based
				in the United States; or
										(cc)generate not
				less than $100,000 in revenue.
										(B)RevocationIf the Secretary
				of Homeland Security determines that the commercial activities of an alien who
				received a StartUp visa pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i)(II) fail to meet the
				requirements under such subparagraph, the Secretary shall, not later than 1
				year after the end of the applicable 2-year period described in such
				subparagraph—
								(i)revoke such visa;
				and
								(ii)notify the alien
				that he or she—
									(I)may voluntarily
				depart from the United States in accordance to section 240B; or
									(II)will be subject
				to removal proceedings under section 240 if the alien does not depart from the
				United States not later than 6 months after receiving such notification.
									(C)DefinitionsIn this paragraph:
								(i)Qualified super angel
				investorThe term
				qualified super angel investor means an individual who—
									(I)is an accredited investor (as defined in
				section 230.501(a) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations);
									(II)is a United States citizen; and
									(III)has made at least 2 equity investments of
				not less than $50,000 in each of the previous 3 years.
									(ii)Qualified venture capitalistThe term qualified venture
				capitalist means an entity that—
									(I)is classified as a venture capital
				operating company under section 2510.3–101(d) of title 29, Code of
				Federal Regulations;
									(II)is based in the United States;
									(III)is comprised of partners, the majority of
				whom are United States citizens;
									(IV)has capital commitments of not less than
				$10,000,000;
									(V)has been operating for at least 2 years;
				and
									(VI)has made at least 2 investments of not less
				than $500,000 during each of the most recent 2
				years.
									.
				(b)Conditional permanent resident
			 statusSection 216A of the
			 Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b) is amended—
				(1)by striking Attorney General
			 each place such term appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland
			 Security;
				(2)in subsection (a)—
					(A)in paragraph (1)—
						(i)by striking (as defined in
			 subsection (f)(1)) and inserting , sponsored
			 entrepreneur; and
						(ii)by striking (as defined in
			 subsection (f)(2)) shall and inserting shall each;
			 and
						(B)in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting
			 sponsored entrepreneur, after alien
			 entrepreneur,;
					(3)in subsection (b), by adding at the end the
			 following:

						(3)Sponsored entrepreneursThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall
				terminate the permanent resident status of a sponsored entrepreneur and the
				alien spouse and children of such entrepreneur if the Secretary determines, not
				later than 3 years after the date on which such permanent resident status was
				conferred, that—
							(A)the qualified venture capitalist or
				qualified super angel investor who sponsored the entrepreneur failed to meet
				the investment requirements under section 203(b)(6)(A)(i); or
							(B)the entrepreneur failed to meet the job
				creation, capital investment, or revenue generation requirements under section
				203(b)(6)(A)(ii).
							;
				(4)in subsection (c)—
					(A)in paragraph (1)—
						(i)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
			 by inserting sponsored entrepreneur, after alien
			 entrepreneur,; and
						(ii)by striking alien entrepreneur
			 must each place such term appears and inserting entrepreneur
			 shall; and
						(B)in paragraph (3)—
						(i)in subparagraph (A)(ii), by inserting
			 or sponsored entrepreneur after alien
			 entrepreneur; and
						(ii)in subparagraph (C), by inserting
			 sponsored entrepreneur, after alien
			 entrepreneur;
						(5)in subsection (d)(1)—
					(A)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),
			 by striking alien and inserting alien entrepreneur or
			 sponsored entrepreneur, as applicable;
					(B)in clause (i), by striking invested,
			 or is actively in the process of investing, and inserting has
			 invested, is actively in the process of investing, or has been sponsored by a
			 qualified super angel investor or qualified venture capitalist who has
			 invested,; and
					(C)in clause (ii), by inserting or
			 203(b)(6), as applicable before the period at the end; and
					(6)in subsection (f), by adding at the end the
			 following:

						(4)The term sponsored
				entrepreneur means an alien who obtains the status of an alien lawfully
				admitted for permanent residence under section
				203(b)(6).
						.
				3.Government
			 Accountability Office study
			(a)In
			 generalNot later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of
			 this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to
			 Congress on the StartUp Visa Program, authorized under section 203(b)(6) of the
			 Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by section 2.
			(b)ContentsThe
			 report described in subsection (a) shall include information regarding—
				(1)the number of
			 immigrant entrepreneurs who have received a visa under the immigrant
			 entrepreneurs program established under section 203(b)(6) of the Immigration
			 and Nationality Act, listed by country of origin;
				(2)the localities in
			 which such immigrant entrepreneurs have initially settled;
				(3)whether such
			 immigrant entrepreneurs generally remain in the localities in which they
			 initially settle;
				(4)the types of
			 commercial enterprises that such immigrant entrepreneurs have established;
			 and
				(5)the types and
			 number of jobs created by such immigrant entrepreneurs.


114 HRES 567 IH: Expressing opposition to the European Commission interpretive notice regarding labeling Israeli products and goods manufactured in the West Bank and other areas, as such actions undermine efforts to achieve a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
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		IV
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 567
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 16, 2015
			Mrs. Lowey (for herself, Mr. Roskam, Mr. Engel, and Mr. Royce) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing opposition to the European Commission interpretive notice regarding labeling Israeli
			 products and goods manufactured in the West Bank and other areas, as such
			 actions undermine efforts to achieve a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian
			 peace process.

 Whereas the United States supports a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict resulting in two states, a democratic, Jewish State of Israel and a viable, democratic, Palestinian state, living side-by-side in peace, security, and mutual recognition;
 Whereas a true and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians can only be established through direct negotiations regarding outstanding issues between Israel and the recognized leadership of the Palestinian people, the Palestinian Authority;
 Whereas a true and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians is in the national security interests of the United States and necessary to ensure the safety and security of Israel;
 Whereas the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has called on the European Commission to go beyond labeling guidelines and implement a ban on the import of products of Israeli companies that operate in the West Bank and other areas;
 Whereas politically motivated acts of boycott, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel represent a concerted effort to extract concessions from Israel outside of direct negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, and undermines efforts to achieve a negotiated two-state solution;
 Whereas the United States has long opposed efforts to impose solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict outside of direct negotiations between the two parties;
 Whereas the United States has historically been at the forefront of combating economic pressure against Israel and has enacted legislation to counter both the Arab League Boycott of Israel and the BDS movement;
 Whereas one-sided actions, such as singling out Israeli products, serves to encourage and prompt consumers to boycott Israeli products and goods manufactured in the West Bank and other areas;
 Whereas U.S. law (Public Law 114–26) states that the United States should discourage potential trading partners from adopting policies to limit trade or investment relations with Israel when negotiating the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with European countries;
 Whereas the United States and the European Union have historically worked in coordination to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and
 Whereas multiple United States State legislatures have enacted measures to confront politically motivated acts of boycott, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel including Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, South Carolina, and New York: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)expresses opposition to the European Commission interpretive notice regarding labeling Israeli products and goods manufactured in the West Bank and other areas, as such actions undermine efforts to achieve a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian peace process;
 (2)opposes politically motivated acts of boycott, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel or Israeli-controlled territory;
 (3)calls upon the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, and the European Parliament to oppose any boycott, divestment, or sanctions initiatives aimed at singling out Israel, to refrain from actions counterproductive to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and to work on bringing the parties back to the negotiating table;
 (4)encourages European Union member states to exert prudence in the implementation of the European Union labeling guidelines;
 (5)urges the Administration to increase the use of its voice, vote, and influence in international organizations and other appropriate international forums to actively oppose political motivated acts of boycott, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel;
 (6)supports efforts by United States State legislatures to enact measures that oppose politically motivated acts of boycott, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel; and
 (7)reaffirms its strong support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict resulting in two states, a democratic, Jewish State of Israel and a viable, democratic, Palestinian state, living side-by-side in peace, security, and mutual recognition.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4446
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 13, 2010
			Mr. Heller (for
			 himself, Ms. Titus, and
			 Ms. Berkley) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To amend the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 to
		  strengthen juvenile and family courts.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Strengthening Outcomes for America’s
			 Juvenile and Family Courts Act of 2010.
		2.Amendments to
			 strengthen juvenile and family courtsSubtitle C of the Victims of Child Abuse Act
			 of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13021–13024) is amended to read as follows:

				CPrograms for
				Juvenile and Family Court Judges
					221.Findings and
				purposeCongress finds the
				following:
						(1)The prevention of
				child abuse and neglect can help stop the cycle of violence in
				communities.
						(2)Research indicates
				that child abuse and neglect is associated with the early onset of juvenile
				crime and that there is a significant relationship between child maltreatment
				and delinquency.
						(3)The co-occurrence
				of domestic violence and child abuse or neglect in a majority of studies ranged
				from 30 to 60 percent of families.
						(4)There are
				currently over 500,000 children in the Nation’s foster care system, and in 2005
				there were an estimated 1,700,000 delinquency cases handled in juvenile courts
				nationwide.
						(5)Children and youth
				in the Nation’s juvenile and family court systems require judicial oversight
				and effective services to ensure timely and meaningful resolution of their
				cases.
						(6)Juvenile and
				family court judges can hold systems accountable for ensuring that children and
				youth receive the services they need, and in cases of juvenile delinquency,
				that children and youth are held accountable for their actions, while ensuring
				safety of communities.
						(7)Juvenile and
				family court judges require education, technical assistance and research which
				can provide the knowledge and information they need to improve decision-making
				on the bench and effective judicial leadership outside of the courtroom.
						222.Grants for
				juvenile and family court judges and personnel
						(a)In
				generalThe Attorney General, acting through the Office of
				Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the Office of Justice Programs,
				shall make grants to improve training, education, technical assistance, and
				research to assist the Nation’s courts, judges, judicial personnel, attorneys,
				child welfare personnel, and lay child advocates.
						(b)Grantee
				organizations
							(1)An organization to
				which a grant is made pursuant to subsection (a) shall be a national nonprofit
				organization that has broad membership among juvenile and family court judges
				and has demonstrated experience in grant administration of activities described
				in subsection (a).
							(2)A national
				nonprofit organization described in paragraph (1) shall have specialized
				expertise addressing the overlap of and the judicial system’s handling
				of—
								(A)child abuse and
				neglect;
								(B)adoption and
				foster care;
								(C)elder
				abuse;
								(D)juvenile justice
				and delinquency;
								(E)violence against
				women;
								(F)family
				violence;
								(G)alcohol and drug
				abuse;
								(H)supervised
				visitations;
								(I)child custody;
				and
								(J)divorce.
								223.Authorization
				of appropriationsThere is
				authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle $12,000,000 for each
				of the fiscal years 2010 through
				2014.
					.


		III
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 499
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 19, 2012
			Mr. Burr (for himself
			 and Ms. Mikulski) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the
		  National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.

		Whereas the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and
			 Bioengineering Establishment Act (Public Law 106–580; 114 Stat. 3088) was
			 signed into law on December 29, 2000;
		Whereas the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and
			 Bioengineering (referred to in this preamble as the Institute)
			 awarded its first research grants in April 2002;
		Whereas the purpose of the Institute, a component of the
			 National Institutes of Health, is to conduct and support research, training,
			 dissemination of health information, and other programs relating to biomedical
			 imaging, biomedical engineering, and associated technologies and modalities
			 with biomedical applications;
		Whereas the Institute was established to—
			(1)accelerate the
			 development of new technologies with clinical and research applications;
			(2)improve
			 coordination and efficiency at the National Institutes of Health and throughout
			 the Federal Government;
			(3)lay the
			 foundation for a new medical information age;
			(4)promote economic
			 development; and
			(5)provide a
			 structure for training current and future researchers based on the most recent
			 innovative discoveries;
			Whereas the Institute and the biomedical imaging and
			 bioengineering research communities encourage the integration of the physical
			 and life sciences to advance human health by improving quality of life and
			 reducing the burden of disease through research and discoveries;
		Whereas, since its establishment, the Institute has
			 supported research to develop scientific advances in biotechnology, imaging,
			 and biomedical engineering, and to advance the application of biomedical
			 technology to improve detection, treatment, and prevention of disease by
			 assembling diverse teams of scientists and engineers to pursue innovative
			 medical therapies and technologies to better meet the health care needs of
			 patients; and
		Whereas the Institute has helped to support scientific
			 breakthroughs in areas such as regenerative medicine, cancer treatments, and
			 nanotechnology, which are helping health care providers to better target care
			 and meet the individual health care needs of patients: Now, therefore, be
			 it

		That the Senate—
			(1)commends the
			 National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering for its leadership
			 in research and its role in advancing technologies that improve patient
			 health;
			(2)recognizes the
			 remarkable impact that biomedical research supported by the National Institute
			 of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering has had on patients; and
			(3)recognizes the
			 importance of maintaining a strong commitment to pursuing the next generation
			 of life-saving treatments and technologies for patients.


113 HR 2294 IH: To remove from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System certain properties in North Carolina.
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113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2294
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 6, 2013
Mr. McIntyre introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL
To remove from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System certain properties in North Carolina.

1.Removal of properties in North Carolina from John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System
(a)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior shall revise one or more maps included in the set of maps entitled Coastal Barrier Resources System referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(a)) and relating to John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in North Carolina, as necessary to remove from such system the properties located at the following postal addresses:
(1)Lot Number 3, Waters Edge in Hampstead, NC 28443.
(2)182 S Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28405.
(3)311 Windchase Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409.
(4) 225 Chimney Lane Wilmington, NC 28411.
(b)AvailabilityThe Secretary of the Interior shall keep each map revised under subsection (a) on file and available for inspection in accordance with section 4(b) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(b)).