114 S59 IS: To reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States.
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 59IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 7, 2015Mr. Vitter introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years
			 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year
			 plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United
 States.1.Extension of leasing program(a)In generalSubject to subsection (c), the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010–2015 issued by the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this section as the Secretary) under section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1344) shall be considered to be the final oil and gas leasing program under that section for the period of fiscal years 2015 through 2020.(b)Final environmental impact
 statementThe Secretary is considered to have issued a final environmental impact statement for the program applicable to the period described in subsection (a) in accordance with all requirements under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)).(c)ExceptionsLease Sales 214, 232, and 239 shall not be included in the final oil and gas leasing program for the period of fiscal years 2015 through 2020.(d)Eastern Gulf of
 Mexico not includedNothing in this section affects restrictions on oil and gas leasing under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109–432).


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3460
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 31, 2012
			Mr. Coons (for himself,
			 Mr. Enzi, Mr.
			 Schumer, and Mr. Rubio)
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for
		  startup businesses to use a portion of the research and development credit to
		  offset payroll taxes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Startup Innovation Credit Act of
			 2012.
		2.Treatment of research
			 credit for certain startup companies
			(a)In
			 general
				(1)In
			 generalSection 41 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
			 amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

						(i)Treatment of
				credit to qualified small businesses
							(1)In
				generalAt the election of a qualified small business, the
				payroll tax credit portion of the credit determined under subsection (a) shall
				be treated as a credit allowed under section 3111(f) (and not under this
				section).
							(2)Payroll tax
				credit portionFor purposes of this subsection, the payroll tax
				credit portion of the credit determined under subsection (a) for any taxable
				year is so much of such credit as does not exceed $250,000.
							(3)Qualified small
				businessFor purposes of this subsection—
								(A)In
				generalThe term qualified small business means,
				with respect to any taxable year—
									(i)a corporation,
				partnership, or S corporation if—
										(I)the gross
				receipts (as determined under subsection (c)(7)) of such entity for the taxable
				year is less than $5,000,000, and
										(II)such entity did
				not have gross receipts (as so determined) for any period preceding the
				5-taxable-year period ending with such taxable year, and
										(ii)any person not
				described in subparagraph (A) if clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A)
				applied to such person, determined—
										(I)by substituting
				person for entity each place it appears),
				and
										(II)in the case of
				an individual, by only taking into account the aggregate gross receipts
				received by such individual in carrying on trades or businesses of such
				individual.
										(B)LimitationSuch
				term shall not include an organization which is exempt from taxation under
				section 501.
								(4)Election
								(A)In
				generalIn the case of a partnership or S corporation, an
				election under this subsection shall be made at the entity level.
								(B)RevocationAn
				election under this subsection may not be revoked without the consent of the
				Secretary.
								(C)LimitationA
				taxpayer may not make an election under this subsection if such taxpayer has
				made an election under this subsection for 5 or more preceding taxable
				years.
								(5)Aggregation
				rulesFor purposes of determining the $250,000 limitation under
				paragraph (2) and determining gross receipts under paragraph (3), all members
				of the same controlled group of corporations (within the meaning of section
				267(f)) and all persons under common control (within the meaning of section
				52(b) but determined by treating an interest of more than 50 percent as a
				controlling interest) shall be treated as 1 person.
							(6)RegulationsThe
				Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the
				purposes of this subsection, including—
								(A)regulations to
				prevent the avoidance of the purposes of paragraph (3) through the use of
				successor companies or other means,
								(B)regulations to
				minimize compliance and recordkeeping burdens under this subsection for
				start-up companies, and
								(C)regulations for
				recapturing the benefit of credits determined under section 3111(f) in cases
				where there is a subsequent adjustment to the payroll tax credit portion of the
				credit determined under subsection (a), including requiring amended returns in
				the cases where there is such an
				adjustment.
								.
				(2)Conforming
			 amendmentSection 280C(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
			 amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

						(5)Treatment of
				qualified small business creditFor purposes of determining the
				amount of any credit under section 41(a) under this subsection, any election
				under section 41(i) shall be
				disregarded.
						.
				(b)Credit allowed
			 against FICA taxes
				(1)In
			 generalSection 3111 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
			 amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

						(f)Credit for
				research expenditures of qualified small businesses
							(1)In
				generalIn the case of a qualified small business which has made
				an election under section 41(i), there shall be allowed as a credit against the
				tax imposed by subsection (a) on wages paid with respect to the employment of
				all employees of the qualified small business for days in an applicable
				calendar quarter an amount equal to the payroll tax credit portion of the
				research credit determined under section 41(a).
							(2)Carryover of
				unused creditIn any case in which the payroll tax credit portion
				of the research credit determined under section 41(a) exceeds the tax imposed
				under subsection (a) for an applicable calendar quarter—
								(A)the succeeding
				calendar quarter shall be treated as an applicable calendar quarter, and
								(B)the amount of
				credit allowed under paragraph (1) shall be reduced by the amount of credit
				allowed under such paragraph for all preceding applicable calendar
				quarters.
								(3)Allocation of
				credit for controlled groups, etcIn determining the amount of
				the credit under this subsection—
								(A)all persons
				treated as a single taxpayer under section 41 shall be treated as a single
				taxpayer under this section, and
								(B)the credit (if
				any) allowable by this section to each such member shall be its proportionate
				share of the qualified research expenses, basic research payments, and amounts
				paid or incurred to energy research consortiums, giving rise to the credit
				allowable under section 41.
								(4)DefinitionsFor
				purposes of this subsection—
								(A)Applicable
				calendar quarterThe term applicable calendar
				quarter means—
									(i)the first
				calendar quarter following the date on which the qualified small business files
				a return under section 6012 for the taxable year for which the payroll tax
				credit portion of the research credit under section 41(a) is determined,
				and
									(ii)any succeeding
				calendar quarter treated as an applicable calendar quarter under paragraph
				(2)(A).
									For
				purposes of determining the date on which a return is filed, rules similar to
				the rules of section 6513 shall apply.
								(B)Other
				termsAny term used in this subsection which is also used in
				section 41 shall have the meaning given such term under section
				41.
								.
				(2)Transfers to
			 federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fundThere are
			 hereby appropriated to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund and the
			 Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the
			 Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues
			 to the Treasury by reason of the amendments made by paragraph (1). Amounts
			 appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general
			 fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible
			 the transfers which would have occurred to such Trust Fund had such amendments
			 not been enacted.
				(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable
			 years beginning after December 31, 2011.


109 HR 6228 IH: To amend section 29 of the International Air

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		I
		109th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6228
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 28, 2006
			Mr. Young of Alaska
			 (for himself, Mr. Oberstar,
			 Mr. Mica, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas,
			 Mr. Marchant,
			 Ms. Granger,
			 Mr. Barton of Texas,
			 Mr. Burgess,
			 Mr. Edwards,
			 Mr. Hall, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, and
			 Mr. Sessions) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Transportation and Infrastructure

		A BILL
		To amend section 29 of the International Air
		  Transportation Competition Act of 1979 relating to air transportation to and
		  from Love Field, Texas.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Wright
			 Amendment Reform Act of 2006.
		2.Modification of
			 provisions regarding flights to and from Love Field, Texas
			(a)Expanded
			 ServiceSection 29(c) of the International Air Transportation
			 Competition Act of 1979 (Public Law 96–192; 94 Stat. 35) is amended by striking
			 carrier, if (1) and all that follows and inserting the
			 following: carrier. Air carriers and, with regard to foreign air
			 transportation, foreign air carriers, may offer for sale and provide through
			 service and ticketing to or from Love Field, Texas, and any United States or
			 foreign destination through any point within Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
			 Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, or Alabama..
			(b)RepealSection
			 29 of the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 (94 Stat.
			 35), as amended by subsection (a), is repealed on the date that is 8 years
			 after the date of enactment of this Act.
			3.Treatment of
			 international nonstop flights to and from Love Field, TexasNo person shall provide, or offer to
			 provide, air transportation of passengers for compensation or hire between Love
			 Field, Texas, and any point or points outside the 50 States or the District of
			 Columbia on a nonstop basis, and no official or employee of the Federal
			 Government may take any action to make or designate Love Field as an initial
			 point of entry into the United States or a last point of departure from the
			 United States.
		4.Charter flights
			 at Love Field, Texas
			(a)In
			 GeneralCharter flights (as defined in section 212.2 of title 14,
			 Code of Federal Regulations) at Love Field, Texas, shall be limited to—
				(1)destinations
			 within the 50 States and the District of Columbia; and
				(2)no more than 10
			 per month per air carrier for charter flights beyond the States of Texas, New
			 Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and
			 Alabama.
				(b)Carriers Who
			 Lease GatesAll flights operated to or from Love Field by air
			 carriers that lease terminal gate space at Love Field shall depart from and
			 arrive at one of those leased gates; except for—
				(1)flights operated
			 by an agency of the Federal Government or by an air carrier under contract with
			 an agency of the Federal Government; and
				(2)irregular
			 operations.
				(c)Carriers Who Do
			 Not Lease GatesCharter flights from Love Field, Texas, operated
			 by air carriers that do not lease terminal space at Love Field may operate from
			 nonterminal facilities or one of the terminal gates at Love Field.
			5.Love Field
			 gates
			(a)In
			 GeneralThe city of Dallas, Texas, shall reduce as soon as
			 practicable, the number of gates available for passenger air service at Love
			 Field to no more than 20 gates. Thereafter, the number of gates available for
			 such service shall not exceed a maximum of 20 gates. The city of Dallas,
			 pursuant to its authority to operate and regulate the airport as granted under
			 chapter 22 of the Texas Transportation Code and this Act, shall determine the
			 allocation of leased gates and manage Love Field in accordance with contractual
			 rights and obligations existing as of the effective date of this Act for
			 certificated air carriers providing scheduled passenger service at Love Field
			 on July 11, 2006. To accommodate new entrant air carriers, the city of Dallas
			 shall honor the scarce resource provision of the existing Love Field
			 leases.
			(b)Removal of Gates
			 at Love FieldNo Federal funds or passenger facility charges may
			 be used to remove gates at the Lemmon Avenue facility, Love Field, in reducing
			 the number of gates as required under this Act, but Federal funds or passenger
			 facility charges may be used for other airport facilities under chapter 471 of
			 title 49, United States Code.
			(c)General
			 AviationNothing in this Act shall affect general aviation
			 service at Love Field, including flights to or from Love Field by general
			 aviation aircraft for air taxi service, private or sport flying, aerial
			 photography, crop dusting, corporate aviation, medical evacuation, flight
			 training, police or fire fighting, and similar general aviation purposes, or by
			 aircraft operated by any agency of the Federal Government or by any air carrier
			 under contract to any agency of the Federal Government.
			(d)Enforcement
				(1)In
			 generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary
			 of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
			 may not make findings or determinations, issue orders or rules, withhold
			 airport improvement grants or approvals thereof, deny passenger facility charge
			 applications, or take any other actions, either self-initiated or on behalf of
			 third parties—
					(A)that are
			 inconsistent with the contract dated July 11, 2006, entered into by the city of
			 Dallas, the city of Fort Worth, the DFW International Airport Board, and others
			 regarding the resolution of the Wright Amendment issues, unless actions by the
			 parties to the contract are not reasonably necessary to implement such
			 contract; or
					(B)that challenge the
			 legality of any provision of such contract.
					(2)Compliance with
			 title 49 requirementsA contract described in paragraph (1)(A) of
			 this subsection, and any actions taken by the parties to such contract that are
			 reasonably necessary to implement its provisions, shall be deemed to comply in
			 all respects with the parties’ obligations under title 49, United States
			 Code.
				(e)Limitation on
			 Statutory Construction
				(1)In
			 GeneralNothing in this Act shall be construed—
					(A)to limit the
			 obligations of the parties under the programs of the Department of
			 Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration relating to aviation
			 safety, labor, environmental, national historic preservation, civil rights,
			 small business concerns (including disadvantaged business enterprise),
			 veteran’s preference, disability access, and revenue diversion;
					(B)to limit the
			 authority of the Department of Transportation or the Federal Aviation
			 Administration to enforce the obligations of the parties under the programs
			 described in subparagraph (A);
					(C)to limit the
			 obligations of the parties under the security programs of the Department of
			 Homeland Security, including the Transportation Security Administration, at
			 Love Field, Texas;
					(D)to authorize the
			 parties to offer marketing incentives that are in violation of Federal law,
			 rules, orders, agreements, and other requirements; or
					(E)to limit the
			 authority of the Federal Aviation Administration or any other Federal agency to
			 enforce requirements of law and grant assurances (including subsections (a)(1),
			 (a)(4), and (s) of section 47107 of title 49, United States Code) that impose
			 obligations on Love Field to make its facilities available on a reasonable and
			 nondiscriminatory basis to air carriers seeking to use such facilities, or to
			 withhold grants or deny applications to applicants violating such obligations
			 with respect to Love Field.
					(2)FacilitiesParagraph
			 (1)(E)—
					(A)shall only apply
			 with respect to facilities that remain at Love Field after the city of Dallas
			 has reduced the number of gates at Love Field as required by subsection (a);
			 and
					(B)shall not be
			 construed to require the city of Dallas, Texas—
						(i)to
			 construct additional gates beyond the 20 gates referred to in subsection (a);
			 or
						(ii)to
			 modify or eliminate preferential gate leases with air carriers in order to
			 allocate gate capacity to new entrants or to create common use gates, unless
			 such modification or elimination is implemented on a nationwide basis.
						6.ApplicabilityThe provisions of this Act shall apply to
			 actions taken with respect to Love Field, Texas, or air transportation to or
			 from Love Field, Texas, and shall have no application to any other airport
			 (other than an airport owned or operated by the city of Dallas or the city of
			 Fort Worth, or both).
		7.Effective
			 dateSections 1 through 6,
			 including the amendments made by such sections, shall take effect on the date
			 that the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration notifies Congress
			 that aviation operations in the airspace serving Love Field and the Dallas-Fort
			 Worth area which are likely to be conducted after enactment of this Act can be
			 accommodated in full compliance with Federal Aviation Administration safety
			 standards in accordance with section 40101 of title 49, United States Code,
			 and, based on current expectations, without adverse effect on use of airspace
			 in such area.


116 S2989 IS: Know Your Social Security Act
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2019-12-05
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2989IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 5, 2019Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Cassidy) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify the mailing requirement relating to social
			 security account statements.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Know Your Social Security Act. 2.Clarification of requirement to mail social security account statements (a)In generalSection 1143 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–13) is amended—
 (1)in subsection (a)(1), by adding at the end the following: Such statement shall be provided by mail unless the requesting individual chooses electronic delivery for that request.; and
 (2)in subsection (c)(2)— (A)by striking Beginning not later than and inserting (A) Beginning not later than;
 (B)by inserting by mail after provide; and (C)by adding at the end the following:

 (B)In any case in which the Commissioner determines that an eligible individual described in subparagraph (A)—
 (i)has accessed their statement electronically during the 1-year period ending on any date on which the Commissioner would otherwise be required to provide such statement by mail in accordance with this paragraph; and
 (ii)has declined to receive their statement by mail for such period, the requirements of this paragraph shall be deemed to be satisfied for such period.. (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to social security account statements required to be provided after the date of the enactment of this Act.


114 HR 3099 IH: Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2015
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-07-16
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3099
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 16, 2015
			Mr. Harper (for himself, Ms. Castor of Florida, Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, and Mrs. Black) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

		A BILL
		To provide for the establishment and maintenance of a National Family Caregiving Strategy, and for
			 other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2015 or the RAISE Family Caregivers Act. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
 (1)Advisory CouncilThe term Advisory Council means the Family Caregiving Advisory Council convened under section 4. (2)Family caregiverThe term family caregiver means a relative, partner, friend, or neighbor who has a significant relationship with, and who provides a broad range of assistance for, a person with a chronic or other health condition, disability, or functional limitation.
 (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (4)StrategyThe term Strategy means the National Family Caregiving Strategy established, maintained, and updated under section 3.
			3.National Family Caregiving Strategy
 (a)In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall develop, maintain, and periodically update a National Family Caregiving Strategy.
 (b)ContentsThe Strategy shall identify specific actions that Federal, State, and local governments, communities, health care, long-term services and supports and other providers, employers, and others can take to recognize and support family caregivers in a culturally competent manner, including with respect to the following:
 (1)Promoting greater adoption of person- and family-centered care in all health and long-term services and supports settings, with the person receiving services and support and the family caregiver (as appropriate) at the center of care teams.
 (2)Assessment and service planning (including care transitions and coordination) involving family caregivers and care recipients.
 (3)Training and other supports. (4)Information, education, referral, and care coordination, including hospice, palliative care, and advance planning services.
 (5)Respite options. (6)Financial security.
 (7)Workplace policies and supports that allow family caregivers to remain in the workforce. (c)Responsibilities of the SecretaryThe Secretary, in carrying out this section, shall be responsible for the following:
 (1)Collecting and making publically available information, including evidence-based or promising practices and innovative models (both domestically and internationally) regarding the provision of care by family caregivers or support for family caregivers.
 (2)Coordinating Federal Government programs and activities to recognize and support family caregivers while ensuring maximum effectiveness and avoiding unnecessary duplication.
 (3)Providing technical assistance, such as best practices and information sharing, to State or local efforts, as appropriate, to support family caregivers.
 (4)Addressing disparities in recognizing and supporting family caregivers and meeting the needs of the diverse family caregiving population.
 (5)Assessing all Federal programs regarding family caregivers, including with respect to funding levels.
 (d)Initial strategy; updatesThe Secretary shall— (1)not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, develop, publish, and submit to Congress the initial Strategy incorporating the items addressed in the Advisory Council's report in section 4(d)(2) and other priority actions for recognizing and supporting family caregivers; and
 (2)not less than annually, update, republish, and submit to Congress the Strategy, taking into account the most recent annual report submitted under section 4(d)(1)—
 (A)to reflect new developments, challenges, opportunities, and solutions; and (B)to assess progress in implementation of the Strategy and, based on the results of such assessment, recommend priority actions for such implementation.
 (e)Process for public inputThe Secretary shall establish a process for public input to inform the development of, and updates to, the Strategy, including a process for the public to submit recommendations to the Advisory Council and an opportunity for public comment on the proposed Strategy.
 (f)No preemptionNothing in this Act preempts any authority of a State or local government to recognize or support family caregivers.
			4.Family Caregiving Advisory Council
 (a)ConveningThe Secretary shall convene a Family Caregiving Advisory Council to provide advice to the Secretary on recognizing and supporting family caregivers.
			(b)Membership
 (1)In generalThe members of the Advisory Council shall consist of— (A)the Federal members under paragraph (2); and
 (B)the appointed members under paragraph (3). (2)Federal membersThe Federal members of the Advisory Council shall consist of the following:
 (A)The Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (or the Administrator's designee). (B)The Administrator of the Administration for Community Living (or the Administrator's designee who has experience in both aging and disability).
 (C)The Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families (or the Assistant Secretary's designee).
 (D)The Secretary of Veterans Affairs (or the Secretary's designee). (E)The Secretary of Labor (or the Secretary's designee).
 (F)The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's designee). (G)The National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (or the National Coordinator's designee).
 (H)The heads of other Federal departments or agencies (or their designees), as appointed by the President or the Chair of the Advisory Council.
 (3)Appointed membersIn addition to the Federal members under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall appoint not more than 15 members of the Advisory Council who are not representatives of Federal departments or agencies and who shall include at least one representative of each of the following:
 (A)Family caregivers. (B)Older adults with long-term services and supports needs.
 (C)Individuals with disabilities. (D)Advocates for family caregivers, older adults with long-term services and supports needs, and individuals with disabilities.
 (E)Health care and social service providers. (F)Long-term-services-and-support providers.
 (G)Employers. (H)Direct care workers or advocates for such workers.
 (I)State and local officials. (J)Accreditation bodies.
 (K)Relevant industries. (L)Veterans.
 (M)As appropriate, other experts in family caregiving. (4)Diverse representationThe Secretary shall ensure that the membership of the Advisory Council reflects the diversity of—
 (A)the overall population; and (B)family caregivers.
 (c)MeetingsThe Advisory Council shall meet quarterly. Meetings of the Advisory Council shall be open to the public.
			(d)Advisory Council annual reports
 (1)In generalNot later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Advisory Council shall submit to the Secretary and Congress a report concerning the development, maintenance, and updating of the Strategy and the implementation thereof, including a description of the outcomes of the recommendations and priorities under paragraph (2), as appropriate. Such report shall be made publically available by the Advisory Council.
 (2)Initial reportThe Advisory Council's initial report under paragraph (1) shall include— (A)an inventory and assessment of all federally funded efforts to recognize and support family caregivers and the outcomes of such efforts, including analyses of the extent to which federally funded efforts are reaching family caregivers and gaps in such efforts;
 (B)recommendations for priority actions— (i)to improve and better coordinate programs; and
 (ii)to deliver services based on the performance, mission, and purpose of a program while eliminating redundancies and ensuring the needs of family caregivers are met;
 (C)recommendations to reduce the financial impact and other challenges of caregiving on family caregivers; and
 (D)an evaluation of how family caregiving impacts the Medicare program, the Medicaid program, and other Federal programs.
 5.Sharing of dataThe heads of Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, shall share with the Secretary any data that is—
 (1)maintained by the respective department or agency; and (2)needed by the Secretary to prepare the initial and updated Strategies under section 3(d).
 6.Sunset provisionThe authority and obligations established by this Act shall terminate on December 31, 2030.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1837
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			November 9, 2011
			Mr. Lee (for himself,
			 Mr. Crapo, Mr.
			 DeMint, Mr. Paul,
			 Mr. Risch, and Mr. Blunt) introduced the following bill; which was
			 read twice and referred to the Committee
			 on Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
		  to modify and permanently extend the incentives to reinvest foreign earnings in
		  the United States.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Rebuilding America
			 Act.
		2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
			(1)United States multinational companies have
			 an estimated $2,300,000,000,000 held in foreign accounts that could be used to
			 invest in domestic economic recovery and employment growth.
			(2)Multinational
			 companies are not investing those profits domestically due to high
			 taxes.
			(3)The United States
			 Treasury is not receiving any revenue from those foreign holdings.
			(4)Congress should
			 encourage the investment of repatriated monies in domestic interests.
			3.Modification and permanent extension of the
			 incentives to reinvest foreign earnings in the United States
			(a)Repatriation subject to 5 percent tax
			 rateSubsection (a)(1) of section 965 of the Internal Revenue
			 Code of 1986 is amended by striking 85 percent and inserting
			 85.7 percent.
			(b)Permanent
			 extension To elect repatriationSubsection (f) of section 965 of
			 the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

					(f)ElectionThe
				taxpayer may elect to apply this section to any taxable year only if made on or
				before the due date (including extensions) for filing the return of tax for
				such taxable
				year.
					.
			(c)Repatriation
			 includes current and accumulated foreign earnings
				(1)In
			 generalParagraph (1) of section 965(b) of the Internal Revenue
			 Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:

						(1)In
				generalThe amount of dividends taken into account under
				subsection (a) shall not exceed the sum of the current and accumulated earnings
				and profits described in section 959(c)(3) for the year a deduction is claimed
				under subsection (a), without diminution by reason of any distributions made
				during the election year, for all controlled foreign corporations of the United
				States
				shareholder.
						.
				(2)Conforming
			 amendments
					(A)Section 965(b) of
			 such Code is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (4) and by redesignating
			 paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).
					(B)Section 965(c) of
			 such Code is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and by redesignating
			 paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3),
			 respectively.
					(C)Paragraph (3) of
			 section 965(c) of such Code, as redesignated by subparagraph (B), is amended to
			 read as follows:

							(3)Controlled
				groupsAll United States shareholders which are members of an
				affiliated group filing a consolidated return under section 1501 shall be
				treated as one United States
				shareholder.
							.
					(d)Clerical
			 amendments
				(1)The heading for
			 section 965 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking
			 Temporary.
				(2)The table of
			 sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is
			 amended by striking Temporary dividends and inserting
			 Dividends.
				(e)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable
			 years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.


109 HR 5754 IH: For the relief of Theresa and Stefan

U.S. House of Representatives
2006-07-10
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		V
		109th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5754
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 10, 2006
			Mr. Kucinich
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		For the relief of Theresa and Stefan
		  Sajac.

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


110 HR 5532 IH: Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform

U.S. House of Representatives
2008-03-05
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5532
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 5, 2008
			Mr. Kind (for himself
			 and Mr. Cannon) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural
			 Resources

		A BILL
		To improve Federal land management, resource
		  conservation, environmental protection, and use of Federal real property, by
		  requiring the Secretary of the Interior to develop a multipurpose cadastre of
		  Federal real property and identifying inaccurate, duplicate, and out-of-date
		  Federal land inventories, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform
			 Act of 2008.
		2.Cadastre of
			 federal land
			(a)In
			 GeneralThe Secretary shall develop a multipurpose cadastre of
			 Federal real property to assist with Federal land management, resource
			 conservation, environmental protection, and use of real property.
			(b)Cost
			 SharingThe Secretary may enter into cost sharing agreements with
			 States to include any non-Federal lands in a State in the cadastre. The Federal
			 share of any such cost agreement shall not exceed 50 percent of the total cost
			 to a State for the development of the cadastre of non-Federal lands in the
			 State.
			(c)Consolidation
			 and ReportNot later than 180 days after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on
			 Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy
			 and Natural Resources of the Senate on—
				(1)the existing real
			 property inventories or any components of any cadastre currently authorized by
			 law or conducted by the Department of the Interior, the statutory authorization
			 for such, and the amount expended by the Federal Government for each such
			 activity in fiscal year 2007;
				(2)the existing real
			 property inventories or any components of any cadastre currently authorized by
			 law or conducted by the Department of the Interior that will be eliminated or
			 consolidated into the multipurpose cadastre authorized by this Act;
				(3)the existing real
			 property inventories or any components of a cadastre currently authorized by
			 law or conducted by the Department of the Interior that will not be eliminated
			 or consolidated into the multipurpose cadastre authorized by this Act, together
			 with a justification for not terminating or consolidating such in the
			 multipurpose cadastre authorized by this Act;
				(4)the use of
			 existing real property inventories or any components of any cadastre currently
			 conducted by any unit of State or local government that can be used to identify
			 federal real property within such unit of government;
				(5)the cost savings
			 that will be achieved by eliminating or consolidating duplicative or unneeded
			 real property inventories or any components of a cadastre currently authorized
			 by law or conducted by the Department of the Interior that will become part of
			 the multipurpose cadastre authorized by this Act; and
				(6)recommendations
			 for any legislation necessary to increase the cost savings and enhance the
			 effectiveness and efficiency of replacing, eliminating, or consolidating real
			 property inventories or any components of a cadastre currently authorized by
			 law or conducted by the Department of the Interior.
				(d)Coordination
				(1)In
			 generalIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall—
					(A)participate,
			 pursuant to section 216 of Public Law 107–347, in the establishment of such
			 standards and common protocols as are necessary to assure the interoperability
			 of geospatial information pertaining to the cadastre for all users of such
			 information;
					(B)coordinate with,
			 seek assistance and cooperation of, and provide liaison to the Federal
			 Geographic Data Committee pursuant to Office of Management and Budget Circular
			 A–16 and Executive Order 12906 for the implementation of and compliance with
			 such standards as may be applicable to the cadastre;
					(C)make the cadastre
			 interoperable with the Federal Real Property Profile established pursuant to
			 Executive Order 13327;
					(D)integrate with and
			 leverage to the maximum extent practicable current cadastre activities of units
			 of State and local government; and
					(E)use contracts with
			 the private sector, to the maximum extent practicable, to provide such products
			 and services as are necessary to develop the cadastre.
					(2)Contracts
			 considered surveying and mappingContracts entered into under
			 paragraph (1)(C) shall be considered surveying and mapping
			 services as such term is used and as such contracts are awarded in accordance
			 with the selection procedures in title IX of the Federal Property and
			 Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).
				3.DefinitionsAs used in this Act, the following
			 definitions apply:
			(1)SecretaryThe
			 term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
			(2)CadastreThe
			 term cadastre means an inventory of real property of the Federal
			 Government developed through collecting, storing, retrieving, or disseminating
			 graphical or digital data depicting natural or man-made physical features,
			 phenomena, or boundaries of the earth and any information related thereto,
			 including surveys, maps, charts, satellite and airborne remote sensing data,
			 images, and services, with services performed by professionals such as
			 surveyors, photogrammetrists, hydrographers, geodesists, cartographers, and
			 other such services of an architectural or engineering nature including the
			 following data layers:
				(A)A reference frame
			 consisting of a geodetic network.
				(B)A series of
			 current, accurate large scale maps.
				(C)A cadastral
			 boundary overlay delineating all cadastral parcels.
				(D)A system for
			 indexing and identifying each cadastral parcel.
				(E)A series of land
			 data files, each including the parcel identifier, which can be used to retrieve
			 information and cross reference between and among other data files, which
			 contains information about the use, value, assets and infrastructure of each
			 parcel, and shall also designate any parcels that the Secretary determines can
			 be better managed through ownership by a non-Federal entity including but not
			 limited to State government, local government, Tribal government, nonprofit
			 organizations, or the private sector.
				(3)Real
			 propertyThe term real property means real estate
			 consisting of land, buildings, crops, forests, or other resources still
			 attached to or within the land or improvements or fixtures permanently attached
			 to the land or a structure on it, including any interest, benefit, right, or
			 privilege in such property.


117 HR 2034 IH: Income-Driven Student Loan Forgiveness Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-03-18
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2034IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 18, 2021Mr. Lawson of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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 concernedA BILLTo direct the Secretary of Education to forgive the Federal student loans of borrowers meeting certain income requirements, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Income-Driven Student Loan Forgiveness Act.2.Federal student loan forgiveness for borrowers meeting certain income requirements(a)Forgiveness requiredNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education shall forgive the outstanding balance of principal, interest, and fees due on the eligible Federal student loans of borrowers who meet the requirements of subsection (b).(b)Eligibility(1)In generalA borrower is eligible to receive forgiveness under this section if, at the time of application for forgiveness, such borrower—(A)has an eligible Federal student loan in repayment;(B)filed a Federal income tax return for the most recently ended tax year;(C)(i)is employed; or(ii)if not employed, was employed during the period of three years immediately preceding March 1, 2020; and(D)meets the income requirements specified in paragraph (2).(2)Income requirementsThe income requirements specified in this subsection are the following:(A)In the case of borrower who is not married, the adjusted gross income of the borrower does not exceed $100,000.(B)In the case of a borrower who is married and files a Federal income tax return jointly with the borrower’s spouse, the adjusted gross income of the borrower and the borrower’s spouse does not exceed $200,000.(C)In the case of a borrower who is married and files a Federal income tax return separately from the borrower’s spouse, the adjusted gross income of the borrower does not exceed $100,000. The income of a borrower’s spouse shall not be considered in making the determination under this subparagraph.(3)Return informationThe determinations under paragraph (2) shall be based on the Federal income tax return filed by the borrower for the most recent tax year ending before the date of the borrower’s application for forgiveness under this section.(c)Method of loan forgivenessAs soon as practicable after the Secretary of Education confirms that an applicant meets the requirements of subsection (b), the Secretary of Education shall—(1)for each eligible Federal student loan of the borrower that is held by the Department of Education, cancel the outstanding balance of principal, interest, and fees due on the loan; and(2)for each eligible Federal student loan of the borrower that is not held by the Department of Education—(A)through the holder of a loan, assume the obligation to repay the outstanding balance of principal, interest, and fees due on the loan; and(B)upon assuming such obligation, cancel the outstanding balance of such principal, interest, and fees.(d)ApplicationTo be eligible to receive forgiveness under this section a borrower shall submit to the Secretary of Education an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.(e)Repayment refunds prohibitedNothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the refund of any payments made by a borrower on an eligible Federal student before the date on which the borrower’s loans are forgiven in accordance with this section.(f)Exclusion from taxable incomeThe amount of a borrower’s eligible Federal student loans forgiven under this section shall not be included in the gross income of the borrower for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.(g)Determination of ineligibilityIf the Secretary of Education denies a borrower’s application for forgiveness under this section, the Secretary shall notify the borrower that the borrower’s application was denied and indicate the specific reasons for such denial.3.Notice to the publicNot later than 15 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education, in consultation with institutions of higher education and lenders and holders of Federal student loans, shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that borrowers who have outstanding eligible Federal student loans are aware of the loan forgiveness program authorized by this Act. Such information shall—(1)be presented in a form that is widely available to the public, especially to borrowers with eligible Federal student loans;(2)be easily understandable; and(3)clearly notify borrowers that to be considered for loan forgiveness under this Act, borrowers must submit an application to the Secretary of Education.4.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Adjusted gross incomeThe term adjusted gross income has the meaning given that term in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 62).(2)Eligible Federal student loanThe term eligible Federal student loan means a loan—(A)received by a borrower before the date of enactment of this Act;(B)used to pay for—(i)the undergraduate education of the borrower; or(ii)in the case of a loan made to a parent on behalf a dependent student, the undergraduate education of such dependent student; and(C)made, insured, or guaranteed under—(i)part B, part D, or part E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.), including a consolidation loan (to the extent that such consolidation loan was used to repay loans for undergraduate education); or(ii)part E of title VIII of the Public Health Service Act.(3)FeesThe term fees means any amounts owed by a borrower, other than principal and interest, on an eligible Federal student loan, including the amounts of any outstanding administrative fees, late charges, and collection costs.(4)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).(5)Undergraduate educationThe term undergraduate education means a postsecondary program of study at an institution of higher education that leads to an associate or baccalaureate degree.


I
111th CONGRESS 2d Session
H. R. 4755
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 4, 2010
Mr. Ehlers (for himself, Mr. Dingell, Mr. Kirk, and Ms. Slaughter) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to protect and restore the Great Lakes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010.
2.Great Lakes provision modifications
(a)Findings; purposeSection 118(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(a)) is amended—
(1)in paragraph (1)—
(A)by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:

(B)the United States should seek to attain the goals embodied in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan, the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Strategy, and the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; and; and
(B)in subparagraph (C), by inserting , tribal, after State; and
(2)by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:

(2)PurposeThe purpose of this section is to achieve the goals established in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan, the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Strategy, and the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement through—
(A)improved organization and definition of mission on the part of the Agency;
(B)the funding of grants for protection, restoration, and pollution control in the Great Lakes area; and
(C)improved accountability..
(b)Great Lakes managementSection 118(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(c)) is amended—
(1)in paragraph (1)—
(A)in subparagraph (A), by striking ,; and inserting a semicolon;
(B)by striking subparagraph (E);
(C)by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively;
(D)in subparagraph (E) (as so redesignated), by adding and at the end;
(E)in subparagraph (F) (as so redesignated), by striking ; and and inserting a period; and
(F)by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:

(C)provide the support described in paragraph (6);
(D)coordinate with the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, as required under paragraph (7);;
(2)in paragraph (3)(C), by striking subparagraph (c)(1)(C) of this section and inserting paragraph (1)(E);
(3)by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following:

(6)Great Lakes governance and management
(A)Great Lakes Leadership Council
(i)EstablishmentThere is established a council, to be known as the Great Lakes Leadership Council (referred to in this paragraph as the Council).
(ii)DutiesThe Council shall—
(I)develop and establish Great Lakes protection and restoration policy;
(II)approve long-term goals and objectives relating to Great Lakes protection and restoration, including the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative;
(III)establish annual priorities with respect to Great Lakes protection and restoration, including priorities for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative;
(IV)submit to Congress, the President, and the public reports describing progress made during the reporting period with respect to Great Lakes protection and restoration;
(V)seek consensus among units of government and stakeholders regarding disputes relating to Great Lakes protection and restoration;
(VI)determine a process for participation in relevant international forums, such as the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; and
(VII)provide input annually regarding Federal budget priorities and levels for Great Lakes protection and restoration, including the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
(iii)Membership
(I)In generalThe membership of the Council shall include—
(aa)8 heads of Federal departments and agencies, to be appointed by the President, including—
(AA)the Administrator;
(BB)the Chief of Engineers;
(CC)the Secretary of the Interior;
(DD)the Secretary of Agriculture;
(EE)the Secretary of Commerce; and
(FF)the head of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating;
(bb)the governors of the Great Lake States;
(cc)8 representatives of tribal governments, to be appointed by the Indian tribes located in the Great Lakes basin; and
(dd)8 mayors, including mayors participating in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, to be appointed by the mayors of areas located in the Great Lakes basin.
(II)ChairpersonThe Administrator shall serve as chairperson of the Council.
(III)SecretaryThe Director of the Program Office shall serve as secretary of, and provide administrative support to, the Council.
(IV)Observer membersThe membership of the Council shall include 1 observer member from each of—
(aa)the International Joint Commission;
(bb)the Great Lakes Fishery Commission;
(cc)the Great Lakes Commission; and
(dd)Canada.
(iv)CommitteesThe Council may establish such committees as the Council determines to be appropriate for issues including—
(I)executive issues;
(II)science issues;
(III)implementation issues; and
(IV)funding issues.
(v)Meetings
(I)In generalThe Council shall meet not less frequently than once each year.
(II)Open to publicThe meetings of the Council shall be held open to the public.
(vi)OperationThe Council shall operate on a consensus basis.
(vii)CostsThe Agency shall pay the operating costs of the Council.
(B)Great Lakes Management Committee
(i)EstablishmentThere is established within the Council a committee, to be known as the Great Lakes Management Committee.
(ii)DutiesThe Great Lakes Management Committee shall—
(I)submit reports to the Council, including recommendations regarding relevant issues;
(II)provide direction for the planning, assessment, and reporting efforts of the Council;
(III)monitor and assist in implementation activities relating to Great Lakes management; and
(IV)engage in ongoing problem solving regarding Great Lakes management.
(iii)Membership
(I)MembershipThe Great Lakes Management Committee shall consist of 11 members, of whom—
(aa)1 shall be appointed by each unit of government included in the membership of the Council;
(bb)1 shall be appointed by the Great Lakes Commission;
(cc)1 shall be appointed by the International Joint Commission;
(dd)1 shall be appointed by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission;
(ee)1 shall be a representative of the environmental community in the Great Lakes, to be appointed by the Administrator, after soliciting advice from that community;
(ff)1 shall be a representative of the agricultural community, to be appointed by the Administrator, after soliciting advice from that community;
(gg)1 shall be a representative of Great Lakes industry, to be appointed by the Administrator, after soliciting advice from that industry;
(hh)1 shall be a representative of the scientific community, to be appointed by the Administrator, after soliciting advice from that community; and
(ii)1 shall be a representative of Canada, who shall serve as an observer member.
(II)ChairpersonThe senior advisor on Great Lakes of the Agency (or a designee) shall serve as chairperson of the Great Lakes Management Committee.
(III)SecretaryThe Director of the Program Office shall serve as secretary of, and provide administrative support to, the Great Lakes Management Committee.
(iv)Meetings
(I)In generalThe Great Lakes Management Committee shall meet not less frequently than once each quarter.
(II)Open to public
(aa)In generalSubject to item (bb), the meetings of the Great Lakes Management Committee shall be held open to the public.
(bb)Executive sessionsThe Great Lakes Management Committee may hold executive sessions that are closed to the public.
(v)OperationThe Great Lakes Management Committee shall operate on a consensus basis.
(vi)CostsThe Agency shall pay the operating costs of the Great Lakes Management Committee.;
(4)by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following:

(7)Great Lakes Interagency Task Force
(A)EstablishmentThere is established a task force, to be known as the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force.
(B)CoordinationThe Program Office shall coordinate, to the maximum extent practicable, with the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force established by subparagraph (A).;
(5)in paragraph (8)—
(A)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively, and indenting the clauses appropriately;
(B)by striking The Administrator and inserting the following:

(A)In generalThe Administrator; and
(C)by adding at the end the following:

(B)Annual reportsNot later than 30 days after the date of publication of the budget for a fiscal year, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report that describes—
(i)with respect to each organizational element of the Agency referred to in subparagraph (A)—
(I)the budget of the element for Great Lakes restoration activities for the applicable fiscal year;
(II)each Great Lakes restoration activity to be carried out by the element during the applicable fiscal year; and
(III)the means by which progress made on those activities will be evaluated; and
(ii)with respect to each recommendation submitted by the Great Lakes Leadership Council during the preceding fiscal year, the reasons why the Administrator approved or disapproved the recommendation.;
(6)in paragraph (12)(H), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following:

(i)AuthorizationIn addition to other amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph—
(I)$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2010; and
(II)$150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2015.; and
(7)by adding at the end the following:

(14)Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
(A)FindingsCongress finds that—
(i)the goal of the Great Lakes program of the Agency is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Great Lakes basin ecosystem; and
(ii)in 2010, the Agency, in coordination with Federal partners, will commence implementation of a new Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (referred to in this paragraph as the Initiative), which will—
(I)identify programs and projects that are strategically selected to target the most significant environmental problems in the Great Lakes ecosystem;
(II)be based on the work of—
(aa)the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force established by paragraph (7)(A); and
(bb)the stakeholders and nongovernmental partners of the Great Lakes Leadership Council; and
(III)represent the commitment of the Federal Government to significantly advancing Great Lakes protection and restoration.
(B)PriorityThe Initiative shall give priority to work done by non-Federal partners using funding made available for the Great Lakes for—
(i)the remediation of toxic substances in Areas of Concern;
(ii)
(I)the prevention of invasive species; and
(II)the mitigation and restoration of the impacts of invasive species;
(iii)
(I)the protection and restoration of nearshore health; and
(II)the prevention of nonpoint source pollution;
(iv)habitat and wildlife protection and restoration; and
(v)accountability, monitoring, evaluation, communication, and partnership activities.
(C)ProjectsPursuant to the Initiative, the Agency shall consult with Federal partners and take into consideration the recommendations of the Council to select the best combination of programs and projects for Great Lakes protection and restoration using principles and criteria such as—
(i)the ability to achieve strategic and measurable environmental outcomes;
(ii)the feasibility of—
(I)prompt implementation;
(II)timely achievement of results; and
(III)the ability to leverage resources; and
(iii)opportunities for interagency and interorganizational coordination and collaboration.
(D)Implementation of projects
(i)In generalFunds made available to carry out the Initiative shall be used to strategically implement—
(I)Federal projects; and
(II)projects carried out in coordination with States, Indian tribes, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and other organizations.
(ii)Transfer of fundsOf amounts made available for environmental programs and management for the Great Lakes Initiative, the Administrator may—
(I)transfer not more than $475,000,000 to the head of any Federal department or agency, with the concurrence of the department or agency head, to carry out activities to support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1978;
(II)enter into an interagency agreement with the head of any Federal department or agency to carry out activities described in subclause (I); and
(III)make grants to governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, institutions, and individuals for planning, research, monitoring, outreach, and implementation relating to the activities described in subclause (I).
(E)Scope
(i)In generalProjects shall be carried out pursuant to the Initiative on multiple levels, including—
(I)local;
(II)Great Lake-wide; and
(III)Great Lakes basin-wide.
(ii)LimitationNo funds made available to carry out the Initiative may be used for any water infrastructure activity that is carried out using funds made available under the clean water or drinking water State revolving fund program.
(F)Activities by other Federal agenciesEach relevant Federal department and agency shall, to the maximum extent practicable—
(i)maintain the base level of funding for the Great Lakes activities of the agency; and
(ii)identify new activities and projects to support the environmental goals of the Initiative.
(G)Funding
(i)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Initiative $475,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2016.
(ii)PartnershipsOf the amounts made available to carry out the Initiative, the Administrator shall transfer expeditiously to the Federal partners of the Initiative such sums as are necessary for subsequent use and distribution by the Federal partners in accordance with this section..
(c)Authorization of appropriationsSection 118 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268) is amended by striking subsection (h) and inserting the following:

(h)Authorization of appropriations for Program OfficeThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2016..
(d)Effect of sectionNothing in this section or an amendment made by this section affects—
(1)the jurisdiction, powers, or prerogatives of—
(A)any department, agency, or officer of—
(i)the Federal Government; or
(ii)any State or tribal government; or
(B)any international body established by treaty with authority relating to the Great Lakes (as defined in section 118(a)(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(a)(3))); or
(2)any other Federal or State authority that is being used or may be used to facilitate the cleanup and protection of the Great Lakes (as so defined).


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 365
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 9, 2009
			Ms. Bordallo (for
			 herself, Mr. Brown of South Carolina,
			 Mr. Farr, Mrs. Capps, Mr.
			 Abercrombie, Mr. Pallone,
			 Mr. Inslee,
			 Mrs. Christensen, and
			 Ms. Shea-Porter) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in
			 addition to the Committee on Science and
			 Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
			 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
			 jurisdiction of the committee concerned

		A BILL
		To direct the President to establish a program to develop
		  a coordinated and comprehensive Federal ocean and coastal mapping plan for the
		  Great Lakes and coastal state waters, the territorial sea, the exclusive
		  economic zone, and the continental shelf of the United States, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration
			 Act.
		2.Establishment of
			 program
			(a)In
			 generalThe President, in coordination with the Interagency
			 Committee on Ocean and Coastal Mapping and affected coastal states, shall
			 establish a program to develop a coordinated and comprehensive Federal ocean
			 and coastal mapping plan for the Great Lakes and coastal state waters, the
			 territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone, and the continental shelf of the
			 United States that enhances ecosystem approaches in decision-making for
			 conservation and management of marine resources and habitats, establishes
			 research and mapping priorities, supports the siting of research and other
			 platforms, and advances ocean and coastal science.
			(b)MembershipThe
			 Committee shall be comprised of high-level representatives of the Department of
			 Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the
			 Department of the Interior, the National Science Foundation, the Department of
			 Defense, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Homeland
			 Security, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other
			 appropriate Federal agencies involved in ocean and coastal mapping.
			(c)Program
			 parametersIn developing such a program, the President, through
			 the Committee, shall—
				(1)identify all
			 Federal and federally funded programs conducting shoreline delineation and
			 ocean or coastal mapping, noting geographic coverage, frequency, spatial
			 coverage, resolution, and subject matter focus of the data and location of data
			 archives;
				(2)facilitate
			 cost-effective, cooperative mapping efforts that incorporate policies for
			 contracting with non-governmental entities among all Federal agencies
			 conducting ocean and coastal mapping, by increasing data sharing, developing
			 appropriate data acquisition and metadata standards, and facilitating the
			 interoperability of in situ data collection systems, data processing,
			 archiving, and distribution of data products;
				(3)facilitate the
			 adaptation of existing technologies as well as foster expertise in new ocean
			 and coastal mapping technologies, including through research, development, and
			 training conducted among Federal agencies and in cooperation with
			 non-governmental entities;
				(4)develop standards
			 and protocols for testing innovative experimental mapping technologies and
			 transferring new technologies between the Federal Government, coastal state,
			 and non-governmental entities;
				(5)provide for the
			 archiving, management, and distribution of data sets through a national
			 registry as well as provide mapping products and services to the general public
			 in service of statutory requirements;
				(6)develop data
			 standards and protocols consistent with standards developed by the Federal
			 Geographic Data Committee for use by Federal, coastal state, and other entities
			 in mapping and otherwise documenting locations of federally permitted
			 activities, living and nonliving coastal and marine resources, marine
			 ecosystems, sensitive habitats, submerged cultural resources, undersea cables,
			 offshore aquaculture projects, offshore energy projects, and any areas
			 designated for purposes of environmental protection or conservation and
			 management of living and nonliving coastal and marine resources;
				(7)identify the
			 procedures to be used for coordinating the collection and integration of
			 Federal ocean and coastal mapping data with coastal state and local government
			 programs;
				(8)facilitate, to the
			 extent practicable, the collection of real-time tide data and the development
			 of hydrodynamic models for coastal areas to allow for the application of
			 V-datum tools that will facilitate the seamless integration of onshore and
			 offshore maps and charts;
				(9)establish a plan
			 for the acquisition and collection of ocean and coastal mapping data;
			 and
				(10)set forth a
			 timetable for completion and implementation of the plan.
				3.Interagency
			 committee on ocean and coastal mapping
			(a)In
			 generalThe Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
			 Administration, within 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, shall
			 convene or utilize an existing interagency committee on ocean and coastal
			 mapping to implement section 2.
			(b)MembershipThe
			 committee shall be comprised of senior representatives from Federal agencies
			 with ocean and coastal mapping and surveying responsibilities. The
			 representatives shall be high-ranking officials of their respective agencies or
			 departments and, whenever possible, the head of the portion of the agency or
			 department that is most relevant to the purposes of this Act. Membership shall
			 include senior representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
			 Administration, the Chief of Naval Operations, the United States Geological
			 Survey, the Minerals Management Service, the National Science Foundation, the
			 National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the United States Army Corps of
			 Engineers, the Coast Guard, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal
			 Emergency Management Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration,
			 and other appropriate Federal agencies involved in ocean and coastal
			 mapping.
			(c)Co-chairmenThe
			 Committee shall be co-chaired by the representative of the Department of
			 Commerce and a representative of the Department of the Interior.
			(d)SubcommitteeThe
			 co-chairmen shall establish a subcommittee to carry out the day-to-day work of
			 the Committee, comprised of senior representatives of any member agency of the
			 committee. Working groups may be formed by the full Committee to address issues
			 of short duration. The subcommittee shall be chaired by the representative from
			 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The chairmen of the
			 Committee may create such additional subcommittees and working groups as may be
			 needed to carry out the work of Committee.
			(e)MeetingsThe
			 committee shall meet on a quarterly basis, but each subcommittee and each
			 working group shall meet on an as-needed basis.
			(f)CoordinationThe
			 committee shall coordinate activities when appropriate, with—
				(1)other Federal
			 efforts, including the Digital Coast, Geospatial One-Stop, and the Federal
			 Geographic Data Committee;
				(2)international
			 mapping activities;
				(3)coastal
			 states;
				(4)user groups
			 through workshops and other appropriate mechanisms; and
				(5)representatives of
			 nongovernmental entities.
				(g)Advisory
			 panelThe Administrator may convene an ocean and coastal mapping
			 advisory panel consisting of representatives from non-governmental entities to
			 provide input regarding activities of the committee in consultation with the
			 interagency committee.
			4.Biennial
			 reportsNo later than 18
			 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and bienially thereafter, the
			 co-chairmen of the Committee shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce,
			 Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Natural
			 Resources of the House of Representatives a report detailing progress made in
			 implementing this Act, including—
			(1)an
			 inventory of ocean and coastal mapping data within the territorial sea and the
			 exclusive economic zone and throughout the Continental Shelf of the United
			 States, noting the age and source of the survey and the spatial resolution
			 (metadata) of the data;
			(2)identification of
			 priority areas in need of survey coverage using present technologies;
			(3)a
			 resource plan that identifies when priority areas in need of modern ocean and
			 coastal mapping surveys can be accomplished;
			(4)the status of
			 efforts to produce integrated digital maps of ocean and coastal areas;
			(5)a
			 description of any products resulting from coordinated mapping efforts under
			 this Act that improve public understanding of the coasts and oceans, or
			 regulatory decisionmaking;
			(6)documentation of
			 minimum and desired standards for data acquisition and integrated
			 metadata;
			(7)a
			 statement of the status of Federal efforts to leverage mapping technologies,
			 coordinate mapping activities, share expertise, and exchange data;
			(8)a
			 statement of resource requirements for organizations to meet the goals of the
			 program, including technology needs for data acquisition, processing, and
			 distribution systems;
			(9)a
			 statement of the status of efforts to declassify data gathered by the Navy, the
			 National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and other agencies to the extent
			 possible without jeopardizing national security, and make it available to
			 partner agencies and the public;
			(10)a resource plan
			 for a digital coast integrated mapping pilot project for the northern Gulf of
			 Mexico that will—
				(A)cover the area
			 from the authorized coastal counties through the territorial sea;
				(B)identify how such
			 a pilot project will leverage public and private mapping data and resources,
			 such as the United States Geological Survey National Map, to result in an
			 operational coastal change assessment program for the subregion;
				(11)the status of
			 efforts to coordinate Federal programs with coastal state and local government
			 programs and leverage those programs;
			(12)a description of
			 efforts of Federal agencies to increase contracting with nongovernmental
			 entities; and
			(13)an inventory and
			 description of any new Federal or federally funded programs conducting
			 shoreline delineation and ocean or coastal mapping since the previous reporting
			 cycle.
			5.Plan
			(a)In
			 generalNot later than 6 months after the date of enactment of
			 this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Committee, shall develop
			 and submit to the Congress a plan for an integrated ocean and coastal mapping
			 initiative within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
			(b)Plan
			 requirementsThe plan shall—
				(1)identify and
			 describe all ocean and coastal mapping programs within the agency, including
			 those that conduct mapping or related activities in the course of existing
			 missions, such as hydrographic surveys, ocean exploration projects, living
			 marine resource conservation and management programs, coastal zone management
			 projects, and ocean and coastal observations and science projects;
				(2)establish priority
			 mapping programs and establish and periodically update priorities for
			 geographic areas in surveying and mapping across all missions of the National
			 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as well as minimum data acquisition and
			 metadata standards for those programs;
				(3)encourage the
			 development of innovative ocean and coastal mapping technologies and
			 applications, through research and development through cooperative or other
			 agreements with joint or cooperative research institutes or centers and with
			 other non-governmental entities;
				(4)document available
			 and developing technologies, best practices in data processing and
			 distribution, and leveraging opportunities with other Federal agencies, coastal
			 states, and non-governmental entities;
				(5)identify training,
			 technology, and other resource requirements for enabling the National Oceanic
			 and Atmospheric Administration's programs, vessels, and aircraft to support a
			 coordinated ocean and coastal mapping program;
				(6)identify a
			 centralized mechanism or office for coordinating data collection, processing,
			 archiving, and dissemination activities of all such mapping programs within the
			 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that meets Federal mandates for
			 data accuracy and accessibility and designate a repository that is responsible
			 for archiving and managing the distribution of all ocean and coastal mapping
			 data to simplify the provision of services to benefit Federal and coastal state
			 programs; and
				(7)set forth a
			 timetable for implementation and completion of the plan, including a schedule
			 for submission to the Congress of periodic progress reports and recommendations
			 for integrating approaches developed under the initiative into the interagency
			 program.
				(c)NOAA joint ocean
			 and coastal mapping centersThe Administrator may maintain and
			 operate up to 3 joint ocean and coastal mapping centers, including a joint
			 hydrographic center, which shall each be co-located with an institution of
			 higher education. The centers shall serve as hydrographic centers of excellence
			 and may conduct activities necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act,
			 including—
				(1)research and
			 development of innovative ocean and coastal mapping technologies, equipment,
			 and data products;
				(2)mapping of the
			 United States Outer Continental Shelf and other regions;
				(3)data processing
			 for nontraditional data and uses;
				(4)advancing the use
			 of remote sensing technologies, for related issues, including mapping and
			 assessment of essential fish habitat and of coral resources, ocean
			 observations, and ocean exploration; and
				(5)providing graduate
			 education and training in ocean and coastal mapping sciences for members of the
			 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps,
			 personnel of other agencies with ocean and coastal mapping programs, and
			 civilian personnel.
				(d)NOAA
			 reportThe Administrator shall continue developing a strategy for
			 expanding contracting with non-governmental entities to minimize duplication
			 and take maximum advantage of nongovernmental capabilities in fulfilling the
			 Administration's mapping and charting responsibilities. Within 120 days after
			 the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall transmit a report
			 describing the strategy developed under this subsection to the Committee on
			 Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
			 Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
			6.Effect on other
			 lawsNothing in this Act shall
			 be construed to supersede or alter the existing authorities of any Federal
			 agency with respect to ocean and coastal mapping.
		7.Authorization of
			 appropriations
			(a)In
			 generalIn addition to the amounts authorized by section 306 of
			 the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. 892d), there are
			 authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this
			 Act—
				(1)$26,000,000 for
			 fiscal year 2009;
				(2)$32,000,000 for
			 fiscal year 2010;
				(3)$38,000,000 for
			 fiscal year 2011; and
				(4)$45,000,000 for
			 each of fiscal years 2012 through 2015.
				(b)Joint ocean and
			 coastal mapping centersOf the amounts appropriated pursuant to
			 subsection (a), the following amounts shall be used to carry out section 5(c)
			 of this Act:
				(1)$11,000,000 for
			 fiscal year 2009.
				(2)$12,000,000 for
			 fiscal year 2010.
				(3)$13,000,000 for
			 fiscal year 2011.
				(4)$15,000,000 for
			 each of fiscal years 2012 through 2015.
				(c)Cooperative
			 agreementsTo carry out interagency activities under section 3 of
			 this Act, the head of any department or agency may execute a cooperative
			 agreement with the Administrator, including those authorized by section 5 of
			 the Act of August 6, 1947 (33 U.S.C. 883e).
			8.DefinitionsIn this Act:
			(1)AdministratorThe
			 term Administrator' means the Administrator of the National
			 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
			(2)Coastal
			 stateThe term coastal state has the meaning given
			 that term by section 304(4) of the Coastal
			 Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453(4).
			(3)CommitteeThe term Committee means the
			 Interagency Committee on Ocean and Coastal Mapping established by section
			 3.
			(4)Exclusive
			 economic zoneThe term exclusive economic zone means
			 the exclusive economic zone of the United States established by Presidential
			 Proclamation No. 5030, of March 10, 1983.
			(5)Ocean and
			 coastal mappingThe term ocean and coastal mapping
			 means the acquisition, processing, and management of physical, biological,
			 geological, chemical, and archaeological characteristics and boundaries of
			 ocean and coastal areas, resources, and sea beds through the use of acoustics,
			 satellites, aerial photogrammetry, light and imaging, direct sampling, and
			 other mapping technologies.
			(6)Territorial
			 seaThe term territorial sea means the belt of sea
			 measured from the baseline of the United States determined in accordance with
			 international law, as set forth in Presidential Proclamation Number 5928, dated
			 December 27, 1988.
			(7)Nongovernmental
			 entitiesThe term nongovernmental entities includes
			 nongovernmental organizations, members of the academic community, and private
			 sector organizations that provide products and services associated with
			 measuring, locating, and preparing maps, charts, surveys, aerial photographs,
			 satellite imagines, or other graphical or digital presentations depicting
			 natural or manmade physical features, phenomena, and legal boundaries of the
			 Earth.
			(8)Outer
			 continental shelfThe term Outer Continental Shelf
			 means all submerged lands lying seaward and outside of lands beneath navigable
			 waters (as that term is defined in section 2 of the Submerged Lands Act (43
			 U.S.C. 1301)), and of which the subsoil and seabed appertain to the United
			 States and are subject to its jurisdiction and control.


116 HR 2763 RH: Keeping Families Together Act of 2019
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2019-05-15
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		Union Calendar No. 154
		116th CONGRESS1st Session
		H. R. 2763
		[Report No. 116–196]
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 15, 2019
			Ms. Garcia of Texas (for herself, Mr. García of Illinois, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Ms. Escobar, and Mr. Correa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

		September 6, 2019Additional sponsors: Ms. Pressley, Mrs. Trahan, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Schiff, Ms. Brownley of California, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Vargas, Ms. Roybal-Allard, and Mr. DeSaulnier
			September 6, 2019
			Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the
			 Union, and ordered to be printed
			Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic
			For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 15, 2019

		A BILL
		To prohibit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from implementing certain rules.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Keeping Families Together Act of 2019. 2.ProhibitionThe Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may not implement, administer, enforce, or in any manner make effective the proposed rule entitled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status, issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on May 10, 2019 (Docket No. FR–6124–P–01), or any final rule based substantially on such proposed rule.

		September 6, 2019
		Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the
			 Union, and ordered to be printed


113 HR 5508 IH: Student Loan Interest Deduction Fairness Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-09-17
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		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5508
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			September 17, 2014
			Mr. Pocan (for himself, Mrs. Davis of California, and Mr. Moran) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the marriage penalty in the dollar
			 limitation on the student loan interest deduction.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Student Loan Interest Deduction Fairness Act.2.Elimination of marriage penalty in dollar limitation on the student loan interest deduction
			(a)In generalSection 221(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking shall not exceed and all that follows and inserting shall not exceed $2,500 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return).
			(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act.


116 HR 2737 IH: For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic.
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-05-14
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V116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2737IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 14, 2019Mr. Lipinski introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLFor the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic.

		1.Permanent resident status for Corina de Chalup Turcinovic
 (a)In GeneralNotwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Corina de Chalup Turcinovic shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.
 (b)Adjustment of StatusIf Corina de Chalup Turcinovic enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
 (c)Deadline for Application and Payment of FeesSubsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
 (d)Reduction of Immigrant Visa NumberUpon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Corina de Chalup Turcinovic, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
 (e)Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain RelativesThe natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.


113 SRES 515 ATS: Designating July 24, 2014, as “International Self-Care Day”.
U.S. Senate
2014-07-23
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		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 515
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 23, 2014
			Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Roberts) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Designating July 24, 2014, as International Self-Care Day.

		Whereas chronic diseases  impose high costs in the United States in the forms of human capital,
			 medical expenditures, and economic productivity;Whereas chronic diseases are the leading cause of disability and death in the United States, and
			 chronic diseases account for 7 out of 10 deaths in the United States;Whereas approximately 25 percent of individuals with a chronic disease have some limitation on
			 daily living activities and may be restricted from working or attending
			 school;Whereas chronic diseases account for $3 of every $4 spent on health care in the United States,
			 including—(1)$432,000,000,000 spent annually on heart disease and stroke;(2)$174,000,000,000 spent annually on diabetes;(3)$154,000,000,000 spent annually on lung disease; and(4)$148,000,000,000 spent annually on Alzheimer's Disease;Whereas the adoption of proactive healthy behaviors and lifestyles by individuals will materially
			 reduce the burden of chronic diseases in the United States;Whereas it  is not possible to meet the enormous challenges presented by  chronic diseases, the
			 aging of  the population, and other demographic changes without engaging
			 individuals to be active participants in maintaining their health and
			 well-being;Whereas self-care can reduce the human and economic costs of chronic diseases, help individuals
			 achieve better overall health, and prevent or delay many diseases;Whereas self-care includes simple actions that individuals can take for themselves and their
			 families to stay healthy, treat minor illnesses, and prevent or manage
			 long-term conditions;Whereas self-care entails a lifelong habit and culture of—(1)making healthy lifestyle choices on a daily basis;(2)practicing good hygiene to prevent infection and illness;(3)avoiding unhealthy and risky actions;(4)monitoring for signs and symptoms of changes in health;(5)taking care of minor ailments; and(6)knowing when to consult a doctor, pharmacist, or other health care professional;Whereas individuals need greater access to  tools that enable better self-care, including those
			 that improve health literacy, promote good nutrition and overall wellness,
			 facilitate physical activity, and prevent and manage chronic diseases;Whereas over-the-counter medicines (commonly known as self-care medicines in other regions of the world) are some of the most important self-care tools, and help
			 individuals improve wellness, treat everyday ailments, and prevent chronic
			 diseases;Whereas every $1 spent on over-the-counter medicines in the United States each year saves the
			 health care system in the United States $6 to $7, accounting for
			 $102,000,000,000 in annual savings relative to treatment alternatives;Whereas  self-care and the responsible use of over-the-counter medicines can help individuals avoid
			  unnecessary  visits to health care professionals, easing the burden on
			 those health care professionals;Whereas  self-care empowers individuals with higher self-esteem, improves wellness, and reduces the
			 use of health care services;Whereas  individuals in the United States have not sufficiently  taken advantage of the potential
			 of self-care to improve  health, reduce the burden of chronic disease, and
			 strengthen the sustainability of  the health care system in the United
			 States;
andWhereas achieving the full potential of self-care is the shared responsibility of consumers,
			 policymakers, regulators, and health care professionals:
Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)designates July 24, 2014, as International Self-Care Day;(2)recognizes the importance of improving awareness of self-care and the value self-care represents
			 for the people of the United States;(3)encourages patients, government officials, health care professionals, manufacturers and providers
			 of medical products, and the media  to use International Self-Care Day to highlight the benefits of self-care; and(4)acknowledges that International Self-Care Day is recognized by health care organizations and parties with an interest in health care around the
			 world.


110 HRES 367 IH: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the

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		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 367
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 2, 2007
			Mr. Sali submitted
			 the following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Armed
			 Services, and in addition to the Committees on
			 Natural Resources and
			 Veterans’ Affairs, for a
			 period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
			 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
			 committee concerned

		RESOLUTION
		Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the
		  construction and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

		Whereas 2007 marks the 25th anniversary of the
			 construction and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the
			 District of Columbia;
		Whereas the memorial displays the names of more than
			 58,000 men and women who lost their lives between 1956 and 1975 in the Vietnam
			 combat area or are still missing in action;
		Whereas every year millions of people in the United States
			 visit the monument to pay their respects to those who served in the Armed
			 Forces;
		Whereas the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has been a source of
			 comfort and healing for Vietnam veterans and the families of the men and women
			 who died while serving their country; and
		Whereas the memorial has come to represent a legacy of
			 healing and demonstrates the appreciation of the people of the United States
			 for those who made the ultimate sacrifice: Now, therefore, be it

		That the House of Representatives—
			(1)expresses its
			 support and gratitude for all of the men and women who served honorably in the
			 Armed Forces of the United States in defense of freedom and democracy during
			 the Vietnam War;
			(2)extends its
			 sympathies to all people in the United States who suffered the loss of friends
			 and family in Vietnam;
			(3)encourages the
			 people of the United States to remember the sacrifices of the Nation’s
			 veterans; and
			(4)commemorates the
			 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans
			 Memorial.