116 HR 7769 IH: Retaining Educators Takes Added Investment Now Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-07-24
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7769IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 24, 2020Mrs. Bustos introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to address the teacher and school leader shortage in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Retaining Educators Takes Added Investment Now Act or the RETAIN Act.2.PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to create a refundable tax credit for early childhood educators, teachers, early childhood education program directors, school leaders, and school-based mental health services providers in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education settings that rewards retention based on the time spent serving high-need students.3.FindingsCongress finds the following:(1)The shortage of experienced, qualified early childhood educators and elementary school and secondary school teachers is a national problem that compromises the academic outcomes and long-term success of students.(2)The shortage is the result of many factors including low pay, frequent turnover in school leadership, poor teaching conditions, and inadequate teacher supports.(3)The shortage is worse in high-poverty areas where the factors contributing to the shortage are particularly acute and have an increased negative impact on teachers of color remaining in the field.(4)A child’s access to high-quality early childhood education is critical to supporting positive outcomes, and early childhood educators—(A)play an important role in setting the foundation for future learning, and (B)promote the development of vital skills, habits, and mindsets that children need to be successful in school and in life.(5)In 2015, the national median pay of early childhood educators was a mere $28,570, with many early childhood educators relying on government assistance programs such as Medicaid, the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), or the temporary assistance for needy families program established under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), and struggling to provide for their own families. (6)Studies have demonstrated that well-qualified, experienced teachers are the single most important school-based element contributing to a child’s academic achievement and success.(7)In 2016, the average teacher salary in public elementary schools and secondary schools was only $58,950, which is on average 21.4 percent less than other college graduates working in non-teaching fields, and with many teachers struggling with large amounts of student loan debt.(8)An experienced, well-qualified education workforce must also be reflective of the diversity of the student body across race, ethnicity, and disability.(9)Experienced, well-qualified school leaders and school-based mental health service providers are essential for providing strong educational opportunities and services for students and promoting teacher retention through improved professional supports and teaching conditions. 4.Refundable tax credit for teacher and school leader retention(a)In generalSubpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 36B the following new section:36C.Teacher and school leader retention credit(a)Allowance of credit(1)In generalIn the case of an individual who is employed in a position described in paragraph (2) during a school year ending with or within the taxable year, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year an amount equal to the applicable amount (as determined under subsection (b)).(2)Eligible positionsThe positions described in this paragraph shall consist of the following:(A)An eligible early childhood educator.(B)An eligible early childhood education program director.(C)An eligible early childhood education provider.(D)An eligible teacher.(E)An eligible paraprofessional. (F)An eligible school-based mental health services provider.(G)An eligible school leader. (b)Applicable amount(1)In generalFor purposes of this section, the applicable amount shall be an amount determined based on the number of school years for which the individual has been continuously employed in any position described in subsection (a)(2), as follows:(A)Subject to paragraph (2), for the first year of employment, $5,800.(B)For the second continuous year of employment, $5,800.(C)For the third and fourth continuous year of employment, $7,000.(D)For the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth continuous year of employment, $8,700.(E)For the tenth continuous year of employment, $11,600.(F)For the eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth continuous year of employment, $8,700.(G)For the sixteenth continuous year of employment, $7,000.(H)For the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth continuous year of employment, $5,800.(2)First yearFor purposes of the first year of employment ending with or within a taxable year, an individual must have been so employed for a period of not less than 4 months before the first day of such taxable year.(3)Limitation based on total number of school yearsIn the case of any individual who has been employed in any position described in subsection (a)(2) for a total of more than 20 school years, the applicable amount shall be reduced to zero.(c)Inflation adjustment(1)In generalIn the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, each of the dollar amounts in subsection (b)(1) shall be increased by an amount equal to—(A)such dollar amount, multiplied by(B)the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year by substituting calendar year 2020 for calendar year 2016 in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.(2)RoundingIf any increase determined under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $100, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100.(d)Supplementing, not supplanting, State and local education funds(1)In generalA State educational agency or local educational agency shall not reduce or adjust any compensation, or any assistance provided through a loan forgiveness program, to an employee of the State educational agency or local educational agency who serves in any position described in subsection (a)(2) due to the individual's eligibility for the credit under this section.(2)MethodologyUpon request by the Secretary of Education, a State educational agency or local educational agency shall reasonably demonstrate that the methodology used to allocate amounts for compensation and for loan forgiveness to the employees described in paragraph (1) at qualifying schools or qualifying early childhood education programs ensures that employees at each qualifying school or qualifying early childhood education program in the State or served by the local educational agency, respectively, receive the same amount of State or local funds for compensation and loan forgiveness that the qualifying school or qualifying early childhood education program would receive if the credit under this section had not been enacted.(e)Information sharingThe Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide the Secretary with such information as is necessary for purposes of determining whether an early childhood education program or an elementary school or secondary school satisfies the requirements for a qualifying early childhood education program or a qualifying school, respectively.(f)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section—(1)ESEA definitionsThe terms elementary school, local educational agency, secondary school, and State educational agency have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).(2)Eligible early childhood education program directorThe term eligible early childhood education program director means an employee or officer of a qualifying early childhood education program who is responsible for the daily instructional leadership and managerial operations of such program. (3)Eligible early childhood education providerThe term eligible early childhood education provider means an individual—(A)who—(i)has an associate’s degree or higher degree in early childhood education or a related field, or(ii)is enrolled during the taxable year in a program leading to such an associate’s or higher degree and is making satisfactory progress toward such degree, and(B)who is responsible for the daily instructional leadership and managerial operations of a qualifying early childhood education program in a home-based setting. (4)Eligible early childhood educatorThe term eligible early childhood educator means an individual—(A)who—(i)has an associate’s degree or higher degree in early childhood education or a related field, or(ii)is enrolled during the taxable year in a program leading to such an associate’s or higher degree and is making satisfactory progress toward such degree,(B)who has credentials or a license under State law for early childhood education, as applicable, and(C)whose primary responsibility is for the learning and development of children in a qualifying early childhood education program during the taxable year.(5)Eligible ParaprofessionalThe term eligible paraprofessional means an individual—(A)who is a paraprofessional, as defined in section 3201 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7011),(B)who meets the applicable State professional standards and qualifications pursuant to section 1111(g)(2)(M) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(2)(M)),(C)whose primary responsibilities involve working or assisting in a classroom setting, and(D)who is employed in a qualifying school or a qualifying early childhood education program. (6)Eligible school-based mental health services providerThe term eligible school-based mental health services provider means an individual—(A)described in section 4102(6) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7112(6)), and(B)who is employed in a qualifying school or a qualifying early childhood education program.(7)Eligible school leaderThe term eligible school leader means a principal, assistant principal, or other individual who is—(A)an employee or officer of a qualifying school, and(B)responsible for the daily instructional leadership and managerial operations in the qualifying school. (8)Eligible teacherThe term eligible teacher means an individual who—(A)is an elementary school or secondary school teacher who, as determined by the State or local educational agency, is a teacher of record who provides direct classroom teaching (or classroom-type teaching in a nonclassroom setting) to students in a qualifying school, and(B)meets applicable State certification and licensure requirements, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification, in the State in which such school is located and in the subject area in which the individual is the teacher of record.(9)Qualifying early childhood education program(A)In generalThe term qualifying early childhood education program means an early childhood education program, as defined in section 103 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003), that, regardless of setting—(i)serves children who receive services for which financial assistance is provided in accordance with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.), the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.), or the child and adult care food program established under section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1766), and(ii)participates in a State tiered and transparent system for measuring program quality.(B)Special ruleNotwithstanding subparagraph (A), an early childhood program that does not satisfy the requirements of subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be deemed to be a qualifying early childhood education program until September 30, 2021, if the program—(i)satisfies all requirements of subparagraph (A) except for clause (ii) of such subparagraph, and(ii)(I) meets the Head Start program performance standards described in section 641A(a) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 983a(a)), if applicable, or (II)is accredited by a national accreditor of early learning programs as of the date of enactment of the Retaining Educators Takes Added Investment Now Act.(10)Qualifying schoolThe term qualifying school means—(A)a public elementary school or secondary school that—(i)is in the school district of a local educational agency that is eligible for assistance under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.), or(ii)is served or operated by an educational service agency that is eligible for such assistance, or(B)an elementary school or secondary school that is funded by the Bureau of Indian Education and that is in the school district of a local educational agency that is eligible for such assistance..(b)W–2 reporting of continuous employment for certain positions at qualifying early childhood education programs or qualifying schoolsSection 6051(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (16), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (17) and inserting , and, and by inserting after paragraph (17) the following new paragraph:(18)in the case of an employee who is employed in a position described in subsection (a)(2) of section 36C, the number of school years for which such employee has been continuously employed in any such position..(c)Conforming amendments(1)The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following:Sec. 36C. Teacher and school leader retention credit..(2)Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of such Code is amended by striking and 36B, 168(k)(4) and inserting 36B, and 36C.(3)Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting 36C, after 36B,.(d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.5.Developing interagency data seriesThe Secretary of Labor, in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall—(1)develop and publish on the internet website of the Bureau of Labor Statistics a data series that captures—(A)the average base salary of teachers in elementary schools and secondary schools, disaggregated by—(i)employment in public elementary schools and secondary schools that receive assistance under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.),(ii)employment in public elementary schools and secondary schools that do not receive such assistance, and(iii)geographic region, and(B)the average base salary of early childhood educators, disaggregated by highest level of degree attained, and(2)update the data series under paragraph (1) on an annual basis.


113 S2433 IS: Ukrainian Independence from Russian Energy Act
U.S. Senate
2014-06-05
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		II
		113th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 2433
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 5, 2014
			Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

		A BILL
		To provide assistance to Ukraine to reduce the dependence of Ukraine on imports of natural gas from
			 the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

		1.Short title
			This Act may be cited as the
		  Ukrainian Independence from Russian Energy Act.2.FindingsCongress makes the following findings:(1)Ukraine is dependent on natural gas supplies from the Russian Federation to meet more than half of
			 demand in Ukraine.(2)Entities owned by the Government of the Russian Federation have manipulated natural gas supplies
			 and prices in Ukraine in order to gain geopolitical leverage over Ukraine
			 and neighboring countries of Ukraine.(3)Energy subsidies provided by the Government of Ukraine amount to roughly 8 percent of the gross
			 domestic product of Ukraine and
			 make energy markets opaque, inefficient, and susceptible to corruption.(4)Ukraine is the second-least energy efficient country in the world.(5)The International Energy Agency has estimated that if the economy of Ukraine were as energy
			 efficient as the average country in Europe, Ukraine would reduce natural
			 gas consumption by greater than 50 percent.(6)The level of savings from the reduction described in paragraph (6) could nearly eliminate the
			 dependence of Ukraine on imports of natural gas from the Russian
			 Federation.(7)The World Bank Group has estimated that Ukraine could reduce the amount of natural gas used for
			 heating by 50 percent through efficiency measures.(8)On April 25, 2014, a coalition of 35 cities in Ukraine sent a letter urgently requesting assistance
			 in increasing the energy efficiency of their buildings, district heating
			 systems, and transportation networks in order to reduce dependence on
			 imports of natural gas from the Russian Federation.(9)A $17,000,000,000 loan package from the International Monetary Fund to help stabilize the economy
			 of Ukraine requires reforms of energy markets in Ukraine and includes
			 provisions to gradually eliminate energy subsidies, which will raise
			 retail natural gas rates by 56 percent in 2014, 40 percent in 2015, and 20
			 percent in 2016 and 2017.(10)Absent large reductions in energy consumption, the rate increases mandated by the International
			 Monetary Fund loan package from the International Monetary Fund could have
			 devastating impacts on low-income households in Ukraine.(11)Ukraine is estimated to have significant conventional and unconventional oil and gas reserves,
			 which are mostly untapped.(12)The International Energy Agency has estimated that Ukraine possesses natural gas reserves of
			 approximately 5,400,000,000,000 cubic meters, although the annexation
			 of Crimea by the Russian Federation may impact Ukraine’s recoverable oil
			 and gas reserves.(13)Exports of liquefied natural gas from the United States to Ukraine would not provide assistance for
			 Ukraine in the short term and would be unlikely to reach Ukraine in the
			 long term because—(A)of natural gas global market dynamics;(B)there are no liquefied natural gas import facilities in Ukraine; and(C)the Government of Turkey has indicated it would block shipments of liquefied natural gas through
			 the Bosphorus Strait because of safety concerns.3.Policy on supporting energy independence of UkraineIt is the policy of the United States to use all resources of the United States Government—(1)to coordinate with
			 multi-donor efforts to reform energy subsidies provided by the Government
			 of Ukraine and energy markets in Ukraine;(2)to encourage private sector investment in the energy sector of Ukraine;(3)to protect low-income households in Ukraine from dramatic increases in energy rates;(4)to increase transparency and reduce corruption in the energy sector of Ukraine;(5)to improve
			 energy efficiency, increase domestic energy supplies, and develop
			 alternative sources of energy in Ukraine in order to reduce the reliance
			 of Ukraine on
			 energy from the Russian Federation; and(6)to increase the capacity of agencies of the Government of  Ukraine, nongovernmental organizations,
			 and private entities to administer and manage energy efficiency and energy
			 security-related projects  in Ukraine.4.Assistance from the united states agency for international development(a)In generalThe Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall, in fiscal years
			 2015 through 2017—(1)prioritize, to the extent feasible, the provision of
			 direct assistance to Ukraine to improve energy efficiency, increase energy
			 supplies produced in
			 Ukraine, and reduce reliance on energy imports from the Russian Federation
			 through measures described in subsection (b); and(2)through the Development Credit Authority, make
			 loan, lease, and bond guarantees to appropriate financial institutions and
			 other eligible borrowers to facilitate the involvement of such
			 institutions and other borrowers in financing and expanding efforts in
			 Ukraine to improve energy efficiency, increase energy supplies produced in
			 Ukraine, and reduce reliance on energy imports from the Russian Federation
			 through measures described in subsection (b).(b)Measures describedThe measures described in this subsection include—(1)replacing inefficient boilers;(2)upgrading district heating systems;(3)improving metering and measurement systems for natural gas use and heating;(4)upgrading natural gas and heat distribution systems, including pipes that leak or are poorly
			 insulated;(5)improving the efficiency of buildings;(6)reducing losses in natural gas transmission systems;(7)improving the efficiency of compressor stations;(8)improving efficiency in the industrial sector;(9)legal and regulatory support focused on natural gas and electricity market rules, regulations, and
			 transparency, developed in accordance with the terms of the stand-by
			 arrangement between the International Monetary Fund and Ukraine, approved
			 in April 2014;(10)support for structuring of gas and electricity markets with cost-reflective pricing, developed in
			 accordance with the terms of the stand-by arrangement;(11)encouraging greater natural gas and electricity interconnections between Ukraine and neighboring
			 countries;(12)developing renewable sources of energy; and(13)developing energy transmission, refining, and storage facilities.(c)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator of the United States Agency for
			 International Development $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015
			 through 2017 to carry out this section.5.Assistance from the Department of State(a)In generalThe Secretary of State shall, in fiscal years 2015 through 2017, coordinate the activities of
			 United States agencies related to the energy sector of  Ukraine and
			 prioritize, to the extent feasible,
			 support and technical assistance to increase responsible production in
			 and transparency of the natural gas sector in Ukraine through measures
			 that include—(1)resource and technology assessments;(2)evaluation of production capabilities;(3)economic assessments of potential resources; and(4)dissemination of international best practices and provision of legal and regulatory information and
			 guidance to help establish energy policies that—(A)protect public health and safety;(B)protect the environment;(C)effectively manage royalties and revenue; and(D)increase transparency and reduce corruption.(b)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State $2,500,000 for each of fiscal
			 years
			 2015 through 2017 to carry out this section.6. Promotion of United States private sector participation in energy efficiency and energy
			 development in Ukraine(a)In generalThe Director of the Trade and Development Agency shall promote United States private sector efforts
			 to help improve energy efficiency, develop domestic oil and natural gas
			 reserves, and develop renewable sources of energy in Ukraine by—(1)conducting
			 and funding project preparation activities, feasibility studies, technical
			 assistance, pilot projects, reverse trade missions, conferences,
			 and workshops; and(2)providing any other assistance that the Director considers appropriate to promote such efforts.(b)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Director of the Trade and Development Agency
			 $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2017 to carry out this
			 section.7.Support from the Overseas Private Investment CorporationThe Overseas Private Investment Corporation shall—(1)prioritize support for investments to help increase energy efficiency, develop domestic oil and
			 natural gas reserves, and develop renewable sources of energy in Ukraine;
			 and(2)implement procedures for expedited review of and, as appropriate, approval of, applications by
			 eligible investors (as defined in section 238 of the Foreign Assistance
			 Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2198)) for loans, loan guarantees, and insurance
			 for such investments.8.Support from the Export-Import Bank of the United StatesThe Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States shall take prompt measures,
			 consistent with the credit standards otherwise required by law, to promote
			 the expansion of the financial commitments of the Bank under the loan,
			 guarantee, and insurance programs and special financing programs of the
			 Bank
			 for projects to improve energy efficiency, develop domestic oil
			 and natural gas reserves, and develop renewable sources of energy in
			 Ukraine.9.Prioritization of energy efficiency and domestic energy projects in Ukraine by the World Bank Group
			 and the European Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentThe President shall direct the United States Executive Directors of the World Bank Group and the
			 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to use the voice, vote,
			 and influence of the United States to encourage the World Bank Group and
			 the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and other
			 international financial institutions to invest in, and increase their
			 efforts to promote investment in, projects to improve energy efficiency,
			 develop domestic oil and natural gas reserves, and develop renewable
			 sources of energy in Ukraine, and to stimulate private investment in such
			 projects.10.Effectiveness measurementIn providing loan guarantees, assistance, and support pursuant to this Act and in prioritizing the
			 projects described in this Act, the President and the heads and other
			 appropriate officials of the United States Agency for International
			 Development, the Trade and Development Agency, the Overseas Private
			 Investment Corporation, and the Export-Import Bank of the United States
			 shall
			 ensure that the effectiveness of such
			 guarantees, assistance, support, and projects is measured through the use
			 of clear, accountable, and metric-based targets aimed at achieving
			 enhanced energy security for Ukraine.11.Briefing on alternative pipeline access and supplies for UkraineNot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall
			 provide to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the
			 Committee on Foreign
			 Affairs of the House of Representatives a briefing on—(1)the economic and political viability of
			 transporting natural gas supplies into Ukraine from countries other than
			 the Russian Federation through the
			 reversal of existing pipeline flows or through new or expanded pipelines;
			 and(2)the potential to reduce natural gas consumption in Ukraine through
			 efficiency measures or through the use of alternative sources of energy.


116 HR 1448 IH: To amend title 38, United States Code, to waive fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active duty for loans guaranteed under the home loan program of Department of Veterans Affairs.
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-02-28
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1448IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 28, 2019Ms. Herrera Beutler introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to waive fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active
			 duty for loans guaranteed under the home loan program of Department of
			 Veterans Affairs.

		1.Waiver of fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active duty for loans guaranteed under home
			 loan program of Department of Veterans Affairs
 (a)In generalSection 3729(c)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)by striking or from a surviving spouse and inserting , from a surviving spouse; and
 (2)by inserting before the period at the end the following: , or from a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who was awarded the Purple Heart. (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to a loan guaranteed under section 3710 of title 38, United States Code, on or after January 1, 2020.


113 SRES 316 ATS: Supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.
U.S. Senate
2013-12-18
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III113th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 316IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 10, 2013Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Ms. Collins) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsDecember 18, 2013 Committee discharged; considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONSupporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this preamble as the CDC), nearly 26,000,000 individuals in the United States have diabetes and an estimated 79,000,000 individuals age 20 years or older in the United States have prediabetes;Whereas diabetes is a serious chronic condition that affects individuals of every age, race, ethnicity, and income level;Whereas the CDC reports that Hispanic, African, Asian, and Native Americans are disproportionately affected by diabetes and suffer from the disease at rates that are much higher than the general population of the United States;Whereas according to the CDC, an individual age  20 years or older   is diagnosed with diabetes every 17 seconds;Whereas approximately 5,205 individuals age 20 years and older  in the United States are diagnosed with diabetes each day;Whereas the CDC estimates that approximately 1,900,000 individuals in the United States age 20 years and older were newly diagnosed with diabetes in 2010;Whereas a joint National Institutes of Health and CDC study found that each year between 2002 and 2005, approximately 15,600 youth were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and approximately 3,600 youth were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the United States;Whereas according to the CDC, the prevalence of diabetes in the United States increased by more than 300 percent between 1980 and 2010;Whereas the CDC reports that more than 27 percent of individuals with diabetes in the United States have not been diagnosed with the disease;Whereas more than 11 percent of adults and 26.9 percent of individuals age 65 and older in the United States have diabetes;Whereas as many as 1 in 3 adults in the United States will have diabetes in 2050 if the present trend continues;Whereas after accounting for the difference of the average age of each population, data surveying individuals age 20 years and older in the United States between 2007 and 2009 indicate that   7.1 percent of non-Hispanic whites, 12.6 percent of non-Hispanic blacks, 11.8 percent of Hispanics, and  8.4 percent of Asian Americans suffered from diagnosed diabetes;Whereas after accounting for the difference of the average age of each population, data surveying Hispanic individuals age 20 years and older in the United States between 2007 and 2009 indicate that 7.6 percent of individuals of Cuban, Central American, and South American descent, 13.3 percent of individuals of  Mexican descent, and 13.8 percent of individuals of Puerto Rican descent suffered from diagnosed diabetes;Whereas according to the American Diabetes Association, the United States spent an estimated $245,000,000,000  on cases of diagnosed diabetes in 2012;Whereas the American Diabetes Association reports that 20 percent of the money that the United States spent on health care in 2012 went towards caring for individuals with diabetes;Whereas a Mathematica Policy Research study found that total expenditures for individuals with diabetes receiving benefits under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) in fiscal year 2005 comprised 32.7 percent of the budget for such program in  such fiscal year;Whereas according to the CDC, in 2007, diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, contributing to the death of more than 230,000 individuals in the United States that year;Whereas a cure for diabetes does not exist as of November 2013;Whereas there are successful means to reduce the incidence of and delay the onset of type 2 diabetes;Whereas with proper management and treatment, individuals with diabetes live healthy, productive lives; andWhereas individuals in the United States celebrate American Diabetes Month in November: Now, therefore, be itThat the Senate—(1)supports the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including—(A)encouraging individuals in the United States to fight diabetes through public awareness of prevention and treatment options; and(B)enhancing diabetes education;(2)recognizes the importance of early detection, awareness of the symptoms, and understanding the risk factors of diabetes, including—(A)being over the age of 45;(B)having a specific racial and ethnic background;(C)being overweight;(D)having a low level of physical activity;(E)having high blood pressure; and(F)having a family history of diabetes or a history of diabetes during pregnancy; and(3)supports decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1639
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 19, 2009
			Ms. Giffords (for
			 herself, Mr. Reyes,
			 Mr. Baca, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr.
			 Bilbray, and Mr. Ortiz)
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and
			 Commerce

		A BILL
		To amend the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and
		  Modernization Act of 2003 to extend Federal reimbursement of emergency health
		  services furnished to undocumented aliens.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Border Health Care Relief Act of
			 2009.
		2.Extension of
			 Federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented
			 aliensSection 1011(a)(1) of
			 the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (42
			 U.S.C. 1395dd note) is amended by striking 2008 and inserting
			 2012.


I
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 4989
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 22, 2004
Mr. Schiff (for himself, Mr. Conyers, Mrs. Jones of Ohio, and Mr. Rohrabacher) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

A BILL
To require an annual Department of State report on information relating to the promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries by individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and the media in those countries, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Liberty List Act.
2.Statement of purposeThe purpose of this Act is to—
(1)highlight the work and accomplishments of individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and the media that promote respect for religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries;
(2)draw attention to the conditions in such countries in which these individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and media struggle;
(3)offer protection for these individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and media by identifying them to the international community; and
(4)emphasize the special significance of respect for religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in United States foreign policy.
3.Annual report on promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries by individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and the media in those countries
(a)Annual reportThe Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended by adding after section 116 (22 U.S.C. 2151n) the following new section:

116A.Annual report on promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in foreign countries
(a)ReportThe Secretary of State shall annually submit to Congress a full and complete report regarding the promotion of religious freedom, democracy, and internationally recognized human rights in foreign countries by individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and media groups and organizations in those countries. The report shall be entitled the Annual Report on the Promotion of Religious Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights in Foreign Countries by Individuals, Nongovernmental Organizations, and Media Groups and Organizations.
(b)PreparationThe Secretary shall prepare the Annual Report with the assistance of the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom.
(c)ContentsThe Annual Report shall contain, with respect to a foreign country, the following information:
(1)An identification of individuals in the country who have made significant efforts to promote religious freedom, democracy, or internationally recognized human rights in that country, together with a description of the nature and extent of those efforts and an assessment of progress made as a result of those efforts.
(2)An identification of nongovernmental organizations in the country that have made significant efforts to promote religious freedom, democracy, or internationally recognized human rights in that country, together with a description of the nature and extent of those efforts and an assessment of progress made as a result of those efforts.
(3)An identification of media groups and organizations in the country that have made significant efforts to promote religious freedom, democracy, or internationally recognized human rights in that country, together with a description of the nature and extent of those efforts and an assessment of progress made as a result of those efforts.
(d)OrganizationThe Annual Report shall be organized in three parts, as follows:
(1)Part I shall consist of the identification of individuals (and the associated assessment of their efforts) under subsection (b)(1).
(2)Part II shall consist of the identification of nongovernmental organizations (and the associated assessment of their efforts) under subsection (b)(2).
(3)Part III shall consist of the identification of media groups and organizations (and the associated assessment of their efforts) under subsection (b)(3).
(e)Time for submissionThe Secretary shall submit the Annual Report together with, but not as part of, the presentation materials for security assistance programs proposed for each fiscal year.
(f)Classification
(1)Unclassified formExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the Annual Report shall be submitted in unclassified form.
(2)Classified annexThe Secretary may withhold the identification of an individual, nongovernmental organization, or media group or organization (including the associated assessment) if the Secretary determines that disclosure would endanger or harm such individual, nongovernmental organization, or media group or organization. If the Secretary makes such a determination, the Secretary shall disclose such identification (and associated assessment) in a classified annex.
(g)DefinitionsIn this section:
(1)Annual ReportThe term Annual Report means the Annual Report on the Promotion of Religious Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights in Foreign Countries by Individuals, Nongovernmental Organizations, and Media Groups and Organizations required under subsection (a).
(2)Internationally recognized human rightsThe term internationally recognized human rights has the meaning ascribed to it in section 116(a).
(3)Media group or organizationThe term media group or organization means a group or organization that gathers and disseminates news and information to the public (through any medium of mass communication) in a foreign country in which the group or organization is located, except that the term does not include a group or organization that is primarily an agency or instrumentality of the government of the foreign country. The term includes an individual who is an agent or employee of the media group or organization who acts within the scope of such agency or employment.
(4)Nongovernmental organizationThe term nongovernmental organization means an organization that works at the local level to promote religious freedom, democracy, or human rights in a foreign country in which the organization is located, except that the term does not include an organization that is primarily an agency or instrumentality of the government of the foreign country. The term includes an individual who is an agent or employee of the nongovernmental organization who acts within the scope such agency or employment.
(5)Religious freedomThe term religious freedom means the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion and religious belief and practice, as set forth in the international instruments referred to in paragraph (2) of section 2(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6401(a)) and as described in paragraph (3) of such section.
(6)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of State..
(b)Effective dateSection 116A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as added by subsection (a), shall apply to reports submitted more than one year after such date.


109 HR 6381 IH: To repeal Public Law No: 109–366, the Military

U.S. House of Representatives
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		I
		109th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6381
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 6, 2006
			Ms. McKinney
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Armed
			 Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary
			 and International Relations, 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 repeal Public Law No: 109–366, the Military
		  Commissions Act of 2006, signed into law October 17, 2006.

		1.Congress hereby fully repeals
			 Public Law 109–366, the Military Commissions Act of 2006, signed into law
			 October 17, 2006 and any appropriations approved to implement it, or changes to
			 other statutes related to its adoption into law.


117 HR 4818 IH: National Digital Reserve Corps Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-07-29
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4818IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 29, 2021Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself and Ms. Kelly of Illinois) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformA BILLTo amend title 5, United States Code, to establish a National Digital Reserve Corps to help address the digital and cybersecurity needs of Executive agencies, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Digital Reserve Corps Act.2.National Digital Reserve Corps(a)In generalSubpart I of part III of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter:103National Digital Reserve CorpsSec. 10301. Definitions. Sec. 10302. Establishment. Sec. 10303. Organization. Sec. 10304. Assignments. Sec. 10305. Reservist continuing education. Sec. 10306. Congressional reports. 10301.DefinitionsIn this chapter:(1)Active reservistThe term active reservist means a reservist holding a position to which such reservist has been appointed under section 10303(c)(2).(2)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the General Services Administration.(3)ProgramThe term Program means the program established under section 10302(a).(4)ReservistThe term reservist means an individual who is a member of the National Digital Reserve Corps.10302.Establishment(a)EstablishmentThere is established in the General Services Administration a program to establish, manage, and assign a reserve of individuals with relevant skills and credentials, to be know as the National Digital Reserve Corps, to help address the digital and cybersecurity needs of Executive agencies.(b)Implementation(1)GuidanceNot later than six months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Administrator shall issue guidance for the National Digital Reserve Corps, which shall include procedures for coordinating with Executive agencies to—(A)identify digital and cybersecurity needs which may be addressed by the National Digital Reserve Corps; and(B)assign active reservists to address such needs.(2)Recruitment and initial assignmentsNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Administrator shall begin recruiting reservists and assigning active reservists under the Program.10303.Organization(a)Administration(1)In generalThe National Digital Reserve Corps shall be administered by the Administrator.(2)ResponsibilitiesIn carrying out the Program, the Administrator shall—(A)establish standards for serving as a reservist, including educational attainment, professional qualifications, and background checks;(B)ensure the standards established under subparagraph (A) are met;(C)recruit individuals to the National Digital Reserve Corps;(D)activate and deactivate reservists as necessary;(E)coordinate with Executive agencies to—(i)determine the digital and cybersecurity needs which reservists shall be assigned to address;(ii)ensure reservists have access, resources, and equipment required to address digital and cybersecurity needs which such reservists are assigned to address; and(iii)analyze potential assignments for reservists to determine outcomes, develop anticipated assignment timelines, and identify Executive agency partners;(F)ensure reservists acquire and maintain appropriate security clearances; and(G)determine what additional resources, if any, are required to successfully implement the Program.(b)National Digital Reserve Corps participation(1)Service obligation agreement(A)In generalAn individual may become a reservist only if such individual enters into a written agreement with the Administrator to become a reservist.(B)ContentsThe agreement under subparagraph (A) shall—(i)require the individual seeking to become a reservist to serve as a reservist for a three-year period, during which such individual shall serve not less then 30 days per year as an active reservist; and(ii)set forth all other the rights and obligations of the individual and the General Services Administration.(2)CompensationThe Administrator shall determine the appropriate compensation for service as a reservists, except that the annual pay for such service shall not exceed $10,000.(3)Employment protectionsThe Secretary of Labor shall prescribe such regulations as necessary to ensure the reemployment, continuation of benefits, and non-discrimination in reemployment of active reservists, provided that such regulations shall include, at a minimum, those rights and obligations set forth under chapter 43 of title 38.(4)Penalties(A)In generalA reservist that fails to accept an appointment under subsection (c)(2) or fails to carry out the duties assigned to reservist under such an appointment shall, after notice and an opportunity to be heard—(i)cease to be a reservist; and(ii)be fined an amount equal to the sum of—(I)an amount equal to the amounts, if any, paid under section 10305 with respect to such reservist, and(II)the difference between the amount of compensation such reservist would have received if the reservist completed the entire term of service as a reservist agreed to in the agreement described in paragraph (1) and the amount of compensation such reservist has received under such agreement.(B)ExceptionSubparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to a failure of a reservist to accept an appointment under subsection (c)(2) or to carry out the duties assigned to the reservist under such an appointment if—(i)the failure was due to the death or disability of such reservist; or(ii)the Administrator determines that subparagraph (A) should not apply with respect to the failure.(c)Hiring authority(1)Corps leadershipThe Administrator may appoint, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 (other than sections 3303 and 3328) of this title, qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service in the General Service Administration for which the primary duties are related to the management or administration of the National Digital Reserve Corps, as determined by the Administrator.(2)Corps reservists(A)In generalThe Administrator may appoint, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 (other than sections 3303 and 3328), qualified reservists to temporary positions in the competitive service for the purpose of assigning such reservists under section 10304 and to otherwise carry out the National Digital Reserve Corps.(B)Appointment limits(i)In generalThe Administrator may not appoint an individual under this paragraph if, during the 365-day period ending on the date of such appointment, such individual has been an officer or employee of the executive or legislative branch of the United States Government, of any independent agency of the United States, or of the District of Columbia for not less than 130 days.(ii)Automatic appointment terminationThe appointment of an individual under this paragraph shall terminate upon such individual being employed as an officer or employee of the executive or legislative branch of the United States Government, of any independent agency of the United States, or of the District of Columbia for 130 days during the previous 365 days.(C)Employee statusAn individual appointed under this paragraph shall be considered a special Government employee (as such term is defined in section 202(a) of title 18).(D)Additional employeesIndividuals appointed under this paragraph shall be in addition to any employees of the General Services Administration whose duties relate to the digital or cybersecurity needs of the General Services Administration.10304.Assignments(a)In generalThe Administrator may assign active reservists to address the digital and cybersecurity needs of Executive agencies, including cybersecurity services, digital education and training, data triage, acquisition assistance, guidance on digital projects, development of technical solutions, and bridging public needs and private sector capabilities.(b)Assignment-Specific access, resources, supplies, or equipmentThe head of an Executive agency shall, to the extent practicable, provide each active reservist assigned to address a digital or cybersecurity need of such Executive agency under subsection (a) with any specialized access, resources, supplies, or equipment required to address such digital or cybersecurity need.(c)DurationAn assignment of an individual under subsection (a) shall terminate on the earlier of—(1)the date determined by the Administrator;(2)the date on which the Administrator receives notification of the decision of the head of the Executive agency, the digital or cybersecurity needs of which such individual is assigned to address under subsection (a), that such assignment should terminate; or(3)the date on which the assigned individual ceases to be an active reservist.10305.Reservist continuing education(a)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator may pay for reservists to acquire training and receive continuing education, including attending conferences and seminars and obtaining certifications, that will enable reservists to more effectively meet the digital and cybersecurity needs of Executive agencies.(b)ApplicationThe Administrator shall establish a process for reservists to apply for the payment of reasonable expenses related to the training or continuing education described in subsection (a).(c)ReportNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report on the expenditures under this subsection.10306.Congressional reportsNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report on the Program, including—(1)the number of reservists;(2)a list of Executive agencies that have submitted requests for support from the National Digital Reserve Corps;(3)the nature and status of such requests; and(4)with respect to each such request to which active reservists have been assigned and for which work by the National Digital Reserve Corps has concluded, an evaluation of such work and the results of such work by—(A)the Executive agency that submitted the request; and(B)the reservists assigned to such request..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of chapters for part III of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to chapter 102 the following new item:103.National Digital Reserve Corps10303.(c)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated $30,000,000, to remain available until fiscal year 2023, to carry out the program established under section 10302(a) of title 5, United States Code, as added by this Act.


		II
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1866
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 24, 2007
			Mr. Schumer introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Commerce, Science, and
			 Transportation

		A BILL
		To amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt certain
		  local restrictions from review under the airport noise and access restriction
		  review program.

		1.Airport noise and access
			 restriction review programSection 47524(d)
			 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—
			(1)by striking
			 or at the end of paragraph (5)(B);
			(2)by striking the
			 period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ; or;
			 and
			(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

					(7)a local
				restriction limiting the hours of operation of a publicly-owned airport
				maintained by the owner of the airport, if the owner had previously maintained
				a local restriction limiting the hours of operation of the airport that was
				disallowed by a court before 1985, and the owner has—
						(A)without
				interruption since 1985, maintained a policy of encouraging voluntary
				limitation of the hours of operation of the airport;
						(B)without
				interruption since 1985, imposed restrictions limiting the capacity of the
				airport terminal; and
						(C)developed and
				implemented an environmental management system that is certified as conforming
				to the International Standards Organization 14001 Environmental Management
				System
				Standard.
						.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1436
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 11, 2009
			Mr. Cuellar
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Oversight and Government
			 Reform

		A BILL
		To provide for the evaluation of Government programs for
		  efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Government Efficiency, Effectiveness,
			 and Accountability Act.
		2.FindingsCongress finds that—
			(1)inefficiency,
			 ineffectiveness, and unaccountability in Federal programs undermines the
			 confidence of the American people in the Government and reduces the Federal
			 Government’s ability to adequately address vital public needs;
			(2)insufficient
			 information on program performance seriously disadvantages Federal managers in
			 their efforts to improve program efficiency, effectiveness, and
			 accountability;
			(3)congressional
			 policy making, spending decisions, and program oversight are handicapped by
			 insufficient attention to program performance and results;
			(4)programs
			 performing similar or duplicative functions that exist within a single agency
			 or across multiple agencies should be identified and their performance and
			 results shared among all such programs to improve their performance and
			 results;
			(5)advocates of good
			 government continue to seek ways to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and
			 accountability; focus on results; and integrate the performance of programs
			 with decisions about budgets;
			(6)with the passage
			 of the Government Performance and Results Act
			 of 1993, the Congress directed the executive branch to seek
			 improvements in the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability of Federal
			 programs by having agencies focus on program results; and
			(7)the
			 Government Performance and Results Act of
			 1993 provided a strong framework for the executive branch to monitor
			 the long-term goals and annual performance of its departments and
			 agencies.
			3.Sense of Congress
			 regarding strategic and performance plans of the GovernmentIt is the sense of Congress that—
			(1)the President
			 should establish a government-wide strategic plan and a government-wide
			 performance plan; and
			(2)the head of each
			 Federal agency should consult with the committees with jurisdiction over the
			 agency and other interested members of Congress at the beginning of each
			 Congress regarding the performance plan of the agency (required by section 1115
			 of title 31, United States Code).
			4.PurposesThe purposes of this Act are—
			(1)to improve the
			 Government Performance and Results Act of
			 1993 by implementing a program assessment and evaluation process
			 that attempts to determine the strengths and weaknesses of Federal programs
			 with a particular focus on the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of
			 Federal programs and to identify programs that have missions or outcomes that
			 are duplicative;
			(2)to
			 use the information gathered in the assessment and evaluation process to build
			 on the groundwork laid in the Government
			 Performance and Results Act of 1993 to help the executive branch
			 make informed management decisions and results-based funding requests aimed at
			 achieving positive results;
			(3)to provide
			 congressional policy makers the information needed to conduct more effective
			 oversight, to make better-informed authorization decisions, and to make more
			 results-based spending decisions that achieve positive results for the American
			 people;
			(4)to encourage the
			 wise expenditure of funds on the most effective Federal programs in an effort
			 to save money;
			(5)to eliminate
			 Federal programs subject to waste, fraud, and abuse;
			(6)to identify best practices in Federal
			 programs for allocating resources in an efficient and effective manner;
			(7)to provide
			 agencies with the information needed to track low-performing programs;
			 and
			(8)to provide
			 agencies with the information needed to quickly respond to poor performance of
			 agency programs.
			5.Program
			 assessment
			(a)Requirement for
			 program assessmentsChapter 11 of title 31, United States Code,
			 as amended by the Government Performance and
			 Results Act of 1993, is amended by adding at the end the following
			 new section:

					1120.Program
				assessment
						(a)AssessmentThe
				head of each Federal agency, in consultation with the Director of the Office of
				Management and Budget, shall, to the maximum extent practicable, conduct an
				assessment of each program of the agency at least once every 5 fiscal
				years.
						(b)Assessment
				requirementsIn conducting an assessment of a program under
				subsection (a), the head of a Federal agency, in consultation with the Director
				of the Office of Management and Budget, shall—
							(1)coordinate to
				determine the programs to be assessed; and
							(2)evaluate the
				purpose, design, strategic plan, management, efficiency, effectiveness,
				accountability, performance measures, and results of the program, and such
				other matters as the head of the agency considers appropriate.
							(c)Additional
				requirementsAfter a fiscal year during which one or more
				programs of a Federal agency have been assessed under subsection (a), the head
				of the agency shall—
							(1)determine how the
				information gathered from the assessments can help save taxpayers money;
							(2)with respect to
				any assessed programs that have duplicative outcomes or missions, develop a
				plan for merging the programs to make them more effective and to save
				money;
							(3)identify, within
				any program assessed, the best practices conducted in the program for
				allocating resources in an efficient and effective manner that resulted in
				positive outcomes, and the key reasons why such practices resulted in positive
				outcomes; and
							(4)determine the level of performance of any
				program assessed, determine the reasons for any substantial variation from the
				targeted level of performance of the program, and develop a quick response to
				improve any low-performing program.
							(d)Criteria for
				identifying programs to assessThe head of each Federal agency,
				in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall
				develop criteria for identifying programs to be assessed within the agency each
				fiscal year. In developing the criteria, the head of the agency shall take into
				account the advantages of assessing during the same fiscal year any programs
				that are performing similar functions, have similar purposes, share common
				goals, or have similar outcomes.
						(e)Criteria for
				more frequent assessmentsThe head of each Federal agency, in
				consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall
				make every effort to assess programs more frequently than required under
				subsection (a) in cases in which programs are determined to be of higher
				priority, special circumstances exist, improvements have been made, or the head
				of the agency and the Director determine that more frequent assessment is
				warranted.
						(f)Cross-referencing
				systemThe Direction of the Office of Management and Budget shall
				develop a government-wide system to cross reference programs within each
				Federal agency for the following purposes:
							(1)To enable the
				identification of programs with missions and outcomes that are
				duplicative.
							(2)To identify best practices within the
				programs for allocating resources in an efficient and effective manner.
							(3)To make the
				programs more effective and efficient.
							(4)To save
				money.
							(g)Notice and
				comment requirementAt the beginning of each fiscal year, the
				Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall, by publication in the
				Federal Register, provide notice and an opportunity for public comment on a
				detailed description in draft form of each program to be assessed in that
				fiscal year by Federal agencies, the performance goals in draft form for each
				such program, and the criteria in draft form that will be used to evaluate each
				such program. Upon conclusion of the comment period, which shall be at least 60
				days, the Director shall publish in the Federal Register a final detailed
				description of each program to be assessed in that fiscal year, the final
				performance goals for each such program, and the final criteria that will be
				used to evaluate each such program, including a summary of all public comments
				and their disposition.
						(h)Report(1)The results of the
				assessments conducted during a fiscal year shall be submitted in a report to
				Congress at the same time that the President submits the next budget under
				section 1105 of this title after the end of that fiscal year.
							(2)The report shall—
								(A)include the performance goals and
				performance measures for each program assessment;
								(B)specify the criteria used for each
				assessment;
								(C)describe the results of each
				assessment, including any significant limitation in the assessments;
								(D)describe significant modifications to
				the Federal Government performance plan required under section 1105(a)(28) of
				this title made as a result of the assessments;
								(E)describe best practices identified during
				program assessments for allocating resources in an efficient and effective
				manner;
								(F)include recommendations for the
				resources necessary to improve any low performing programs;
								(G)include a summary of the actions taken
				by the head of the Federal agency under subsection (c) with respect to program
				assessments conducted by that agency, including a summary of any plan for
				merging programs and for quickly responding to improve a low-performing
				program; and
								(H)be available in electronic form
				through the Office of Management and Budget website or any successor
				website.
								(i)Classified
				information(1)With respect to program
				assessments conducted during a fiscal year that contain classified information,
				the President shall submit on the same date as the report is submitted under
				subsection (f)—
								(A)a copy of each such assessment
				(including the classified information), to the appropriate committees of
				jurisdiction of the House of Representatives and the Senate; and
								(B)consistent with statutory law
				governing the disclosure of classified information, an appendix containing a
				list of each such assessment and the committees to which a copy of the
				assessment was submitted under subparagraph (A), to the Committee on Government
				Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental
				Affairs of the Senate.
								(2)Upon request from the Committee on
				Government Reform of the House of Representatives or the Committee on
				Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Director of the Office of Management
				and Budget shall, consistent with statutory law governing the disclosure of
				classified information, provide to the Committee a copy of—
								(A)any assessment described in
				subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) (including any assessment not listed in any
				appendix submitted under subparagraph (B) of such paragraph); and
								(B)any appendix described in subparagraph
				(B) of paragraph (1).
								(3)In this subsection, the term
				classified information refers to matters described in section
				552(b)(1)(A) of title 5.
							(j)Inherently
				Governmental functionsThe functions and activities authorized or
				required by this section shall be considered inherently governmental functions
				and shall be performed only by Federal employees.
						(k)Quality control
				and certification of dataThe Director of the Office of Managment
				and Budget, in consultation with the heads of Federal agencies, shall develop a
				process for controlling the quality of data produced from the conduct of
				assessments under this section and shall certify the quality of such
				data.
						(l)TerminationThe
				requirements of this section shall terminate on September 30,
				2017.
						.
			(b)GuidanceNot
			 later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director
			 of the Office of Management and Budget shall prescribe guidance to implement
			 the requirements of section 1120 of title 31, United States Code, as added by
			 subsection (a), including guidance on a definition of the term
			 program.
			(c)Conforming and
			 clerical amendments
				(1)Section 1115(g) of
			 title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking 1119 and
			 inserting 1120.
				(2)The table of
			 sections at the beginning of chapter 11 of title 31, United States Code, is
			 amended by adding at the end the following:

							1120. Program
				assessment.

						.
				6.Strategic
			 planning amendments
			(a)Change in
			 deadline for strategic planSubsection (a) of section 306 of
			 title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking No later than
			 September 30, 1997, and inserting Not later than September 30 of
			 each year following a year in which an election for President occurs, beginning
			 with September 30, 2009,.
			(b)Change in period
			 of coverage of strategic planSubsection (b) of section 306 of
			 title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

					(b)Each strategic
				plan shall cover the 4-year period beginning on October 1 of the year following
				a year in which an election for President
				occurs.
					.


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One Hundred Tenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and eight
H. R. 5483

AN ACT
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10449 White Granite Drive in Oakton, Virginia, as the Private First Class David H. Sharrett II Post Office Building.

1.Private First Class David H. Sharrett II Post Office Building
(a)DesignationThe facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10449 White Granite Drive in Oakton, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the Private First Class David H. Sharrett II Post Office Building.
(b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Private First Class David H. Sharrett II Post Office Building.
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


116 SRES 350 ATS: Designating September 2019 as “National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”.
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		III
		116th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 350
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 26, 2019
			Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Reed, and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed
			 to

		RESOLUTION
		Designating September 2019 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

 Whereas each year more than 15,000 children under the age of 19 in the United States, and more than 300,000 children globally, are diagnosed with cancer;
 Whereas every year more than 1,700 children under the age of 19 in the United States lose their lives to cancer;
 Whereas childhood cancer is the leading cause of death from disease and the second overall leading cause of death for children in the United States;
 Whereas the 5-year survival rate for children with cancer has increased from 58 percent in the mid-1970s to 84 percent in 2019, representing significant improvement from previous decades; and
 Whereas cancer occurs regularly and randomly and spares no racial or ethnic group, socioeconomic class, or geographic region: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)designates September 2019, as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month;
 (2)requests that the Federal Government, States, localities, and nonprofit organizations observe the month with appropriate programs and activities, with the goal of increasing public knowledge of the risks of cancer; and
 (3)recognizes the human toll of cancer and pledges to make the prevention and cure of cancer a public health priority.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2204
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 30, 2009
			Mr. Cuellar (for
			 himself and Mr. Akin) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

		A BILL
		To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to
		  provide payment under part A of the Medicare Program on a reasonable cost basis
		  for anesthesia services furnished by an anesthesiologist in certain rural
		  hospitals in the same manner as payments are provided for anesthesia services
		  furnished by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse
		  anesthetists in such hospitals.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of
			 2009.
		2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
			(1)There is an acknowledged shortage of
			 anesthesia professionals in rural hospitals. Research indicates that surgeons
			 in many rural hospitals are performing and would like to perform more complex
			 surgeries that could be made safer and more practical if anesthesia services
			 were provided by an anesthesiologist.
			(2)As medical doctors
			 and doctors of osteopathy, anesthesiologists are excluded from competing to
			 assure the availability of anesthesia services in certain rural areas because
			 only anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists
			 are eligible for special pass-through payments under part A of the Medicare
			 program for anesthesia services furnished in certain rural hospitals.
			(3)The Centers for
			 Medicare & Medicaid Services has stated that a statutory change is
			 necessary to allow anesthesiologists to receive payment under part A of the
			 Medicare program on a reasonable cost basis for anesthesia services
			 provided.
			3.Medicare part A
			 payment for anesthesiologist services in certain rural hospitals based on CRNA
			 pass-through rules
			(a)In
			 GeneralSection 1814 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395f)
			 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
				(m)Anesthesiologist
		  Services Provided in Certain Rural Hospitals(1)Notwithstanding any
				other provision of this title, coverage and payment shall be provided under
				this part for physicians’ services that are anesthesia services furnished by a
				physician who is an anesthesiologist in a rural hospital described in paragraph
				(3) in the same manner as payment is made under the exception provided in
				section 9320(k) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986, as amended by
				section 6132 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989 (42 U.S.C. 1395k
				note) (relating to payment on a reasonable cost, pass-through basis), for
				certified registered nurse anesthetist services furnished by a certified
				registered nurse anesthetist in a hospital described in such section.
						(2)No payment shall
				be made under any other provision of this title for physicians’ services for
				which payment is made under this subsection.
						(3)A rural hospital
				described in this paragraph is a hospital described in section 9320(k) of the
				Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986, as so amended (42 U.S.C. 1395k
				note), except that—
							(A)any reference in
				such section to a certified registered nurse anesthetist or
				anesthetist is deemed a reference to a physician who is
				an anesthesiologist or anesthesiologist, respectively;
				and
							(B)any reference to
				January 1, 1988 or 1987 is deemed a reference to
				such date and year as the Secretary shall
				specify.
							.
			(b)Effective
			 DateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to services
			 furnished during cost reporting periods beginning on or after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act.


113 S807 IS: Plain Writing Act for Regulations of 2013
U.S. Senate
2013-04-24
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		II
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 807
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 24, 2013
			Mrs. McCaskill
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Homeland Security and
			 Governmental Affairs

		A BILL
		To require that Federal regulations use plain writing
		  that is clear, concise, and well-organized, and follows other best practices
		  appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Plain Writing Act for Regulations
			 of 2013.
		2.PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to require that
			 Federal regulations use plain writing, to enhance public understanding of
			 regulations, and to increase the level of public participation in the
			 rulemaking process.
		3.DefinitionsIn this Act:
			(1)AgencyThe
			 term agency means an Executive agency, as that term is defined in
			 section 105 of title 5, United States Code.
			(2)DirectorThe
			 term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and
			 Budget.
			(3)Plain
			 writingThe term plain writing means writing that is
			 clear, concise, and well-organized, and follows other best practices
			 appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.
			(4)RegulationThe
			 term regulation means a rule, as that term is defined in section
			 551 of title 5, United States Code, that is issued by an agency.
			4.Responsibilities
			 of Federal agencies
			(a)Preparation for
			 implementation of plain writing requirements for regulations
				(1)In
			 generalNot later than 9 months after the date of enactment of
			 this Act, the head of each agency shall—
					(A)designate a
			 senior official within the agency to oversee the implementation of this Act by
			 the agency;
					(B)ensure that the
			 obligation of the agency to use plain writing in no way diminishes the ability
			 of the agency to perform scientific analyses or technical analyses, or disclose
			 scientific data or technical data or any other findings, that are required to
			 be performed or disclosed under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, or
			 any other provision of law;
					(C)communicate the
			 requirements of this Act to the employees of the agency;
					(D)train employees
			 of the agency to write regulations using plain writing;
					(E)establish a
			 process for overseeing the ongoing compliance of the agency with the
			 requirements of this Act; and
					(F)designate an
			 employee of the agency to serve as a point of contact to receive and respond to
			 public input on—
						(i)the
			 implementation of this Act by the agency; and
						(ii)the agency
			 reports required under section 6.
						(2)Individuals
			 designatedThe individual designated under subparagraph (A) or
			 (F) of paragraph (1) may be the same individual designated to carry out similar
			 functions under the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note).
				(b)Requirement To
			 use plain writing in new and revised regulationsNot later than
			 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, each agency shall use plain
			 writing in accordance with the guidance issued by the Director under the Plain
			 Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C. 301 note) in each proposed or final regulation
			 issued or substantially revised by the agency.
			(c)Certification
			 of complianceFor each proposed or final regulation issued by an
			 agency, the head of the agency shall certify to the Director that the agency
			 head has read the proposed or final rule and that the rulemaking documents use
			 plain writing.
			(d)Exemption from
			 certain information collection provisionsAn agency action to
			 collect information from the public about a regulation is exempt from the
			 information collection provisions of sections 3506(c) and 3507 of title 44,
			 United States Code, if the agency head certifies that the sole reason for the
			 information collection is to improve the clarity of the regulation in
			 accordance with this Act.
			5.Responsibilities
			 of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
			(a)GuidanceNot
			 later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall
			 develop and issue guidance on implementing the requirements of this Act that
			 ensures that the head of each agency understands that the obligation of the
			 agency to use plain writing does not in any way diminish the ability of the
			 agency to perform scientific analyses or technical analyses, or disclose
			 scientific data or technical data or any other findings, that are required to
			 be performed or disclosed by chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, or any
			 other provision of law. The Director may designate a lead agency, and may use
			 interagency working groups to assist in developing and issuing the
			 guidance.
			(b)Publication of
			 certificationsThe Director shall publish each certification
			 required under section 4(c) on the official website of the Office of Management
			 and Budget.
			6.Reports
			(a)Initial
			 reportNot later than 9 months after the date of enactment of
			 this Act, the head of each agency shall publish on the plain writing section of
			 the website of the agency created under the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (5 U.S.C.
			 301 note) a report that describes the agency plan for compliance with the
			 requirements of this Act.
			(b)Annual
			 compliance reportNot later than 18 months after the date of
			 enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the head of each agency shall
			 publish on the plain writing section of the website of the agency a report on
			 the compliance of the agency with the requirements of this Act.
			(c)GAO
			 reportNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of
			 this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States
			 shall submit a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
			 Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of
			 the House of Representatives that—
				(1)evaluates the
			 extent to which regulations use plain writing, by conducting a survey of
			 different intended audiences for a representative sample of major regulations
			 that measures—
					(A)the level of
			 comprehension of each respondent for each regulation; and
					(B)the satisfaction
			 of each respondent with the plain writing used in each regulation, focusing on
			 whether the regulation uses writing that is clear, concise, and well-organized,
			 and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and
			 intended audience of the regulation;
					(2)assesses the
			 extent to which plain writing helped increase the level of public participation
			 in the rulemaking process; and
				(3)provides
			 recommendations to—
					(A)improve
			 compliance with the requirements of this Act; and
					(B)better use plain
			 writing to enhance public understanding of regulations and increase public
			 participation in the rulemaking process.
					7.Judicial review
			 and enforceability
			(a)Judicial
			 reviewThere shall be no judicial review of compliance or
			 noncompliance with any provision of this Act.
			(b)EnforceabilityNo
			 provision of this Act may be construed to create any right or benefit,
			 substantive or procedural, enforceable by any administrative or judicial
			 action.


113 S243 IS: To provide assistance for watersheds adversely affected by qualifying natural disasters.
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2013-02-07
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		II
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 243
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			February 7, 2013
			Mr. Bennet (for himself
			 and Mr. Udall of Colorado) introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
			 Forestry

		A BILL
		To provide assistance for watersheds adversely affected
		  by qualifying natural disasters.

		1.Agricultural
			 assistance
			(a)DefinitionsIn
			 this section:
				(1)Disaster
			 countyThe term disaster county means—
					(A)a county included
			 in the geographical area covered by a qualifying natural disaster declaration;
			 and
					(B)each county
			 contiguous to a county described in subparagraph (A), when appropriate as
			 determined by the Secretary.
					(2)Qualifying
			 natural disaster declarationThe term qualifying natural
			 disaster declaration means a major disaster or emergency designated by
			 the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
			 Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.).
				(3)SecretaryThe
			 term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture.
				(b)Assistance
				(1)In
			 generalOut of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise
			 appropriated, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the account used
			 to carry out the emergency watershed protection program established under
			 section 403 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2203)
			 $61,930,257, which the Secretary shall use to provide financial and technical
			 assistance in disaster counties to project sponsors to address impaired
			 watersheds under that program.
				(2)Receipt and
			 acceptanceThe account described in paragraph (1) shall be
			 entitled to receive, shall accept, and shall be used to carry out this section
			 the funds transferred under paragraph (1), without further
			 appropriation.


 HR 1130 ENR: Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act
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One Hundred Tenth Congress of the United States of America At the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and seven
H. R. 1130

AN ACT
To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to extend the authority to withhold from public availability a financial disclosure report filed by an individual who is a judicial officer or judicial employee, to the extent necessary to protect the safety of that individual or a family member of that individual, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act.
2.Protection of family membersSection 105(b)(3) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended—
(1)in subparagraph (A), by inserting or a family member of that individual after that individual; and
(2)in subparagraph (B)(i), by inserting or a family member of that individual after the report.
3.Financial disclosure reports
(a)Extension of authoritySection 105(b)(3) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by striking 2005 each place that term appears and inserting 2009.
(b)Report contentsSection 105(b)(3)(C) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended—
(1)in clause (ii), by striking and at the end;
(2)in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(3)by adding at the end the following:

(iv)the nature or type of information redacted;
(v)what steps or procedures are in place to ensure that sufficient information is available to litigants to determine if there is a conflict of interest;
(vi)principles used to guide implementation of redaction authority; and
(vii)any public complaints received relating to redaction. .
 Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


		II

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. 479

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 1, 2005

			Ms. Cantwell introduced

			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the

			 Committee on

			 Finance

		A BILL

		To amend title 4 of the United States Code

		  to prohibit a State from imposing a discriminatory tax on income earned within

		  such State by nonresidents of such State.

			1.

			Short title

			This Act may be cited as the

			 Nonresident Income Tax Freedom Act of

			 2005.

			2.

			Prohibition on imposition of income taxes by States on

			 nonresidents

				(a)

				In general

				Chapter 4 of title 4, United

			 States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

						127.

						Prohibition on imposition of income taxes by states on

				nonresidents

						Except to the extent

				otherwise provided in any voluntary compact between or among States, a State or

				political subdivision thereof may not impose a tax on income earned within such

				State or political subdivision by nonresidents of such

				State.

					.

				(b)

				Clerical amendment

				The table of sections for

			 chapter 4 of title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the

			 following new item:

						127. Prohibition on imposition

				of income taxes by States on

				nonresidents.

					.

				(c)

				Effective date

				The amendments made by this

			 section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of enactment of this

			 Act.


115 S1505 IS: Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act
U.S. Senate
2017-06-29
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		II
		115th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 1505
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 29, 2017
			Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Crapo) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

		A BILL
		To provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act or the SHUSH Act.
		2.Equal treatment of silencers and firearms
 (a)In generalSection 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking (7) any silencer and all that follows through ; and (8) and inserting and (7). (b)Effective date (1)In generalThe amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
 (2)TransfersIn the case of the tax imposed by section 5811 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to transfers after October 22, 2015.
 3.Treatment of certain silencersSection 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following:  (f)Firearm silencersA person acquiring or possessing a firearm silencer in accordance with chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any registration and licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this subsection) with respect to such silencer..
 4.Preemption of certain State laws in relation to firearm silencersSection 927 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a law of a State or a political subdivision of a State that, as a condition of lawfully making, transferring, using, possessing, or transporting a firearm silencer in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, imposes a tax on any such conduct, or a marking, recordkeeping, or registration requirement with respect to the firearm silencer, shall have no force or effect..
		5.Silencers and mufflers not to be federally regulated
 (a)DefinitionsSection 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)in paragraph (3), by striking (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (D) and inserting or (C); and
 (2)by striking paragraph (24). (b)PenaltiesSection 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
 (1)in subsection (c)(1)— (A)in subparagraph (B)(ii) by striking ‘‘, or is equipped with a firearm silencer or firearm muffler’’; and
 (B)in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘or is equipped with a firearm silencer or firearm muffler,’’; and
 (2)in subsection (o), by striking or is equipped with a firearm silencer or muffler,. (c)Carrying of concealed firearms by qualified law enforcement officersSection 926B(e)(3) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
 (1)in subparagraph (A), by adding and at the end; (2)by striking subparagraph (B); and
 (3)by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B). (d)Carrying of concealed firearms by qualified retired law enforcement officersSection 926C(e)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
 (1)in clause (i) by adding and at the end; (2)by striking clause (ii); and
 (3)by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii).


109 S990 IS: Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2021
U.S. Senate
2021-03-25
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 990IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 25, 2021Mr. Heinrich introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo reauthorize the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area. 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2021.2.Reauthorization of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage AreaSection 208 of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1790) is amended by striking 15 years and inserting 30 years.


116 HR 426 IH: Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-01-10
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 426IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 10, 2019Mr. Gianforte introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo withdraw certain National Forest System land in the Emigrant Crevice area located in the Custer
			 Gallatin National Forest, Park County, Montana, from the mining and
			 mineral leasing laws of the United States, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act. 2.Withdrawal (a)Definition of mapIn this section, the term map means the map entitled Emigrant Crevice Proposed Withdrawal Area and dated November 10, 2016.
 (b)WithdrawalSubject to valid existing rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the National Forest System land and interests in the National Forest System land, as depicted on the map, is withdrawn from—
 (1)location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (2)disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing.
 (c)Acquired landAny land or interest in land within the area depicted on the map that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall, on acquisition, be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this section.
			(d)Map
 (1)Submission of mapAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall file the map with—
 (A)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and (B)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
 (2)Force of lawThe map filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary of Agriculture may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map.
 (3)Public availabilityThe map filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
 (e)EffectNothing in this section affects any recreational use, including hunting or fishing, that is authorized on land within the area depicted on the map under applicable law as of the date of enactment of this Act.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2541
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

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

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on
		  phosphorescent pigment.

		1.Phosphorescent pigment
			(a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the
			 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
			 numerical sequence the following new heading:

								9902.01.00Phosphorescent pigment (CAS No. 68611–70–1) (provided for in
						subheading 3206.42.0000)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015

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