110 HRES 866 EH: Honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless work, dedication, and commitment to protecting the United States have led to the Coast Guard seizing over 350,000 pounds of cocaine at sea during 2007, far surpassing all of our previous records.
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110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 866
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

January 22, 2008

RESOLUTION
Honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless work, dedication, and commitment to protecting the United States have led to the Coast Guard seizing over 350,000 pounds of cocaine at sea during 2007, far surpassing all of our previous records.

Whereas the estimated street value of the cocaine seized by the Coast Guard in 2007 is more than $4,700,000,000 or nearly half of the Coast Guard’s annual budget;
Whereas the Coast Guard’s at sea drug interdictions are making a difference in the lives of American citizens evidenced by the reduced supply of cocaine in more than 35 major cities throughout the United States;
Whereas keeping illegal drugs from reaching our shores where they undermine American values and threaten families, schools, and communities continues to be an important national priority;
Whereas through robust interagency teamwork, collaboration with international partners, and ever-more effective tools and tactics, the Coast Guard has seized more than 2,000,000 pounds of cocaine during the past 10 years and will continue to tighten the web of detection and interdiction at sea; and
Whereas the Coast Guard men and women who, while away from family and hundreds of miles from our shores, execute this dangerous mission, as well as other vital maritime safety, security, and environmental protection missions, with quiet dedication and without want of public recognition, continue to show dedication and selfless service in protecting the Nation and the American people: Now, therefore, be it

That the United States House of Representatives honors the United States Coast Guard, with its proud 217 year legacy of maritime law enforcement and border protection, along with the brave men and women whose efforts clearly demonstrate the honor, respect, and devotion to duty that ensures America’s parents can sleep soundly knowing the Coast Guard is on patrol.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


116 HR 3649 IH: Treatment Family Care Services Act
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3649IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 9, 2019Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Mr. Cole, Ms. Bass, Mr. Mullin, and Ms. DeGette) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 support the provision of treatment family care services, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Treatment Family Care Services Act. 2.Supporting the provision of treatment family care services (a)DefinitionsIn this section:
 (1)Indian tribeThe term Indian tribe has the meaning given that terms in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603).
 (2)Medicaid programThe term Medicaid program means the program for grants to States for medical assistance programs established under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).
 (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (4)StateThe term State has the meaning given that term in section 1101 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301) for purposes of titles IV and XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 1396 et seq.).
 (5)Title IV–E programThe term title IV–E program means the program for foster care, prevention, and permanency established under part E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 670 et seq.).
 (6)Treatment family care servicesThe term treatment family care services means structured daily services and interventions provided in a home-based setting for children who have not attained age 21, and who, as a result of mental illness, other emotional or behavioral disorders, medically fragile conditions, or developmental disabilities, need the level of care provided in a psychiatric residential treatment or congregate care facility the cost of which could be reimbursed under the State Medicaid program or the title IV–E program but who can receive services in a family-based setting.
				(b)Guidance on treatment family care services
 (1)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families, shall develop and issue guidance to States and Indian tribes identifying opportunities to fund treatment family care services.
 (2)Additional requirementsThe guidance required under paragraph (1) shall include descriptions of the following: (A)Existing opportunities and flexibilities under the Medicaid program, including under waivers authorized under section 1115 or 1915 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315, 1396n), for States to receive Federal funding under that program for the provision of treatment family care services, including services addressing the development, improvement, monitoring, and reinforcing of age-appropriate social, communication and behavioral skills, trauma-informed and gender-responsive services, crisis intervention and crisis support services, medication monitoring, counseling, and case management, and other intensive community services identified by the Secretary.
 (B)Funding opportunities and flexibilities under the title IV–E program, including for specialized training and consultation for biological parents, relative and kinship caregivers, adoptive parents, and foster parents, administrative costs related to in-home prevention services to candidates for foster care and their parents or kin caregivers, and reunification services for youth returning from foster care, as well as other services identified by the Secretary.
 (C)How States can employ and coordinate funding provided under the Medicaid program, the title IV–E program, and other programs administered by the Secretary to support the provision of treatment family care services.
					(c)Best practices for establishing programs To provide treatment family care services
 (1)In generalNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families, shall develop and issue guidance to States identifying best practices for establishing programs to provide treatment family care services.
 (2)Collaboration requiredBefore issuing guidance on best practices, the Secretary shall solicit input from representatives of States and Indian tribes, health care providers with expertise in child trauma and child development, children with mental illness, or other emotional or behavioral disorders, recipients of treatment family care services, foster and kinship care families, and other relevant experts and stakeholders.
 (3)Additional requirementsThe guidance required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A)Best practices for the organization and provision of treatment family care services and supports.
 (B)Identification of services and supports included in successful programs that provide treatment family care services.
 (C)Descriptions of State standards for licensing and accrediting programs that provide treatment family care services to ensure providers are appropriately licensed and trained to provide high-quality treatment family care services, including best practices concerning State requirements for such licensure and accreditation by recognized national independent, not-for-profit entities that accredit health care organizations or by any other independent, not-for-profit accrediting organizations approved by the State.
 (d)GAO study and reportNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study and submit a report to Congress evaluating State efforts to ensure foster parents and other caregivers who are eligible for training for which Federal payments are available under the title IV–E program are provided with necessary and appropriate training to meet the individual needs of foster children placed in their care, consistent with the requirements of sections 471(a)(24) and 477(b)(3)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 671(a)(24), 677(b)(3)(D)), including an analysis of, and recommendations to improve, State review, approval and oversight of all such training (whether provided directly by the State or under contract with a public or private agency responsible for finding, placing, or monitoring the placement of children in foster family homes).


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2797
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 10, 2009
			Mr. Turner (for
			 himself and Mr. Marshall) introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Armed
			 Services, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Foreign Affairs, for a
			 period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
			 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
			 committee concerned

		A BILL
		To strengthen the United States commitment to
		  transatlantic security by implementing the principles outlined in the
		  Declaration on Alliance Security signed by the heads of state and governments
		  of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Strasbourg and Kehl on the
		  occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Alliance.

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

					Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
					Sec. 2. Limitations on closure of United States military
				installations and alteration of basing arrangements in European Command theater
				of operations.
					Sec. 3. Authority to build the capacity of national military
				forces of certain NATO allies and partners.
					Sec. 4. Authority to support the NATO Special Operations
				Coordination Center.
					Sec. 5. Extended deterrence commitment to Europe.
					Sec. 6. Availability of funds for a long–range missile defense
				system in Europe.
					Sec. 7. Short-range air and missile defense capability in
				Poland.
					Sec. 8. Limitation on funds to reduce certain strategic forces
				pursuant to treaty or other agreement with the Russian Federation.
					Sec. 9. Expansion of United States-Russian Federation joint
				center to include exchange of data on missile defense.

			2.Limitations on
			 closure of United States military installations and alteration of basing
			 arrangements in European Command theater of operations
			(a)Policy on
			 current force structure in EuropeIt is the policy of the United States that
			 the current deployment of units of the United States Armed Forces at military
			 installations in European member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty
			 Organization is a force-structure arrangement and set of military capabilities
			 to permit the United States—
				(1)to satisfy the commitments undertaken by
			 United States pursuant to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, signed at
			 Washington, District of Columbia, on April 4, 1949, and entered into force on
			 August 24, 1949 (63 Stat. 2241; TIAS 1964);
				(2)to address the current security environment
			 in Europe, including United States participation in theater cooperation
			 activities; and
				(3)to contribute to peace and stability in
			 Europe.
				(b)Certification
			 required for European base closures and basing changes
				(1)CertificationIn light of the policy expressed in
			 subsection (a), no action may be taken to effect or implement the closure of
			 any military installation in a European member nation of the North Atlantic
			 Treaty Organization at which a unit of the United States Armed Forces is based
			 or to alter the permanent basing arrangement of a unit of the Armed Forces at
			 the installation unless—
					(A)the closure of the installation is
			 requested by the government of the host nation in the manner provided in the
			 agreement between the United States and the host nation regarding the
			 installation; or
					(B)the Secretary of Defense certifies
			 that—
						(i)the current number or arrangement of United
			 States military installations in European member nations of the North Atlantic
			 Treaty Organization or the permanent basing of units at these installations is
			 no longer the force-structure arrangement and set of military capabilities
			 necessary to achieve the policy objectives specified in paragraphs (1), (2),
			 and (3) of subsection (a); and
						(ii)the closure of an installation or
			 alteration of the permanent basing arrangement at the installation will not
			 impair the ability of the United States to achieve the policy objectives
			 specified in such paragraphs.
						(2)Notice and wait
			 requirementThe Secretary of
			 Defense may not commence the closure of a military installation or the
			 alteration of the permanent basing arrangement of a unit at the installation
			 for which the certification required by paragraph (1)(B) is made until the
			 expiration of a 180-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary
			 submits a report containing the certification to the Committees on Armed
			 Services of the Senate and House of Representatives.
				(3)Report
			 requirementsThe report under
			 paragraph (2) shall also include the following:
					(A)The rationale of
			 the Secretary of Defense for the certification.
					(B)The proposals of the Secretary regarding
			 closure of United States military installations in European member nations of
			 the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the alteration of the permanent
			 basing arrangements of units at the installations so as not to impair the
			 policy objectives specified in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection
			 (a).
					3.Authority to build the
			 capacity of national military forces of certain NATO allies and
			 partners
			(a)AuthorityThe Secretary of Defense, with the
			 concurrence of the Secretary of State, is authorized to conduct or support
			 programs to build the capacity of the national military forces of foreign
			 countries described in subsection (b) to support the theater priorities of the
			 Commander of the United States European Command.
			(b)Foreign
			 countries describedThe foreign countries described in this
			 subsection are—
				(1)member states of
			 the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and
				(2)countries
			 participating in NATO’s Partnership for Peace program,
				that are
			 eligible for assistance under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act (22
			 U.S.C. 2763; relating to the Foreign Military Financing program).(c)Types of
			 capacity building
				(1)Authorized
			 elementsPrograms authorized under subsection (a) may include the
			 provision of equipment, supplies, and training.
				(2)Required
			 elementsPrograms authorized under subsection (a) shall be
			 provided in a manner that promotes observance of and respect for human rights
			 and fundamental freedoms.
				(d)Limitations
				(1)Funding
			 limitationThe Secretary of
			 Defense may use up to $200,000,000 of funds made available to the Department of
			 Defense for operation and maintenance for fiscal years 2011 and 2012 to conduct
			 or support programs authorized under subsection (a). Subject to subsection (i),
			 amounts authorized to be used by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to the
			 authority of this paragraph are authorized to remain available until September
			 30, 2015.
				(2)Assistance
			 otherwise prohibited by lawThe Secretary of Defense may not use
			 the authority in subsection (a) to provide any type of assistance described in
			 subsection (c) that is otherwise prohibited by any provision of law.
				(3)Limitation on
			 eligible countriesThe Secretary of Defense may not use the
			 authority in subsection (a) to provide assistance described in subsection (c)
			 to any foreign country that is otherwise prohibited from receiving such type of
			 assistance under any other provision of law.
				(e)Relation to
			 other authoritiesThe
			 authority in subsection (a) to provide assistance described in subsection (c)
			 is in addition to the authority under section 1206 of the National Defense
			 Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109–163; 119 Stat. 3456;
			 relating to authority to build the capacity of foreign military forces) and the
			 authority under any other similar provision of law.
			(f)Implementation
			 plan
				(1)Submission
			 requiredThe Secretary of
			 Defense shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection
			 (h) a plan for the implementation of programs under subsection (a) and the
			 allocation of funds under programs under subsection (a) for each of the fiscal
			 years 2011 and 2012. Such plans shall be submitted in conjunction with the
			 budget submitted to Congress by the President pursuant to section 1105(a) of
			 title 31, United States Code, for each of the fiscal years 2011 and
			 2012.
				(2)Elements of
			 planIn the plan required by
			 subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall identify how the programs to be
			 conducted or supported to build the capacity of the foreign military forces
			 will—
					(A)permit the United States to satisfy the
			 commitments undertaken by United States pursuant to Article 5 of the North
			 Atlantic Treaty, signed at Washington, District of Columbia, on April 4, 1949,
			 and entered into force on August 24, 1949 (63 Stat. 2241; TIAS 1964);
					(B)address the current security environment in
			 Europe, including United States participation in theater cooperation
			 activities; and
					(C)contribute to peace and stability in
			 Europe.
					(g)Congressional
			 notificationNot less than 15
			 days before initiating activities for any foreign country under a program under
			 subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
			 committees specified in subsection (h) a notice of the following:
				(1)The foreign
			 country whose capacity to engage in activities described in subsection (a) will
			 be built.
				(2)The budget, types
			 of assistance, and completion date for the program.
				(3)The source and
			 planned expenditure of funds for the program.
				(h)Specified
			 congressional committeesThe congressional committees specified
			 in this subsection are the following:
				(1)The Committee on
			 Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on
			 Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
				(2)The Committee on Armed Services, the
			 Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the
			 Senate.
				(i)TerminationThe authority provided under subsection (a)
			 terminates at the close of September 30, 2013. Any program established before
			 that date may be completed after that date, but only using funds authorized to
			 be used by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to the authority of subsection
			 (d)(1).
			4.Authority to support
			 the NATO Special Operations Coordination Center
			(a)AuthorityThe
			 Secretary of Defense is authorized to provide assistance to the North Atlantic
			 Treaty Organization (NATO) Special Operations Coordination Center (NSCC) to
			 support the activities described in subsection (b).
			(b)Activities
			 supportedActivities that may be supported by assistance under
			 subsection (a) include—
				(1)improving
			 coordination and cooperation between the special operations forces of NATO
			 member states;
				(2)facilitating joint operations by such
			 special operations forces;
				(3)supporting
			 command, control, and communications capabilities of such special operations
			 forces;
				(4)promoting
			 intelligence and informational requirements of such special operations forces
			 within the NATO structure;
				(5)promoting
			 interoperability of such special operations forces through the development of
			 common equipment standards and tactics, techniques, and procedures and through
			 execution of a multinational education and training program; and
				(6)constructing
			 NSCC-related facilities.
				(c)ReportNot
			 later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
			 of Defense shall certify to the congressional committees specified in
			 subsection (d) that the Department of Defense has assigned executive agent
			 responsibility for the NSCC to an appropriate organization within the
			 Department of Defense and detail the steps being undertaken by the United
			 States to strengthen the role of the NSCC in fostering special operations
			 capabilities within NATO.
			(d)Specified
			 congressional committeesThe congressional committees specified
			 in this subsection are the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
			 Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
			(e)Authorization of
			 appropriations
				(1)In
			 generalThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary
			 of Defense $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2011 to carry out this section.
				(2)LimitationThe
			 total amount of funds that may be obligated and expended under subsection
			 (b)(6) may not exceed $20,000,000.
				5.Extended
			 deterrence commitment to Europe
			(a)Policy on
			 extended deterrence commitment to EuropeIt is the policy of the United States
			 that—
				(1)it maintain its commitment to extended
			 deterrence, specifically the nuclear alliance of the North Atlantic Treaty
			 Organization, as an important component of ensuring and linking the national
			 security interests of the United States and the security of its European
			 allies; and
				(2)forward-deployed nuclear forces of the
			 United States shall remain based in Europe in support of the nuclear policy and
			 posture of NATO.
				(b)Limitation on
			 reductions in nuclear forces based in EuropeIn light of the policy expressed in
			 subsection (a), no action may be taken to effect or implement the reduction of
			 nuclear forces of the United States that are based in Europe unless—
				(1)the reduction in such nuclear forces is
			 requested by the government of the host nation in the manner provided in the
			 agreement between the United States and the host nation regarding the forces;
			 or
				(2)the President certifies that—
					(A)the nuclear policy and nuclear posture of
			 NATO has changed, reducing the need for such nuclear forces to be based in
			 Europe;
					(B)NATO member states have considered the
			 reduction in the High Level Group and NATO has decided to support such
			 reduction;
					(C)the remaining
			 nuclear forces of the United States that are based in Europe after such
			 reduction provide a commensurate or better level of safety, security,
			 reliability, and credibility as before such reduction; and
					(D)such reduction is compensated by other
			 measures (such as nuclear modernization, conventional forces, and missile
			 defense) which together provide a commensurate or better deterrence capability
			 and assurance of NATO member states in a manner consistent with the NATO
			 Strategic Concept.
					(c)ReportUpon any decision to reduce the nuclear
			 forces of the United States that are based in Europe, the President shall
			 submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
			 Representatives a report containing—
				(1)the certification required by subsection
			 (b)(2);
				(2)justification for
			 such reduction; and
				(3)an assessment of how NATO member states, in
			 light of such reduction, assess the credibility of the deterrence capability of
			 the United States in support of its commitments undertaken pursuant to Article
			 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, signed at Washington, District of Columbia, on
			 April 4, 1949, and entered into force on August 24, 1949 (63 Stat. 2241; TIAS
			 1964).
				(d)Notice and wait
			 requirementThe President may
			 not commence a reduction in the nuclear forces of the United States that are
			 based in Europe for which the certification required by subsection (b)(2) is
			 made until the expiration of a 180-day period beginning on the date on which
			 the President submits the report under subsection (c) containing the
			 certification.
			(e)Authorization of
			 appropriationsThere is
			 authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense a total of
			 $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2011 and 2012 for upgrading the safety, security,
			 and reliability of the nuclear forces of the United States that are based in
			 Europe.
			6.Availability of
			 funds for a long–range missile defense system in Europe
			(a)FindingsCongress finds the following:
				(1)Missile defense promotes the collective
			 security of the United States and NATO and improves linkages among member
			 nations of NATO by defending all members of NATO against the full range of
			 missile threats.
				(2)The proposed European locations of the
			 long-range missile defense system allow for the defense of both Europe and the
			 United States against long-range threats launched from the Middle East.
				(b)Reservation of
			 fundsOf the funds
			 appropriated pursuant to an authorization of appropriations made available for
			 fiscal years 2011 and 2012 for the Missile Defense Agency, $500,000,000 shall
			 be available only for a long-range missile defense system in Europe as
			 described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (c).
			(c)Use of
			 fundsFunds reserved under
			 subsection (b) may be obligated and expended by the Secretary of Defense—
				(1)on the research, development, test, and
			 evaluation, procurement, site activation, construction, preparation of,
			 equipment for, or deployment of—
					(A)the proposed midcourse radar element of the
			 ground-based midcourse defense system in the Czech Republic; and
					(B)the proposed long-range missile defense
			 interceptor site element of such defense system in Poland; or
					(2)on the research, development, test, and
			 evaluation, procurement, site activation, construction, preparation of,
			 equipment for, or deployment of an alternative missile defense system (such as
			 the Aegis ballistic missile defense system), if the Secretary submits to the
			 congressional defense committees a report certifying that the alternative
			 missile defense system is expected to be—
					(A)at least as
			 cost-effective, technically reliable, and operationally available in protecting
			 Europe and the United States from long-range missile threats as the
			 ground-based midcourse defense system;
					(B)deployable in a
			 sufficient amount of time based on the amount of time the intelligence
			 community determines that ballistic missiles launched from the Middle East
			 could reach Europe and the United States; and
					(C)interoperable with other components of
			 missile defense and compliments NATO’s missile defense strategy.
					(d)Congressional
			 defense committees definedFor purposes of this section, the term
			 congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term
			 in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code.
			7.Short-range air
			 and missile defense capability in Poland
			(a)In
			 generalNot later than 2012,
			 and pursuant to an agreement between the United States and the Government of
			 Poland, the Secretary of Defense shall deploy a system providing a short-range
			 air and missile defense capability and the personnel required to operate and
			 maintain such system to Poland.
			(b)Prohibition on
			 removalNo action may be
			 taken to effect or implement the removal of the system providing a short-range
			 air and missile defense capability or the personnel required to operate and
			 maintain such system under subsection (a) unless—
				(1)at least 30 days before the removal, the
			 Secretary of Defense notifies Congress that such removal is temporary and in
			 the national security interests of the United States; or
				(2)the removal is requested by the Government
			 of Poland in the manner provided in the agreement between the United States and
			 the Government of Poland regarding the system and personnel.
				8.Limitation on funds to
			 reduce certain strategic forces pursuant to treaty or other agreement with the
			 Russian Federation
			(a)LimitationFunds made available to the Department of
			 Defense may be used to implement reductions in the strategic nuclear forces of
			 the United States pursuant to any treaty or other agreement entered into
			 between the United States and the Russian Federation after the date of
			 enactment of this Act only if the President certifies to Congress that—
				(1)the treaty or other agreement provides for
			 significant reductions in the non-strategic nuclear weapons capability of the
			 Russian Federation;
				(2)the treaty or other agreement provides for
			 sufficient mechanisms to verify compliance with the treaty or agreement,
			 including the commitments described in paragraph (1);
				(3)the treaty or other agreement does not
			 place reductions or limitations on the ballistic missile defense, space, or
			 advanced conventional weapon capabilities of the United States; and
				(4)a program is established and sufficiently
			 funded to—
					(A)increase the
			 reliability, safety, and security of the remaining strategic nuclear forces of
			 the United States; and
					(B)modernize the
			 nuclear weapons complex.
					(b)ReportNot
			 later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President
			 shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (c) a
			 report on the stockpiles of strategic and tactical weapons of the United States
			 and the Russian Federation.
			(c)Specified
			 congressional committeesThe congressional committees specified
			 in this subsection are the following:
				(1)The Committee on
			 Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
			 Representatives.
				(2)The Committee on Armed Services and the
			 Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
				9.Expansion of
			 United States-Russian Federation joint center to include exchange of data on
			 missile defense
			(a)Expansion
			 authorizedIn conjunction
			 with the Government of the Russian Federation, the Secretary of Defense may
			 expand the United States-Russian Federation joint center for the exchange of
			 data from early warning systems for launches of ballistic missiles, as
			 established pursuant to section 1231 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense
			 Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law
			 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–329), to include the exchange of data on missile
			 defense-related activities.
			(b)Report
			 requiredNot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment
			 of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
			 Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on plans for
			 expansion of the joint data exchange center.
			(c)Authorization of
			 appropriationsThere is
			 authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $5,000,000 for fiscal
			 year 2011 to carry out this section.


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2021-06-17
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3973IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 17, 2021Mr. Biggs (for himself, Mr. Perry, Mr. Rosendale, Mr. Stewart, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Mann, Mrs. Boebert, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Newhouse, and Ms. Cheney) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for improved precision in the listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered species and potentially endangered species.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2021 or the LIST Act of 2021.2.Requirement to initiate delisting(a)Requirement in case of recoverySection 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(9)(A)The Secretary shall initiate the procedures in accordance with subsection (a)(1) to remove a species from a list published under subsection (c) if—(i)the goals of a recovery plan for the species developed under subsection (f) have been met; or(ii)the goals for recovery of the species have not been developed under subsection (f), and the Secretary determines that the species has recovered sufficiently to no longer require the protection of the Act.(B)Notwithstanding the requirement of subsection (c)(2) that each determination under subparagraph (B) of that subsection shall be made in accordance with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b), the Secretary shall remove a species from any list published under subsection (c) if the Department of the Interior has produced or received substantial scientific or commercial information demonstrating that the species is recovered or that recovery goals set for the species under subsection (f) have been met.(C)In the case of a species removed under subparagraph (A) from a list published under subsection (c), the publication and notice under subsection (b)(5) shall consist solely of a notice of such removal..(b)Requirement in case erroneously or wrongfully listedSection 4(b)(3) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(a)), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding at the end the following:(H)(i)Not later than 90 days after the date the Department of the Interior receives or produces under this subsection information described in clause (ii) regarding a species included in a list under subsection (c), the Secretary shall to the maximum extent practicable find whether the inclusion of such species in such list was less than likely to have occurred in the absence of the scientific or commercial information referred to in clause (ii).(ii)Information referred to in clause (i) is any information demonstrating that the listing was determined on the basis of scientific or commercial information available to, or received or produced by, the Department under paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (b) that at the time the scientific or commercial information was available to or received or produced by the Department it was—(I)inaccurate beyond scientifically reasonable margins of error;(II)fraudulent; or(III)misrepresentative.(iii)Notwithstanding the requirement under subsection (c)(2)(B) that each determination under subparagraph (B) shall be made in accordance with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b), the Secretary shall—(I)remove from any list published under subsection (c) any species for which a positive finding is made under clause (i); and(II)promptly publish in the Federal Register notice of such finding that includes such information as was received or produced by the Department under such clause.(iv)Any positive finding by the Secretary under clause (i) shall not be subject to judicial review.(v)Any negative finding by the Secretary under clause (i) shall be subject to judicial review.(vi)In the case of a species removed under clause (iii) from a list, the publication and notice under subsection (b)(5) shall consist solely of a notice of such removal.(vii)If the Secretary finds that a person submitted a petition that is the subject of a positive finding under clause (i) knowing that it contained scientific or commercial information described in clause (ii), then during the 10-year period beginning on the date of the finding under this clause the person shall not be considered an interested person for purposes of subparagraph (A) with respect to any petition submitted by the person after the date the person submitted such scientific or commercial information..3.Expanded consideration during five-year reviewSection 4(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(3)Each determination under paragraph (2)(B) shall consider one of the following:(A)Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the criteria required under subsection (f)(1)(B) in the recovery plan for the species.(B)If the objective, measurable criteria under subsection (f)(1)(B)(ii) are not established, the factors for the determination that a species is an endangered species or a threatened species set forth in subsections (a)(1) and (b)(1).(C)A finding of error in the determination that the species is an endangered species, a threatened species, or extinct.(D)A determination that the species is no longer an endangered species or threatened species or in danger of extinction, based on an analysis of the factors that are the basis for listing in subsections (a)(1) and (b)(1)..


115 HRES 775 IH: National Women Veterans Recognition Week Resolution
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-03-13
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IV115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 775IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 13, 2018Mr. Lawson of Florida (for himself, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Mast, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Curbelo of Florida, Ms. Castor of Florida, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Bilirakis, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Thomas J. Rooney of Florida, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Soto, Mr. Gaetz, and Ms. Frankel of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the designation of the week of March 11, 2018, through March 17, 2018, as
			 National Women Veterans Recognition Week.

 Whereas approximately two million women in the United States are veterans; Whereas Florida has the third largest population of women veterans in the country;
 Whereas, in 1943, Congress introduced and passed legislation to establish the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), which provided full military status to women;
 Whereas, in 1967, the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was amended to lift restrictions on the number and ranks of women in the military;
 Whereas women are now the fastest growing segment of the veteran community; Whereas women veterans have served in every branch of the military, and in various roles including gunners, police, pilots, truck drivers, and fuel suppliers;
 Whereas women bring a unique skill set and perspective to military service; Whereas women veterans have selflessly and courageously served their country; and
 Whereas women veterans deserve to be recognized for their incredible sacrifices and service: Now, therefore, be it

 1.Short titleThis resolution may be cited as the National Women Veterans Recognition Week Resolution. 2.DesignationThe House of Representatives supports the designation of National Women Veterans Recognition Week.


115 HR 6659 IH: Screening With Dignity Act of 2018
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-08-07
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6659IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESAugust 7, 2018Miss Rice of New York (for herself, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. Jackson Lee, Ms. Norton, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Crist, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Lowenthal, Ms. Hanabusa, Mr. Nadler, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Peters, and Ms. Lee) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo improve the screening of transgender persons at airport security checkpoints, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Screening With Dignity Act of 2018. 2.TSA screening procedures and training (a)Development of proceduresNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall develop procedures to appropriately and respectfully screen self-identified transgender passengers. In developing such procedures, the Administrator shall take into consideration the particular needs of persons whose gender identity is different or is perceived to be different from their assigned sex at birth and the particular impact of screening on transgender passengers as opposed to the general population of passengers.
 (b)Training of TSOs and implementation of proceduresNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall begin conducting in-person training of all Transportation Security Officers on the screening procedures developed under subsection (a) and shall implement such procedures. Such training shall be designed and, wherever practicable, delivered with the participation of community groups representing the transgender traveler population.
 3.Protection of passengersThe Administrator shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure each of the following with respect to passenger screening:
 (1)The prohibition on human viewing of individual passenger images. (2)The prohibition on retention of individual passenger image data.
 (3)That passengers are provided with an alternative to advanced imaging technology scans. (4)That pat-downs of passengers are required to be conducted by an officer of the gender requested by the passenger.
 (5)That each passenger is provided with the option of a private screening with the witness of the passenger’s choice.
 (6)That passengers are only required to lift or remove clothing exposing sensitive areas of the body or to remove prostheses when no less intrusive screening method is available and the passenger is provided with visual privacy via a drape or other means in a private screening area.
 (7)The prohibition of profiling or other discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, parental status, or gender identity.
			4.Report on Screening Equipment
 (a)StudyNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall conduct a study on the cost and feasibility of retrofitting advanced image technology screening equipment, or of developing new such equipment, with the capability to distinguish between foreign objects and human body parts in a manner that is effectively gender neutral or which operates in some other gender neutral manner.
 (b)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Comptroller General of the United States a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).
			5.Report on advanced imaging technology
 (a)StudyNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall conduct a study that evaluates the particular impact that advanced imaging technology has on self-identified transgender and gender nonconforming passengers as opposed to the general population of passengers. Such study shall include an examination of instances since 2010 in which a self-identified transgender or gender nonconforming passenger was required to undergo an additional screening procedure after screening with advanced imaging technology resulted in an alarm.
 (b)ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include recommendations to reduce any particular impact of screening on transgender passengers and involve the consultation and input of community groups representing the transgender traveler population.
 6.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.
 (2)Advanced imaging technologyThe term advanced imaging technology has the meaning given the term in section 826(l)(1)(A) of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 44901(l)(1)(A)).
 (3)Gender identityThe term gender identity means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual’s designated sex at birth.


I
112th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 2820
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 12, 2011
Mr. Michaud introduced the following bill

September 6, 2011
Referred to the  Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL
To provide for the establishment and operation of Advanced Composites Development Centers.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Advanced Composites Development Act of 2011.
2.Advanced Composites Development Centers
(a)Establishment of program
(1)In generalThe Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall carry out a program to improve our Nation’s transportation infrastructure, advance the technologies used to produce alternative energy, enhance our military security, and develop new disaster mitigation systems by making grants to consortia to establish and operate Advanced Composites Development Centers. In doing so, they shall work with stakeholders to identify problems that can be solved over a period of 5 years through the development of an advanced composite material. By working with the private sector and focusing on solutions to problems that can be researched, developed, and demonstrated over a short period of time, each Center will strive to produce new composite materials that are lighter, stronger, and more durable than existing materials and have an immediate practical application.
(2)Designation of CentersThe Centers shall be designated as follows:
(A)The Secretary of Transportation shall designate 1 Center for the development of advanced composites in civil infrastructure and transportation.
(B)The Secretary of Energy shall designate 1 Center for the development of advanced composites in energy technology.
(C)The Secretary of Defense shall designate 1 Center for the development of advanced composites in military operations.
(D)The Secretary of Homeland Security shall designate 1 Center for the development of advanced composites in disaster prevention and response.
(E)Any 2 or more of the Secretaries described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) may work together to explore opportunities to designate a single Center that addresses issues of importance to the Departments of each such Secretary.
(3)Additional collaborationEach Secretary designating a Center under paragraph (2) may include reviewers from the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Director of the National Science Foundation to leverage work that has been done at facilities supported by each of those agencies.
(b)Consortia
(1)EligibilityTo be eligible to receive a grant under this section for the establishment and operation of a Center, a consortium shall—
(A)be composed of qualifying entities, including at least 1 prime applicant and 1 private company;
(B)operate subject to a binding agreement entered into by its members that documents—
(i)the proposed partnership agreement, including the governance and management structure of the Center;
(ii)measures to enable cost-effective implementation of the program under this section;
(iii)a proposed budget, including financial contributions from non-Federal sources;
(iv)conflict of interest procedures consistent with subsection (d)(2), all known material conflicts of interest, and corresponding mitigation plans; and
(v)an accounting structure that enables the Secretary to ensure that the consortium has complied with the requirements of this section; and
(C)operate as a nonprofit organization.
(2)ApplicationA consortium seeking to establish and operate a Center under this section, acting through a prime applicant, shall transmit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such form, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary shall require, including a detailed description of the elements of the consortium agreement required under paragraph (1)(B). If the consortium members will not be located at one centralized location, such application shall include a communications plan that ensures close coordination and integration of the Center’s activities.
(c)Selection and schedule
(1)SelectionThe Secretary shall select consortia for grants for the establishment and operation of Centers through competitive selection processes. In selecting consortia, the Secretary shall consider—
(A)the information a consortium must disclose according to subsection (b);
(B)any existing facilities a consortium will provide for Center activities;
(C)experience in design, prototyping, and testing advanced composites;
(D)existing ISO 17025 certification;
(E)experience and achievements working with the private sector and commercializing composite materials technologies; and
(F)opportunities to leverage previous support that a member of the consortium has received from the Department or Departments awarding the grant, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or the National Science Foundation to research, develop, demonstrate, or commercialize an advanced composite.
(2)ScheduleGrants made for the establishment and operation of a Center shall be for a period not to exceed 5 years, after which the grant may be renewed, subject to a competitive selection process.
(d)Center Operations
(1)In generalCenters shall conduct or provide for multidisciplinary, collaborative research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of advanced composites technologies within the technology development focus area or areas designated for the Center by the Secretary under subsection (a)(2). Each Center shall—
(A)encourage collaboration and communication among the member qualifying entities of the consortium and awardees by conducting activities whenever practicable at one centralized location;
(B)develop and publish on the website of the Department or Departments of the designating Secretary proposed plans and programs;
(C)submit an annual report to the Secretary summarizing the Center’s activities, including detailing organizational expenditures and describing each project undertaken by the Center; and
(D)monitor project implementation and coordination.
(2)Conflicts of interest
(A)ProceduresCenters shall establish conflict of interest procedures, consistent with those of the Department or Departments of the designating Secretary, to ensure that employees and consortia designees for Center activities who are in decisionmaking capacities disclose all material conflicts of interest, including financial, organizational, and personal conflicts of interest.
(B)Disqualification and revocationThe Secretary may disqualify an application or revoke funds distributed to a Center if the Secretary discovers a failure to comply with conflict of interest procedures established under subparagraph (A).
(e)Oversight boardEach Secretary described in subsection (a)(1) shall establish and maintain within its Department an Oversight Board to oversee the progress of Centers.
(f)Priority ConsiderationThe Secretary shall give priority consideration to applications in which 1 or more of the institutions comprising the applicant consortium are 1890 Land Grant Institutions (as defined in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7061)), Predominantly Black Institutions (as defined in section 318 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059e)), Tribal Colleges or Universities (as defined in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)), or Hispanic Serving Institutions (as defined in section 318 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059e)).
(g)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section:
(1)Advanced compositesThe term advanced composites means polymer matrix composite materials, including synthetic and natural fibers, as well as synthetic and bio-based resins, used in structural, load-bearing applications. These materials may be enhanced with nano-additives, and may be used in combination with traditional and other advanced materials.
(2)CenterThe term Center means an Advanced Composites Development Center established in accordance with this section.
(3)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
(4)Prime applicantThe term prime applicant means an institution of higher education serving as the lead entity applying for a grant under this section.
(5)Qualifying entityThe term qualifying entity includes—
(A)an appropriate State or Federal entity;
(B)a nonprofit nongovernmental organization with expertise in advanced composites technology research, development, demonstration, or commercial application;
(C)any other relevant entity the Secretary considers appropriate; or
(D)a United States private company with expertise in advanced composites technology research, development, demonstration, or commercial application.
(6)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary or Secretaries designating a Center under subsection (a)(2).
(h)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to each of the Secretaries described in subsection (a)(1) to carry out this section—
(1)$15,000,000 for fiscal year 2012;
(2)$16,000,000 for fiscal year 2013;
(3)$17,500,000 for fiscal year 2014;
(4)$19,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; and
(5)$20,000,000 for fiscal year 2016.


114 HRES 722 IH: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce.
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-05-10
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		IV
		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. RES. 722
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 10, 2016
			Ms. Norton (for herself, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Meeks, and Ms. Jackson Lee) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce.

 Whereas thousands of civilian Federal employees have given their lives in the line of duty for their country, and their families now receive United States flags in their honor pursuant to bipartisan legislation;
 Whereas Federal employees have supported, defended, and been indispensable to the progress the United States has achieved through times of war and peace, recession and prosperity, and global instability and uncertainty;
 Whereas Federal employees have demonstrated outstanding productivity as indicated by the decline in the Federal workforce relative to the Nation's population, with 92 residents for every Federal worker in the 1950s and 1960s to 145 residents for every Federal worker in 2011;
 Whereas approximately 80 percent of Federal workers have attended college, compared with approximately 60 percent of private-sector workers;
 Whereas approximately 21 percent of Federal workers hold masters, professional, or doctorate degrees, compared with approximately 9 percent of private-sector workers;
 Whereas Federal employees undertake medical research that has resulted in vital discoveries and improved health due to improved vaccines, diagnoses, and cures, saving lives, and enabling people in the United States to live longer and healthier;
 Whereas Federal employees have achieved significant new scientific advances, from space exploration on Mars to biological discoveries in oceanic waters;
 Whereas Federal employees provide homeland security and protection for more than 8,000 miles of United States international land and water borders, while detecting and preventing illegal activities and contraband at the borders;
 Whereas Federal employees prevent the entry of terrorists and terrorist weapons into the United States and conduct investigations to prevent national security breaches and cyber crimes;
 Whereas Federal employees engage in research, development, and deployment of high-level technology and other resources to protect the United States;
 Whereas Federal employees ensure the safe operation of commercial and private aircraft, and provide security for, and protection of, air travelers, airports, and aircraft;
 Whereas Federal employees prosecute white-collar and financial crimes, public corruption, ethics violations, and fraud against taxpayer-supported government services;
 Whereas Federal employees prosecute violations of criminal laws, including felonies, narcotics charges, domestic violence, and child exploitation;
 Whereas Federal employees enforce Federal laws in the public interest and prosecute cases in Federal courts to protect civil rights and liberties;
 Whereas Federal employees provide law enforcement and police protection of national borders, domestic land, and territories, and Federal buildings, monuments, and parks;
 Whereas Federal employees perform scientific, technical, and legal work to protect copyrights, trademarks, and patents in furtherance of the United States progress in technology, biosciences, and international competition;
 Whereas Federal employees perform research and other scientific work related to environmental and life sciences management, conservation, and resource utilization;
 Whereas Federal employees inspect and oversee agricultural production and distribution throughout the United States;
 Whereas Federal employees provide medical and public health services for members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans in Veterans’ Administration hospitals, military hospitals, and community-based clinics throughout the United States;
 Whereas Federal employees are responsible for many invaluable social services, including Social Security, disability benefits, medical benefits, housing, employment, education, transportation, substance abuse, and adoption and foster care;
 Whereas the United States Postal Service is entirely self-supporting and while its employees do not receive Federal funding, it ensures that every corner of the United States is served and connected regardless of zip code, from rural letter carriers to inner-city package-delivery services; and
 Whereas Federal employees have been steadfast in accomplishing their indispensable missions, critical to the lives and well-being of the people of the United States, during the “Great Recession” and recovery, hiring freezes, pay freezes, and sequestration under which 1,000,000 (or as many as 800,000) Federal employees were furloughed: Now, therefore, be it

 That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1)Federal employees should be commended for their tireless work and extensive efforts on behalf of the people of the United States;
 (2)Federal employees further should be commended for the benefits that they bring to the public welfare, to the progress of democracy, and to the United States as a whole; and
 (3)Federal employees’ salaries and benefits should not be uniquely targeted for deficit reduction.


		II

		109th CONGRESS

		2d Session

		S. 2278

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			February 14, 2006

			Ms. Stabenow (for

			 herself and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the

			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the

			 Committee on Health, Education, Labor,

			 and Pensions

		A BILL

		To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the

		  prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other

		  cardiovascular diseases in women.

		1.Short

			 titleThis Act may be cited as

			 the Heart Disease Education, Analysis,

			 and Research, and Treatment for Women Act or the

			 HEART for Women Act.

		2.FindingsCongress makes the following

			 findings:

			(1)Heart disease,

			 stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death among

			 women.

			(2)Despite being the

			 number 1 killer, only 13 percent of women are aware that cardiovascular

			 diseases, including heart disease and stroke, are their greatest health

			 risk.

			(3)Many minority

			 women, including African American, Hispanic, and Native American women, are at

			 a higher risk of death from heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular

			 diseases, but they are less likely to know of this risk.

			(4)There is a

			 pervasive lack of awareness among health care providers that cardiovascular

			 disease is the leading killer of women.

			(5)Women are less

			 likely than men to receive certain treatments for cardiovascular diseases,

			 perhaps due to lack of awareness and the presence of different symptoms in

			 women than in men.

			(6)Women tend to

			 experience later onset of heart disease than men, and therefore more often

			 suffer from multiple conditions that mask symptoms of heart disease and

			 complicate treatment.

			(7)Certain

			 diagnostic tests for cardiovascular disease may be less accurate in women than

			 men.

			(8)Drug

			 effectiveness and metabolism differ in women and men, impacting successful

			 treatment of cardiovascular disease.

			(9)In addition,

			 stroke kills 2.3 times as many females as does breast cancer. Nearly 61 percent

			 of stroke-related deaths occur in females. Studies have found gender

			 differences in the effects, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke. For

			 instance—

				(A)stroke severity

			 is greater in women than in men;

				(B)women often

			 receive fewer diagnostic tests and intervention procedures than men; and

				(C)strokes present

			 treatment issues unique to women.

				3.Reporting of

			 gender data in applications for drugs, biologics, and devices

			(a)New drug

			 applicationsSection 505(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and

			 Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(b)) is amended by adding at the end the

			 following:

					(5)(A)Notwithstanding

				any other provision of this Act, the applicant shall include in any submission

				to the Secretary pursuant to this subsection, to the extent appropriate,

				information stratified by gender, race and ethnicity, including any differences

				in safety and effectiveness.

					(B)The Secretary

				shall withhold approval of an application if the applicant fails to submit the

				required information described in subparagraph (A).

					(C)The Secretary

				shall develop standards to ensure that submissions to the Secretary pursuant to

				this subsection are adequately reviewed to determine whether such submissions

				include the information required under subparagraph (A).

					(D)Upon the approval

				under this subsection of an application for a drug, the Secretary shall report

				to the scientific community and make available to the public, in a timely

				manner, data regarding such drug stratified by gender, race, and

				ethnicity.

					.

			(b)Investigational

			 new drug applicationsSection 505(i) of the Federal Food, Drug,

			 and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(i)) is amended—

				(1)in paragraph (2),

			 by inserting and paragraph (5) after Subject to paragraph

			 (3); and

				(2)by adding at the

			 end the following:

						(5)(A)Notwithstanding any

				other provision of this Act, the manufacturer or sponsor of an investigation of

				a new drug shall include in any submission to the Secretary pursuant to this

				subsection on the clinical investigation of the new drug and to the extent

				appropriate, information stratified by gender, race, and ethnicity, including

				any differences in safety and effectiveness.

							(B)The Secretary shall place a clinical

				hold (as described in paragraph (3)) on an investigation if the manufacturer or

				sponsor of the investigation fails to submit the required information described

				in subparagraph (A).

							(C)The Secretary shall develop standards

				that ensure that submissions to the Secretary pursuant to this subsection on

				clinical investigations of new drugs are adequately reviewed to determine

				whether such submissions include the information required under this

				paragraph.

							.

				(c)Abbreviated new

			 drug applicationsSection 505(j) of the Federal Food, Drug, and

			 Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(j)) is amended—

				(1)in paragraph

			 (2)(A), by inserting before the period at the end the following: ,

			 subject to paragraph (10);

				(2)in paragraph

			 (3)(A), by adding at the end the following: The Secretary shall require

			 such individuals who review such applications to ensure that such applications

			 include the information on gender data required under paragraph

			 (10).;

				(3)in paragraph

			 (4)—

					(A)in subparagraph

			 (J), by striking or after the semicolon;

					(B)in subparagraph

			 (K), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or;

			 and

					(C)by adding at the

			 end the following:

							(L)the application

				does not include appropriate information stratified by gender, race, and

				ethnicity, as required under paragraph

				(10).

							;

				and

					(4)by adding at the

			 end the following:

						(10)(A)Notwithstanding any

				other provision of this Act, a person shall include in any submission to the

				Secretary pursuant to this subsection appropriate drug information stratified

				by gender, race, and ethnicity, including any differences in safety and

				effectiveness.

							(B)The Secretary shall develop standards

				that ensure that submissions to the Secretary pursuant to this subsection are

				adequately reviewed to determine whether such submissions include the

				information required under this paragraph.

							(11)Upon the approval under this

				subsection of an application for a drug, the Secretary shall report to the

				scientific community and make available to the public, in a timely manner, data

				regarding such drug stratified by gender, race, and

				ethnicity.

						.

				(d)Premarket

			 approvalsSection 515 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

			 (21 U.S.C. 360e) is amended—

				(1)in subsection

			 (c)—

					(A)in paragraph

			 (1)—

						(i)in

			 subparagraph (F), by striking and at the end;

						(ii)in

			 subparagraph (G), by striking the period and inserting ; and;

			 and

						(iii)by adding at

			 the end the following:

								(H)information

				regarding the device, to the extent appropriate, stratified by gender, race and

				ethnicity, including differences in safety and

				effectiveness.

								;

				and

						(B)by adding at the

			 end the following:

							(5)The Secretary

				shall develop standards that ensure that submissions to the Secretary pursuant

				to this subsection are adequately reviewed to determine whether such

				submissions include the information required under paragraph

				(1)(H).

							;

				and

					(2)in subsection

			 (d)—

					(A)in paragraph

			 (1)—

						(i)in

			 subparagraph (D), by striking or at the end;

						(ii)in

			 subparagraph (E), by striking the period and inserting ; or;

			 and

						(iii)by inserting

			 after subparagraph (E), the following:

								(F)the application

				does not contain, as appropriate, the information required in subsection

				(c)(1)(H).

								;

				and

						(B)by adding at the

			 end the following:

							(7)Upon the approval

				of an application under this section, the Secretary shall report to the

				scientific community and make available to the public, in a timely manner, data

				regarding such device stratified by gender, race, and

				ethnicity.

							.

					(e)Investigational

			 device exemptionsSection 520(g)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug,

			 and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360j(g)) is amended—

				(1)in subparagraph

			 (B), by adding at the end the following:

						(iv)A requirement

				that any application include information regarding the device, to the extent

				appropriate, stratified by gender, race, and ethnicity, including differences

				in safety and effectiveness.

						;

				and

				(2)by adding at the

			 end the following:

						(d)The Secretary

				shall develop standards that ensure that submissions to the Secretary pursuant

				to this subsection are adequately reviewed to determine whether such

				submissions include the information required under paragraph

				(B)(iv).

						.

				(f)Biological

			 product licensesSection 351(a)(2) of the Public Health Service

			 Act (42 U.S.C. 262) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(D)(i)Notwithstanding

				any other provision of this Act, the applicant shall include in any application

				to the Secretary pursuant to this section appropriate information regarding the

				subject biological product stratified by gender, race, and ethnicity, including

				differences in safety and effectiveness.

					(ii)The Secretary

				shall develop standards that ensure that submissions to the Secretary pursuant

				to this section are adequately reviewed to determine whether such submissions

				include the information required under paragraph (D)(i).

					(iii)Upon the

				approval of an application under this subsection, the Secretary shall report to

				the scientific community and make available to the public, in a timely manner,

				data regarding such biological product stratified by gender, race, and

				ethnicity.

					.

			(g)GAO

			 studyNot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this

			 section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall study the drug

			 approval processes of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure that the Food

			 and Drug Administration is complying with the amendments made by this

			 section.

			4.Gender-based

			 reporting and analysis of patient safety data

			(a)Data

			 standardsSection 923(b) of

			 the Public Health Service Act (as amended by the Patient Safety and Quality

			 Improvement Act of 2005 (Public law 109–41)) is amended by adding at the end

			 the following: The Secretary shall provide that all nonidentifiable

			 patient safety work product reported to and among the network of patient safety

			 databases be stratified by gender..

			(b)Use of

			 informationSection 923(c) of the Public Health Service Act (as

			 amended by the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (Public law

			 109–41)) is amended by adding at the end the following: Such analyses

			 take into account data that specifically relates to women and any disparities

			 between treatment and the quality of care between males and

			 females..

			5.Reporting of

			 hospital quality data by genderSection 1886(b)(3)(B)(iv)(II) of the Social

			 Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(b)(3)(B)(vii)(II)), as amended by section 501 of

			 the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and modernization Act of 2003

			 (Public law 108–173), is amended by adding at the end the following: The

			 Secretary shall make such data available to the public, in a form and manner

			 that stratifies the data by gender..

		6.Quality of care

			 reports by the Agency for Healthcare Research and QualitySection 903 of the Public Health Service Act

			 (42 U.S.C. 299a–1) is amended—

			(1)in subsection (b)(1)(B), by inserting

			 before the semicolon the following: , including quality of and access to

			 care for women with heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular

			 disease; and

			(2)in subsection

			 (c), by adding at the end the following:

					(4)Annual report

				on women and heart diseaseNot later than September 30, 2006, and

				annually thereafter, the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall prepare

				and submit to Congress a report concerning the findings related to the quality

				of and access to care for women with heart disease, stroke, and other

				cardiovascular diseases. The report shall contain recommendations for

				eliminating disparities in, and improving the treatment of, heart disease,

				stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in

				women.

					.

			7.Analysis of data

			 by quality improvement organizationsSection 1154(a) of the Social Security Act

			 (42 U.S.C. 1320c–3(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(18)The organization

				shall execute its responsibilities under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph

				(1) by offering to providers, practitioners, Medicare Advantage organizations

				under part C, and prescription drug sponsors offering prescription drug plans

				under part D quality improvement assistance aimed at eliminating gender

				disparities in the quality of care for women, particularly minority women, who

				suffer from heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. For

				purposes of this part and title XVIII, the functions described in this

				paragraph shall be treated as a review

				function.

				.

		8.Reports by

			 accrediting organizationsThe

			 Social Security Act is amended by inserting after section 1808 (42 U.S.C.

			 1395b–9) the following:

				1809.Stratification

				of data by gender in applying conditions of participation and conditions of

				coverage

					The Secretary

				shall ensure that data are stratified by gender when collected and used in

				surveys evaluating whether providers meet the applicable conditions of

				participation or conditions of coverage under parts A, B, C, and D of this

				title. When determined feasible by the Secretary, such data shall be stratified

				by gender when reported to the public or otherwise made available to the

				public.

					.

		9.Educational

			 campaigns

			(a)Distribution of

			 educational material through the Center for Beneficiary

			 ChoicesThe Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting

			 through the Center for Beneficiary Choices of the Centers for Medicare &

			 Medicaid Services, shall develop and distribute to female medicare

			 beneficiaries, physicians, and other appropriate healthcare professionals

			 educational materials relating to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of

			 heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular diseases in women. The Center for

			 Beneficiary Choices may carry out this subsection through contracts with public

			 and private nonprofit entities.

			(b)Healthcare

			 professional educational campaignThe Secretary of Health and

			 Human Services, acting through the Bureau of Health Professions of the Health

			 Resources and Services Administration, shall conduct an education and awareness

			 campaign for physicians and other healthcare professionals relating to the

			 prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other

			 cardiovascular diseases in women. The Bureau of Health Professions may carry

			 out this subsection through contracts with public and private nonprofit

			 entities.

			10.Extension of

			 WISEWOMANThere are authorized

			 to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year to enable

			 the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to implement

			 Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation

			 (WISEWOMAN) program projects in all State and territories, which may include

			 projects among Indian tribes.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2380
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 26, 2012
			Mr. Rockefeller
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To reduce temporarily the duty on
		  ferroniobium.

		1.Ferroniobium
			(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:

								9902.01.00 Ferroniobium (provided for in subheading
						7202.93.80)4.6%No 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.


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117th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 4426
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AN ACT
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that the needs of children are considered in homeland security planning, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Homeland Security for Children Act. 2.Responsibilities of Secretary of Homeland SecuritySection 102 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 112) is amended by adding at the end of the following new subsection:

(h)Planning requirementsThe Secretary shall ensure the head of each office and component of the Department takes into account the needs of children, including children within under-served communities, in mission planning and mission execution. In furtherance of this subsection, the Secretary shall require each such head to seek, to the extent practicable, advice and feedback from organizations representing the needs of children. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply whenever such advice or feedback is sought in accordance with this subsection.. 3.Technical expert authorizedParagraph (2) of section 503(b) of the Homeland Security Act (6 U.S.C. 313(b)) is amended—
(1)in subparagraph (G), by striking and at the end; (2)in subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
(3)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:  (I)identify, integrate, and implement the needs of children, including children within under-served communities, into activities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other disasters, including catastrophic incidents, including by appointing a technical expert, who may consult with relevant outside organizations and experts, as necessary, to coordinate such integration, as necessary..
4.ReportNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report describing the efforts the Department has undertaken to review and incorporate feedback from organizations representing the needs of children, including children within under-served communities, into Department policy in accordance with subsection (h) of section 102 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (as amended by section 2 of this Act), including information on the following: (1)The designation of any individual responsible for carrying out such subsection (h).
(2)Any review, formal or informal, of Department policies, programs, or activities to assess the suitability of such policies, programs, or activities for children and where feedback from organizations representing the needs of children should be reviewed and incorporated. (3)Any review, change, modification, or promulgation of Department policies, programs, or activities to ensure that such policies, programs, or activities are appropriate for children.
(4)Coordination with organizations or experts outside the Department pursuant to such subsection (h) conducted to inform any such review, change, modification, or promulgation of such policies, programs, or activities.  Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 2021.Cheryl L. Johnson,Clerk.