116 HR 2213 IH: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the work opportunity credit permanent.
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-04-10
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2213IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 10, 2019Mr. Thompson of California (for himself, Mr. Reed, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Rice of South Carolina, and Mr. Suozzi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the work opportunity credit permanent.

		1.Work opportunity credit made permanent
 (a)In generalSection 51(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (4) and by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4).
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2019.


110th CONGRESS1st Session
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

July 30, 2007
 AMENDMENT:
 That the resolution from the Senate (S. Con. Res. 27) entitled Concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day , do pass with the following
Strike the preamble and insert the following new preamble:
Whereas the Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in present use;  Whereas the Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to members of the Armed Forces who are wounded in action against an enemy of the United States or are wounded while held as prisoners of war, and is awarded posthumously to the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces who are killed in action against an enemy of the United States or who die of wounds received in action against an enemy of the United States;Whereas the Purple Heart was established on August 7, 1782, during the Revolutionary War, when General George Washington issued an order establishing the Badge of Military Merit;  Whereas the award of the Purple Heart ceased with the end of the Revolutionary War, but was revived in 1932, the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth, out of respect for his memory and military achievements; andWhereas areas observing National Purple Heart Recognition Day is a fitting tribute to George Washington and to the more than 1.5 million recipients of the Purple Heart: Now, therefore, be it
 Lorraine MillerClerk.


115 S2181 IS: Military Families Credit Reporting Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-11-30
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2181IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESNovember 30, 2017Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Booker, and Mr. Brown) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsA BILLTo amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide protections for active duty military consumers.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Military Families Credit Reporting Act of 2017. 2.Notice of status as an active duty military consumerThe Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) is amended—
 (1)in section 605 (15 U.S.C. 1681c), by adding at the end the following:  (i)Notice of status as an active duty military consumer (1)In generalWith respect to an item of adverse information about a consumer that arises from the failure of the consumer to make any required payment on a debt or other obligation, if the action or inaction that gave rise to the item occurred while the consumer was an active duty military consumer—
 (A)the consumer may provide appropriate proof, including official orders, to a consumer reporting agency that the consumer was an active duty military consumer at the time the action or inaction occurred; and
 (B)any consumer report provided by the consumer reporting agency that includes the item shall clearly and conspicuously disclose that the consumer was an active duty military consumer when the action or inaction that gave rise to the item occurred.
 (2)Model formThe Bureau shall prepare a model form, which shall be made publicly available, including in an electronic format, by which a consumer may—
 (A)notify, and provide appropriate proof to, a consumer reporting agency in a simple and easy manner, including electronically, that the consumer is or was an active duty military consumer; and
 (B)provide contact information of the consumer for the purpose of communicating with the consumer while the consumer is an active duty military consumer.
 (3)No adverse consequencesNotice, whether provided by the model form described in paragraph (2) or otherwise, that a consumer is or was an active duty military consumer may not provide the sole basis for—
 (A)with respect to a credit transaction between the consumer and a creditor, a creditor— (i)denying an application of credit submitted by the consumer;
 (ii)revoking an offer of credit made to the consumer by the creditor; (iii)changing the terms of an existing credit arrangement with the consumer; or
 (iv)refusing to grant credit to the consumer in a substantially similar amount or on substantially similar terms requested by the consumer;
 (B)furnishing negative information relating to the creditworthiness of the consumer by or to a consumer reporting agency; or
 (C)except as otherwise provided in this title, a creditor or consumer reporting agency noting in the file of the consumer that the consumer is or was an active duty military consumer.;
 (2)in section 605A (15 U.S.C. 1681c–1)— (A)in subsection (c)—
 (i)by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly;
 (ii)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking Upon and inserting the following:  (1)In generalUpon; and
 (iii)by adding at the end the following:  (2)Negative information notificationIf a consumer reporting agency receives an item of adverse information about a consumer who has provided appropriate proof that the consumer is an active duty military consumer, the consumer reporting agency shall promptly notify the consumer, with a frequency, in a manner, and according to a timeline determined by the Bureau or specified by the consumer—
 (A)that the consumer reporting agency has received the item of adverse information, along with a description of the item; and
 (B)the method by which the consumer may dispute the validity of the item. (3)Contact information for active duty military consumers (A)In generalIf a consumer who has provided appropriate proof to a consumer reporting agency that the consumer is an active duty military consumer provides the consumer reporting agency with contact information for the purpose of communicating with the consumer while the consumer is an active duty military consumer, the consumer reporting agency shall use that contact information for all communications with the consumer while the consumer is an active duty military consumer.
 (B)Direct requestUnless a consumer directs otherwise, the provision of contact information by the consumer under subparagraph (A) shall be deemed to be a request for the consumer to receive an active duty alert under paragraph (1).
 (4)Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that any person making use of a consumer report that contains an item of adverse information with respect to a consumer should, if the action or inaction that gave rise to the item occurred while the consumer was an active duty military consumer, take that fact into account when evaluating the creditworthiness of the consumer.; and
 (B)in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:  (3)subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (c)(1), in the case of a referral under subsection (c)(1)(C).; and
 (3)in section 611(a)(1) (15 U.S.C. 1681i(a)(1)), by adding at the end the following:  (D)Notice of dispute related to active duty military consumersWith respect to an item of information described under subparagraph (A) that is under dispute, if the consumer to whom the item relates has notified the consumer reporting agency conducting the investigation described in that subparagraph, and has provided appropriate proof, that the consumer was an active duty military consumer at the time the action or inaction that gave rise to the disputed item occurred, the consumer reporting agency shall—
 (i)include that fact in the file of the consumer; and (ii)indicate that fact in each consumer report that includes the disputed item..


		II
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 3094
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 5, 2008
			Mr. Lautenberg (for
			 himself, Mr. Menendez,
			 Mrs. Clinton, and
			 Mr. Schumer) introduced the following
			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and Natural
			 Resources

		A BILL
		To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for a
		  study of the Long Path Trail, a system of trails and potential trails running
		  from Fort Lee, New Jersey, to the Adirondacks in New York, to determine whether
		  to add the trail to the National Trails System, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Long Path Trail Study Act of
			 2008.
		2.Designation of
			 long path trail for study for potential addition to the National Trails
			 System
			(a)DesignationSection 5(c) of the National Trails System
			 Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(44)Long Path trailThe Long Path Trail, a system of 350 miles
				of trails and potential trails running from Fort Lee, New Jersey, to the
				Adirondack Mountains in the State of New
				York.
					.
			(b)Expedited report
			 to congressNotwithstanding the fourth sentence of section 5(b)
			 of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b)), the Secretary of the
			 Interior shall, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act,
			 submit to Congress the study required under paragraph (44) of section 5(c) of
			 the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(c)) (as added by subsection
			 (a)).


115 HR 6171 IH: To authorize the Coast Guard to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Oliver Hazard Perry, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-06-20
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V115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6171IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 20, 2018Mr. Cicilline introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo authorize the Coast Guard to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement
			 for the vessel Oliver Hazard Perry, and for other purposes.

 1.Jones Act waiver for the Oliver Hazard PerryNotwithstanding sections 12112 and 12132 and chapter 551 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Oliver Hazard Perry (International Maritime Organization number 8775560; United States official number 1257224).


116 S1492 IS: Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act
U.S. Senate
2021-04-29
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II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1492IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 29, 2021Ms. Smith (for herself, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mrs. Murray) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipA BILLTo direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.(2)Remote recreational businessThe term remote recreational business means a business in the contiguous United States that is—(A)a small business concern (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) operating in the recreational industry;(B)located within 75 miles of the United States and Canadian border; and(C)only accessible by land via Canada. 3.Forgivable loan program for remote recreational businesses(a)In generalThe Administrator shall establish a program to make forgivable loans available to remote recreational businesses that experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50 percent during the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending on July 1, 2020 as compared with the same period during 2019.(b)EligibilityTo be eligible for a forgivable loan under subsection (a), a remote recreational business shall—(1)have been in operation on March 1, 2020; and(2)show that the closure of the United States and Canadian border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of the remote recreational business.(c)Loan amountThe maximum loan amount under subsection (a) shall be equal to 75 percent of the gross annual receipts for the remote recreational business for fiscal year 2019.(d)ForgivenessNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall forgive 100 percent of the value of a loan made to a remote recreational business under subsection (a) less the amount the remote recreational business received from—(1)any other loan forgiveness program, including any program established under the CARES Act (Public Law 116–136); or(2)an advance under section 1110 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9009).


113 HRES 410 IH: Expressing support for the designation of a “Small Business Saturday” and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-11-13
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IV113th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 410IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 13, 2013Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Cicilline, and Ms. Herrera Beutler) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the designation of a Small Business Saturday and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.Whereas small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all businesses having employees (commonly referred to as employer firms) in the United States;Whereas small businesses employ over 49 percent of the employees in the private sector in the United States;Whereas small businesses pay over 42 percent of the total payroll of the employees in the private sector in the United States;Whereas small businesses are responsible for more than 46 percent of the private, nonfarm product of the gross domestic product;Whereas small businesses generated 64 percent of net new jobs created between 1993 and 2011;Whereas 87 percent of consumers in the United States agree that the success of small businesses is critical to the overall economic health of the United States;Whereas 89 percent of consumers in the United States agree that small businesses contribute positively to the local community by supplying jobs and generating tax revenue;Whereas 93 percent of consumers in the United States agree that it is important to support the small businesses in their community; andWhereas November 30, 2013, would be an appropriate date to designate as Small Business Saturday: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives—(1)supports the designation of a Small Business Saturday; and(2)supports efforts—(A)to encourage consumers to shop locally; and(B)to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small businesses on the economy of the United States.


116 S506 IS: Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019
U.S. Senate
2019-02-14
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		II
		116th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 506
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			February 14, 2019
			Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Markey, Mrs. Shaheen, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Harris, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. King, Mr. Casey, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Schatz, Ms. Warren, Mr. Booker, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Cardin, and Ms. Cantwell) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms from individuals who are a
			 danger
			 to themselves or others pursuant to court orders for this purpose.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019.
 2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means—
 (A)a State or Indian Tribe— (i)that enacts legislation described in section 4;
 (ii)with respect to which the Attorney General determines that the legislation described in clause (i) complies with the requirements of section 4; and
 (iii)that certifies to the Attorney General that the State or Indian Tribe shall— (I)use the grant for the purposes described in section 3(b); and
 (II)allocate not less than 25 percent of the amount received under a grant under section 3 for training for law enforcement; or
 (B)a unit of local government or other public or private entity that— (i)is located in a State or in the territory under the jurisdiction of an Indian Tribe that meets the requirements described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A); and
 (ii)certifies to the Attorney General that the unit of local government or entity shall— (I)use the grant for the purposes described in section 3(b); and
 (II)allocate not less than 25 percent of the amount received under a grant under section 3 for training for law enforcement.
 (2)Extreme risk protection orderThe term extreme risk protection order means a written order or warrant, issued by a State or Tribal court or signed by a magistrate (or other comparable judicial officer), the primary purpose of which is to reduce the risk of firearm-related death or injury by doing 1 or more of the following:
 (A)Prohibiting a named individual from having under the custody or control of the individual, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm.
 (B)Having a firearm removed or requiring the surrender of firearms from a named individual. (3)FirearmThe term firearm has the meaning given the term in section 921 of title 18, United States Code.
 (4)Indian TribeThe term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term Indian tribe in section 1709 of the Public Safety and Community Policing Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 10389).
 (5)Law enforcement officerThe term law enforcement officer means a public servant authorized by State, local, or Tribal law or by a State, local, or Tribal government agency to—
 (A)engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of an offense; or
 (B)supervise sentenced criminal offenders.
 (6)PetitionerThe term petitioner means an individual authorized under State or Tribal law to petition for an extreme risk protection order.
 (7)StateThe term State means— (A)a State;
 (B)the District of Columbia; (C)the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and
 (D)any other territory or possession of the United States. (8)Unit of local governmentThe term unit of local government has the meaning given the term in section 901 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10251).
			3.Extreme Risk Protection Grant Program
 (a)In generalThe Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the Department of Justice shall establish a program under which, from amounts made available to carry out this section, the Director may make grants to eligible entities to assist in carrying out the provisions of the legislation described in section 4.
 (b)Use of fundsFunds awarded under this section may be used by an applicant to— (1)enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies and the courts of a State, unit of local government, or Indian Tribe by providing personnel, training, technical assistance, data collection, and other resources to carry out legislation described in section 4;
 (2)train judges, court personnel, and law enforcement officers to more accurately identify individuals whose access to firearms poses a danger of causing harm to themselves or others by increasing the risk of firearms suicide or interpersonal violence;
 (3)develop and implement law enforcement and court protocols, forms, and orders so that law enforcement agencies and the courts may carry out the provisions of the legislation described in section 4 in a safe and effective manner, including through the removal and storage of firearms pursuant to extreme risk protection orders under the legislation; and
 (4)raise public awareness and understanding of the legislation described in section 4 so that extreme risk protection orders may be issued in appropriate situations to reduce the risk of firearms-related death and injury.
 (c)ApplicationAn eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require.
 (d)IncentivesFor each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024, the Attorney General shall give affirmative preference in awarding any discretionary grant awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance to a State or Indian Tribe that has enacted legislation described in section 4.
 (e)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. 4.National extreme risk protection order law (a)RequirementsLegislation described in this section is legislation that establishes requirements that are substantially similar to the following:
 (1)Application for extreme risk protection orderA petitioner, including a law enforcement officer, may submit an application to a State or Tribal court, on a form designed by the court or a State or Tribal agency, that—
 (A)describes the facts and circumstances justifying that an extreme risk protection order be issued against the named individual; and
 (B)is signed by the applicant, under oath. (2)NoticeThe individual named in an application for an extreme risk protection order as described in paragraph (1) shall be given written notice of the application and an opportunity to be heard on the matter in accordance with this section.
				(3)Issuance of extreme risk protection orders
					(A)Hearing
 (i)In generalUpon receipt of an application described in paragraph (1), the court shall order a hearing to be held not later than 30 days after the date of such application.
 (ii)DeterminationIf the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the respondent poses a danger of causing harm to himself, herself, or others by having access to a firearm, the court may issue an extreme risk protection order.
 (B)Length of extreme risk protection orderAn extreme risk protection order shall be in effect for a period not to exceed 1 year, unless renewed.
					(4)Ex parte extreme risk protection orders
 (A)In generalUpon receipt of an application described in paragraph (1), the court may issue an ex parte extreme risk protection order before conducting the hearing required under paragraph (3), if—
 (i)the application for an extreme risk protection order alleges that the respondent poses a danger of causing harm to himself, herself, or others in the near future by having access to a firearm; and
 (ii)the court finds there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent poses a danger of causing harm to himself, herself, or others in the near future by having access to a firearm.
 (B)Length of ex parte extreme risk protection orderAn ex parte extreme risk protection order shall be in effect for a period not to exceed 30 days, unless continued for good cause.
 (5)Storage of removed firearmsAll firearms removed or surrendered pursuant to an extreme risk protection order shall be retained by a law enforcement officer or a law enforcement agency until the named individual regains his or her eligibility to possess firearms, except that the legislation may authorize a law enforcement agency to—
 (A)contract with a manufacturer, dealer, or importer licensed under chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, for the secure storage of firearms; and
 (B)transfer the firearm upon proof that the named individual will no longer have access to the firearm.
					(6)Notification
 (A)In generalA State or tribal court that issues an extreme risk protection order shall notify the Department of Justice or the comparable State or Tribal agency, as applicable, of the order as soon as practicable. Such notice shall be submitted in an electronic format, in a manner prescribed by the Department of Justice or the comparable State or Tribal agency.
 (B)Update of databasesAs soon as practicable after receiving a notification under subparagraph (A), the Department of Justice or the comparable State or Tribal agency shall ensure the extreme risk protection order is reflected in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
 (7)Confidentiality protectionsAll personally identifiable information provided to the court, the Department of Justice, and comparable State or Tribal agencies shall be kept confidential, except as necessary to carry out the legislation.
 (b)Additional authoritiesLegislation described in this section may— (1)provide procedures for the termination of an extreme risk protection order;
 (2)provide procedures for the renewal of an extreme risk protection order; (3)establish burdens of proof for issuance of orders described in paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (a) that are higher than the burdens of proof required under those paragraphs; and
 (4)limit the individuals who may submit an application described in subsection (a)(1), provided that, at a minimum, law enforcement officers are authorized to do so.
 5.Federal firearms prohibitionSection 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subsection (d)—
 (A)in paragraph (8)(B)(ii), by striking or at the end; (B)in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and
 (C)by inserting after paragraph (9) the following:  (10)is subject to a court order that prohibits such person from having under his or her custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving any firearms, or requires the surrender or removal of firearms from the person, provided that the order—
 (A)is issued in a manner consistent with the due process rights of the person; and (B)is based on a finding that the person poses a danger of causing harm to himself, herself, or others by having access to a firearm.; and
 (2)in subsection (g)— (A)in paragraph (8)(C)(ii), by striking or at the end;
 (B)in paragraph (9), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ; or; and (C)by inserting after paragraph (9) the following:

 (10)is subject to a court order that prohibits such person from having under his or her custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving any firearms, or requires the surrender or removal of firearms from the person, provided that the order—
 (A)is issued in a manner consistent with the due process rights of the person; and (B)is based on a finding that the person poses a danger of causing harm to himself, herself, or others by having access to a firearm,.
 6.Conforming amendmentSection 3(1) of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (34 U.S.C. 40903(1)) is amended by striking section 922(g)(8) and inserting paragraph (8) or (10) of section 922(g).
 7.Full faith and creditAny extreme risk protection order issued under a State or Tribal law enacted in accordance with this Act shall be accorded the same full faith and credit by the court of another State or Indian Tribe (the enforcing State or Indian Tribe) and enforced by the court and law enforcement personnel of the other State or Tribal government as if it were the order of the enforcing State or Tribe.
 8.SeverabilityIf any provision of this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected.


117 HR 2540 IH: Small Business Lending Fairness Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-04-14
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2540IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 14, 2021Ms. Velázquez (for herself and Mr. Schneider) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Lending Fairness Act.2.Obligor transactions(a)In generalChapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1631 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:140B.Unfair credit practices(a)In generalIn connection with the extension of credit or creation of debt in or affecting commerce, as defined in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44), including any advance of funds or sale or assignment of future income or receivables that may or may not be credit, no person may directly or indirectly take or receive from another person an obligation that constitutes or contains a cognovit or confession of judgment (for purposes other than executory process in the State of Louisiana), warrant of attorney, or other waiver of the right to notice and the opportunity to be heard in the event of suit or process thereon.(b)ExemptionThe exemption in section 104(1) shall not apply to this section..(b)Technical and conforming amendments(1)Section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602) is amended by adding at the end the following:(ff)The term debt means any obligation of a person to pay to another person money—(1)regardless of whether such obligation is absolute or contingent if the understanding between the parties is that any part of the money shall be or may be returned;(2)that includes the right of the person providing the money to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if the breach gives rise to a right to payment; and(3)regardless of whether the obligation or right to an equitable remedy described in paragraph (2) has been reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured, or unsecured..(2)Section 130(a) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1640) is amended by striking creditor each place the term appears and inserting person.(3)The table of sections in chapter 2 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1631 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 140B. Unfair credit practices..


116 HR 2472 IH: BuyAmerican.gov Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-05-02
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2472IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 2, 2019Mr. Lipinski (for himself and Mr. Bost) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo strengthen Buy American requirements, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the BuyAmerican.gov Act of 2019. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
 (1)Buy American lawThe term Buy American law means any law, regulation, Executive order, or rule relating to Federal contracts, grants, or financial assistance that requires or provides a preference for the purchase or use of goods, products, or materials mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States, including—
 (A)chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Buy American Act); (B)section 5323(j) of title 49, United States Code;
 (C)section 313 of title 23, United States Code; (D)section 50101 of title 49, United States Code;
 (E)section 24405 of title 49, United States Code; (F)section 608 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1388);
 (G)section 1452(a)(4) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j–12(a)(4)); (H)section 5035 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3914);
 (I)section 2533a of title 10, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Berry Amendment); (J)section 2533b of title 10, United States Code; and
 (K)section 604 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (6 U.S.C. 453b). (2)Executive agencyThe term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.
 3.Sense of Congress on buying AmericanIt is the sense of Congress that— (1)every executive agency should maximize, through terms and conditions of Federal financial assistance awards and Federal procurements, the use of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States and contracts for outsourced government service contracts to be performed by United States nationals;
 (2)every executive agency should scrupulously monitor, enforce, and comply with Buy American Laws, to the extent they apply, and minimize the use of waivers; and
 (3)every executive agency should implement processes to routinely audit its compliance with Buy American laws using data from the Federal Procurement Data System—Next Generation.
			4.Report on Buy American compliance efforts
 (a)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for two years, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of State, and the heads of other executive agencies, shall submit to Congress and the President a report on the implementation of, and compliance with, Buy American laws.
 (b)ElementsThe report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1)An assessment of the monitoring of, enforcement of, implementation of, and compliance with Buy American Laws within each executive agency.
 (2)A listing of each waiver and exception used by an executive agency and an assessment of waivers by type and impact on domestic jobs and manufacturing.
 (3)Recommendations for policies for executive agencies to ensure that, to the extent permitted by law, Federal financial assistance awards and Federal contacts maximize the use of goods, products, and materials mined, produced, and manufactured in the United States, including manufactured products, components of manufactured products, and materials such as steel, iron, aluminum, and cement and services.
 (c)Agency reportsNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for two years, the head of each executive agency shall submit to the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a report on the implementation of, and compliance with, Buy American laws and covering with respect to that agency the elements set forth in subsection (b).
 (d)GuidanceThe head of each executive agency shall review the guidance issued to executive agencies in accordance with Executive Order 13788 regarding assessment of waivers and policies addressing Buy American laws and, as necessary, issue additional guidance.
 5.Assessment of impact of free trade agreementsNot later than 150 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative shall assess the impacts in a publicly available report of all United States free trade agreements and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement on the operation of Buy American Laws, including their impacts on the implementation of domestic procurement preferences.
		6.Judicious use of waivers
 (a)In generalTo the extent permitted by law, public interest waivers from Buy American Laws shall be construed to ensure the maximum utilization of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States.
 (b)Public interest waiver determinationsTo the extent permitted by law, determination of public interest waivers shall be made by the head of the agency with the authority over the Federal financial assistance award or Federal procurement under consideration.
 7.Establishment of BuyAmerican.gov websiteNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall establish an internet website with the address BuyAmerican.gov that will be publicly available and free to access. The website shall include information on all waivers of and exceptions to Buy American laws that have been requested, are under consideration, or have been granted by executive agencies and be designed to enable manufacturers and other interested parties to easily identify waivers. The website shall also include the results of routine audits of the Federal Procurement Data System—Next Generation to determine data errors and Buy American law violations after the award of a contract. The website shall provide publicly available contact information for the contracting agencies.
		8.Waiver Transparency and Streamlining for grants
 (a)Collection of informationThe President, in consultation with the heads of relevant agencies, shall develop a mechanism to collect information on requests to waive Buy American laws and other domestic content restrictions, utilizing existing reporting requirements whenever possible, for purposes of providing early notice to possible waivers via the website established under subsection (a). The heads of executive agencies shall report to the Administrator as quickly as possible waivers requested or under consideration and waivers granted due to the non-availability of procured items or service providers for purposes of posting such information on the website established under such subsection.
 (b)Waiver transparency and streamliningNot less than 20 days prior to waiving, under his or her statutory authority, any applicable Buy American law, the head of an executive agency shall submit to the Administrator of General Services a notice of the agency’s intention to waive the Buy American law. Not later than 5 days after receiving this information from the head of an executive agency, the Administrator of General Services shall make available to the public, by posting on the website established under section 7, a copy of the information provided pursuant to subsection (a), and shall allow for informal public comment on the request for at least 15 days prior to making a finding based on the request.
			(c)Information available to the executive agency concerning the request
 (1)RequirementNo requested waiver of an applicable Buy American Law may be granted if, in contravention of subsection (b)—
 (A)information about the waiver was not made available on the website under section 7; or (B)no opportunity for public comment concerning the request was granted.
 (2)ScopeInformation made available to the public concerning the request included on the website described in section 7 shall properly and adequately document and justify the statutory basis cited for the requested waiver. Such information shall include—
 (A)a detailed justification for the use of goods, products, or materials mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States;
 (B)for requests citing unreasonable cost as the statutory basis of the waiver, a comparison of the cost of the domestic product to the cost of the foreign product or a comparison of the overall cost of the project with domestic products to the overall cost of the project with foreign-origin products or services, pursuant to the requirements of the applicable Buy American law, except that publicly available cost comparison data may be provided in lieu of proprietary pricing information;
 (C)for requests citing the public interest as the statutory basis for the waiver, a detailed written statement, which shall include all appropriate factors, such as potential obligations under international agreements, justifying why the requested waiver is in the public interest; and
 (D)a certification that the procurement official or assistance recipient made a good faith effort to solicit bids for domestic products supported by terms included in requests for proposals, contracts, and nonproprietary communications with the prime contractor.
					(d)Nonavailability waivers
 (1)In generalExcept as provided under paragraph (2), for a request citing nonavailability as the statutory basis for a waiver, an executive agency shall provide an explanation of the procurement official’s efforts to procure a product from a domestic source and the reasons why a domestic product was not suitable. Those explanations shall be made available on BuyAmerican.gov prior to the issuance of the waiver, and the agency shall consider public comments regarding the availability of the product before making a final determination.
 (2)ExceptionAn explanation under paragraph (1) is not required for a product the nonavailability of which is established by law or regulation.
				9.Waiver transparency and streamlining for procurement
 (a)Publication of informationNot less than 20 days prior to waiving, pursuant to statutory authority, any applicable Buy American law, the head of an executive agency shall make information concerning the intention to issue a waiver or exception in connection with a Federal procurement available to the Administrator of General Services. A notice of the agency’s intention to waive a Buy American law shall be made available to the public through BuyAmerican.gov and shall include the statutory basis for exercise of the waiver or exception.
			(b)Nonavailability waivers
 (1)In generalExcept as provided under paragraph (2), for a request citing nonavailability as the statutory basis for a waiver, an executive agency shall provide an explanation of the procurement official’s efforts to procure a product from a domestic source and the reasons why a domestic product was not suitable. The explanation shall be made available on BuyAmerican.gov prior to the issuance of the waiver, and the agency shall consider public comments regarding the availability of the product before making a final determination.
 (2)ExceptionAn explanation under paragraph (1) is not required for a product the nonavailability of which is established by law or regulation.
 10.Comptroller General reportNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report describing the implementation of this Act, including recommendations for any legislation to improve the collection and reporting of information regarding waivers of and exceptions to Buy American laws.
		11.Rules of construction
 (a)Disclosure requirementsNothing in this Act shall be construed as preempting, superseding, or otherwise affecting the application of any disclosure requirement or requirements otherwise provided by law or regulation.
 (b)Establishment of successor information systemsNothing in this Act shall be construed as preventing or otherwise limiting the ability of the Administrator of General Services to move the data required to be included on the website established under subsection (a) to a successor information system. Any such information system shall include a reference to BuyAmerican.gov.
 12.Consistency with international agreementsThis Act shall be applied in a manner consistent with United States obligations under international agreements.


110 HR 5283 IH: To extend the suspension of duty on

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2008-02-07
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5283
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 7, 2008
			Mr. Ferguson
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To extend the suspension of duty on
		  Quinclorac.

		1.Quinclorac
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.22.07 of
			 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to
			 3,7-dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid) is amended by striking the date in the
			 effective period column and inserting 12/31/2011.
			(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.


114 HRES 852 IH: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the challenges posed to long-term stability in Lebanon by the conflict in Syria.
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-09-08
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IV114th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 852IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 8, 2016Mr. Hanna (for himself, Mr. Issa, Mr. Abraham, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Higgins, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Boustany, Mr. Beyer, Ms. Graham, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Weber of Texas, Ms. Kaptur, and Mr. Fortenberry) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsRESOLUTIONExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the challenges posed to long-term stability
			 in Lebanon by the conflict in Syria.

 Whereas security and stability in Lebanon, a pluralistic democracy in the Middle East, is in the interests of the United States and its allies in the region;
 Whereas over the past 10 years, the United States has provided robust assistance to Lebanon, including training and equipment for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF);
 Whereas the conflict in Syria poses a significant threat to stability in Lebanon as a result of violent attacks against Lebanese citizens perpetrated by combatants active in Syria and a massive influx of refugees fleeing the conflict;
 Whereas the people of Lebanon have shown great generosity in welcoming more than 1,000,000 refugees from Syria, even as Lebanon struggles to accommodate a refugee population equal to one-quarter of its native population;
 Whereas Lebanon is hosting more refugees proportionally than any country in the world; Whereas the refugee crisis has further depressed the economy of Lebanon, which has a national debt of approximately 140 percent of the gross domestic product and economic growth rates lower than potential;
 Whereas the LAF has been called into direct conflict with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) as a result of attacks carried out by that terrorist group in Lebanon;
 Whereas the conflict in Syria has put significant strains on the Lebanese Government as it continues to confront the political deadlock that has kept the Presidency vacant for more than two years;
 Whereas the unique political constitution of Lebanon hinges on the distinct demographic and social equilibrium of the country;
 Whereas the prolongation of the conflict in Syria has the potential to upset the precarious social and political balance in Lebanon;
 Whereas the constitution of Lebanon is further undermined by undue foreign influence, particularly by the Islamic Republic of Iran through its terrorist proxy Hezbollah;
 Whereas the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1701 in 2006, calling for the disarmament of all armed groups in Lebanon and stresses the importance of full control over Lebanon by the Government of Lebanon; and
 Whereas Hezbollah has violated and continues to violate such resolution, including by replenishing its stock of rockets and missiles in South Lebanon: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes the importance of United States and international assistance to the people of Lebanon, in order to build the capacity of Lebanon to provide services and security for Lebanese citizens and particularly to curb the influence of Hezbollah;
 (2)encourages continued coordination between the Secretary of State, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and humanitarian organizations, to ensure that refugees from the conflict in Syria, including those in Lebanon, are supported in such a way as to mitigate any potentially destabilizing effect on their host countries;
 (3)recognizes that it is in the interests of the United States to support negotiations to end the conflict in Syria, which would allow for the eventual return of the millions of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and other countries around the world;
 (4)supports the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006); and (5)recognizes the LAF as the sole institution entrusted with the defense of the sovereignty of Lebanon and supports United States partnerships with the LAF, particularly through the global coalition to defeat the terrorist group ISIS.


116 S2462 IS: Low-Income Solar Energy Act
U.S. Senate
2019-09-11
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2462IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 11, 2019Ms. Duckworth (for herself and Mr. Booker) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo help reduce household energy burdens by expanding access to solar energy for low-income
			 households.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Low-Income Solar Energy Act. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act, the term low-income, used with respect to a household, means a household that is eligible for a payment under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq.), in accordance with—
 (1)section 2605(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 8624(b)); and (2)State eligibility guidelines (consistent with such Act) for that payment.
			3.Low-income home energy assistance
 (a)Authorization of appropriationsSection 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended— (1)in the first sentence of subsection (b), by striking 2607A), and all that follows and inserting 2607A), $6,075,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and each subsequent fiscal year.; and
 (2)in subsection (e), by striking (e) of and inserting (f) of. (b)Reservation of fundsSection 2604 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8623) is amended—
 (1)by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2)by inserting after subsection (d) the following:

 (e)(1)Of the funds available to a State under subsection (a), a territory under subsection (b), or a tribal organization or other entity under subsection (d), up to 25 percent may be reserved by the State, territory, or organization or entity, for solar projects for covered housing.
 (2)The Secretary shall expand the program funded under section 2602(b) to include such solar projects, and for purposes of this title shall consider—
 (A)the funds used for such projects to be assistance for home energy costs; and (B)the projects to be activities that provide assistance for home energy costs, rather than to residential weatherization or other energy-related home repair.
 (3)In determining whether to award, under that program, funding that includes a portion for a solar project to a State, territory, or tribal organization or entity, the Secretary shall use the application and request processes specified in this title, with such adjustments as the Secretary may specify in regulations.
 (4)The Secretary shall issue regulations and guidance for States, territories, and tribal organizations and entities, that receive funds under subsection (a), (b), or (d) (referred to individually in this subsection as a covered recipient), to—
 (A)define the solar projects that may be funded through the reserved funds described in paragraph (1);
 (B)specify the circumstances and process under which a covered recipient, with an arrangement with a particular type of local agency or organization to distribute assistance for home energy costs, may instead enter into an arrangement with a different local agency or organization with expertise in solar projects, for such projects; and
 (C)specify how a covered recipient may distribute such funds in a manner that usefully finances the work of solar project developers and solar panel installers for such projects.
 (5)Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of the Low-Income Solar Energy Act, the Secretary shall—
 (A)evaluate whether community solar projects could be administered through the program carried out under this title; and
 (B)prepare and submit to Congress a report containing the evaluation. (6)In this section, the term covered housing means federally assisted housing as defined in section 683 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13641), and housing occupied by a low-income household, as defined in section 2 of the Low-Income Solar Energy Act.
							.
 (c)Use of fundsSection 2605(b)(1)(A) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8624(b)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting , including the costs of solar projects for covered housing as defined in section 2604(e) after home energy costs.
 (d)Conforming amendmentSection 2609 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8628) is amended by inserting , or carrying out solar projects for covered housing or community solar projects under section 2604(e) after home repairs.
			4.Solar financing and workforce training
 (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Community solar projectThe term community solar project means a project for the renewable generation of energy through solar power that has multiple subscribers that receive benefits on utility bills that are directly attributable to the project.
 (2)Community solar subscriptionThe term community solar subscription means ownership of a financial share in a community solar project that serves multiple consumers. (3)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means a developer or installer of solar equipment.
 (4)Eligible householdThe term eligible household means a household that includes an eligible individual as defined in section 32(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for purposes of the credit under section 32 of that Code.
 (5)InterconnectionThe term interconnection has the meaning given the term in section 111(d)(15) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)(15)).
 (6)ProgramThe term program means the solar financing program established under subsection (b)(1). (7)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy.
				(b)Solar financing program
 (1)In generalThe Secretary shall establish a solar financing program under which the Secretary shall offer a variety of financing mechanisms, including grants, loans, loan guarantees, and interest buy-downs, to support the deployment of solar projects for eligible households, in accordance with this subsection.
				(2)Grants
 (A)In generalUnder the program, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for deploying residential solar projects or community solar projects—
 (i)that benefit eligible households; and (ii)in which the tariff, net metering, bill credit, or other valuation of solar energy generation, or the sale of that solar generation by a third party, enables a savings-to-investment ratio of at least 1:1 for an eligible entity over a period of not more than 10 years.
 (B)Use of fundsAn eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall use the grant only to pay for—
 (i)the cost and installation of solar equipment in buildings in which the dwelling units of eligible households are located, including the cost of materials, labor, and permitting;
 (ii)repairs or upgrades to the buildings described in clause (i) that may be needed to ensure that solar equipment is installed in a safe manner; and
 (iii)the cost of a community solar subscription. (3)Solar housing loans (A)In generalUnder the program, the Secretary shall provide loans at zero percent interest—
 (i)to owners of buildings— (I)that receive assistance under section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)); or
 (II)with respect to which a credit is allowable under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the taxable year in which the loan is provided; and
 (ii)for the purpose of— (I)installing solar equipment that benefits the dwelling unit of a tenant;
 (II)if necessary for the installation of solar equipment under subclause (I), making any upgrade to the building in which the dwelling unit is located; and
 (III)covering the cost of a community solar subscription. (B)Savings (i)In generalAn owner of a building receiving a loan under this subsection shall—
 (I)reduce the rent that each tenant described in clause (ii) is required to pay by an amount that is proportional to the savings obtained through any solar upgrades described in subparagraph (A); and
 (II)enter into an affordability agreement with the Secretary to ensure that the rent of the tenant remains affordable for the duration of the tenancy.
 (ii)Tenant describedA tenant referred to in clause (i) is a low-income tenant occupying a dwelling unit in the building, which dwelling unit is affected by a solar upgrade described in subparagraph (A).
 (C)Guidance; regulationThe Secretary shall— (i)publish guidance on what constitutes a benefit to the dwelling unit of a tenant under subparagraph (A)(ii)(I); and
 (ii)promulgate a regulation on the manner in which a community solar subscription under subparagraph (A)(ii)(III) shall be managed.
 (c)Community solar projectsThe Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall make grants for community solar projects—
 (1)to be used for costs associated with interconnection of the community solar project, including application fees, interconnection fees, engineering reviews, and other associated costs incurred during the interconnection process;
 (2)to be used for costs associated with upgrades to a distribution system, if the distribution system requires service or new equipment to accommodate the installation of the community solar project; and
 (3)led by nonprofit organizations to support the implementation of the projects for low-income households.
 (d)Minority and woman-Owned businessesThe Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, contract with minority or women-owned businesses for the deployment of solar projects that are financed under this section.
			(e)Solar workforce program
 (1)DefinitionsIn this subsection: (A)Eligible participantThe term eligible participant means an individual who is a member of an underrepresented group, including—
 (i)an individual who is a religious, racial, or ethnic minority; (ii)a woman;
 (iii)a veteran; (iv)an individual with a disability;
 (v)an unemployed energy worker; (vi)an energy worker employed by a fossil fuel industry who is being transitioned away from that industry because of a State renewable program or Federal program, as determined by the Secretary;
 (vii)a socioeconomically disadvantaged individual; and (viii)a formerly incarcerated individual.
 (B)Local workforce development board; State workforce development boardThe terms local workforce development board and State workforce development board have the meanings given the terms local board and State board, respectively, in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (C)Program partnerThe term program partner means—
 (i)a business; (ii)an employer or industry association;
 (iii)a labor management organization; (iv)a local workforce development board or State workforce development board;
 (v)a 2- or 4-year institution of higher education that offers an educational program leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in conjunction with a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship or other training program;
 (vi)the Armed Forces (including the National Guard and the Army Reserve); (vii)a nonprofit organization;
 (viii)a community-based organization; and (ix)an economic development agency.
 (2)EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish a solar workforce program to assist eligible participants in pursuing careers in the solar energy industry, including as—
 (A)solar photovoltaic system installers; (B)solar technicians;
 (C)electrical system inspectors; and (D)other professionals in the solar industry, as determined by the Secretary.
					(3)Courses
 In carrying out the program established under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall create courses or seek to administer existing courses that provide—
 (A)job training, including through internships and work-based training in accordance with paragraph (4);
 (B)employment skills training; and (C)comprehensive support services that—
 (i)enhance the training experience and promote the professional development of participants; and
 (ii)help participants transition into the workforce. (4)Course partnersTo the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall partner with program partners to provide internships and work-based training as part of the job training offered under paragraph (3)(A).
 (5)Exam requirementAs a requirement for completing a course under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall require each participant in the course to earn an applicable industry-recognized entry-level certificate or other credential, as determined by the Secretary.
 (f)Guarantee of loans for acquisition of propertySection 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5308) is amended by striking or (6) and inserting (6) the installation of solar energy equipment; or (7).
 (g)Power purchase agreements for public housing agenciesSection 6 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437d) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(u)Power purchase agreements
 (1)In generalEach contract for contributions for a public housing agency shall provide that the agency may enter into third-party power purchase agreements with third-party providers for a period of not more than 20 years, in addition to a 2-year option period, for the installation of solar energy equipment in public housing projects.
 (2)UtilitiesWith respect to tenant-paid utilities, any solar rate savings from a power purchase agreement that may result in rebates to a family shall not be used in the calculation of lower utility allowances for the family that results in an increase in the rent paid by the family..
 (h)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section $240,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.
			5.Rulemaking relating to utility allowances
 (a)DefinitionsIn this section, the term covered housing means— (1)public housing, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and
 (2)tenant-based assistance provided under section 8(o) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)). (b)RulemakingThe Department of Housing and Urban Development shall promulgate regulations to provide that, with respect to covered housing, any solar rate savings for a dwelling unit that is associated with this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall not be used in the calculation of lower utility allowances for a family that results in an increase in the rent paid by the family.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 2078
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			October 29, 2009
			Mrs. Boxer introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on hand blown glass
		  vases.

		1.Hand blown glass
			 vases
			(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:

								9902.01.00Hand blown (but not mechanically pressed) glass vases, valued
						at more than $0.30 but not more than $3 each (provided for in subheading
						7013.99.50)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011

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


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 1453
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 29, 2011
			Ms. Murkowski (for
			 herself and Mr. Begich) introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Commerce, Science, and
			 Transportation

		A BILL
		To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to
		  allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments,
		  and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters
		  that are taken for subsistence purposes.

		1.Transport, purchase, and sale
			 of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from Southcentral and
			 Southeast Alaska northern sea otters taken for subsistence
			 purposesSection 102 of the
			 Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1372) is amended by adding at
			 the end the following:

				(g)Sea otter pelts
				and productsNothing in this
				Act prohibits—
					(1)the transport, purchase, sale of, or any
				offer to purchase or sell, any pelt of an otter from the Southcentral or
				Southeast Alaska stock of northern sea otters that is taken for subsistence
				purposes in accordance with section 101(b)(1); or
					(2)the transport, purchase, sale, export of,
				or any offer to purchase, sell or export, any handicraft, garment, or art that
				is produced from the pelt of the Southcentral or Southeast Alaska stock of
				northern sea otters that is taken for subsistence purposes in accordance with
				section 101(b)(1), regardless of whether the handicraft, garment, or
				art—
						(A)is traditional or contemporary; or
						(B)is or is not altered
				significantly
						.


116 HR 1704 : Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives

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IIB116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1704IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 8, 2019Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsAN ACTTo foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support United States economic and
			 business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy, and for other
 purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019.2.FindingsCongress finds the following:(1)According to the 2017 National Security Strategy of the United States of America, Retaining our position as the world’s preeminent economic actor strengthens our ability to use the tools of economic diplomacy for the good of Americans and others..(2)A November 7, 2018, cable from Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo to all diplomatic and consular posts—Boosting Commercial Diplomacy Around the World—stated that helping American companies is a foreign policy priority * * *. Promoting broad-based, responsible, and sustainable economic growth helps to stabilize regions and creates new and growing markets for U.S. companies. A transparent and level playing field for U.S. investment in these countries counters real and growing challenges such as China’s Belt and Road initiative..(3)In the January–February 2019 issue of The Foreign Service Journal, Ambassador Barbara Stephenson, the President of the American Foreign Service Association, wrote Foreign Service support for American business * * * is a major reason why the U.S. Foreign Service was created..3.Economic diplomacy within the Department of StateSubsection (c) of section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and(2)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:(3)Assistant Secretary for economic and business matters(A)In generalSubject to the numerical limitation specified in paragraph (1), there is authorized to be established in the Department of State an Assistant Secretary of State who shall be responsible to the Secretary of State for matters pertaining to international economics and business matters in the conduct of foreign policy.(B)Matters contemplatedThe matters referred to in subparagraph (A) include the following:(i)International trade and investment policy.(ii)International finance, economic development, and debt policy.(iii)Economic sanctions and combating terrorist financing.(iv)International transportation policy.(v)Support for United States businesses.(vi)Economic policy analysis and private sector outreach.(vii)International data privacy and innovation policies.(viii)Such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate..4.Chief of mission responsibilitiesSection 207 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3927) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(d)Promotion of United States economic interestsEach chief of mission to a foreign country shall have as a principal duty the promotion of United States economic and commercial interests in such country..5.Increased training in economic and commercial diplomacySection 708 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4028) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(d)Economic and commercial diplomacyThe Secretary of State, with the assistance of other relevant officials and the private sector, shall establish as part of the standard training provided for economic and commercial officers of the Foreign Service, chiefs of mission, and deputy chiefs of mission, training on matters related to economic and commercial diplomacy, with particular attention to market access and other elements of an enabling framework for United States businesses, commercial advocacy, and United States foreign economic policy, in addition to awareness about the support of the United States Government available to United States businesses, including support provided by the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Trade and Development Agency, the Department of the Treasury, the United States Agency for International Development, and the United States International Development Finance Corporation..6.Report from each mission on matters of commercial relations(a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the chief of mission at each bilateral diplomatic mission of the United States and the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan shall submit to the Secretary of State the following:(1)Data and other information regarding actions taken by each such mission or Institute during the previous year to foster commercial relations and safeguard United States economic and business interests in the country or region in which each such chief of mission and the Director serves.(2)Each such mission’s and Institute’s anticipated economic and commercial priorities for the coming year.(b)Report to CongressThe Secretary of State, after receiving the information required under subsection (a), shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report, disaggregated by country or region, on activities and initiatives, including with appropriate examples, to create an enabling environment and otherwise promote United States economic and business interests in each such country or region, as well as information about significant foreign competition to United States businesses in the relevant country or region, including state-directed investments by foreign governments and United States strategic competitors in such country or region.7.Report on unified investment climate statement and country commercial guide(a)In generalThe Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce shall jointly produce and make publicly available on a United States Government internet website an annual country- and region-specific report regarding commercial relations with foreign countries and regions and safeguarding United States economic and business interests abroad, including with regard to United States exports and investments, including by small- and medium-size enterprises.(b)Matters To be includedEach report required under subsection (a) shall include the following with respect to each country or region covered by each such report:(1)Information about doing business in each country or region.(2)Background information about each country’s or region’s political environment.(3)Information about selling United States products and services in each country or region.(4)Leading sectors for United States exports and investment in each country or region.(5)Information about trade regulations, customs, and standards in each country or region, such as—(A)information on import tariffs; and(B)documentation about which United States businesses should be aware when exporting, including any prohibited items or temporary entry procedures.(6)Investment climate statements describing each country’s or region’s openness to foreign investments, such as information relating to each country’s or region’s—(A)investment policies;(B)market barriers;(C)business risks;(D)legal and regulatory system, including dispute resolution;(E)level of public and private sector corruption;(F)level of political violence and instability;(G)adherence to internationally recognized core labor standards; and(H)protection of property rights.(7)Information about trade and project financing in each country or region, such as each country’s or region’s—(A)banking and financial system, and how United States businesses typically get paid;(B)foreign exchange controls; and(C)important sources of funding for project financing.(8)Relevant business travel information and business customs in each country or region.(9)Information about services and personnel of the diplomatic mission of the United States available to United States businesses to support their activities in each country or region.(10)Any significant trade or commercial agreement that exists between the United States and each country or region.(11)A point of contact at the diplomatic or consular mission of the United States in each country or region for United States businesses.8.Improving awareness of United States Government tools and services to support United States
 businesses overseasThe Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce shall take actions to improve United States businesses’ awareness of United States Government tools and services to assist such businesses overseas, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, including by coordinating with State trade agencies, Export Assistance Centers, and Small Businesses Development Centers.9.Negotiations to establish international quality infrastructure investment standards(a)In generalThe President, acting through the Secretary of State, and in coordination with other relevant Federal agency heads, shall initiate and pursue negotiations with countries to establish international standards for government-supported quality infrastructure investment overseas, including with respect to the following:(1)Respect for the sovereignty of countries in which infrastructure investments are made.(2)Anti-corruption.(3)Fiscal and debt sustainability.(4)Environmental, social and governance safeguards.(5)Local labor.(6)Transparency.(b)Report on progress of negotiationsNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on the progress of any negotiations described in subsection (a).10.Report by Comptroller General of the United States(a)In generalNot later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report on United States economic and commercial diplomacy.(b)Matters To be includedThe report required under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the following:(1)What is known about the effectiveness of United States economic and commercial diplomacy in influencing foreign governments and supporting United States businesses abroad.(2)Coordination between the Department of State and the Department of Commerce with respect to United States economic and commercial diplomacy.(3)The effectiveness of training provided pursuant to subsection (d) of section 708 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (as added by section 4 of this Act) on matters relating to economic and commercial diplomacy.(4)The status and effectiveness of actions taken by the Secretary of State under section 7 of this Act regarding commercial relations with foreign countries and regions and safeguarding United States economic and business interests abroad.(5)Recommendations to improve United States economic and commercial diplomacy.Passed the House of Representatives May 7, 2019.Cheryl L. Johnson,Clerk.


115 S2813 IS: Local Cheese Promotion and Dairy Support Act of 2018
U.S. Senate
2018-05-10
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II115th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 2813IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 10, 2018Mr. Murphy (for himself and Mr. Casey) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryA BILLTo amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to assist small cheese producers.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Local Cheese Promotion and Dairy Support Act of 2018. 2.Assistance for small cheese producersThe Agricultural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, is amended by adding at the end the following:

				24.Assistance for small cheese producers
 (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Eligible institutionThe term eligible institution means—
 (A)a land-grant college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103));
 (B)a local office of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture or other regional office of the Department of Agriculture;
 (C)a group of regional experts (as determined by the Secretary) that advises beginning farmers or ranchers (as defined under section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a))); or
 (D)a nonprofit organization. (2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture.
 (3)Small cheese producerThe term small cheese producer has the meaning given the term by the Secretary. (b)Grant program (1)In generalThe Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall make competitive grants to, as determined by the Secretary—
 (A)eligible small cheese producers; and (B)cooperative groups of small cheese producers.
 (2)PreferenceIn making grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give preference to small cheese producers that use locally or regionally sourced product to produce cheese.
 (3)Use of fundsThe recipient of a grant under this subsection may use grant funds— (A)to purchase equipment or renovate and make repairs to production facilities;
 (B)to develop a business plan or perform a feasibility study to grow the business of the small cheese producer;
 (C)to promote and market cheese; (D)to participate in accounting and financial literacy education and training or purchase necessary software;
 (E)to upgrade facilities to meet food safety standards; (F)to participate in food safety training; and
 (G)to participate in relevant job training, such as training in— (i)cheese-making quality; or
 (ii)the production of a variety of cheese that the recipient has not produced before. (c)Cheese production education and promotion pilot project (1)In generalThe Secretary shall not use more than 10 percent of the funds made available to carry out this section to establish at one or more eligible institutions a pilot project that will—
 (A)develop, or support an existing, regional cheese-making resource center with the technical assistance and electronic resource capabilities to provide small cheese producers with financial, marketing, food safety, and production assistance;
 (B)support a group of experienced cheese producers or subject matter experts (as determined by the Secretary) to advise beginning cheese producers; and
 (C)establish, or grow an existing, national cheese-making resource center to act as a clearinghouse for best practices applicable to small cheese producers.
 (2)RequirementsTo be eligible to receive funding to establish a pilot project described in paragraph (1), an eligible institution shall demonstrate to the Secretary—
 (A)the capacity and technical expertise to provide the services described in that paragraph; (B)the support of the eligible institution in the agricultural community; and
 (C)the availability of resources (in cash or in kind) of definite value to achieve the goal and sustain the mission of the pilot project.
 (d)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, to remain available until expended..


110 HR 6736 IH: GUST Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2008-07-31
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 6736
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 31, 2008
			Mr. Hoekstra
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a
		  tax credit for the installation of residential wind systems.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Generating Energy Using Small Turbines
			 Act of 2008 or the GUST Act .
		2.Credit for Residential
			 Wind Property
			(a)In
			 generalSection 25D(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
			 amended by striking and at the end of paragraph (2), by striking
			 the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting , and, and
			 by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

					(4)30 percent of the
				qualified small wind energy property expenditures made by the taxpayer during
				such
				year.
					.
			(b)LimitationSection
			 25D(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking and at the end of
			 subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and
			 inserting , and, and by adding at the end the following new
			 subparagraph:

					(D)$500 with respect
				to each half kilowatt of capacity (not to exceed $4,000) of wind turbines for
				which qualified small wind energy property expenditures are
				made.
					.
			(c)Qualified small
			 wind energy property expenditures
				(1)In
			 generalSection 25D(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the
			 end the following new paragraph:

						(4)Qualified small
				wind energy property expenditureThe term qualified small
				wind energy property expenditure means an expenditure for property which
				uses a wind turbine to generate electricity for use in connection with a
				dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a residence by the
				taxpayer.
						.
				(2)No double
			 benefitSection 45(d)(1) of such Code is amended by adding at the
			 end the following new sentence: Such term shall not include any facility
			 with respect to which any qualified small wind energy property expenditure (as
			 defined in subsection (d)(4) of section 25D) is taken into account in
			 determining the credit under such section..
				(3)Maximum
			 expenditures in case of joint occupancySection 25D(e)(4)(A) of
			 such Code is amended by striking and at the end of clause (ii),
			 by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ,
			 and, and by adding at the end the following new clause:

						(iv)$1,667 in the
				case of each half kilowatt of capacity (not to exceed $13,333) of wind turbines
				for which qualified small wind energy property expenditures are
				made.
						.
				(d)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31,
			 2007.


I
112th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5056
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 27, 2012
Mr. Frank of Massachusetts introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To extend the suspension of duty on Basic Blue 7.

1.Basic Blue 7
(a)In generalHeading 9902.23.61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to Basic Blue 7) is amended by striking the date in the effective period column and inserting 12/31/2015.
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.


115 HR 6025 IH: Law Enforcement Protection Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-06-06
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6025IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 6, 2018Mr. Tipton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo enhance the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program to assist law enforcement agencies in
			 protecting law enforcement officers.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Protection Act. 2.Improvements to the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program (a)Uses of fundsSection 2501(b) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10531(b)) is amended—
 (1)by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly;
 (2)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking Grants awarded under this section and inserting the following:  (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), grants awarded under this part;
 (3)in paragraph (1)(B), as so redesignated, by inserting subject to paragraph (2), before used for; and (4)by adding at the end the following:

 (2)Type III body armor grantsA type III body armor grant shall be— (A)distributed in accordance with paragraph (1)(A); and
 (B)used for the purchase of body armor that meets the standards for type III body armor, as determined by the National Institute of Justice, in an amount that is proportionate to the number of sworn law enforcement officers employed by the grantee on the date of the application submitted by the grantee under section 2502..
 (b)Minimum amountSection 2501(d) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10531(d)) is amended by striking Unless and inserting With respect to grants awarded under this part that are not type III body armor grants, unless.
 (c)Maximum amountSection 2501(e) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10531(e)) is amended by striking A qualifying and inserting With respect to grants awarded under this part that are not type III body armor grants, a qualifying.
 (d)Matching fundsSection 2501(f) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10531(f)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking The portion and inserting Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the portion; and (2)by adding at the end the following:

 (5)Type III body armor grantsA type III body armor grant shall not be subject to the matching requirement under paragraph (1).. (e)Expiration of appropriated fundsSection 2501(h) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10531(h)) is amended—
 (1)by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:  (1)DefinitionIn this subsection, the term appropriated funds—
 (A)means any amount appropriated for any of fiscal years 2016 through 2023; and (B)does not include any amount appropriated to the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Type III Body Armor Fund.;
 (2)in paragraph (2)— (A)by striking 2022 and inserting 2025; and
 (B)by striking 2023 and inserting 2026; and (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (3)Funds appropriated to the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Type III Body Armor FundAll funds that are appropriated to the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Type III Body Armor Fund shall remain available until expended..
 (f)Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Type III Body Armor FundSection 2501 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10531) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(i)Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Type III Body Armor Fund
 (1)EstablishmentThere is established in the Treasury a fund to be known as the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Type III Body Armor Fund. (2)Use of fundsThe Attorney General may, without further appropriation, use amounts in the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Type III Body Armor Fund to award type III body armor grants under this part..
 (g)DefinitionsSection 2503 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10533) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (4), by striking the semicolon and inserting a period; (2)in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end;
 (3)in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; (4)by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (9) and moving paragraph (9), as so redesignated, to follow paragraph (6);
 (5)by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:  (7)the term sworn law enforcement officer means a law enforcement officer who is formally authorized to make arrests while acting within the scope of explicit legal authority;
 (8)the term type III body armor grant means a grant that is— (A)awarded under this part using funds from the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Type III Body Armor Fund; and
 (B)to be used in accordance with section 2501(b)(2); and; (6)by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively;
 (7)by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (6) and moving paragraph (6), as so redesignated, to follow paragraph (5), as so redesignated; and
 (8)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:  (3)the term Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Type III Body Armor Fund means the fund established under section 2501(i);.
 (h)Authorization of appropriationsSection 1001(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10261(a)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (23), by striking $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 and inserting $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, of which $3,000,000 shall be made available each fiscal year to the National Institute of Standards and Technology for research and development of body armor, as defined in section 2503 of that part.; and
 (2)by adding at the end the following:  (28)There is authorized to be appropriated to the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Type III Body Armor Fund established under section 2501(i) of part Y $1,100,000,000..