		II
		Calendar No. 834
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2504
		[Report No. 110–399]
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			December 18, 2007
			Mr. Nelson of Florida
			 (for himself, Mr. Leahy,
			 Mr. Hagel, Mr.
			 Corker, Mr. Akaka,
			 Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Inouye, Mr.
			 Kennedy, Mr. Kerry,
			 Mr. Lautenberg, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr.
			 Menendez, Ms. Mikulski,
			 Mr. Obama, Mr.
			 Tester, Mr. Dorgan,
			 Mr. Brown, Mr.
			 Whitehouse, Mr. Cardin,
			 Mr. Allard, Mr.
			 Sessions, Mr. Dodd,
			 Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Thune, Ms.
			 Collins, Mr. Feingold,
			 Mr. Smith, Mr.
			 Ensign, Mr. Crapo,
			 Mr. Salazar, Mr. Isakson, Mr.
			 Chambliss, Mr. Wicker,
			 Mr. Johnson, Ms. Snowe, Mrs.
			 Boxer, and Mrs. McCaskill)
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

			June 24 (legislative
			 day, June 23), 2008
			Reported by Mr. Leahy,
			 without amendment

		A BILL
		To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal
		  charter to the Military Officers Association of America, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Grant of Federal charter to
			 Military Officers Association of America
			(a)Grant of
			 charterPart B of subtitle II of title 36, United States Code, is
			 amended by inserting after chapter 1403 the following new chapter:

					1404Military
				Officers Association of America

							Sec.
							140401. Organization.
							140402. Purposes.
							140403. Membership.
							140404. Governing body.
							140405. Powers.
							140406. Restrictions.
							140407. Tax-exempt status required as condition of
				  charter.
							140408. Records and inspection.
							140409. Service of process.
							140410. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
							140411. Annual report.
							140412. Definition.

						140401.Organization
							(a)Federal
				charterMilitary Officers Association of America (in this
				chapter, the corporation), a nonprofit organization that meets the
				requirements for a veterans service organization under section 501(c)(19) of
				the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is organized under the laws of the
				Commonwealth of Virginia, is a federally chartered corporation.
							(b)Expiration of
				charterIf the corporation does not comply with the provisions of
				this chapter, the charter granted by subsection (a) shall expire.
							140402.Purposes
							(a)GeneralThe purposes of the corporation are as
				provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation and include—
								(1)to inculcate and stimulate love of the
				United States and the flag;
								(2)to defend the honor, integrity, and
				supremacy of the Constitution of the United States and the United States
				Government;
								(3)to advocate military forces adequate to the
				defense of the United States;
								(4)to foster the integrity and prestige of the
				Armed Forces;
								(5)to foster fraternal relations between all
				branches of the various Armed Forces from which members are drawn;
								(6)to further the education of children of
				members of the Armed Forces;
								(7)to aid members of the Armed forces and
				their family members and survivors in every proper and legitimate
				manner;
								(8)to present and support legislative
				proposals that provide for the fair and equitable treatment of members of the
				Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, military retirees,
				family members, survivors, and veterans; and
								(9)to encourage recruitment and appointment in
				the Armed Forces.
								140403.MembershipEligibility for membership in the
				corporation, and the rights and privileges of members of the corporation, are
				as provided in the bylaws of the corporation.
						140404.Governing
				body
							(a)Board of
				directorsThe composition of the board of directors of the
				corporation, and the responsibilities of the board, are as provided in the
				articles of incorporation and bylaws of the corporation.
							(b)OfficersThe
				positions of officers of the corporation, and the election of the officers, are
				as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws.
							140405.PowersThe corporation has only those powers
				provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in
				which it is incorporated.
						140406.Restrictions
							(a)Stock and
				DividendsThe corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a
				dividend.
							(b)Distribution of
				income or assetsThe income or assets of the corporation may not
				inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member
				of the corporation during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This
				subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an
				officer or employee of the corporation or reimbursement for actual necessary
				expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
							(c)LoansThe
				corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, employee, or member of
				the corporation.
							(d)Claim of
				governmental approval or authorityThe corporation may not claim
				congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any
				of its activities.
							(e)Corporate
				statusThe corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation
				incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
							140407.Tax-exempt
				status required as condition of charterIf the corporation fails to maintain its
				status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code
				of 1986, the charter granted under this chapter shall terminate.
						140408.Records and
				inspection
							(a)RecordsThe
				corporation shall keep—
								(1)correct and
				complete records of account;
								(2)minutes of the
				proceedings of the members, board of directors, and committees of the
				corporation having any of the authority of the board of directors of the
				corporation; and
								(3)at the principal
				office of the corporation, a record of the names and addresses of the members
				of the corporation entitled to vote on matters relating to the
				corporation.
								(b)InspectionA
				member entitled to vote on any matter relating to the corporation, or an agent
				or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any
				proper purpose at any reasonable time.
							140409.Service of
				processThe corporation shall
				comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is
				incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.
						140410.Liability
				for acts of officers and agentsThe corporation is liable for any act of any
				officer or agent of the corporation acting within the scope of the authority of
				the corporation.
						140411.Annual
				reportThe corporation shall
				submit to Congress an annual report on the activities of the corporation during
				the preceding fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as
				the report of the audit required by section 10101(b) of this title. The report
				may not be printed as a public document.
						140412.DefinitionIn this chapter, the term State
				includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the
				United
				States.
						.
			(b)Clerical
			 amendmentThe table of
			 chapters at the beginning of subtitle II of title 36, United States Code, is
			 amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 1403 the following new
			 item:

								1404. Military Officers Association of
						America 140401

					.

		June 24 (legislative
		  day, June 23), 2008
		Reported without amendment


114 S1138 IS: Reclassification to Ensure Smarter and Equal Treatment Act of 2015
U.S. Senate
2015-04-29
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1138IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 29, 2015Mr. Paul (for himself and Mr. Schatz) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo reclassify certain low-level felonies as misdemeanors, to eliminate the increased penalties for
			 cocaine offenses where the cocaine involved is cocaine base, to reinvest
			 in our communities, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Reclassification to Ensure Smarter and Equal Treatment Act of 2015 or the RESET Act. 2.Reclassification of low-level felonies (a)In generalPart D of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841 et seq.) is amended—
 (1)in section 404(a) (21 U.S.C. 844(a))— (A)in the fourth sentence—
 (i)by striking 2 years and inserting 1 year; (ii)by striking $2,500 and inserting $1,000;
 (iii)by striking 3 years and inserting 1 year; and (iv)by striking $5,000 and inserting $1,000; and
 (B)by striking the fifth sentence and inserting the following: Notwithstanding any penalty provided in this subsection, any person who commits an offense under this subsection for the possession of a date rape drug (as defined in section 401(g)(2)) after a prior conviction under this title or title III, or a prior conviction for any drug, narcotic, or chemical offense chargeable under the law of any State, has become final, shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for not less than 15 days but not more than 2 years, and shall be fined a minimum of $2,500 and if any person commits such offense after 2 or more prior convictions under this title or title III, or 2 or more prior convictions for any drug, narcotic, or chemical offense chargeable under the law of any State, or a combination of 2 or more such offenses have become final, such person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for not less than 90 days but not more than 3 years, and shall be fined a minimum of $5,000.; and
 (2)in section 422(b) (21 U.S.C. 863(b)), by striking three years and inserting 1 year. (b)Elimination of increased penalties for cocaine offenses where the cocaine involved is cocaine base (1)Controlled Substances ActThe following provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) are repealed:
 (A)Clause (iii) of section 401(b)(1)(A). (B)Clause (iii) of section 401(b)(1)(B).
 (2)Controlled Substances Import and Export ActThe following provisions of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 951 et seq.) are repealed:
 (A)Subparagraph (C) of section 1010(b)(1). (B)Subparagraph (C) of section 1010(b)(2).
					3.Weighing of controlled substances mixed with food products
 (a)In generalPart D of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 424.Weighing of controlled substances mixed with food productsIn determining the weight of a controlled substance or mixture of controlled substances that is in compound with a food product for purposes of this title or title III, the weight of the food product shall not be included..
 (b)Technical and conforming amendmentThe table of contents for the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 423 the following:
				Sec. 424. Weighing of controlled substances mixed with food products..
			4.Applicability to pending and past cases
 (a)Pending casesThis Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply to any offense that was committed before the date of enactment of this Act, if a sentence for the offense has not been imposed as of such date of enactment.
 (b)Past casesIn the case of a defendant who, before the date of enactment of this Act, was convicted of an offense for which the penalty is amended by this Act and was sentenced to a term of imprisonment for the offense, the sentencing court may, on motion of the defendant or the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, or on its own motion, reduce the term of imprisonment for the offense, after considering the factors set forth in section 3553(a) of title 18, United States Code, to the extent the factors are applicable, if such a reduction is consistent with—
 (1)this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and
 (2)applicable policy statements issued by the United States Sentencing Commission.
				5.Emergency authority for United States Sentencing Commission
 (a)Review and amendmentAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Sentencing Commission, pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, shall review and, if appropriate, amend the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements applicable to any person convicted of an offense affected by section 2, 3, or 4.
 (b)AuthorizationIn carrying out subsection (a), the Commission may amend the Federal sentencing guidelines in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 21(a) of the Sentencing Act of 1987 (28 U.S.C. 994 note) as though the authority under that section had not expired.
			6.Establishment of the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund
 (a)EstablishmentA fund to be known as the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund is hereby created within the Department of Justice and is continuously appropriated without regard to fiscal year for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. For purposes of the calculations required, funds transferred to the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund shall be considered general fund revenues which may be appropriated pursuant to Article I.
			(b)Funding Appropriation
 (1)In generalOn or before July 31, 2016, and on or before July 31 of each fiscal year thereafter, the Department of Justice shall calculate the savings that accrued from the implementation of the act adding this chapter (this act) during the fiscal year ending June 30, as compared to the fiscal year preceding the enactment of this act. In making the calculation required by this subdivision, the Department shall use actual data or best available estimates where actual data is not available. The calculation shall be final and shall not be adjusted for any subsequent changes in the underlying data. The Department of Justice shall certify the results of the calculation to Congress no later than August 1 of each fiscal year.
 (2)Transfer of fundsBefore August 15, 2016, and before August 15 of each fiscal year thereafter, the Department shall transfer from the General Fund to the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund the total amount calculated. Funds transferred to the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund shall be used exclusively for the purposes of this act and shall not be subject to appropriation or transfer by the Legislature for any other purpose. The funds in the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund may be used without regard to fiscal year.
				(c)Distribution of moneys from the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund
 (1)In generalBy August 15 of each fiscal year beginning in 2016, the Controller shall disburse moneys deposited in the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund as follows:
 (A)Fifteen percent to the Department of Education, to administer a grant program to public agencies aimed at improving outcomes for public school pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, by reducing truancy and supporting students who are at risk of dropping out of school or are victims of crime.
 (B)Ten percent to the Federal Crime Victim Assistance Fund, to make grants to trauma recovery centers to provide services to victims of crime pursuant to 42 U.S. 112.
 (C)Twenty-five percent to Federal Reentry/Drug Court programs operated by the U.S. District Courts, U.S. Probation Office, Federal Public Defender and U.S. Attorney’s Office to administer a grant program to public agencies aimed at supporting mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and diversion programs for people in the criminal justice system, with an emphasis on programs that reduce recidivism of people convicted of less serious crimes, such as those covered by this measure, and those who have substance abuse and mental health problems.
 (D)Fifty percent to the General Treasury in order to pay down the national debt. (2)LimitationFor each program set forth in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a), the agency responsible for administering the programs shall not spend more than 5 percent of the total funds it receives from the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund on an annual basis for administrative costs.
 (3)AuditEvery two years, the Department of Justice shall conduct an audit of the grant programs operated by the agencies specified in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) to ensure the funds are disbursed and expended solely according to this chapter and shall report his or her findings to the relevant Congressional committees.
 (4)Costs of programAny costs incurred by the Department of Justice in connection with the administration of the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund, including the costs of the calculation and the audit required, shall be deducted from the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund before the funds are disbursed pursuant to subdivision (a). The funding established pursuant to this act shall be used to expand programs for public school pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, victims of crime, and mental health and substance abuse treatment and diversion programs for people in the criminal justice system. These funds shall not be used to supplant existing State or local funds utilized for these purposes.
 (5)ProhibitionAgencies shall not be obligated to provide programs or levels of service described in this chapter above the level for which funding has been provided.


117 HR 5438 IH: Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-09-30
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5438IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 30, 2021Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Connolly, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Evans, Mr. García of Illinois, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Lowenthal, Ms. Norton, Ms. Pingree, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Takano, Ms. Velázquez, and Mr. Welch) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo provide incentives for the purchase of water-efficient products, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2021.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.(2)AgencyThe term agency has the meaning given such term in section 7902(a) of title 5, United States Code.(3)Covered consumerThe term covered consumer means an individual served by an eligible entity.(4)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means—(A)a State, local, or Tribal government;(B)a drinking water utility or wastewater utility;(C)a municipal water authority or a regional water authority; or(D)a nonprofit organization.(5)IncentiveThe term incentive includes—(A)rebates, vouchers, and other financial incentives; and(B)the direct installation of a WaterSense product.(6)Nonprofit organizationThe term nonprofit organization means an organization that—(A)is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)); and(B)is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code.(7)ProductThe term product means a product, building, landscape, facility, process, or service.(8)StateThe term State means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.(9)WaterSense productThe term WaterSense product means a product that is certified to display the WaterSense label under the WaterSense program established under section 324B of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6294b).3.Federal procurement of WaterSense products(a)Procurement(1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), in procuring any water-consuming product, the head of an agency shall procure a WaterSense product.(2)ExceptionsParagraph (1) does not apply if—(A)with respect to the type of water-consuming product being procured, the head of an agency finds, in writing, that—(i)no WaterSense product is cost-effective over the life of such type of product, taking current and future water and wastewater cost savings into account; or(ii)no WaterSense product of such type is reasonably available to meet the functional requirements of the agency; or(B)the water-consuming product being procured is designed for use in combat or combat-related missions.(b)Installation and maintenanceAs applicable, the head of an agency that procures a WaterSense product under subsection (a)(1) shall use a certified professional (including a licensed plumber or a licensed mechanical contractor, as appropriate) to install and maintain such product.(c)Measures To reduce water consumptionThe head of each agency shall consider adopting measures to reduce agency water consumption, including such measures as the use of—(1)water reuse, reclamation, or recycling technology;(2)water leak detection technology; and(3)products that—(A)do not consume water; and(B)perform similar functions as comparable water-consuming products.(d)Listing of WaterSense productsThe Administrator of General Services shall clearly identify and prominently display, in a listing of water-consuming products, WaterSense products.(e)RegulationsNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue regulations to carry out this section.4.Incentives for the purchase of WaterSense products(a)EstablishmentThe Administrator shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to provide incentives to covered consumers for the purchase of a WaterSense product.(b)EligibilityTo be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall—(1)submit an application to the Administrator at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Administrator may require; and(2)provide assurances, which the Administrator determines are satisfactory, that the eligible entity will use such grant to supplement, but not supplant, other incentives that are available to a covered consumer for the purchase of a WaterSense product.(c)Evaluation criteria for applications(1)In generalIn evaluating an application submitted under subsection (b)(1), the Administrator shall consider—(A)the estimated effect of providing incentives;(B)if the eligible entity previously received a grant under this section—(i)the degree to which the use of such grant encouraged the purchase of WaterSense products; and(ii)whether there are amounts of such grant that remain unused; and(C)whether the eligible entity promotes or implements a program to recycle or manage the disposal of any products that are replaced as a result of the provision of incentives under this section.(2)PriorityThe Administrator shall prioritize providing grants under this section to eligible entities that will provide incentives to low- and middle-income households.(d)Use of grant(1)In generalAn eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall—(A)use such grant to provide incentives to covered consumers that purchase a WaterSense product; or(B)with approval from the Administrator, provide some, or all, of such grant to another eligible entity for use in accordance with subparagraph (A).(2)Administrative costsNot more than 50 percent of each grant provided under this section may be used to pay for the administrative cost of providing incentives in accordance with paragraph (1).(3)Incentive amountsWith respect to rebates, vouchers, and other such financial incentives, an eligible entity shall determine the amount to provide based on the following:(A)The amount of the grant provided to the eligible entity under this section.(B)The amount of any other incentives that are available to a covered consumer for the purchase of a WaterSense product.(C)The estimated amount necessary to encourage a covered consumer to purchase a WaterSense product.(D)As applicable, the costs to a covered consumer for onsite preparation, assembly, and installation of a WaterSense product.(e)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—(1)$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;(2)$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;(3)$150,000,000 for fiscal year 2024;(4)$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; and(5)$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.5.Exclusion from gross income of amounts received as incentives for the purchase of WaterSense products(a)In generalPart III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before section 140 the following new section:139I.Incentives for the purchase of WaterSense products(a)In generalIn the case of an individual, gross income does not include any amount received as an incentive under section 3 of the Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2021.(b)Denial of double benefit(1)Deductions and creditsNo deduction or credit under this subtitle shall be allowed for any expenditure with respect to which any amount excluded under subsection (a) was provided.(2)Basis adjustmentThe adjusted basis of any property with respect to which an amount excluded under subsection (a) is provided shall be reduced by the amount so excluded..(b)Conforming amendmentThe table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 140 the following new item:Sec. 139I. Incentives for the purchase of WaterSense products..(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this section.6.Modifications to income exclusion for conservation subsidies(a)In generalSubsection (a) of section 136 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—(1)by striking any subsidy provided and insertingany subsidy—(1)provided,(2)by striking the period at the end and inserting a comma, and(3)by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:(2)provided (directly or indirectly) by a public utility to a customer, or by a State or local government to a resident of such State or locality, for the purchase or installation of any water conservation or efficiency measure, or(3)provided (directly or indirectly) by a storm water management provider to a customer, or by a State or local government to a resident of such State or locality, for the purchase or installation of any storm water management measure..(b)Conforming amendments(1)Definition of water conservation or efficiency measure and storm water management measureSection 136(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—(A)by striking Energy conservation measure in the heading thereof and inserting Definitions,(B)by striking In general in the heading of paragraph (1) and inserting Energy conservation measure, and(C)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4) and by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)Water conservation or efficiency measureFor purposes of this section, the term water conservation or efficiency measure means any evaluation of water use, or any installation or modification of property, the primary purpose of which is to reduce consumption of water or to improve the management of water demand with respect to one or more dwelling units.(3)Storm water management measureFor purposes of this section, the term storm water management measure means any installation or modification of property primarily designed to reduce or manage amounts of storm water with respect to one or more dwelling units..(2)Definition of public utilitySection 136(c)(4) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)(C)) is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:(B)Public utilityThe term public utility means a person engaged in the sale of electricity, natural gas, or water to residential, commercial, or industrial customers for use by such customers.(C)Storm water management providerThe term storm water management provider means a person engaged in the provision of storm water management measures to the public.(D)PersonFor purposes of subparagraphs (B) and (C), the term person includes the Federal Government, a State or local government or any political subdivision thereof, or any instrumentality of any of the foregoing..(3)Clerical amendments(A)The heading of section 136 of such Code is amended—(i)by inserting and water after energy, and(ii)by striking provided by public utilities.(B)The item relating to section 136 in the table of sections of part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended—(i)by inserting and water after energy, and(ii)by striking provided by public utilities.(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this section.(d)No inferenceNothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to create any inference with respect to the proper tax treatment of any subsidy received directly or indirectly from a public utility, a storm water management provider, or a State or local government for any water conservation measure or storm water management measure before the date of the enactment of this section.


115 HR 4386 IH: Fab Lab Classroom Modernization Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-11-14
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4386IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 14, 2017Mr. Duffy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the WorkforceA BILLTo establish a grant program that encourages States to establish subgrant programs that encourage
			 recipients to create, maintain, and improve digital fabrication
			 laboratories, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Fab Lab Classroom Modernization Act. 2.Grant program (a)In generalFrom the amounts made available pursuant to section 9 for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall award a grant to each State with an approved application under section 3.
 (b)Grant frequencyThe Secretary may not award more than 1 grant under this Act to a State for a fiscal year. (c)Award amount limitNo grant awarded under this Act may exceed $200,000.
			3.Application
 Each State desiring a grant under this Act shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require that shall include—
 (1)a description of the State’s proposed or existing competitive subgrant program; (2)a description of how the State’s program will comply or does comply with the requirements set forth in section 4; and
 (3)any other information the Secretary may require. 4.Use of funds (a)In generalEach State that receives a grant under this Act shall use the funds to—
 (1)establish a program that complies with the requirements set forth in this section under which the State awards, on a competitive basis, subgrants to eligible entities; or
 (2)expand an existing competitive subgrant program that complies with such requirements. (b)Limitation; priority (1)LimitationA State that receives a grant under this Act may not use any of such grant to pay any administrative costs associated with carrying out subsection (a).
 (2)PriorityIn awarding subgrants under this section, a State shall use not less than 15 percent of the grant received under this Act to award such subgrants to eligible entities in rural areas, except that a State may apply to the Secretary for a waiver of the requirement under this paragraph.
 (c)Subgrant frequencyA State may not award more than 1 subgrant under this section to an eligible entity for a fiscal year.
 (d)Subgrant amount limitsA subgrant may not be awarded under this section in an amount greater than— (1)in the case of an eligible entity described in section 10(1)(A), $25,000; or
 (2)in the case of an eligible entity described in section 10(1)(B), $50,000. (e)Use of subgrant (1)In generalAn eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section shall use the subgrant for the purposes of—
 (A)purchasing equipment for use in a digital fabrication laboratory; or (B)providing professional development that relates to the incorporation of the digital fabrication laboratory into curriculum instruction.
 (2)LimitationAn eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section may not use any of such subgrant to pay any administrative costs associated with carrying out paragraph (1).
 (f)ApplicationAn eligible entity that desires a subgrant under this section shall, at such time and in such manner as the State that awards the subgrant may require, submit an application to such State that includes—
 (1)an assurance that the eligible entity will adopt a policy that any digital fabrication laboratory equipped using subgrant funds shall be used predominantly for instructional and educational purposes by students enrolled in one of the eligible entity’s elementary or secondary schools; and
 (2)a description of— (A)how the eligible entity plans to use the subgrant;
 (B)how ready the eligible entity is to purchase equipment for a digital fabrication laboratory; (C)the eligible entity’s long-term plan for the digital fabrication laboratory;
 (D)how the eligible entity will incorporate the digital fabrication laboratory into curriculum instruction;
 (E)how constructing the digital fabrication laboratory aligns with the eligible entity’s academic goals;
 (F)the extent to which the eligible entity plans to partner with local businesses and other community participants;
 (G)the eligible entity’s financial need; (H)how, if applicable, the eligible entity has utilized previous subgrant awards; and
 (I)any other information the State may require. (g)Matching requirement (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), an eligible entity receiving a subgrant under this section shall provide, from non-Federal sources, an amount equal to the amount of the subgrant (which may be provided in cash or in-kind) to carry out the activities supported by the subgrant, except that an eligible may use up to 5 percent of such amount for administrative costs associated with carrying out such activities.
 (2)Waiver option authorizedA State awarding a subgrant under this section may waive all or part of the matching requirement described in paragraph (1) for an eligible entity if the State determines that applying the matching requirement would—
 (A)result in a serious financial hardship for the eligible entity; or (B)otherwise be inappropriate.
					(h)Reporting requirement
 (1)In generalAt the end of each subgrant period, an eligible entity receiving a subgrant under this section shall submit, to the State that awards the subgrant, a performance report that documents any information that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
 (2)Performance report formThe performance report described in paragraph (1) shall be submitted on a form created by the State that awards the subgrant and approved by the Secretary before being used.
 5.Matching requirementEach State that receives a grant under this Act shall provide, from non-Federal sources, an amount equal to the amount of the grant to carry out the activities described in section 3.
		6.State reports
 Each State that receives a grant under this Act shall— (1)at the end of the 1-year period that begins on the date the State receives the grant, submit a report to the Secretary containing any information the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and
 (2)in the case in which the State does not receive a grant for the next fiscal year following the fiscal year for which the grant was received, submit a report to the Secretary containing any information the Secretary determines to be appropriate at the end of a 2-year period that begins on the date the State receives the grant.
			7.Evaluation
 (a)In generalThe Secretary shall establish an evaluation program to determine the efficacy of the grant program established by this Act that shall commence 18 months after the first grant under this Act is awarded.
 8.SunsetThe Secretary may not award grants under this Act after the end of the 5-year period that begins on the date the Secretary awards the first grant under this Act.
		9.Authorization of appropriations
 (a)In generalThere is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2019 through 2023 to carry out this Act.
 (b)LimitationOf the amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary may not use more than 5 percent to pay any administrative costs associated with carrying out section 1.
 10.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Digital fabrication laboratoryThe term digital fabrication laboratory means a high-technology workspace that is equipped with computer-controlled additive and subtractive manufacturing components such as 3-dimensional printers, laser engravers, computer numerical control routers, and plasma cutters.
 (2)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means— (A)a local educational agency; or
 (B)a consortium of two or more local educational agencies. (3)ESEA definitionsThe terms elementary school, local educational agency, professional development, and secondary school have the meanings given the terms, respectively, in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
 (4)Existing competitive subgrant programThe term existing competitive subgrant program means a competitive subgrant program that is being carried out by a State as of the date the State applies for a grant under this Act and under which the State awards subgrants to eligible entities to purchase equipment to be used in a digital fabrication laboratory or provide professional development that relates to the incorporation of the digital fabrication laboratory into curriculum instruction.
 (5)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. (6)StateThe term State means each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia.


110 HR 4668 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on zinc diethylphosphinate.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-12-13
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I
110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 4668
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on zinc diethylphosphinate.

1.Zinc diethylphosphinate
(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:

9902.01.00Diethylphosphinic acid, zinc salt (zinc diethylphosphinate)(CAS No. 284685–45–6)(provided for in subheading 2931.00.90)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011    .
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2011
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 21, 2009
			Mr. Payne introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Education and
			 Labor

		A BILL
		To authorize the Secretary of Education to establish a
		  competitive demonstration grant program to provide funds for local educational
		  agencies in order to increase the effectiveness of substitute teaching, and for
		  other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Substitute Teaching Improvement
			 Act.
		2.FindingsThe Congress finds the following:
			(1)As much as one
			 full year of a child’s elementary and secondary education is taught by
			 substitute teachers.
			(2)Less than one in
			 four school districts provide training for substitute teachers.
			(3)No training is
			 given to substitute teachers in 77 percent of school districts in the United
			 States.
			(4)Over half (56
			 percent) of school districts never have a face-to-face interview with
			 substitute teaching candidates.
			(5)Poorly trained
			 substitute teachers have a negative impact on student academic performance and
			 achievement.
			(6)Schools with high
			 concentrations of disadvantaged populations are more likely to be taught by
			 less qualified permanent teachers and under-prepared substitute
			 teachers.
			(7)Nine out of the
			 ten lowest-ranked States in National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
			 testing allowed substitute teachers with only a high school diploma to teach in
			 their schools.
			(8)In fact, in 28
			 States, principals may hire anyone with a high school diploma or a general
			 equivalency diploma (GED) who is age 18 years of age or older.
			(9)Schools with lower
			 academic achievement are twice as likely to allow less qualified substitutes in
			 the classroom.
			(10)On any given day
			 in the United States, more than 270,000 classes are taught by substitute
			 teachers.
			(11)Formal training
			 of substitute teachers has been shown to improve the quality of education,
			 lower school district liability, reduce the number of student and faculty
			 complaints, and increase retention rates of substitute teachers.
			3.Establishing a
			 program to increase the effectiveness of substitute teaching
			(a)In
			 generalThe Secretary of
			 Education is authorized to make competitive demonstration grants to eligible
			 local educational agencies for the purposes of—
				(1)increasing the
			 effectiveness of substitute teaching through a comprehensive training program
			 for substitute teachers, principals, permanent classroom teachers, and district
			 managers of substitute teachers; and
				(2)evaluating the
			 effectiveness of the program.
				(b)Eligible local
			 educational agencyIn this Act, the term eligible local
			 educational agency means—
				(1)a
			 high-need local educational agency; or
				(2)a
			 partnership of a high-need local educational agency and an institution of
			 higher education, or non-profit education organization.
				4.Use of
			 fundsA local educational
			 agency that receives a grant under section 3 shall use the funds made available
			 through the grant—
			(1)to train
			 substitute teachers in—
				(A)classroom
			 management;
				(B)effective teaching
			 strategies that address a variety of student learning needs and styles;
				(C)teacher
			 professionalism; and
				(D)educational laws
			 and issues;
				(2)to train
			 principals and permanent teachers in effectively integrating substitute
			 teachers in school operations, such as—
				(A)best practices in
			 recruiting and retaining substitutes;
				(B)best practices in
			 preparing students for substitutes;
				(C)proper planning
			 and follow-up for substitutes; and
				(D)use of permanent
			 substitutes;
				(3)to develop a
			 resource kit for substitute teachers that contains—
				(A)short whole-class
			 critical thinking activities;
				(B)independent
			 student activities; and
				(C)teacher-directed
			 activities and lessons organized by subject matter; and
				(4)to collect data on
			 substitute teachers and the practices for managing substitute teachers in
			 participating districts, including information on the—
				(A)demand for
			 substitute teachers;
				(B)qualifications of
			 substitute teachers;
				(C)number and
			 percentage of substitute teachers that receive some form of training prior to
			 entering the classroom; and
				(D)number of
			 complaints registered against substitute teachers.
				5.Research and
			 reports
			(a)Study on
			 substitute teachingNot later
			 than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
			 Education shall commission a national independent evaluation of the prevalence
			 of substitute teaching and current State and local efforts to improve the
			 effectiveness of substitute teaching and their impact on student achievement.
			 The Secretary shall report the findings of the evaluation to the Congress not
			 later than two years after the date on which the study is commissioned.
			(b)Impact of funded
			 programsNot later than 1
			 year after the date on which the last demonstration grant made under section 3
			 expires, the Secretary of Education shall submit a report to the Congress
			 describing the impact on student achievement of programs funded under this
			 Act.
			6.Authorization of
			 appropriationsThere are
			 authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $5,000,000 for fiscal year
			 2010 and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2011 through
			 2014.


117 HR 5192 IH: Clean Hydrogen Production and Investment Tax Credit Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-09-07
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5192IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 7, 2021Mr. Larson of Connecticut (for himself, Ms. DelBene, and Mr. Beyer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for production of clean hydrogen, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Clean Hydrogen Production and Investment Tax Credit Act of 2021. 2.Clean hydrogen(a)Credit for production of clean hydrogen(1)In generalSubpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:45U.Credit for production of clean hydrogen(a)Amount of creditFor purposes of section 38, the clean hydrogen production credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to the product of—(1)the applicable amount, multiplied by(2)the kilograms of qualified clean hydrogen produced by the taxpayer during such taxable year at a qualified clean hydrogen production facility during the 10-year period beginning on the date such facility was originally placed in service.(b)Applicable amount(1)In generalFor purposes of subsection (a)(1), the applicable amount shall be an amount equal to the applicable percentage of $3.00. If any amount as determined under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of 0.1 cent, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of 0.1 cent.(2)Applicable percentageFor purposes of paragraph (1), the term applicable percentage means—(A)in the case of any qualified clean hydrogen which is produced through a process that, as compared to hydrogen produced by steam-methane reforming, achieves a percentage reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions which is less than 75 percent, 20 percent,(B)in the case of any qualified clean hydrogen which is produced through a process that, as compared to hydrogen produced by steam-methane reforming, achieves a percentage reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions which is not less than 75 percent and less than 85 percent, 25 percent,(C)in the case of any qualified clean hydrogen which is produced through a process that, as compared to hydrogen produced by steam-methane reforming, achieves a percentage reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions which is not less than 85 percent and less than 95 percent, 34 percent, and(D)in the case of any qualified clean hydrogen which is produced through a process that, as compared to hydrogen produced by steam-methane reforming, achieves a percentage reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions which is not less than 95 percent, 100 percent.(3)Inflation adjustmentThe $3.00 amount in paragraph (1) shall be adjusted by multiplying such amount by the inflation adjustment factor (as determined under section 45(e)(2), determined by substituting 2020 for 1992 in subparagraph (B) thereof) for the calendar year in which the qualified clean hydrogen is produced. If any amount as increased under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of 0.1 cent, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of 0.1 cent.(c)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section—(1)Lifecycle greenhouse gas emissionsFor purposes of this section, the term lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions has the same meaning given such term under subparagraph (H) of section 211(o)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(o)(1)), as in effect on the date of enactment of this section, as related to the full fuel lifecycle through the point of hydrogen production.(2)Qualified clean hydrogen(A)In generalThe term qualified clean hydrogen means hydrogen which is produced through a process that, as compared to hydrogen produced by steam-methane reforming, achieves a percentage reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions which is not less than 40 percent.(B)Additional requirementsSuch term shall not include any hydrogen unless such hydrogen is produced—(i)in the United States (as defined in section 638(1) or a possession of the United States (as defined in section 638(2)),(ii)in the ordinary course of a trade or business of the taxpayer, and(iii)for sale or use.(3)Qualified clean hydrogen production facility(A)In generalThe term qualified clean hydrogen production facility means a facility owned by the taxpayer which produces qualified clean hydrogen and which meets the requirements of subparagraph (B).(B)TerminationThe term qualified clean hydrogen production facility shall not include any facility the construction of which begins after December 31, 2028.(4)Steam-methane reformingThe term steam-methane reforming means a hydrogen production process in which high-temperature steam is used to produce hydrogen from natural gas (other than natural gas derived from biomass (as defined in section 45K(c)(3)), without carbon capture and sequestration.(d)Special rules(1)Treatment of facilities owned by more than 1 taxpayerRules similar to the rules section 45(e)(3) shall apply for purposes of this section.(2)Coordination with credit for carbon oxide sequestrationNo credit shall be allowed under this section with respect to any qualified clean hydrogen produced at a facility which includes property for which a credit is allowed under section 45Q. (e)RegulationsNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall issue regulations or other guidance to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations or other guidance—(1)for determining lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, and(2)which require verification by unrelated third parties of the production and sale or use of qualified clean hydrogen with respect to which credit is otherwise allowed under this section..(2)Conforming amendments(A)Section 38(b) is amended—(i)in paragraph (32), by striking plus at the end,(ii)in paragraph (33), by striking the period at the end and inserting , plus, and(iii)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(34)the clean hydrogen production credit determined under section 45U(a)..(B)The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 amended by adding at the end the following new item:Sec. 45U. Credit for production of clean hydrogen..(3)Effective dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply to hydrogen produced after December 31, 2021, at facilities placed in service before such date.(b)Credit for electricity produced from renewable resources allowed if electricity is used To produce clean hydrogen(1)In generalSection 45(e) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(12)Special rule for electricity used at a qualified clean hydrogen production facilityElectricity produced by the taxpayer shall be treated as sold by such taxpayer to an unrelated person during the taxable year if such electricity is used during such taxable year by the taxpayer or a person related to the taxpayer at a qualified clean hydrogen production facility (as defined in section 45U(d)(3)) to produce qualified clean hydrogen (as defined in section 45U(d)(2)) during the 10-year period after such facility is placed in service. The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines appropriate to carry out the purposes of this paragraph, including regulations or other guidance to require verification by unrelated third parties of the production and use of electricity to which this paragraph applies..(2)Effective dateThe amendment made by this subsection shall apply to electricity produced after December 31, 2021.(c)Election To treat clean hydrogen production facilities as energy property(1)In generalSection 48(a) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(8)Election to treat clean hydrogen production facilities as energy property(A)In generalIn the case of any qualified property (as defined in paragraph (5)(D)) which is part of a specified clean hydrogen production facility—(i)such property shall be treated as energy property for purposes of this section, and(ii)the energy percentage with respect to such property is—(I)in the case of a facility which is designed and reasonably expected to produce qualified clean hydrogen which is described in a subparagraph (A) of section 45U(b)(2), 6 percent,(II)in the case of a facility which is designed and reasonably expected to produce qualified clean hydrogen which is described in a subparagraph (B) of such section, 7.5 percent,(III)in the case of a facility which is designed and reasonably expected to produce qualified clean hydrogen which is described in a subparagraph (C) of such section, 10.2 percent, and(IV)in the case of a facility which is designed and reasonably expected to produce qualified clean hydrogen which is described in a subparagraph (D) of such section, 30 percent.(B)Denial of production creditNo credit shall be allowed under section 45U for any taxable year with respect to any specified clean hydrogen production facility.(C)Specified clean hydrogen production facilityFor purposes of this paragraph, the term specified clean hydrogen production facility means any qualified clean hydrogen production facility (as defined in section 45U(d)(3)) or any portion of such facility—(i)which is placed in service after December 31, 2021, and(ii)with respect to which—(I)no credit has been allowed under section 45U or 45Q, and(II)the taxpayer make an irrevocable election to have this paragraph apply.(D)Qualified clean hydrogenFor purposes of this paragraph, the term qualified clean hydrogen has the meaning given such term by section 45U(d)(2).(E)RegulationsThe Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations or other guidance which—(i)requires verification by unrelated third parties that the facility produces hydrogen which is consistent with the hydrogen that such facility was designed and expected to produce under subparagraph (A)(ii), and(ii)recaptures so much of any credit allowed under this section as exceeds the amount of the credit which would have been allowed if the expected production were consistent with the actual verified production (or all of the credit so allowed in the absence of such verification)..(2)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2021, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990).(d)Termination of excise tax credit for hydrogen(1)In generalSection 6426(d)(2) is amended by striking subparagraph (D) and by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F), respectively.(2)Conforming amendmentSection 6426(e)(2) is amended by striking (F) and inserting (E).(3)Effective dateThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2021.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6051
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 28, 2012
			Mrs. Bono Mack
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		A BILL
		To amend certain provisions of title 49, United States
		  Code, relating to motor vehicle safety, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Motor Vehicle Safety Act of
			 2012.
		2.Permit reminder system
			 for non-use of safety belts
			(a)In
			 generalChapter 301 of title
			 49, United States Code, is amended—
				(1)in section 30122,
			 by striking subsection (d); and
				(2)by amending
			 section 30124 to read as follows:

						30124.Nonuse of
				safety beltsA motor vehicle
				safety standard prescribed under this chapter may not require a manufacturer to
				comply with the standard by using a safety belt interlock designed to prevent
				starting or operating a motor vehicle if an occupant is not using a safety
				belt.
						.
				(b)Conforming
			 amendmentThe analysis for chapter 301 of title 49, United States
			 Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 30124 and inserting
			 the following:

						30124. Nonuse of safety
				belts.

					.
			3.Odometer
			 requirements
			(a)DefinitionSection 32702(5) of title 49, United States
			 Code, is amended by inserting or system of components after
			 instrument.
			(b)Electronic
			 disclosures of odometer informationSection 32705 of title 49,
			 United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(g)Electronic
				disclosuresNot later than 18
				months after the date of enactment of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2012, in
				carrying out this section, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations permitting
				any written disclosures or notices and related matters to be provided
				electronically.
					.
			4.Increased
			 penalties and damages for odometer fraudChapter 327 of title 49, United States Code,
			 is amended—
			(1)in section
			 32709(a)(1)—
				(A)by striking
			 $2,000 and inserting $10,000; and
				(B)by striking
			 $100,000 and inserting $1,000,000; and
				(2)in section
			 32710(a), by striking $1,500 and inserting
			 $10,000.
			5.Extend
			 prohibitions on importing noncompliant vehicles and equipment to defective
			 vehicles and equipmentSection
			 30112 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—
			(1)in subsection (a),
			 by adding at the end the following:

					(3)Except as provided
				in this section, section 30114, subsections (i) and (j) of section 30120, and
				subchapter III, a person may not sell, offer for sale, introduce or deliver for
				introduction in interstate commerce, or import into the United States any motor
				vehicle or motor vehicle equipment if the vehicle or equipment contains a
				defect related to motor vehicle safety about which notice was given under
				section 30118(c) or an order was issued under section 30118(b). Nothing in this
				paragraph may be construed to prohibit the importation of a new motor vehicle
				that receives a required recall remedy before being sold to a consumer in the
				United States.
					;
				and
			(2)in subsection
			 (b)(2)—
				(A)in subparagraph
			 (A), by striking or at the end;
				(B)in subparagraph
			 (B), by adding or at the end; and
				(C)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(C)having no reason
				to know, despite exercising reasonable care, that a motor vehicle or motor
				vehicle equipment contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety about which
				notice was given under section 30118(c) or an order was issued under section
				30118(b);
						.
				6.Conditions on
			 importation of vehicles and equipmentChapter 301 of title 49, United States Code,
			 is amended—
			(1)in the chapter
			 analysis, by striking the item relating to section 30164 and inserting the
			 following:

						30164. Service of process; conditions on
				importation of vehicles and equipment.

					;

				and(2)in section
			 30164—
				(A)in the section
			 heading, by adding ;
			 conditions on importation of vehicles and equipment at
			 the end; and
				(B)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(c)Identifying
				informationA manufacturer (including an importer) offering a
				motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment for import shall provide, upon
				request, such information that is necessary to identify and track the products
				as the Secretary, by rule, may specify, including—
							(1)the product by
				name and the manufacturer’s address; and
							(2)each retailer or
				distributor to which the manufacturer directly supplied motor vehicles or motor
				vehicle equipment over which the Secretary has jurisdiction under this
				chapter.
							(d)Regulations on
				the import of a motor vehicleThe Secretary may issue regulations
				that—
							(1)condition the
				import of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment on the manufacturer’s
				compliance with—
								(A)the requirements
				under this section;
								(B)paragraph (1) or
				(3) of section 30112(a) with respect to such motor vehicle or motor vehicle
				equipment;
								(C)the provision of
				reports and records required to be maintained with respect to such motor
				vehicle or motor vehicle equipment under this chapter;
								(D)a request for
				inspection of premises, vehicle, or equipment under section 30166;
								(E)an order or
				voluntary agreement to remedy such vehicle or equipment; or
								(F)any rules
				implementing the requirements described in this subsection;
								(2)provide an
				opportunity for the manufacturer to present information before the Secretary’s
				determination as to whether the manufacturer’s imports should be restricted;
				and
							(3)establish a
				process by which a manufacturer may petition for reinstatement of its ability
				to import motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment.
							(e)ExceptionThe
				requirements of subsections (c) and (d) shall not apply to original
				manufacturers (or wholly owned subsidiaries) of motor vehicles that, prior to
				the date of enactment of the Motor Vehicle
				Safety Act of 2012—
							(1)have imported
				motor vehicles into the United States that are certified to comply with all
				applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards;
							(2)have submitted to
				the Secretary appropriate manufacturer identification information under part
				566 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations; and
							(3)if applicable,
				have identified a current agent for service of process in accordance with part
				551 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.
							(f)RulemakingIn
				issuing regulations under this section, the Secretary shall seek to reduce
				duplicative requirements by coordinating with the Department of Homeland
				Security.
						.
				7.Port inspections;
			 samples for examination or testingSection 30166(c) of title 49, United States
			 Code, is amended—
			(1)in paragraph (2),
			 by striking and at the end;
			(2)in paragraph
			 (3)—
				(A)in subparagraph
			 (A), by inserting (including at United States ports of entry)
			 after held for introduction in interstate commerce; and
				(B)in subparagraph
			 (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

					(4)shall enter into a
				memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of Homeland Security for
				inspections and sampling of motor vehicle equipment being offered for import to
				determine compliance with this chapter or a regulation or order issued under
				this
				chapter.
					.
			8.Public
			 availability of recall information
			(a)Vehicle recall
			 informationNot later than 1
			 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation
			 shall require that the motor vehicle safety recall information—
				(1)be available to
			 the public on the Internet;
				(2)be searchable by
			 vehicle make and model and vehicle identification number;
				(3)be in a format
			 that preserves consumer privacy; and
				(4)includes
			 information about each recall that has not been completed for each
			 vehicle.
				(b)RulemakingThe
			 Secretary of Transportation may initiate a rulemaking proceeding to require
			 each manufacturer to provide the information described in subsection (a), with
			 respect to that manufacturer’s motor vehicles, on a publicly accessible
			 Internet Web site. Any rules promulgated under this subsection—
				(1)shall limit the
			 information that must be made available under this section to include only
			 those recalls issued not more than 15 years prior to the date of enactment of
			 this Act;
				(2)may require
			 information under paragraph (1) to be provided to a dealer or an owner of a
			 vehicle at no charge; and
				(3)shall permit a
			 manufacturer a reasonable period of time after receiving information from a
			 dealer with respect to a vehicle to update the information about the vehicle on
			 the publicly accessible Internet Web site.
				(c)Promotion of
			 availability of recall informationThe Secretary of
			 Transportation, in consultation with the heads of other relevant agencies,
			 shall promote consumer awareness of the information made available to the
			 public pursuant to this section.
			9.Promotion of
			 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hotline for manufacturer,
			 dealer, and mechanic personnelThe Secretary of Transportation shall
			 publicize the means for contacting the National Highway Traffic Safety
			 Administration in a manner that target mechanics, passenger motor vehicle
			 dealership personnel, and manufacturer personnel.
		10.Public
			 availability of communications with dealersSection 30166(f) of title 49, United States
			 Code, is amended—
			(1)by striking
			 A manufacturer shall give the Secretary of Transportation and
			 inserting the following:

					(1)In
				generalA manufacturer shall
				give the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary shall make available on
				a publicly accessible Internet Web
				site,
					;
				and
			(2)by adding at the
			 end the following:

					(2)IndexCommunications required to be submitted to
				the Secretary under this subsection shall be accompanied by an index to each
				communication, that—
						(A)identifies the
				make, model, and model year of the affected vehicles;
						(B)includes a concise
				summary of the subject matter of the communication; and
						(C)shall be made
				available by the Secretary to the public on the Internet in a searchable
				format.
						.
			11.Passenger motor
			 vehicle information program
			(a)DefinitionSection
			 32301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—
				(1)by redesignating
			 paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively;
				(2)by inserting
			 before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the following:

						(1)crash avoidance means
				preventing or mitigating a crash;
						;
				and
				(3)in paragraph (2),
			 as redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ;
			 and.
				(b)Information
			 includedSection 32302(a) of title 49, United States Code, is
			 amended—
				(1)in paragraph (2),
			 by inserting , crash avoidance, and any other areas the Secretary
			 determines will improve the safety of passenger motor vehicles after
			 crashworthiness; and
				(2)by striking
			 paragraph (4).
				12.Promotion of
			 vehicle defect reportingSection 32302 of title 49, United States
			 Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

				(d)Motor vehicle
				defect reporting information
					(1)Rulemaking
				requiredNot later than 1
				year after the date of enactment of the Motor
				Vehicle Safety Act of 2012, the Secretary shall prescribe
				regulations that require passenger motor vehicle manufacturers—
						(A)to affix, in the
				glove compartment or in another readily accessible location on the vehicle, a
				sticker, decal, or other device that provides, in simple and understandable
				language, information about how to submit a safety-related motor vehicle defect
				complaint to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;
						(B)to prominently
				print the information described in subparagraph (A) within the owner’s manual;
				and
						(C)to not place such
				information on the label required under section 3 of the Automobile Information
				Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. 1232).
						(2)ApplicationThe
				requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to passenger motor vehicles
				manufactured in any model year beginning more than 1 year after the date on
				which a final rule is published under paragraph
				(1).
					.
		13.Study of crash
			 data collection
			(a)In
			 generalNot later than 1 year
			 after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall
			 submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
			 the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of
			 Representatives regarding the quality of data collected through the National
			 Automotive Sampling System, including the Special Crash Investigations
			 Program.
			(b)ReviewThe
			 Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (referred
			 to in this section as the Administration) shall conduct a
			 comprehensive review of the data elements collected from each crash to
			 determine if additional data should be collected. The review under this
			 subsection shall include input from interested parties, including suppliers,
			 automakers, safety advocates, the medical community, and research
			 organizations.
			(c)ContentsThe
			 report issues under this section shall include—
				(1)the analysis and
			 conclusions the Administration can reach from the amount of motor vehicle crash
			 data collected in a given year;
				(2)the additional
			 analysis and conclusions the Administration could reach if more crash
			 investigations were conducted each year;
				(3)the number of
			 investigations per year that would allow for optimal data analysis and crash
			 information;
				(4)the results of the
			 comprehensive review conducted pursuant to subsection (b);
				(5)the incremental costs of collecting and
			 analyzing additional data, as well as data from additional crashes;
				(6)the potential for
			 obtaining private funding for all or a portion of the costs under paragraph
			 (5);
				(7)the potential for
			 recovering any additional costs from high volume users of the data, while
			 continuing to make the data available to the general public free of
			 charge;
				(8)the advantages or disadvantages of
			 expanding collection of non-crash data instead of crash data;
				(9)recommendations
			 for improvements to the Administration’s data collection program; and
				(10)the resources
			 needed by the Administration to implement such recommendations.
				14.Update means of
			 providing notification; improving efficacy of recalls
			(a)Update of means
			 of providing notificationSection 30119(d) of title 49, United States
			 Code, is amended—
				(1)in paragraph (1),
			 by striking by first class mail and inserting in the
			 manner prescribed by the Secretary, by regulation;
				(2)in paragraph
			 (2)—
					(A)by striking
			 (except a tire) shall be sent by first class mail and inserting
			 shall be sent in the manner prescribed by the Secretary, by
			 regulation; and
					(B)by striking the
			 second sentence;
					(3)in paragraph
			 (3)—
					(A)by striking the
			 first sentence;
					(B)by inserting
			 to the notification required under paragraphs (1) and (2) after
			 addition; and
					(C)by inserting
			 by the manufacturer after given; and
					(4)in paragraph (4),
			 by striking by certified mail or quicker means if available and
			 inserting in the manner prescribed by the Secretary, by
			 regulation.
				(b)Improving
			 efficacy of recallsSection 30119(e) of title 49, United States
			 Code, is amended—
				(1)in the subsection
			 heading, by striking Second and inserting
			 Additional;
				(2)by striking
			 If the Secretary and inserting the following:

						(1)Second
				notificationIf the
				Secretary
						;
				and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(2)Additional
				notificationsIf the
				Secretary determines, after taking into account the severity of the defect or
				noncompliance, that the second notification by a manufacturer does not result
				in an adequate number of motor vehicles or items of replacement equipment being
				returned for remedy, the Secretary may order the manufacturer—
							(A)(i)to send additional
				notifications in the manner prescribed by the Secretary, by regulation;
				or
								(ii)to take additional steps to locate
				and notify each person registered under State law as the owner or lessee or the
				most recent purchaser or lessee, as appropriate; and
								(B)to emphasize the
				magnitude of the safety risk caused by the defect or noncompliance in such
				notification.
							.
				15.Expanding
			 choices of remedy available to manufacturers of replacement
			 equipmentSection 30120 of
			 title 49, United States Code, is amended—
			(1)in subsection
			 (a)(1), by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:

					(B)if replacement
				equipment, by repairing the equipment, replacing the equipment with identical
				or reasonably equivalent equipment, or by refunding the purchase
				price.
					;
			(2)in the heading of
			 subsection (i), by adding of New Vehicles or Equipment at the end;
			 and
			(3)in the heading of
			 subsection (j), by striking Replaced and inserting
			 Replacement.
			16.Recall
			 obligations and bankruptcy of manufacturer
			(a)In
			 generalChapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended
			 by inserting the following after section 30120:

					30120A.Recall
				obligations and bankruptcy of a manufacturerA manufacturer’s filing of a petition in
				bankruptcy under chapter 11 of title 11, does not negate the manufacturer’s
				duty to comply with section 30112 or sections 30115 through 30120 of this
				title. In any bankruptcy proceeding, the manufacturer’s obligations under such
				sections shall be treated as a claim of the United States Government against
				such manufacturer, subject to subchapter II of chapter 37 of title 31, United
				States Code, and given priority pursuant to section 3713(a)(1)(A) of such
				chapter, notwithstanding section 3713(a)(2), to ensure that consumers are
				adequately protected from any safety defect or noncompliance determined to
				exist in the manufacturer’s products. This section shall apply equally to
				actions of a manufacturer taken before or after the filing of a petition in
				bankruptcy.
					.
			(b)Conforming
			 amendmentThe chapter analysis of chapter 301 of title 49, United
			 States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 30120
			 the following:

						30120A. Recall obligations and bankruptcy of a
				manufacturer.

					.
			17.Repeal of
			 insurance reports and information provisionChapter 331 of title 49, United States Code,
			 is amended—
			(1)in the chapter
			 analysis, by striking the item relating to section 33112; and
			(2)by striking
			 section 33112.
			18.Monroney sticker
			 to permit additional safety rating categoriesSection 3(g)(2) of the Automobile
			 Information Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. 1232(g)(2)), is amended by inserting
			 safety rating categories that may include after refers
			 to.
		19.National Highway
			 Traffic Safety Administration electronics, software, and engineering
			 expertise
			(a)Council for
			 vehicle electronics, vehicle software, and emerging technologies
				(1)In
			 generalThe Secretary of Transportation shall establish, within
			 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a Council for Vehicle
			 Electronics, Vehicle Software, and Emerging Technologies (referred to in this
			 section as the Council) to build, integrate, and aggregate the
			 Administration’s expertise in passenger motor vehicle electronics and other new
			 and emerging technologies.
				(2)Implementation
			 of roadmapThe Council shall research the inclusion of emerging
			 lightweight plastic and composite technologies in motor vehicles to increase
			 fuel efficiency, lower emissions, meet fuel economy standards, and enhance
			 passenger motor vehicle safety through continued utilization of the
			 Administration’s Plastic and Composite Intensive Vehicle Safety Roadmap (Report
			 No. DOT HS 810 863).
				(3)Intra-agency
			 coordinationThe Council shall coordinate with all components of
			 the Administration responsible for vehicle safety, including research and
			 development, rulemaking, and defects investigation.
				(b)Honors
			 recruitment program
				(1)EstablishmentThe
			 Secretary of Transportation shall establish, within the National Highway
			 Traffic Safety Administration, an honors program for engineering students,
			 computer science students, and other students interested in vehicle safety that
			 will enable such students to train with engineers and other safety officials
			 for a career in vehicle safety.
				(2)StipendThe
			 Secretary of Transportation is authorized to provide a stipend to any student
			 during the student’s participation in the program established pursuant to
			 paragraph (1).
				(c)AssessmentThe
			 Council, in consultation with affected stakeholders, shall periodically assess
			 the implications of emerging safety technologies in passenger motor vehicles,
			 including the effect of such technologies on consumers, product availability,
			 and cost.
			20.Electronic
			 systems performance
			(a)In
			 generalNot later than 2
			 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation
			 shall complete an examination of the need for safety standards with regard to
			 electronic systems in passenger motor vehicles. In conducting this examination,
			 the Secretary of Transportation shall—
				(1)consider the
			 electronic components, the interaction of electronic components, the security
			 needs for those electronic systems to prevent unauthorized access, and the
			 effect of surrounding environments on the electronic systems; and
				(2)allow for public
			 comment.
				(b)ReportUpon
			 completion of the examination under subsection (a), the Secretary of
			 Transportation shall submit a report on the highest priority areas for safety
			 with regard to the electronic systems to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
			 and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of
			 the House of Representatives.
			21.Child safety
			 seats
			(a)Side impact
			 crashesNot later than 2
			 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation
			 shall issue a final rule amending Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number
			 213 to improve the protection of children seated in child restraint systems
			 during side impact crashes.
			(b)Frontal impact
			 test parameters
				(1)CommencementNot later than 2 years after the date of
			 enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall commence a
			 rulemaking proceeding to amend the standard seat assembly specifications under
			 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 213 to better simulate a single
			 representative motor vehicle rear seat.
				(2)Final
			 ruleNot later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this
			 Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule pursuant to
			 paragraph (1).
				22.Child restraint
			 anchorage systems
			(a)Initiation of
			 rulemaking proceedingNot
			 later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
			 Transportation shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding to amend Federal Motor
			 Vehicle Safety Standard Number 225 (relating to child restraint anchorage
			 systems) to improve the ease of use for lower anchorages and tethers in all
			 rear seat seating positions if such anchorages and tethers are feasible.
			(b)Final
			 rule
				(1)In
			 generalExcept as provided
			 under paragraph (2) and section 24, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue
			 a final rule under subsection (a) not later than 3 years after the date of
			 enactment of this Act.
				(2)ReportIf
			 the Secretary of Transportation determines that an amendment to the standard
			 referred to in subsection (a) does not meet the requirements and considerations
			 set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of section 30111 of title 49, United
			 States Code, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit a report describing
			 the reasons for not prescribing such a standard to—
					(A)the Committee on
			 Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and
					(B)the Committee on
			 Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.
					23.Rear seat belt
			 reminders
			(a)Initiation of
			 rulemaking proceedingNot
			 later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
			 Transportation shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding to amend Federal Motor
			 Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208 (relating to occupant crash protection) to
			 provide a safety belt use warning system for designated seating positions in
			 the rear seat.
			(b)Final
			 rule
				(1)In
			 generalExcept as provided
			 under paragraph (2) and section 24, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue
			 a final rule under subsection (a) not later than 3 years after the date of
			 enactment of this Act.
				(2)ReportIf
			 the Secretary of Transportation determines that an amendment to the standard
			 referred to in subsection (a) does not meet the requirements and considerations
			 set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of section 30111 of title 49, United
			 States Code, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit a report describing
			 the reasons for not prescribing such a standard to—
					(A)the Committee on
			 Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and
					(B)the Committee on
			 Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.
					24.New
			 deadlineIf the Secretary of
			 Transportation determines that any deadline for issuing a final rule under this
			 Act cannot be met, the Secretary of Transportation shall—
			(1)provide the
			 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the
			 Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives with an
			 explanation for why such deadline cannot be met; and
			(2)establish a new
			 deadline for that rule.


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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3938IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 24, 2019Mr. Taylor (for himself, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Cisneros, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Bacon, Mrs. Luria, Mr. Steube, Mr. Baird, Mr. Waltz, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Panetta, and Ms. Wasserman Schultz) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformA BILLTo amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that children of certain permanently disabled or
			 deceased veterans shall be preference eligible for purposes of
			 appointments in the civil service, and for other purpose.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Gold Star Children Act. 2.Preference eligible status for children of certain permanently disabled or deceased veteransSection 2108(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
 (1)in subparagraph (G), by striking and at the end; (2)in subparagraph (H), by inserting and after the semicolon; and
 (3)by adding at the end the following:  (I)the child (including an adopted child, recognized natural child, stepchild, or foster child) of—
 (i)an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the armed forces during a period named by paragraph (1)(A); or
 (ii)a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran;.


113 HRES 333 IH: Expressing the firm conviction of the House of Representatives that any continuing resolution or debt ceiling increase it may approve for the duration of the 113th Congress shall affirmatively include a provision specifically prohibiting the expenditure of any Federal funds in support of or in implementation or effectuation or enforcement of any provision of the Affordable Care Act (“ObamaCare”).
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		IV
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 333
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			August 2, 2013
			Mr. Stockman
			 submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Ways and Means, 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

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing the firm conviction of the House
		  of Representatives that any continuing resolution or debt ceiling increase it
		  may approve for the duration of the 113th Congress shall affirmatively include
		  a provision specifically prohibiting the expenditure of any Federal funds in
		  support of or in implementation or effectuation or enforcement of any provision
		  of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare).

		Whereas every Representative solemnly swore to support and
			 defend the Constitution of the United States against all domestic enemies, and
			 bear true faith and allegiance to the same, and freely took said obligation
			 before God;
		Whereas a majority of Representatives believes the
			 Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) violates the Constitution in
			 sundry ways, and its implementation and enforcement would deprive American
			 citizens of cherished fundamental constitutional rights;
		Whereas in addition to its organic constitutional
			 infirmities, at least one Administrative Rule promulgated pursuant to ObamaCare
			 has further harmed the constitutional rights of citizens by attacking religious
			 liberties guaranteed by the First Amendment to our constitution for over two
			 centuries, said liberties being once held sacrosanct by this body;
		Whereas the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Resolution already
			 passed by this House of Representatives wisely and appropriately presumed the
			 defunding of ObamaCare subsequent to and pursuant to a more sober consideration
			 of its rash and sweeping provisions, free from the hysteria and parochial
			 politics of the moment of its passing, which sober consideration revealed
			 ObamaCare’s many and now manifest kinks, flaws, deficiencies, and inadequacies,
			 both constitutional and logistical;
		Whereas a bipartisan majority of Representatives voted to
			 repeal ObamaCare on May 16, 2013;
		Whereas a majority of Representatives supports the
			 provision of the House Republicans' 2010 Pledge to America that
			 promises, in no uncertain terms, We will repeal President Obama’s
			 government takeover of health care;
		Whereas a majority of Representatives remains committed to
			 the Repealing Obamacare Plank of the 2012 Republican Party
			 Platform, which states, in pertinent part: We agree with the four
			 dissenting justices of the Supreme Court: In our view the entire Act
			 before us is invalid in its entirety. … Obamacare has been struck down
			 in the court of public opinion and is falling by the weight of its own
			 confusing, unworkable, budget-busting, and conflicting provisions. … If fully
			 implemented, it could not function; … Congressional Republicans are committed
			 to its repeal;
		Whereas a majority of Representatives shares the Speaker's
			 view that ObamaCare is a monstrosity that will ruin the
			 best health care system in the world and bankrupt this country, that it
			 is driving up the cost of health insurance, denying people access to
			 quality care, and killing jobs in America, and asks, as the Speaker has
			 asked, How can you provide subsidies through these health exchanges
			 without verifying people's income? I mean our job is to protect the American
			 people, is to spend their taxpayer money wisely. I think it's wide open for
			 abuse;
		Whereas a majority of Representatives supports the pledge
			 twice expressed by the Speaker in July 2013 regarding the funding of ObamaCare:
			 We're going to do everything we can to make sure it never happens, and
			 further, [We will] do everything we can to make sure this
			 doesn't really go into effect. We will continue to do everything we can to
			 defund it … and to make sure that the American people aren't put through this
			 horrific experience;
		Whereas notwithstanding the oft-repeated “guarantee”
			 previously expressed by President Obama that citizens will definitely be able
			 to keep their present doctors after the implementation of ObamaCare, the
			 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently announced you
			 MAY be able to keep your current doctor (emphasis supplied), thereby
			 conceding that the President’s promise to the citizenry has not been kept, and
			 that the legislation contains no such guarantee;
		Whereas the Presidential Administration’s recent decision
			 to delay ObamaCare’s employer mandate and eligibility verification for
			 individual exchanges constitutes a tacit admission that ObamaCare is, in the
			 words of the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, at best, a “train
			 wreck” not yet ready for prime time, and more likely, an imminent
			 disaster;
		Whereas the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports (1)
			 the Federal Government will spend $48 billion in 2014—and nearly $1.8 trillion
			 through 2023—on ObamaCare’s new entitlement programs, (2) the Presidential
			 Administration has requested more than $400 million in funding and nearly 2,000
			 bureaucrats for the IRS to implement the individual mandate and 46 other
			 statutory provisions in the law, (3) executive branch agencies’ bureaucrats
			 have already written more than 20,000 pages of ObamaCare-related rules and
			 notices published in the Federal Register, and (4) CBO estimates ObamaCare will
			 raise individual health insurance premiums by $2,100 per year;
		Whereas the current ObamaCare statute is no longer the
			 legitimate product of the legislative voice of the American people, having been
			 rewritten by the two branches of government least accountable to those people,
			 inasmuch as the President has used and continues to use myriad waivers and
			 delays to alter various sections of the legislation to suit his own policy and
			 political objectives, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court having
			 flagrantly disregarded the position of the people that ObamaCare is not a
			 product of the taxing power;
		Whereas the House of the people should not force the
			 American citizenry to fund ObamaCare if the Presidential Administration will
			 not enforce the law as written;
		Whereas inasmuch as the House of Representatives cannot
			 control the actions of the United States Senate or the President, and has no
			 power to prevent the Senate or the President from shutting down the government
			 if either chooses to do so by refusing to approve or sign a Continuing
			 Resolution, passed by the House of Representatives, that will fund the
			 government’s operations and satisfy its obligations to it citizenry and
			 others;
		Whereas the Democratic Caucus of the United States Senate
			 has had sixty (60) or more Members for only four months of the last 34 years,
			 and Congressional Democrats exploited that anomalous window in the 111th
			 Congress to pass ObamaCare;
		Whereas the Republican Conference of the United States
			 Senate has not had sixty (60) or more Members since the 61st Congress adjourned
			 sine die in the year of our Lord 1911 and therefore the outright
			 repeal of ObamaCare must be presumed to be nigh unto an electoral
			 impossibility, irrespective of how favorable the next election is to Republican
			 Senate candidates;
		Whereas the only means by which ObamaCare can be halted is
			 for the Congress to exercise its power of the purse to defund it,
			 and thereby effect constructive repeal; and
		Whereas defunding ObamaCare will become more complicated
			 and difficult to achieve after October 1, 2013 (the date enrollment for the
			 Medicaid expansion and exchange subsidies begins) and especially after January
			 1, 2014 (the date those new entitlement programs are scheduled to take effect,
			 and Americans will be forced either to buy a product or pay tax penalties
			 administered by the IRS): Now, therefore, be it

		That for the balance of the 113th Congress,
			 the House of Representatives shall pass no bill or resolution that continues
			 appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations or increases the
			 borrowing authority relating to the public debt limit (or suspends or
			 terminates the debt ceiling) unless said resolution contains a provision
			 affirmatively and specifically prohibiting the expenditure of any Federal funds
			 (whether such expenditure be discretionary or mandatory) to implement or
			 enforce any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public
			 Law 111–148) or title I or subtitle B of title II of the Health Care and
			 Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–152).