108 HR 1145 IH: To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-02-18
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1145IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 18, 2021Mrs. Kim of California (for herself, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Chabot, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Reschenthaler, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Norman, Mr. Burchett, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Panetta, Mr. McKinley, Mr. Babin, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Womack, Mr. Young, Mr. Meeks, Mr. Waltz, Mrs. Murphy of Florida, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Bera, Mrs. McClain, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio, Mr. Case, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Sires, Mr. Harris, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Rouzer, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. Titus, and Mr. Castro of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsA BILLTo direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.1.Participation of taiwan in the world health organization(a)FindingsCongress makes the following findings:(1)The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations, charged with coordinating health efforts within the United Nations system. The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the decision-making body of the WHO, which convenes annually in May to set the policies and priorities of the organization. Statehood is not a requirement for attendance at the WHA, and numerous observers, including non-members and non-governmental organizations, attended the most recent virtual WHA in May 2020.(2)Taiwan began seeking to participate in the WHO as an observer in 1997. In 2009, with strong support from successive United States Administrations, Congress, and like-minded WHO Member States, and during a period of improved Cross-Strait relations, Taiwan received an invitation to attend the WHA as an observer under the name Chinese Taipei. Taiwan received the same invitation each year until 2016, when following the election of President Tsai-Ing Wen of the Democratic Progressive Party, Taiwan’s engagement in the international community began facing increased resistance from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Taiwan’s invitation to the 2016 WHA was received late and included new language conditioning Taiwan’s participation on the PRC’s one China principle. The WHO did not invite Taiwan to attend the WHA as an observer in 2017, 2018, 2019, or 2020.(3)Taiwan remains a model contributor to world health, having provided financial and technical assistance to respond to numerous global health challenges. Taiwan has invested over $6 billion in international medical and humanitarian aid efforts impacting over 80 countries since 1996. In 2014, Taiwan responded to the Ebola crisis by donating $1 million and providing 100,000 sets of personal protective equipment. Through the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, the United States and Taiwan have jointly conducted training programs for experts to combat MERS, Dengue Fever, and Zika. In 2020, after successfully containing the spread of the novel coronavirus within its borders while upholding democratic principles, Taiwan generously donated millions of pieces of personal protective equipment and COVID-19 tests to countries in need. These diseases know no borders, and Taiwan’s needless exclusion from global health cooperation increases the dangers presented by global pandemics.(4)Taiwan’s international engagement has faced increased resistance from the PRC. Taiwan was not invited to the 2016 Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), despite participating as a guest at the organization’s prior summit in 2013. Taiwan’s requests to participate in the General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) have also been rejected. In May 2017, PRC delegates disrupted a meeting of the Kimberley Process on conflict diamonds held in Perth, Australia, until delegates from Taiwan were asked to leave. Since 2016, the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, the Republic of Panama, the Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso, the Republic of El Salvador, the Solomon Islands, and the Republic of Kiribati have terminated longstanding diplomatic relationships with Taiwan and granted diplomatic recognition to the PRC.(5)Congress has established a policy of support for Taiwan’s participation in international bodies that address shared transnational challenges, particularly in the WHO. Congress passed H.R. 1794 in the 106th Congress, H.R. 428 in the 107th Congress, and S. 2092 in the 108th Congress to direct the Secretary of State to establish a strategy for, and to report annually to Congress on, efforts to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the WHA. Congress also passed H.R. 1151 in the 113th Congress, directing the Secretary to report on a strategy to gain observer status for Taiwan at the ICAO Assembly, and H.R. 1853 in the 114th Congress, directing the Secretary to report on a strategy to gain observer status for Taiwan at the INTERPOL Assembly. However, since 2016 Taiwan has not received an invitation to attend any of these events as an observer.(b)Augmentation of report concerning the participation of taiwan in the world health organization(1)In generalSubsection (c) of section 1 of Public Law 108–235 (118 Stat. 656) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(3)An account of the changes and improvements the Secretary of State has made to the United States plan to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the World Health Assembly, following any annual meetings of the World Health Assembly at which Taiwan did not obtain observer status..(2)Effective dateThe amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect and apply beginning with the first report required under subsection (c) of section 1 of Public Law 108–235 that is submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act.


117 HR 4689 IH: Robert Cleckler Bowden Congressional Gold Medal Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-07-26
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I
117th CONGRESS1st Session
H. R. 4689
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 26, 2021
Mr. Dunn (for himself, Mr. Lawson of Florida, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. Waltz, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Posey, Mrs. Murphy of Florida, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Donalds, Mr. Gimenez, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Steube, and Mrs. Cammack) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

A BILL
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Bobby Bowden, in honor of his achievements both on and off the football field.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Robert Cleckler Bowden Congressional Gold Medal Act. 2.FindingsThe Congress finds the following:
(1)Bobby Bowden was born on November 8, 1929, in Birmingham, Alabama. (2)Bobby Bowden served as head coach of the Florida State University Seminoles from 1976 to 2009.
(3)While coaching at the Florida State University, Bowden’s teams won two national championships (1993 and 1999) and 12 Atlantic Coast Conference titles. (4)Bobby Bowden posted a 316–97–4 record in his 34 years at Florida State University.
(5)Throughout his entire 44 years of coaching college football, Bobby Bowden won a total of 377 games, making him one of the winningest coaches in college football history. (6)Bobby Bowden and wife, Ann Estock, his childhood sweetheart, have been married for 72 years. The couple has six children, 21 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
(7)In 1999, he coached what would be the first of many games against a team coached by his son, The Bowden Bowl. This event was the first of its kind in the history of Division I–A football. (8)In 2004, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ organization began presenting an annual The National Bobby Bowden Award to a football player for philanthropic work.
(9)In 2011, he was awarded the Children’s Champion Award for Leadership Development by the Children’s Hunger Fund, a charitable organization, in recognition of his humanitarian work. (10)In 2021, Bobby Bowden received the inaugural Florida Governor’s Medal of Freedom Award.
(11)Bobby Bowden leaves a legacy of leadership for his contributions on the football field and in his community. (12)While Coach Bowden is recognized for his many football accomplishments, he will be remembered as a family man who counted all as part of his family and encouraged us all to recognize our own humanity and love our many brothers and sisters.
(13)We are better for having known him, even if we never met him. He stood for our best, recognized our failings, and believed we all had merit. (14)Coach Bowden’s spirit is the American spirit of which we can be proud and seek to emulate in both large and small ways.
(15)Coach Bowden never asked for accolades, and for this, and the totality of his life and his love, we honor him in perpetuity. 3.Congressional gold medal (a)Presentation authorizedThe Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to Mr. Robert Cleckler Bowden, in recognition of his achievements both on and off the football field.
(b)Design and strikingFor purposes of the presentation under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the Secretary) shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. 4.Duplicate medals (a)Striking of duplicatesUnder such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may strike duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3.
(b)Selling of duplicatesThe Secretary may sell such duplicates under subsection (a) at a price sufficient to cover the costs of such duplicates, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 5.Status of medals (a)National medalsMedals struck under this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code.
(b)Numismatic itemsFor purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.


117 HR 2694 : Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2021
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-06-24
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IIB117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2694IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 24, 2021 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryAN ACTTo amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for transportation and subsistence for criminal justice defendants, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Criminal Judicial Administration Act of 2021.2.Transportation and subsistence for criminal justice act defendantsSection 4285 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the first sentence—(1)by striking when the interests of justice would be served thereby and the United States judge or magistrate judge is satisfied, after appropriate inquiry, that the defendant is financially unable to provide the necessary transportation to appear before the required court on his own and inserting when the United States judge or magistrate judge is satisfied that the defendant is indigent based on appointment of counsel pursuant to section 3006A, or, after appropriate inquiry, that the defendant is financially unable to provide necessary transportation on his own; (2)by striking to the place where his appearance is required, and inserting (1) to the place where each appearance is required and (2) to return to the place of the person’s arrest or bona fide residence,; and(3)by striking to his destination, and inserting which includes money for both lodging and food, during travel to the person’s destination and during any proceeding at which the person’s appearance is required.3.Effective use of magistrate judges to decide postjudgment motionsSection 3401 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)in the second sentence, by striking and after trial, judgment,;(B)in the second sentence, by inserting , and rulings on all post-judgment motions after sentencing;(C)in the third sentence, by striking and after trial, judgment,; and(D)in the third sentence, by inserting , and rulings on all post-judgment motions after sentencing;(2)in subsection (c), by striking , with the approval of a judge of the district court,; and(3)by inserting after subsection (i) the following:(j)A magistrate judge who exercises trial jurisdiction under this section, in either a petty offense case or a misdemeanor case in which the defendant has consented to a magistrate judge, may also rule on all post-judgment motions in that case, including but not limited to petitions for writs of habeas corpus, writs of coram nobis, motions to vacate a sentence under section 2255 of title 28, and motions related to mental competency under chapter 313 of this title..Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2021.Cheryl L. Johnson,Clerk


		IA
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. J. RES. 26
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 11, 2011
			Mr. Rohrabacher
			 introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		JOINT RESOLUTION
		Proposing an amendment to the Constitution
		  of the United States relating to Congressional succession.

		That the following article is
			 proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall
			 be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified
			 by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years
			 after the date of its submission for ratification:

				 —
					1.No person shall be a Representative who has
				not selected and been elected together with an Alternate Representative.
				Alternate Representatives shall serve during the term of their Representative,
				and their tenure shall end when a new Representative and Alternate
				Representatives are elected for the same constituency. Such new Representative
				and Alternate Representative shall assume office immediately upon election
				whenever there is a vacancy in the office of Representative.
					2.Upon the death, resignation, or expulsion
				of a Representative, or if at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of
				the Representative-elect, the Representative-elect shall have died or failed to
				qualify, the duties and powers of the office of Representative shall be
				discharged by his Alternate as Acting Representative until the
				Representative-elect shall have qualified or until a new Representative and
				Alternate Representative are elected.
					3.Whenever the House of Representatives
				declares that a Representative is unable to discharge the powers and duties of
				his office, or a Representative transmits to the Speaker of the House of
				Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge such
				powers and duties, such powers and duties shall be discharged by his Alternate
				as Acting Representative. Thereafter, when the Representative transmits to the
				Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no such
				inability exists, he shall immediately resume the powers and duties of the
				office of Representative.
					4.No person shall be a Senator who has not
				selected and been elected together with an Alternate Senator. Alternate
				Senators shall serve during the term of their Senator, and their tenure in
				office shall end when a new Senator and Alternate Senator are elected for the
				same state and class of Senators. Such elected Senator and Alternate Senator
				shall assume office immediately upon election whenever there is a vacancy in
				the office of Senator.
					5.Upon the death, resignation, or expulsion
				of a Senator, or if at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the
				Senator-elect, the Senator-elect shall have died or failed to qualify, the
				duties and powers of the office of Senator shall be discharged by his Alternate
				as Acting Senator until the Senator-elect shall have qualified, or until a new
				Senator and Alternate Senator are elected.
					6.Whenever the Senate declares that a Senator
				is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, or a Senator
				transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate his written declaration
				that he is unable to discharge such powers and duties, such powers and duties
				shall be discharged by his Alternate as Acting Senator. Thereafter, when the
				Senator transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate his written
				declaration that no such inability exists, he shall immediately resume the
				powers and duties of the office of Senator.
					7.No one who has not been elected Senator or
				Alternate Senator may be or act as Senator, except that the legislature of any
				state may empower the executive thereof to appoint an Acting Senator in the
				absence of a qualified Alternate when there is a vacancy in the office of
				Senator, or when, pursuant to section 6 or section 9 of this article, the
				Senator has been declared unable to discharge the powers and duties of his
				office.
					8.Alternate and Acting Senators and
				Representatives shall have the qualifications of Senators and Representatives,
				respectively, and each House may punish its Alternates for disorderly behavior,
				and with the concurrence of two thirds, expel an Alternate.
					9.In the absence of a quorum for three days
				or more, each House may declare all of its members who have not recorded their
				presence during such period to be unable to discharge the powers and duties of
				their offices. In such a case, such powers and duties of each such member shall
				be discharged by the member’s Alternate until such member records his
				presence.
					10.The Congress shall have power to enforce
				this article by appropriate legislation.
					11.This article shall take effect at noon on
				the next date established by this Constitution for the beginning and ending of
				the terms of Senators and Representatives one year after the ratification of
				this article, except that qualification to be Senator in section 4 of this
				article shall not apply to any person who had begun his current term of office
				prior to the effective date of this
				article.
					.


116 HR 461 IH: To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure appropriate care by certain 340B covered entities for victims of sexual assault, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-01-10
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 461IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 10, 2019Mr. Griffith (for himself, Mr. Walden, and Mr. Carter of Georgia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure appropriate care by certain 340B covered entities
			 for victims of sexual assault, and for other purposes.

		1.Requirements for certain 340B covered entities relating to hospital care for victims of sexual assault
 (a)In generalSection 340B(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256b(a)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (4)(L)—
 (A)in clause (ii), by striking and at the end; (B)in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and adding ; and; and
 (C)by adding at the end the following new clause:  (iv)in the case of such a hospital that has an emergency department and, as of the date that is 12 months after the date of enactment of this clause, has not been designated as a SAFE-ready facility under paragraph (11)(B)—
 (I)takes such actions as necessary to become so designated not later than the date that is 24 months after such date of enactment; and
 (II)during the period beginning on the date that is 12 months after such date of enactment and ending on the date that such hospital becomes so designated, has adopted and enforces a policy, with respect to visits to the emergency department of such hospital during such period, to ensure compliance with the requirements of paragraph (11) and meets the requirements of such paragraph.; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:  (11)Requirements of certain covered entities relating to examination and treatment for victims of sexual assault (A)In generalIn the case of a covered entity described in paragraph (4)(L) that has an emergency department and, as of the date that is 12 months after the date of enactment of this paragraph, has not been designated as a SAFE-ready facility under subparagraph (B), for purposes of clause (iv)(II) of such paragraph, the requirements of this paragraph, with respect to visits to the emergency department of such entity during the period described in such clause (iv)(II), are the following:
 (i)TreatmentIf any individual comes to the emergency department of such entity for treatment relating to sexual assault, the entity shall—
 (I)inform the individual that the entity is not a SAFE-ready facility; (II)provide the name and location of the closest SAFE-ready facility to the entity;
 (III)inform the individual that the individual may elect— (aa)to receive treatment at the entity; or
 (bb)to be stabilized and transferred to the facility described in subclause (II); and (IV)in the case that the individual elects to be transferred under subclause (III)(bb)—
 (aa)obtain the individual’s written consent for the transfer; (bb)contact the facility described in subclause (II) to confirm that a sexual assault forensic examiner is available at the facility; and
 (cc)stabilize and transfer the individual, at no cost, to such facility using official transportation of the entity.
 (ii)Plans regarding staff training and transfers to SAFE-ready facilitiesNot later than the date that is 12 months after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the entity shall develop and implement—
 (I)a plan to train relevant personnel on sexual assault forensic evidence collection; and (II)a plan for transferring individuals to SAFE-ready facilities, in accordance with the requirements of clause (i)(IV).
									(B)SAFE-ready designation
 (i)In generalThe Secretary shall designate a covered entity described in paragraph (4)(L) as a SAFE-ready facility if the entity employs or contracts with sexual assault forensic examiners such that a sexual assault forensic examiner is available or on call 24 hours per day, every day of the year.
 (ii)Publication of dataThe Secretary shall publish on the public website of the Department of Health and Human Services a list of each covered entity designated as a SAFE-ready facility under this subparagraph, including the address of such entity. The Secretary shall update such list annually.
 (C)DefinitionIn this paragraph, the term sexual assault forensic examiner means— (i)a trained sexual assault nurse examiner; or
 (ii)a physician with specialized training on conducting a medical-forensic examination.. (b)Conforming amendmentSection 340B(a)(4)(M) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256b(a)(4)(M)) is amended by striking meet the requirements of subparagraph (L), including the disproportionate share adjustment percentage requirement under clause (ii) of such subparagraph, and inserting meet the requirements of clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (L).


114 HR 6294 IH: Geospatial Data Act of 2016
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-09-28
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I114th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6294IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 28, 2016Mr. Westerman (for himself, Mr. Hill, and Mr. Crawford) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo improve the coordination and use of geospatial data.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Geospatial Data Act of 2016. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act—
 (1)the term Advisory Committee means the National Geospatial Advisory Committee described in section 4(a); (2)the term Committee means the Federal Geographic Data Committee established under section 3(a);
 (3)the term covered agency means an agency, as defined in section 551 of title 5, United States Code, that collects, produces, acquires, maintains, distributes, uses, or preserves geospatial data on paper or in electronic form to fulfill the mission of the agency, either directly or through a relationship with another organization, including a State, local government, Indian tribe, institution of higher education, business partner or contractor of the Federal Government, and the public;
 (4)the term GeoPlatform means the GeoPlatform described in section 8(a); (5)the term geospatial data—
 (A)means information that is tied to a location on the Earth, including by identifying the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on the Earth, and that is generally represented by points, lines (for example a road), polygons (for example a forest), or other complex geographic features or phenomena (for example a forest fire, the spread of West Nile virus, or the infestation of pine-bark beetles);
 (B)may be derived from, among other things, remote sensing, mapping, and surveying technologies; (C)includes—
 (i)images and raster datasets, aerial photographs, and other forms of geospatial data or datasets in digitized or non-digitized form;
 (ii)data collected through the provision of services performed by professionals such as surveyors, photogrammetrists, hydrographers, geodesists, or cartographers in the creation, collection, or application of—
 (I)georeferenced graphical or digital data to depict natural or manmade physical features, phenomena, or boundaries of the Earth and real property thereon;
 (II)geospatial intelligence; or (III)geometric measurements and related information pertaining to the physical or legal features of the Earth, improvements on the Earth, the space above, on, or below the Earth; and
 (iii)any information relating to data described in clause (ii), including any such data that comprises a survey, map, chart, geographic information system, remotely sensed image or data, or an aerial photograph through—
 (I)determining by measurement the configuration or contour of the Earth’s surface or the position of fixed objects thereon;
 (II)determining by performing geodetic surveys the size and shape of the Earth or the position of any point on the Earth;
 (III)locating, relocating, establishing, reestablishing, or retracing property lines or boundaries of any tract of land, road, right of way, or easement;
 (IV)making any survey for the division, subdivision, or consolidation of 1 or more tracts of land; (V)locating or laying out alignments, positions, or elevations for the construction of fixed works;
 (VI)determining, by the use of principles of surveying, the position for any survey monument (boundary or non-boundary) or reference point or establishing or replacing any such monument or reference point; or
 (VII)creating, preparing, or modifying electronic or computerized or other data, relative to the performance of the activities described in this clause or clause (ii); and
 (D)does not include— (i)geospatial data activities of an Indian tribe not carried out, in whole or in part, using Federal funds, as determined by the tribal government;
 (ii)classified national security-related geospatial data activities of the Department of Defense, unless declassified under Executive Order 12951, as determined by the Secretary of Defense;
 (iii)classified national security-related geospatial data activities of the Department of Energy, unless declassified under Executive Order 12951, as determined by the Secretary of Energy; or
 (iv)intelligence geospatial data activities, as determined by the Director of National Intelligence; (6)the term Indian tribe has the meaning given that term under section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b);
 (7)the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term under section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002);
 (8)the term lead covered agency means a lead covered agency for an NGDA data theme designated under section 6(b)(1); (9)the term local government means any city, county, township, town, borough, parish, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State;
 (10)the term metadata for geospatial data means information about geospatial data, including the content, source, vintage, accuracy, condition, projection, responsible party, contact phone number, method of collection, and other characteristics or descriptions of the geospatial data;
 (11)the term NGDA data theme means the National Geospatial Data Asset core geospatial datasets (including electronic records and coordinates) relating to a topic or subject designated under section 6;
 (12)the term National Spatial Data Infrastructure means the technology, policies, criteria, standards, and employees necessary to promote geospatial data sharing throughout the Federal Government, State, tribal, and local governments, and the private sector (including nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education); and
 (13)the term proven practices means methods and activities that advance the use of geospatial data for the benefit of society. 3.Federal Geographic Data Committee (a)In generalThere is established in the Office of Management and Budget an interagency committee to be known as the Federal Geographic Data Committee, which shall act as the lead entity in the executive branch for the development, implementation, and review of policies, practices, and standards relating to geospatial data.
			(b)Membership
 (1)Chairperson and Vice ChairpersonThe Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of the Interior shall serve as Chairperson of the Committee and Vice Chairperson of the Committee, respectively.
 (2)Other membersThe President shall appoint the other members of the Committee from among the officers and employees of covered agencies.
 (c)DutiesThe Committee shall— (1)lead the development and management of and operational decisionmaking for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure strategic plan and geospatial data policy in accordance with section 5;
 (2)designate NGDA data themes and oversee the coordinated management of the NGDA data themes in accordance with section 6;
 (3)establish and maintain geospatial data standards in accordance with section 7; (4)periodically review and determine the extent to which covered agencies comply with geospatial data standards;
 (5)ensure that the GeoPlatform operates in accordance with section 8; (6)direct and facilitate national implementation of the system of NGDA data themes;
 (7)communicate with and foster communication among covered agencies and others entities and individuals relating to geospatial data technology development, transfer, and exchange in order to—
 (A)identify and meet the needs of users of geospatial data; (B)promote cost-effective data collection, documentation, maintenance, distribution, and preservation strategies; and
 (C)leverage Federal and non-Federal resources; (8)define roles and responsibilities and promote and guide cooperation and coordination among agencies of the Federal Government, State, tribal, and local governments, institutions of higher education, and the private sector in the collection, production, sharing, and use of geospatial information, the implementation of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, and the identification of proven practices;
 (9)coordinate with international organizations having an interest in the National Spatial Data Infrastructure or global spatial data infrastructures;
 (10)make available online and update at least annually— (A)a summary of the status for each NGDA data theme, based on the report submitted by the applicable lead covered agency under section 6(b)(3)(E)(ii)(I), which shall include—
 (i)an evaluation of the progress of each lead covered agency in achieving the requirements under subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of section 6(b)(3); and
 (ii)a determination of whether, for each of subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of section 6(b)(3), each lead covered agency meets expectations, has made progress toward expectations, or fails to meet expectations;
 (B)a summary and evaluation of the achievements of each covered agency, based on the annual report submitted by the covered agency under section 9(b)(1), which shall include a determination of whether the covered agency meets expectations, has made progress toward expectations, or fails to meet expectations for each of paragraphs (1) through (14) of section 9(a);
 (C)a collection of periodic technical publications, management articles, and reports related to the National Spatial Data Infrastructure; and
 (D)a membership directory for the Committee, including identifying members of any subcommittee or working group of the Committee;
					(11)
 (A)make available to and request comments from the Advisory Committee regarding the summaries and evaluations required under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (10);
 (B)if requested by the Advisory Committee, respond to any comments by the Advisory Committee; and (C)not less than once every 2 years, submit to Congress a report that includes the summaries and evaluations required under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (10), the comments of the Advisory Committee, and the responses of the Committee to the comments;
					(12)
 (A)make available to and request comments from covered agencies regarding the summaries and evaluations required under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (10); and
 (B)not less than once every 2 years, submit to Congress a report that includes the comments of the covered agencies and the responses of the Committee to the comments; and
 (13)support and promote the infrastructure of networks, systems, services, and standards that provide a digital representation of the Earth to users for many applications.
				4.National Geospatial Advisory Committee
 (a)EstablishmentThere is established in the executive branch the National Geospatial Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to the Chairperson of the Committee.
			(b)Membership
 (1)CompositionThe Advisory Committee shall be composed of 30 members who shall be— (A)appointed by the Chairperson of the Committee;
 (B)selected— (i)to generally achieve a balanced representation of the viewpoints of various interested parties involved in national geospatial activities and the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure; and
 (ii)with consideration of a geographic balance of residence of the members; and (C)selected from among groups involved in the geospatial community, including—
 (i)States; (ii)local governments;
 (iii)regional governments; (iv)tribal governments;
 (v)private sector entities; (vi)geospatial information user industries;
 (vii)professional associations; (viii)scholarly associations;
 (ix)nonprofit organizations; (x)academia; and
 (xi)the Federal Government. (2)ChairpersonThe Chairperson of the Committee shall appoint the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee.
				(3)Period of appointment; vacancies
 (A)In generalMembers shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, with the term of 1/3 of the members expiring each year. (B)VacanciesAny vacancy in the Advisory Committee shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
 (4)Limit on termsAn individual— (A)may not be appointed to more than 2 consecutive terms as a member of the Advisory Committee; and
 (B)after serving for 2 consecutive terms, is eligible to be appointed as a member of the Advisory Committee on and after the date that is 2 years after the end of the second consecutive term of the individual as a member of the Advisory Committee.
 (5)Ethical requirementsA member of the Advisory Committee may not participate in any specific-party matter (including a lease, license, permit, contract, claim, agreement, or related litigation) with the Department of the Interior in which the member has a direct financial interest.
				(6)Incumbents
 (A)In generalAn individual serving on the day before the date of enactment of this Act as a member of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee established by the Secretary of the Interior may serve as a member of the Advisory Committee until the end of the term of the individual under the appointment.
 (B)Limit on termsAny period of service as a member of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee established by the Secretary of the Interior shall be considered a period of service as a member of the Advisory Committee for purposes of paragraph (4).
 (c)SubcommitteesA subcommittee of the Advisory Committee— (1)may be formed for the purposes of compiling information or conducting research;
 (2)shall be composed of members appointed by the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee; (3)shall act only under the direction of the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee;
 (4)shall report the recommendations of the subcommittee to the Advisory Committee for consideration; and
 (5)shall meet as necessary to accomplish the objectives of the subcommittee, subject to the approval of the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee and the availability of resources.
				(d)Meetings
 (1)In generalThe Advisory Committee shall meet at the call of the Chairman, not less than 1 time each year and not more than 4 times each year.
 (2)QuorumA majority of the members of the Advisory Committee shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings.
 (e)Duties of the Advisory CommitteeThe Advisory Committee shall— (1)provide advice and recommendations relating to—
 (A)the management of Federal and national geospatial programs; (B)the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure; and
 (C)implementation of this Act; (2)review and comment on geospatial policy and management issues; and
 (3)ensure the views of representatives of non-Federal interested parties involved in national geospatial activities are conveyed to the Committee.
				(f)Powers of the Advisory Committee
 (1)HearingsThe Advisory Committee may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Advisory Committee considers advisable to carry out this Act.
				(2)Information from federal agencies
 (A)In generalThe Advisory Committee may secure directly from any Federal agency such information as the Advisory Committee considers necessary to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee, the head of such agency shall furnish such information to the Advisory Committee.
 (B)NoncooperationThe Advisory Committee shall include in the comments of the Advisory Committee submitted under section 3(c)(11) a discussion of any failure by a Federal agency to furnish information in response to a request under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.
 (3)Postal servicesThe Advisory Committee may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other agencies of the Federal Government.
 (4)GiftsThe Advisory Committee— (A)may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property; and
 (B)shall establish rules for the acceptance, use, and disposition of gifts and donations that avoid any conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest.
					(g)Advisory Committee personnel matters
				(1)No compensation of members
 (A)Non-federal employeesA member of the Advisory Committee who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government shall serve without compensation.
 (B)Federal employeesA member of the Advisory Committee who is an officer or employee of the Federal Government shall serve without compensation in addition to the compensation received for the services of the member as an officer or employee of the Federal Government.
 (2)Travel expensesThe members of the Advisory Committee shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Advisory Committee.
 (3)Detail of government employeesAny Federal Government employee may be detailed to the Advisory Committee without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.
				(h)Applicability of FACA
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Advisory Committee.
 (2)No terminationSection 14(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Advisory Committee.
				(i)Termination
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the Advisory Committee shall terminate 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
 (2)ContinuationThe Advisory Committee may be continued for successive 10-year periods by action taken by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to renew the Advisory Committee before the date on which the Advisory Committee would otherwise terminate.
				5.National Spatial Data Infrastructure
 (a)In generalThe National Spatial Data Infrastructure shall ensure that geospatial data from multiple sources (including the Federal Government, State, local, and tribal governments, the private sector, and institutions of higher education) is available and easily integrated to enhance the understanding of the physical and cultural world.
 (b)GoalsThe goals of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure are to— (1)ensure—
 (A)the privacy and security of the personal data of individuals and accuracy of statistical information on individuals, both in raw form and in derived information products;
 (B)free access for the public to geospatial data, information, and interpretive products, in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A–130, or any successor thereto;
 (C)the protection of proprietary interests related to licensed information and data; and (D)the interoperability of Federal information systems to enable the drawing of resources from covered agencies and partners of covered agencies; and
 (2)support and advance the establishment of a Global Spatial Data Infrastructure, consistent with national security, national defense, national intelligence, and international trade requirements, including insuring that covered agencies develop international geospatial data in accordance with international voluntary consensus standards, as defined in Office of Management and Budget Circular A–119, or any successor thereto.
 (c)Strategic planThe Committee shall prepare and maintain a strategic plan for the development and implementation of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure in a manner consistent with national security, national defense, and emergency preparedness program policies regarding data accessibility.
 (d)Advisory roleThe Committee shall advise Federal and non-Federal users of geospatial data on their responsibilities relating to implementation of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure.
			6.NGDA data themes
 (a)In generalThe Committee shall designate as NGDA data themes the primary topics and subjects for which the coordinated development, maintenance, and dissemination of geospatial data will benefit the Federal Government and the interests of the people of the United States, which shall—
 (1)be representations of conceptual topics describing digital spatial information for the Nation; and (2)contain associated datasets (with attribute records and coordinates)—
 (A)that are documented, verifiable, and officially designated to meet recognized standards; (B)that may be used in common; and
 (C)from which other datasets may be derived. (b)Lead covered agencies (1)In generalFor each NGDA data theme, the Committee shall designate 1 or more covered agencies as the lead covered agencies for the NGDA data theme.
 (2)General responsibilityThe lead covered agencies for an NGDA data theme shall be responsible for ensuring the coordinated management of the data, supporting resources (including technology and personnel), and related services and products of the NGDA data theme.
 (3)Specific responsibilitiesTo assist in fulfilling the responsibilities under paragraph (2) with respect to an NGDA data theme, the lead covered agencies shall—
 (A)provide leadership and facilitate the development and implementation of geospatial data standards for the NGDA data theme, with a particular emphasis on a data content standard for the NGDA data theme, including by—
 (i)assessing existing standards; (ii)identifying anticipated or needed data standards; and
 (iii)developing a plan to originate and implement needed standards with relevant community and international practices—
 (I)in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A–119, or any successor thereto; and (II)consistent with or as a part of the plan described in subparagraph (B);
 (B)provide leadership and facilitate the development and implementation of a plan for nationwide population of the NGDA data theme, which shall—
 (i)include developing partnership programs with States, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, private sector entities, other Federal agencies, and local governments;
 (ii)meet the needs of users of geospatial data; (iii)address human and financial resource needs;
 (iv)identify needs relating to standards, metadata for geospatial data within the NGDA data theme, and the GeoPlatform; and
 (v)expedite the development of necessary NGDA data themes; (C)establish goals that support the strategic plan for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure prepared under section 5(c);
 (D)as necessary, collect and analyze information from users of geospatial data within the NGDA data theme regarding the needs of the users for geospatial data and incorporate the needs of users in strategies relating to the NGDA data theme; and
 (E)as part of administering the NGDA data theme— (i)designate a point of contact within the lead covered agency who shall be responsible for developing, maintaining, coordination relating to, and disseminating data using the GeoPlatform;
 (ii)submit to the Committee— (I)a performance report, at least annually, that documents the activities relating to and implementation of the NGDA data theme, including progress in achieving the requirements under subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D); and
 (II)comments, as appropriate, regarding the summary and evaluation of the performance report provided by the Committee under section 3(c)(12);
 (iii)publish maps or comparable graphics online (in accordance with the mapping conventions specified by the Committee) showing the extent and status of the NGDA data themes for which the covered agency is a lead covered agency;
 (iv)encourage individuals and entities that are a source of geospatial data or metadata for geospatial data for the NGDA data theme to provide access to such data through the GeoPlatform;
 (v)coordinate with the GeoPlatform; and (vi)identify and publish proven practices for the use and application of geospatial data of the lead covered agency.
						7.Geospatial data standards
 (a)In generalIn accordance with section 216 of the E-Government Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C. 3501 note), the Committee shall establish standards for each NGDA data theme, which—
 (1)shall include— (A)rules, conditions, guidelines, and characteristics for the geospatial data within the NGDA data theme and related processes, technology, and organization; and
 (B)content standards for metadata for geospatial data within the NGDA data theme; (2)to the maximum extent practicable, shall be consistent international standards and protocols; and
 (3)the Committee shall periodically review and update as necessary for the standards to remain current, relevant, and effective.
 (b)Development of standardsThe Committee shall— (1)develop and promulgate standards under this section—
 (A)in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A–119, or any successor thereto; and (B)after consultation with a broad range of data users and providers;
 (2)to the maximum extent possible, use national and international standards adopted by voluntary standards consensus bodies; and
 (3)establish new standards only to the extent standards described in paragraph (2) do not exist. (c)ExclusionThe Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall withhold from public disclosure any information the disclosure of which reasonably could be expected to cause damage to the national interest, security, or defense of the United States.
			8.GeoPlatform
 (a)In generalThe Committee shall operate an electronic service that provides access to geospatial data and metadata for geospatial data, to be known as the GeoPlatform.
 (b)ImplementationThe GeoPlatform— (1)shall—
 (A)be available through the Internet and other communications means; (B)be accessible through a common interface; and
 (C)include all geospatial data collected by covered agencies, directly or indirectly; and (2)may include geospatial data from a source other than a covered agency, if determined appropriate by the Committee.
				9.Covered agency responsibilities
 (a)In generalEach covered agency shall— (1)prepare, maintain, publish, and implement a strategy for advancing geographic information and related geospatial data activities appropriate to the mission of the covered agency, in support of the strategic plan for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure prepared under section 5(c);
 (2)collect, maintain, disseminate, and preserve geospatial data such that the resulting data, information, or products can be readily shared with other Federal agencies and non-Federal users;
 (3)promote the integration of geospatial data from all sources; (4)ensure that data information products and other records created in geospatial data activities are included on agency record schedules that have been approved by the National Archives and Records Administration;
 (5)allocate resources to fulfill the responsibilities of effective geospatial data collection, production, and stewardship with regard to related activities of the covered agency, and as necessary to support the activities of the Committee;
 (6)use the geospatial data standards, including the standards for metadata for geospatial data, and other appropriate standards, including documenting geospatial data with the relevant metadata and making metadata available through the GeoPlatform;
 (7)coordinate and work in partnership with other Federal agencies, agencies of State, tribal, and local governments, institutions of higher education, and the private sector to efficiently and cost-effectively collect, integrate, maintain, disseminate, and preserve geospatial data, building upon existing non-Federal geospatial data to the extent possible;
 (8)use geospatial information to— (A)make Federal geospatial information and services more useful to the public;
 (B)enhance operations; (C)support decisionmaking; and
 (D)enhance reporting to the public and to Congress; (9)protect personal privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with Federal policy and law;
 (10)support emergency response activities requiring geospatial data in accordance with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) and other governing law;
 (11)participate in determining, when applicable, whether data declassified pursuant to Executive Order 12951 can contribute to and become a part of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure;
 (12)search all sources, including the GeoPlatform, to determine if existing Federal, State, local, or private geospatial data meets the needs of the covered agency before expending funds for geospatial data collection;
 (13)to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that a person receiving Federal funds for geospatial data collection provides high-quality data; and
 (14)appoint a contact to coordinate with the lead covered agencies for collection, acquisition, maintenance, and dissemination of the NGDA data themes used by the covered agency.
				(b)Reporting
 (1)In generalEach covered agency shall submit to the Committee an annual report regarding the achievements of the covered agency in preparing and implementing the strategy described in subsection (a)(1) and complying with the other requirements under subsection (a).
 (2)Budget submissionEach covered agency shall include geospatial data as a capital asset for purposes of preparing the budget submission of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code (including for purposes of the information required under submissions under exhibits 53 and 300 of Office of Management and Budget Circular A–11, relating to planning, budgeting, acquisition, and management of major information technology capital investments, or any successor thereto).
 (3)DisclosureEach covered agency shall disclose each contract, cooperative agreement, grant, or other transaction that deals with geospatial data, which may include posting information relating to the contract, cooperative agreement, grant, or other transaction on www.USAspending.gov, or any successor thereto.
 (4)OMB reviewIn reviewing the annual budget justifications submitted by covered agencies, the Office of Management and Budget shall take into consideration the summary and evaluations required under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 3(c)(10), comments, and replies to comments as required under paragraphs (11) and (12) of section 3(c), in its annual evaluation of the budget justification of each covered agency.
 (5)ReportingThe Office of Management and Budget shall include a discussion of the summaries and evaluation of the progress in establishing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure in each E-Government status report submitted under section 3606 of title 44, United States Code.
 (c)AuditsNot less than once every 2 years, the Inspector General or another senior ethics official of a covered agency shall submit to Congress an audit of the collection, production, acquisition, maintenance, distribution, use, and preservation of geospatial data by the covered agency, which shall include a review of—
 (1)the compliance of the covered agency with the standards for geospatial data, including metadata for geospatial data, established under section 7;
 (2)the compliance of the covered agency with the requirements under subsection (a); and (3)the compliance of the covered agency on the limitation on the use of Federal funds under section 10.
 10.Limitation on use of Federal fundsOn and after the date that is 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, Federal funds shall not be available for the collection, production, acquisition, maintenance, or dissemination of geospatial data that does not comply with applicable standards established under section 7, as determined by the Committee.
		11.Use of the private sector
 (a)In generalThe Committee and each covered agency shall, to the maximum extent practical, rely upon and use private individuals and entities in the United States for the acquisition of commercially available surveying and mapping and the provision of geospatial services. The Federal Government shall not commence or continue any surveying and mapping activity to provide, duplicate, or compete with a commercial product or service if the product or service is available on a more economical basis from a commercial source.
 (b)DefinitionIn this section, the term surveying and mapping has the meaning given that term by the General Services Administration for purposes of section 1102 of title 40, United States Code.
 12.Relationship to state lawNothing in this Act shall preempt the laws of any State relating to the performance of services of a surveying, mapping, or geospatial nature which, to any extent, are required to be performed or approved by a person licensed, registered, or certified to provide such services under such State law.


114 SCON 48 IS: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation should domesticate and recognize judgments issued by United States courts on behalf of United States victims of terrorism, and that the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs should cease its political interference with Italy’s independent judiciary, which it carries out in the interests of state sponsors of terrorism such as the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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		III
		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. CON. RES. 48
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 14, 2016
			Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Kirk, and Mr. Murphy) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

		CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
		Expressing the sense of Congress that the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation should domesticate and
			 recognize judgments issued by United States courts on behalf of United
			 States victims of terrorism, and that the Italian Ministry of Foreign
			 Affairs should cease its political interference with Italy’s independent
			 judiciary, which it carries out in the interests of state sponsors of
			 terrorism such as the Islamic Republic of Iran.

 Whereas, in 1996, Congress passed the Terrorism Exception to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to give United States citizens a private means of redress for injuries and deaths caused by state-sponsored acts of terrorism (originally codified at section 1605(a)(7) of title 28, United States Code and subsequently amended and recodified at section 1605A of title 28, United States Code) (in this resolution referred to as the Terrorism Exception);
 Whereas the Terrorism Exception continues to be an important tool for the United States Government to protect the interests of its nationals, and to deter global terrorism;
 Whereas the families of Alisa Flatow, Sarah Duker, and Matthew Eisenfeld, United States students killed in Iran-sponsored bombings, secured judgments against the Islamic Republic of Iran in United States Federal court for its role in those murders;
 Whereas the families of Alisa Flatow, Sarah Duker, and Matthew Eisenfeld attempted to enforce those United States judgments against Iranian assets held in Italy;
 Whereas the families of Alisa Flatow, Sarah Duker, and Matthew Eisenfeld initially domesticated their judgments in Italian court;
 Whereas the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs entered appearances in subsequent proceedings on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran, interfering with the domestication and successfully causing the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation (Italy’s highest court of appeal) to overturn the Court of Appeals of Rome’s judgment in favor of these United States terrorism victims (Islamic Republic of Iran v. Flatow, Cass., sez. un., 22 giugno 2007, n. 14570 (It.); Islamic Republic of Iran v. Eisenfeld, Cass., sez. un., 22 giugno 2007, n. 14571 (It.));
 Whereas the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation condemned the Terrorism Exception—a crucial United States antiterrorism statute—as a violation of international law on the grounds that it gives United States citizens a remedy for acts of terrorism committed outside of the United States (Flatow v. Islamic Republic of Iran, Cass., sez. un., 28 ottobre 2015, n. 21946 (It.); Eisenfeld v. Islamic Republic of Iran, Cass., sez. un., 28 ottobre 2015, n. 21947 (It.));
 Whereas the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation therefore refuses to recognize any judgments issued by United States courts under the Terrorism Exception (id.);
 Whereas Congress will use every tool at its disposal to seek justice for United States citizens who are murdered in acts of terrorism, including attacks committed outside the United States; and
 Whereas United States courts have applied the Terrorism Exception to bring justice to European Union victims of state-sponsored terrorism directed against United States nationals (see, e.g., Hurst v. Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, 474 F. Supp. 2d 19 (D.D.C. 2007); Rein v. Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, 995 F. Supp. 325 (E.D.N.Y. 1998)): Now, therefore, be it

 That it is the sense of Congress that— (1)Italy has violated the principle of reciprocity governing the mutual recognition of domestic court awards between our two nations;
 (2)the intervention by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on behalf of Iran against victims of Iranian terrorism was initiated to the detriment of both United States and European Union terrorism victims; and
 (3)the European Court of Human Rights should— (A)overturn the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation’s erroneous rulings in Flatow v. Islamic Republic of Iran (Cass., sez. un., 28 ottobre 2015, n. 21946 (It.)) and Eisenfeld v. Islamic Republic of Iran (Cass., sez. un., 28 ottobre 2015, n. 21947 (It.)); and
 (B)order the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation to recognize the United States judgments held by the Flatow, Duker, and Eisenfeld families against Iran.


115 HR 4253 IH: American Promise Act of 2017
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4253IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 3, 2017Ms. Velázquez (for herself, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Ms. Bass, Mr. Crowley, Ms. Norton, Mr. McGovern, Mrs. Demings, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Carson of Indiana, Mr. Gomez, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Grijalva, Mrs. Napolitano, Mrs. Torres, Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Miss Rice of New York, Mr. Castro of Texas, and Mr. Evans) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for certain protections for aliens granted
			 temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure, and for other
			 purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the American Promise Act of 2017. 2.Adjustment of status for certain non-immigrant nationals granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departureTitle II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 244 the following (and amending the table of contents accordingly):

				244A.Adjustment of status for certain nationals in receipt of temporary protected status or deferred
			 enforced departure
 (a)In generalThe status of any alien described in subsection (c) shall be adjusted by the Secretary of Homeland Security to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if the alien—
 (1)applies for such adjustment within 3 years after the date of enactment of this section; (2)is determined to be admissible to the United States for permanent residence; and
 (3)meets the criteria established under subsection (c) (b)Certain grounds for inadmissibility inapplicable (1)In generalFor purposes of determining admissibility under subsection (a)(2), the grounds for inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (4), (5), (6)(A), and (7)(A) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act shall not apply.
 (2)Additional waiver for individual aliensThe Secretary may waive any other provision of section 212(a) in the case of an individual alien for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest.
 (c)Aliens eligible for adjustment of statusAn alien shall be eligible for adjustment of status if the alien— (1)is a national of a country (or part of a country) with a designation under 244(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act during the period specified in section 244(b)(2) and who was granted temporary protected status, or was otherwise eligible for temporary protected status, on or before October 1, 2017, or has been granted Deferred Enforced Departure (hereinafter in this section referred to as DED) on or before October 1, 2017; and
 (2)has been continuously physically present in the United States for a period of not less than 3 years since the effective date of this Act’s enactment.
 (d)Waiver authorizedNotwithstanding any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act, an alien who fails to meet the continuous physical presence requirement under paragraph (2) of subsection (c) shall be considered eligible for status adjustment as provided in this section if the Attorney General or the Secretary determines that the removal of the alien from the United States would result in extreme hardship to the alien, their spouse, their children, their parents, or their domestic partner.
 (e)Effect of application on certain ordersAn alien present in the United States who has been ordered removed or has been granted voluntary departure from the United States may, notwithstanding such order, apply for adjustment of status under this section. Such alien shall not be required to file a separate motion to reopen, reconsider, or vacate the order of removal. If the Secretary approves the application, the Secretary shall cancel the order of removal. If the Secretary renders a final administrative decision to deny the application, the order of removal shall be effective and enforceable to the same extent as if the application had not been made.
 (f)Work authorizationThe Secretary shall authorize an alien who has applied for adjustment of status under this section to engage in employment in the United States during the pendency of such application and shall provide the alien with an appropriate document signifying authorization of employment.
					(g)Adjustment of status for certain family members
 (1)In generalThe status of an alien shall be adjusted by the Secretary to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien—
 (A)is the spouse, parent, or unmarried son or daughter of an alien whose status is adjusted under this section;
 (B)applies for adjustment under this section within 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act; and
 (C)is determined to be admissible to the United States for permanent residence. (2)Certain grounds for inadmissibility inapplicableFor purposes of determining admissibility under subsection (g)(1)(C), the grounds for inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (4), (5), (6)(A), and (7)(A) of section 212(a) shall not apply.
 (h)Availability of administrative reviewThe Secretary shall provide to aliens applying for adjustment of status under this section the same right to, and procedures for, administrative review as are provided to—
 (1)applicants for adjustment of status under section 245; or (2)aliens subject to removal proceedings under section 240.
 (i)No offset in number of visas availableThe granting of adjustment of status under this section shall not reduce the number of immigrant visas authorized to be issued under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
 (j)Treatment of brief, casual, and innocent departures and certain other absencesAn alien who has failed to maintain the 3-year continuous physical presence requirement under subsection (c) because of brief, casual, and innocent departures or, emergency travel, or extenuating circumstances outside of the control of the alien, shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States.
 (k)Rule of constructionNothing in this Act shall be construed to include aliens (as a class or individual basis) from previously designated countries that no longer have valid temporary protected status designation under section 244(b), or aliens who no longer have a valid deferred enforced departure status, unless such designated status or previously deferred enforced departure expires on or after January 1, 2017.
 (l)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)The term domestic partner means an adult of at least 18 years of age in a committed relationship with the alien applying for adjustment. A committed relationship is one in which the employee and the domestic partner of the employee are each other’s sole domestic partner (and are not married to or domestic partners with anyone else) and share responsibility for a significant measure of each other’s common welfare and financial obligations. This includes, but is not limited to, any relationship between two individuals of the same or opposite sex that is granted legal recognition by a State or by the District of Columbia as a marriage or analogous relationship (including, but not limited to, a civil union).
 (2)The term provide for its repatriated citizens means a country’s ability to provide safety, and social safety net services, including preventive healthcare services, and housing.
 (3)The term Deferred Enforced Departure or DED refers to the presidential directive issued on September 28, 2016.. 3.Reporting requirements regarding future discontinued eligibility of aliens from countries currently listed under temporary protected status (a)Additional reporting requirementsSection 244(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)(3)) is amended by adding at the end, the following:

 (D)Report on terminationsWithin 3 days after the Attorney General’s announcement, including by notice in the Federal Register, of a country’s designation being terminated from Temporary Protected Status, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House Judiciary Committee a report that includes—
 (i)an explanation of the event or events that initially prompted a country’s designation under temporary protected status;
 (ii)the progress the country has made in remedying the designation specified in clause (i), including any significant challenges or shortcomings that have not been addressed since the initial designation;
 (iii)an analysis, with applicable and relevant metrics as determined by the Secretary, of the country’s ability to repatriate its nationals, including—
 (I)the country’s financial ability to provide for its repatriated citizens; (II)the country’s financial ability to address the initial designation specified in clause (i) without foreign assistance;
 (III)the country’s gross domestic product, gross domestic product per capita, and an analysis of the country’s ability to be economically self-sufficient without foreign assistance;
 (IV)the economic and social impact repatriation of nationals in possession of temporary protected status would have on the recipient country; and
 (V)any additional metrics the Secretary deems necessary.. 4.Adjustment of relation of period of temporary protected status to cancellation of removalSection 244(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.1254a(e)) is amended—
 (1)by striking With respect to an alien and inserting the following:  (1)In generalWith respect to an alien; and
 (2)by adding at the end, the following:  (2)Waiver for certain temporary protected status holdersThe provisions in subsection (e) shall not apply to an Alien who is eligible for adjustment of status pursuant to section 244A of the Immigration and Nationality Act..
			5.Eligibility for naturalization
 (a)In generalNotwithstanding sections 319(b), 328, and 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1430(b), 1439, and 1440), an alien whose status is adjusted under section 244A of the Immigration and Nationality Act to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence may apply for naturalization under chapter 2 of title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.) not earlier than 5 years after such adjustment of status.
 (b)Language requirement waiverSection 312(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1423(b)(2)) is amended— (1)in subparagraph (A), by adding or at the end;
 (2)in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ; or; and (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (C)is an alien in receipt of status adjustment under section 244A of the Immigration and Nationality Act..


115 HR 7369 IH: DEA Notification Act of 2018
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-12-20
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7369IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 20, 2018Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Mr. Ruiz) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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 title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human
			 Services to provide the Attorney General certain notifications in certain
			 determinations made by the Secretary of improper prescribing of controlled
			 substances, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the DEA Notification Act of 2018. 2.Establish reciprocity with Drug Enforcement Administration to address improper prescribing of controlled substances (a)Notification of Attorney General in cases of improper prescribing of controlled substancesSection 1866(j) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395cc(j)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

					(10)Notification of Attorney General
 (A)In generalIf the Secretary makes a determination described in subparagraph (B) with respect to improper prescribing of a controlled substance (as defined in section 102(6) of the Controlled Substances Act), the Secretary shall notify the Attorney General in accordance with subparagraph (C).
 (B)Determination by SecretaryA determination described in this subparagraph is a determination by the Secretary under which— (i)the enrollment of a provider of services or supplier under this title is revoked, based in whole or in part on a finding by the Secretary under section 424.535(a)(14) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), as applied to improper prescribing of controlled substances; or
 (ii)a provider of services or supplier is placed on the preclusion list as defined under sections 422.2 and 423.100 of such title 42 (or any successor regulation), based in whole or in part on a finding by the Secretary that such provider or supplier has engaged in conduct, in connection with prescribing of controlled substances, that would be considered improper prescribing under such section 424.535(a)(14), if the provider of services or supplier were enrolled under this title.
 (C)NotificationIf the Secretary revokes an enrollment or makes a preclusion list placement as described in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall notify the Attorney General of such revocation or placement, no later than 30 days after—
 (i)the affirmation of such Secretarial action, in response to a request for reconsideration by the provider of services or supplier involved under section 424.545(a) or part 498 of such title 42, as applicable (or any successor regulations); or
 (ii)absent such a request for reconsideration, expiration of the time period during which such a request may be filed.
 (D)Recommendation to Attorney GeneralFollowing a notification under subparagraph (C) with respect to a provider of services or supplier, the Secretary shall recommend that the Attorney General consider revoking any registration (or waiver thereof) under section 303 of the Controlled Substances Act under which such provider or supplier is authorized to dispense controlled substances, to the extent such revocation is authorized under such Act.
 (E)Subsequent notificationIn the case that a revocation of enrollment or a preclusion list placement as described in subparagraph (B) is reversed under proceedings subsequent to the appropriate notification under subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall inform the Attorney General of such reversal (and as applicable, reinstatement of such enrollment or removal from the preclusion list)..
 (b)Sense of the CongressIt is the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should collaborate with the Attorney General in assessing the extent to which improper prescribing of controlled substances may be effectively addressed through an amendment to the Controlled Substances Act or regulations thereunder, as applicable, under which registration (or waiver thereof) under section 303 of such Act may be revoked for providers or suppliers who are the subject of a notification by the Secretary to the Attorney General under section 1866(j)(10) of the Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a).
 (c)Technical correction to citation for appeals provisionSection 1866(j)(5)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395cc(j)(5)(B)) is amended by striking paragraph (7) and inserting paragraph (9).


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3470
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			August 1, 2012
			Ms. Stabenow (for
			 herself and Mr. Crapo) introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To permanently extend the private mortgage insurance tax
		  deduction.

		1.Permanent extension of
			 deduction for mortgage insurance premiums
			(a)In
			 generalSubparagraph (E) of section 163(h)(3) of the Internal
			 Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking clause (iv).
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to amounts
			 paid or accrued after December 31, 2011, and to amounts properly allocable to
			 periods after such date.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1943
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 23, 2011
			Mr. DeFazio (for
			 himself, Ms. Slaughter, and
			 Mr. Gene Green of Texas) introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws
		  to the business of health insurance to protect competition and
		  consumers.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Health Insurance Industry Fair
			 Competition Act.
		2.Restoring the
			 application of antitrust laws to health sector insurers
			(a)Amendment to
			 McCarran-Ferguson ActSection 3 of the Act of March 9, 1945 (15
			 U.S.C. 1013), commonly known as the McCarran-Ferguson Act, is amended by adding
			 at the end the following:

					(c)Nothing contained in this Act shall modify,
				impair, or supersede the operation of any of the antitrust laws with respect to
				the business of health insurance. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the
				term antitrust laws has the meaning given it in subsection (a)
				of the first section of the Clayton Act, except that such term includes section
				5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act to the extent that such section 5 applies
				to unfair methods of
				competition.
					.
			(b)Related
			 ProvisionFor purposes of section 5 of the Federal Trade
			 Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45) to the extent such section applies to unfair
			 methods of competition, section 3(c) of the McCarran-Ferguson Act shall apply
			 with respect to the business of health insurance without regard to whether such
			 business is carried on for profit, notwithstanding the definition of
			 Corporation contained in section 4 of the Federal Trade
			 Commission Act.


115 S2606 IS: Opioid ECHO Act
U.S. Senate
2018-03-22
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		II
		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		S. 2606
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 22, 2018
			Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mrs. Capito, and Mr. Udall) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

		A BILL
		To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for training health
			 professionals to treat opioid addiction and other substance use disorders
			 through using technology-enabled
			 models, and for other
			 purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Opioid ECHO Act.
		2.Grants to train health professionals to treat opioid addiction
 (a)In generalThe Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for the purpose of training health professionals to treat opioid addiction and other substance use disorders, including by providing medication-assisted treatment, through the use of technology-enabled models.
 (b)DurationEach grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of 3 years. (c)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section:
 (1)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means a nonprofit organization, an academic institution, a State, a Federally qualified health center as defined in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)), or other entity determined appropriate by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
 (2)Technology-enabled modelThe term technology-enabled model means a technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building model, as defined in section 2 of the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act (Public Law 114–270; 130 Stat. 1395).
 (d)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $10,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2018 through 2020.


117 HRES 140 IH: Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2021 as “National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month”.
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-02-18
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IV117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 140IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 18, 2021Ms. Wexton (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Hinson, Ms. Speier, Ms. Dean, Mr. Reed, Ms. Norton, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Mr. Carson, Mr. Cooper, Ms. Titus, Mr. Khanna, and Mr. Krishnamoorthi) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryRESOLUTIONExpressing support for designation of the month of February 2021 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (in this resolution referred to as the CDC), teen dating violence includes 4 types of behavior: (1) physical violence, (2) sexual violence, (3) psychological aggression, and (4) stalking;Whereas according to the National Institute of Justice and Statistics, technology-facilitated abuse is a growing social malady contributing to increased psychological aggression among teens; Whereas technology-facilitated abuse includes, but is not limited to, cyber extortion, cyberstalking, and doxing;Whereas according to the Cyberbullying Research Center, over one quarter (28.1 percent) of teens who had been in a romantic relationship at some point in the previous year said they had been the victim of at least one form of digital dating abuse; Whereas while dating violence, domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking affect individuals regardless of age, teens are especially vulnerable;Whereas according to the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, almost half (44.3 percent) of teens experienced at least one type of violence and 1 in 7 (15.6 percent) of teens experienced at least two types of violence; Whereas 1 in 9 female and 1 in 36 male high school students report having experienced sexual dating violence in the last year;Whereas the CDC reported that nearly 1 in 11 female teens and about 1 in 15 male teens reported experiencing physical dating violence in the last year;Whereas teaching teens about the consequences of intimate partner violence and supporting the development of healthy, respectful, and nonviolent relationships have the potential to decrease teen dating violence in future generations;Whereas educating middle school students and their parents about the importance of building healthy relationships and preventing teen dating violence is key to deterring abuse before it begins;Whereas according to a National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey of the CDC, 80 percent of female rape victims experienced their first rape before the age of 25, and almost half experienced their first rape before the age of 18;Whereas according to the same National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 26 percent of women and 15 percent of men who were victims of contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime first experienced these or other forms of violence by that partner before the age of 18;Whereas approximately 35 percent of women who were raped as minors were also raped as adults;Whereas developing healthy relationship practices and standards in youth under the age of 18 can be critical to eliminating sexual violence and other forms of intimate partner violence;Whereas teen dating violence is a preventable public health crisis that can negatively impact teens and youth in all parts of the United States;Whereas teens who have experienced dating violence are more than twice as likely as others to consider suicide;Whereas the CDC indicates that there are several community factors, such as poverty, low capital, such as lack of institutions, relationships, and norms that shape a community’s social interactions, poor neighborhood support and cohesion, weak community sanctions against intimate partner violence, and high alcohol outlet density, that place individuals at greater risk for perpetrating intimate partner violence;Whereas the CDC also indicates that community factors, such as neighborhood collective efficacy, and coordination of resources and services among community agencies, may reduce an individual’s risk of perpetrating intimate partner violence;Whereas primary prevention programs are a key part of addressing teen dating violence, and many successful examples of such programs include education, community outreach, and social marketing campaigns that are culturally appropriate;Whereas evidence-based programs such as the Coaching Boys Into Men program have demonstrated that teaching adolescent men how to have healthy and nonviolent relationships may increase positive bystander behavior and prevent men from becoming perpetrators of teen dating violence;Whereas the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, as amended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, includes the SMART Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Act, which improves the coordination and effectiveness of existing programs to address abusive youth relationships; Whereas skilled assessment and intervention programs are necessary for youth victims and abusers; andWhereas the establishment of the month of February 2021 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, and families regardless of socioeconomic status, race, and sex: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives—(1)supports the designation of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month;(2)supports communities in empowering teens to develop healthy relationships throughout their lives;(3)recognizes the national impact of teen dating violence on public health and its specific and disproportionate impact on young women; and(4)calls on the people of the United States, including youth, parents, schools, law enforcement, State and local officials, nonprofit organizations, and interested groups to observe National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with appropriate programs and activities that promote awareness and prevention of teen dating violence in communities across the country.