		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 880
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 4, 2011
			Mr. Nelson of Florida
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Indian
			 Affairs

		A BILL
		To extend Federal recognition to the
		  Muscogee Nation of Florida.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal
			 Recognition Act.
		2.FindingsCongress finds that—
			(1)the Muscogee Nation of Florida is comprised
			 of lineal descendants of persons who were historically part of the Creek
			 Confederacy, which relocated from Daleville, Alabama, and other areas of
			 southern Alabama to the State of Florida between 1812 and 1887;
			(2)those Creek persons settled in the north
			 Florida panhandle in autonomous communities (referred to in the constitution of
			 the Muscogee Nation as Townships), continuing the lifestyle and
			 traditions practiced by the historic Creek Nation of Alabama and
			 Georgia;
			(3)(A)on dissolution of the Creek Confederacy,
			 the ancestors of current members of the Muscogee Nation of Florida relocated
			 and reestablished home sites, traditions, ceremonial centers, tribal government
			 (including through the traditional appointment of tribal leaders), and tribal
			 economy in rural areas of the State of Florida;
				(B)the relocation described in subparagraph
			 (A) did not prevent the Nation from—
					(i)continuing to exercise the governing powers
			 of the Nation;
					(ii)providing services to members of the
			 Nation; or
					(iii)enjoying the communal lifestyle of the
			 Nation; and
					(C)some members of the Nation remain on the
			 original home sites of their Creek ancestors;
				(4)members of the Nation—
				(A)participated in the 1814 Treaty of Fort
			 Jackson and the Apalachicola Treaty of October 11, 1832; and
				(B)were included in the Abbott-Parsons Creek
			 Census, dated 1832 and 1833;
				(5)members of the Nation have established an
			 ancestral claim to land taken from the Nation by General Andrew Jackson in the
			 aftermath of the War of 1812 pursuant to the 1814 Treaty of Fort
			 Jackson;
			(6)beginning in 1971, the Secretary of the
			 Interior distributed to members of the Nation in 3 actions per capita payments
			 for land claim settlements;
			(7)(A)in 1974, the State of Florida established
			 the Northwest Florida Creek Indian Council to manage issues relating to Creek
			 Indians in northwest Florida; and
				(B)in
			 1978, the Council held an election for representatives to the tribal government
			 known as the Florida Tribe of Eastern Creek Indians, which is
			 now known as the Muscogee Nation of Florida;
				(8)the community of Bruce in Walton County,
			 Florida, has been a governing center for the Nation for more than 150
			 years;
			(9)in the community of Bruce, the
			 Nation—
				(A)beginning in the early 1860s, used and
			 maintained the Antioch Cemetery, which remains in use by members of the Nation
			 as of the date of enactment of this Act;
				(B)between 1895 and 1947, maintained a school
			 that was attended by members of the Nation;
				(C)in 1912, established a church that is
			 recognized by the Methodist Conference as a Native American church; and
				(D)maintained a ceremonial area on Bruce Creek
			 that was attended until the late 1920s;
				(10)the ceremonial area of the Nation, as in
			 existence on the date of enactment of this Act—
				(A)is located in the community of Blountstown,
			 Florida, one of the reservations referred to in the Apalachicola Treaty of
			 October 11, 1832; and
				(B)is the site of continuing ceremonies, such
			 as Green Corn, and traditional events;
				(11)local governments have recognized the
			 community of Bruce as the center of tribal government of the Nation; and
			(12)during the 30-year period preceding the
			 date of enactment of this Act, the Nation has received Federal, State, and
			 local grants, and entered into contracts, to provide services and benefits to
			 members of the Nation.
			3.DefinitionsIn this Act:
			(1)MemberThe term member means—
				(A)an individual who is an enrolled member of
			 the Nation as of the date of enactment of this Act; and
				(B)an individual who has been placed on the
			 membership rolls of the Nation in accordance with this Act.
				(2)NationThe term Nation means the
			 Muscogee Nation of Florida (formerly known as the Florida Tribe of
			 Eastern Creek Indians).
			(3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the
			 Secretary of the Interior.
			(4)Tribal
			 CouncilThe term Tribal
			 Council means the governing body of the Nation.
			4.Federal recognition
			(a)Recognition
				(1)In generalFederal recognition is extended to the
			 Nation.
				(2)Applicability of lawsAll laws (including regulations) of the
			 United States of general applicability to Indians or nations, Indian tribes, or
			 bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 461 et seq.))
			 that are not inconsistent with this Act shall be applicable to the Nation and
			 members.
				(b)Federal services and benefits
				(1)In generalOn and after the date of enactment of this
			 Act, the Nation and members shall be eligible for all services and benefits
			 provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes
			 without regard to—
					(A)the existence of a reservation for the
			 Nation; or
					(B)the location of the residence of any member
			 on or near any Indian reservation.
					(2)Service areaFor the purpose of the delivery of Federal
			 services to members, the service area of the Nation shall be considered to
			 be—
					(A)the community of Bruce in Walton County,
			 Florida; and
					(B)an area in the State of Florida in which
			 members reside that is bordered—
						(i)on the west by the Escambia River;
			 and
						(ii)on the east by the St. Marks River.
						5.Constitution and bylaws
			(a)In generalThe constitution and bylaws of the Nation
			 shall be the constitution and bylaws of the Tribal Council dated January 21,
			 2001 (including amendments), as submitted to the Secretary for approval on
			 recognition.
			(b)New constitution and bylawsOn receipt of a written request of the
			 Tribal Council, the Secretary shall hold a referendum for members for the
			 purpose of adopting a new constitution and bylaws, in accordance with section
			 16 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 476).
			6.Tribal
			 CouncilThe Tribal
			 Council—
			(1)shall represent the Nation and members;
			 and
			(2)may—
				(A)enter into any contract, grant agreement,
			 or other agreement with any Federal department or agency;
				(B)carry out or administer such programs as
			 the Tribal Council determines to be appropriate to carry out the contracts and
			 agreements; and
				(C)designate a successor in interest pursuant
			 to a new constitution or bylaw of the Nation adopted under section 5(b).
				7.Membership rollThe membership roll of the Nation shall be
			 determined in accordance with the membership criteria established by the
			 ordinance of the Nation numbered 04–01–100 and dated February 7, 2004.


114 HR 2575 IH: To amend the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to postpone a scheduled increase in the minimum wage applicable to American Samoa.
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114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2575
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 26, 2015
Mrs. Radewagen introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

A BILL
To amend the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to postpone a scheduled increase in the minimum wage applicable to American Samoa.

1.Minimum wage applicable to American SamoaSection 8103(b)(2)(C) of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (29 U.S.C. 206(b)(2)(C) note) is amended by striking and 2014 and inserting 2014, 2015, and 2016.


I
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5256
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 7, 2004
Mr. Aderholt introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Polyethylene HE2591.

1.Polyethylene HE2591
(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:

9902.39.33Polyethylene HE2591 (CAS No. 25087–43–7), with l-butene as comonomer (provided for in subheading 3901.20.50)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008
(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.


117 HR 316 IH: To direct the President to appoint a Medical Supplies Response Coordinator to coordinate the efforts of the Federal Government regarding the supply and distribution of certain supplies and equipment relating to COVID–19.
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 316IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 13, 2021Mr. Schneider (for himself and Ms. Clark of Massachusetts) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo direct the President to appoint a Medical Supplies Response Coordinator to coordinate the efforts of the Federal Government regarding the supply and distribution of certain supplies and equipment relating to COVID–19.1.Medical Supplies Response Coordinator(a)In generalThe President shall appoint a Medical Supplies Response Coordinator to coordinate the efforts of the Federal Government regarding the supply and distribution of critical medical supplies and equipment related to detecting, diagnosing, preventing, and treating COVID–19, including personal protective equipment, medical devices, drugs, and vaccines.(b)QualificationsTo qualify to be appointed as the Medical Supplies Response Coordinator, an individual shall be a senior government official with—(1)health care training, including training related to infectious diseases or hazardous exposures; and(2)a familiarity with medical supply chain logistics.(c)ActivitiesThe Medical Supplies Response Coordinator shall—(1)consult with State, local, territorial, and Tribal officials to ensure that health care facilities and health care workers have sufficient personal protective equipment and other medical supplies;(2)evaluate ongoing needs of States, localities, territories, Tribes, health care facilities, and health care workers to determine the need for critical medical supplies and equipment;(3)serve as a point of contact for industry for procurement and distribution of critical medical supplies and equipment, including personal protective equipment, medical devices, testing supplies, drugs, and vaccines;(4)procure and distribute critical medical supplies and equipment, including personal protective equipment, medical devices, testing supplies, drugs, and vaccines;(5)(A)establish and maintain an up-to-date national database of hospital capacity, including beds, ventilators, and supplies, including personal protective equipment, medical devices, drugs, and vaccines; and(B)provide weekly reports to the Congress on gaps in such capacity and progress made toward closing the gaps;(6)require, as necessary, industry reporting on production and distribution of personal protective equipment, medical devices, testing supplies, drugs, and vaccines and assess financial penalties as may be specified by the Medical Supplies Response Coordinator for failure to comply with such requirements for reporting on production and distribution;(7)consult with the Secretary and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as applicable, to ensure sufficient production levels under the Defense Production Act (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.); and(8)monitor the prices of critical medical supplies and equipment, including personal protective equipment and medical devices, drugs, and vaccines related to detecting, diagnosing, preventing, and treating COVID–19 and report any suspected price gouging of such materials to the Federal Trade Commission and appropriate law enforcement officials.


		IIB
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 3353
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			December 9, 2010
			Received; read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		AN ACT
		To provide for American Samoa and the
		  Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas to be treated as States for certain
		  criminal justice programs.

		1.Treatment as a State for
			 American Samoa and CNMISection 901(a)(2) of Omnibus Crime Control
			 and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3791(a)(2)) is amended by
			 striking Islands: and all that follows through the period and
			 inserting Islands;.

			Passed the House of
			 Representatives December 8, 2010.
			Lorraine C. Miller,
			Clerk.


110 HR 500 IH: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007
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2007-01-16
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110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 500
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 16, 2007
Mr. Deal of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Norwood, Mr. Gingrey, Mr. Paul, and Mr. Bartlett of Maryland) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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 concerned

A BILL
To provide that pay for Members of Congress be reduced following any fiscal year in which there is a Federal deficit.

1.Short TitleThis Act may be cited as the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007.
2.DefinitionsFor the purpose of this Act—
(1)a deficit shall be considered to exist in a fiscal year if total budget outlays of the Government for such fiscal year exceed total revenues of the Government for such fiscal year (as determined under section 3(d)); and
(2)the term Member of Congress or Member means an individual serving in a position referred to in section 601(a)(1) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 31(1)).
3.Effect of a deficit
(a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, if there is a deficit in a fiscal year, then—
(1)any pay adjustment for Members of Congress scheduled to take effect under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 31) in the succeeding calendar year shall be null and void; and
(2)effective as of the first day of the first pay period beginning in that succeeding calendar year, rates of basic pay for Members of Congress shall be reduced (from the rate in effect as of the day before the start of such succeeding calendar year) by the amount determined under subsection (b), but not below zero.
(b)Reductions requiredThe reduction required under this subsection is as follows:
(1)If the reduction is to take effect in a calendar year that does not immediately follow another calendar year in which a reduction under this section was made, the reduction amount shall be equal to 5 percent of the rate of basic pay last in effect before such reduction is made.
(2)If the reduction is to take effect in a calendar year that immediately follows another calendar year in which a reduction under this section was made, the reduction amount shall be equal to 10 percent of the rate of basic pay last in effect before the most recent reduction under paragraph (1) was made.
(c)Conditions for restorationIf, following one or more years in which Members’ pay is reduced under this Act, there occurs a fiscal year in which there is no deficit, then, effective as of the first day of the first pay period in the succeeding calendar year (and until another deficit triggering the preceding provisions of this section occurs)—
(1)rates of basic pay for Members shall be restored to the highest rate that was at any time previously payable for the office involved; and
(2)pay adjustments scheduled to take effect on or after such first day under the provision of law referred to in subsection (a)(1) shall be effective.
(d)DeterminationsDeterminations of whether or not a deficit exists in any fiscal year shall, for purposes of this Act, be made by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office. In making any such determination, the Director shall exclude any budget outlays which (as determined by the Director) directly relate to a military conflict that lasts over 30 days or that is in direct response to a terrorist attack on the United States.
4.Effective dateThis Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, except that no determination under section 3(d) shall be made with respect to any fiscal year before fiscal year 2008.


116 HR 7491 IH: Energy Tax Credit Direct Payment Act of 2020
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2020-07-06
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7491IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 6, 2020Mr. Casten of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 to revive the section 1603 program allowing the Secretary of the Treasury to convert certain clean energy tax credits into cash grants.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Energy Tax Credit Direct Payment Act of 2020. 2.Section 1603 program revived(a)In generalSection 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)in paragraph (1), by striking 2009 or 2010 and inserting 2020, and(B)in paragraph (2), by striking after 2010 and inserting after 2020 and by striking during 2009 or 2010 and inserting during 2020 or 2021,(2)in subsection (e)—(A)in paragraph (1), by striking January 1, 2013 and inserting January 1, 2021,(B)in paragraph (2), by inserting or in subparagraphs (5)(C) or (5)(E) of section 48(a) after section 45(d) and by striking January 1, 2014 and inserting January 1, 2021, (C)in paragraph (3), by inserting except those described in subparagraphs (5)(C) or (5)(E) of section 48(a) after section 48 and by striking January 1, 2017 and inserting January 1, 2022, and(3)in subsection (j), by striking before October 1, 2011 and inserting before October 1, 2022. (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.


113 HR 405 IH: To permit Members of Congress to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization.
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		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 405
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 23, 2013
			Mr. Serrano
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To permit Members of Congress to administer the oath of
		  allegiance to applicants for naturalization.

		1.Congressional administration
			 of the oath of allegiance
			(a)Naturalization
			 AuthoritySection 310(b) of
			 the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1421(b)) is amended—
				(1)in the subsection
			 heading, by striking Court Authority and inserting
			 Authority;
				(2)in paragraph
			 (1)(A)—
					(A)by inserting
			 , by a Member of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the
			 Congress, before or by an eligible court; and
					(B)by adding at the end the following:
			 A Senator shall have the authority to administer such oath of allegiance
			 only to individuals who reside in the State the Senator represents. In the case
			 of a Member of the House of Representatives, including a Delegate or Resident
			 Commissioner to the Congress, the Member shall have the authority to administer
			 such oath of allegiance only to individuals who reside in the congressional
			 district the Member represents.;
					(3)in paragraph (1),
			 by adding at the end the following:

						(C)Limitations on
				Congressional authority
							(i)Extent of
				authorityThe authority under this section of a Member of, or
				Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress is limited solely to the
				administration of the oath of allegiance under section 337(a).
							(ii)Period before
				electionsA Member of, or
				Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress may not administer the oath
				of allegiance under section 337(a) during the 90-day period which ends on the
				date of any election for Federal, State, or local office in which the Member,
				Delegate, or Resident Commissioner is a candidate.
							(iii)Time and place
				of ceremonyA Member of, or
				Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress shall administer the oath of
				allegiance under section 337(a) only at such times and places as the Secretary
				of Homeland Security may
				designate.
							;
				(4)in paragraph (2)(A), in the matter
			 preceding clause (i), by inserting or a Member of, or Delegate or
			 Resident Commissioner to, the Congress after a
			 court;
				(5)in paragraph
			 (2)(A)(i), by inserting or subject to paragraph (1)(C)(ii), the Member
			 of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress after
			 the court;
				(6)in paragraph (2)(A)(ii)(I), by inserting
			 or the Member of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the
			 Congress before such information;
				(7)in paragraph (2)(A)(ii)(II), by inserting
			 or the Member of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the
			 Congress after the court; and
				(8)in paragraph
			 (3)(B)—
					(A)in the
			 subparagraph heading, by striking Authority of attorney general and
			 inserting Timing of
			 Exclusive Authority;
					(B)by inserting
			 neither after Subject to subparagraph
			 (C),;
					(C)by inserting nor a Member of, or
			 Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress after the
			 Attorney General; and
					(D)by striking
			 shall not administer and inserting shall
			 administer.
					(b)Oath of
			 renunciation and allegianceSection 337 of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1448) is amended—
				(1)in the first
			 sentence of subsection (a), by inserting , the Member of the House of
			 Representatives, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress,
			 who represents the congressional district in which the individual resides, a
			 Senator who represents the State in which the individual resides,
			 before or a court with jurisdiction;
				(2)in the first
			 sentence of subsection (c)—
					(A)by inserting (except to the extent
			 that such section limits the authority of a Member of, or Delegate or Resident
			 Commissioner to, the Congress) after Notwithstanding section
			 310(b); and
					(B)by inserting
			 , oath administration by the Member of the House of Representatives,
			 including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress, who represents
			 the congressional district in which the individual resides or a Senator who
			 represents the State in which the individual resides, after
			 expedited judicial oath administration ceremony;
					(3)in the third
			 sentence of subsection (c), by inserting or oath administration by the
			 Member of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress before
			 the period; and
				(4)in subsection (c),
			 by adding at the end the following: The authority under this section of
			 a Member of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress shall be
			 subject to section 310(b)..
				(c)Certificate of
			 naturalization; contentsSection 338 of the Immigration and
			 Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1449) is amended by inserting , Member of, or
			 Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, after
			 location of the official.
			(d)Functions and
			 duties of clerks and records of declarations of intention and applications for
			 naturalizationSection 339 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
			 (8 U.S.C. 1450) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(c)In the case of an oath administration by a
				Member of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, the functions
				and duties of clerks of courts described in this section shall be undertaken by
				the Secretary of Homeland
				Security.
					.
			2.Regulatory
			 AuthorityNot later than the
			 date that is 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
			 Homeland Security shall issue regulations implementing the amendments made by
			 this Act.
		3.Clerical
			 amendment
			(a)In
			 generalEach of sections 310,
			 337, 338, and 339 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1421, 1448,
			 1449, and 1450) is amended by striking Attorney General each
			 place it appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland
			 Security.
			(b)ExceptionThe amendment made by this section shall
			 not affect the authority of any officer or employee of the Executive Office of
			 Immigration Review (including immigration judges (as defined in section
			 101(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act)) to administer the oath of
			 allegiance under section 337(a).


114 SRES 278 RS: Welcoming the President of the Republic of Korea on her official visit to the United States and celebrating the United States-Republic of Korea relationship, and for other purposes.
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IIICalendar No. 265114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 278IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESOctober 6, 2015Mr. Gardner (for himself, Mr. Cardin, and Mr. Rubio) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsOctober 8, 2015Reported by Mr. Corker, without amendmentRESOLUTIONWelcoming the President of the Republic of Korea on her official visit to the United States and
			 celebrating the United States-Republic of Korea relationship, and for
			 other purposes.

 Whereas the Government and people of the United States and the Republic of Korea share a comprehensive alliance, a dynamic partnership, and a personal friendship rooted in the common values of freedom, democracy, and a free market economy;
 Whereas the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea is a linchpin of regional stability in Asia, including against the threats posed by the regime in Pyongyang;
 Whereas cooperation between our nations spans across the security, diplomatic, economic, energy, and cultural spheres;
 Whereas the relationship between the people of the United States and the Republic of Korea stretches back to Korea's Chosun Dynasty, when the United States and Korea established diplomatic relations under the 1882 Treaty of Peace, Amity, Commerce, and Navigation;
 Whereas the United States-Republic of Korea alliance was forged in blood, with casualties of the United States during the Korean War of 54,246 dead (of whom 33,739 were battle deaths) and more than 103,284 wounded, and casualties of the Republic of Korea of over 50,000 soldiers dead and over 10,000 wounded;
 Whereas the Korean War Veterans Recognition Act (Public Law 111–41) was enacted on July 27, 2009, and President Barack Obama issued a proclamation to designate the date as the National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day and called upon Americans to display flags at half-staff in memory of the Korean War veterans;
 Whereas the Republic of Korea has stood shoulder-to-shoulder alongside the United States in all 4 major engagements the United States has faced since World War II—the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, in Afghanistan, and in Iraq;
 Whereas, since the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty, to which the Senate gave its advice and consent to ratification on January 26, 1954, United States military personnel have maintained a continuous presence on the Korean Peninsula, and currently there are approximately 28,500 United States troops stationed in the Republic of Korea;
 Whereas, in January 2014, the United States and the Republic of Korea successfully concluded negotiations for a new five-year Special Measures Agreement (SMA), establishing the framework for Republic of Korea contributions to offset the costs associated with the stationing of United States Forces Korea (USFK) on the Korean Peninsula;
 Whereas the Governments and people of the United States and the Republic of Korea share a deep commitment to addressing the continued suffering of the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea due to the human rights abuses and repression of the regime in Pyongyang;
 Whereas, on March 15, 2012, the United States-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement entered into force, which both sides have committed to fully implement, and the Republic of Korea is the United States sixth-largest trade partner, with United States goods and exports to Korea reaching a record level of $44,500,000,000 in 2014, up over 7 percent compared to 2013;
 Whereas, on May 7, 2013, the United States and the Republic of Korea signed a Joint Declaration in Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Alliance Between the Republic of Korea and the United States;
 Whereas, on May 8, 2013, Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, the President of the Republic of Korea, addressed a Joint Session of Congress;
 Whereas the United States Government notes the address delivered by President Park Geun-hye in Dresden, Germany, on March 28, 2014, and recognizes her efforts to promote peace, stability, and cooperation in Northeast Asia;
 Whereas the United States Government appreciates the Government of the Republic of Korea’s leadership and the critical role of the United States-Republic of Korea alliance in defusing tensions along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in August and September of 2015, that were provoked by the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea;
 Whereas there are deep cultural and personal ties between the peoples of the United States and the Republic of Korea, as exemplified by the large flow of visitors and exchanges each year between the 2 countries, including Korean students studying in United States colleges and universities;
 Whereas Korean-Americans have made invaluable contributions to our Nation's security, prosperity, and diversity;
 Whereas, from October 14–16, 2015, President Park Geun-hye will visit Washington for a second official visit to the United States since her election as President; and
 Whereas the United States Government looks forward to continuing to deepen our enduring partnership with the Republic of Korea on security, economic, cultural issues, as well as embracing new opportunities for cooperation on emerging regional and global challenges: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)welcomes Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, the President of the Republic of Korea, on her official visit to the United States;
 (2)reaffirms the importance of the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, as enshrined in the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1953, that is vital to peace and security in Northeast Asia, and welcomes opportunities to strengthen security ties, including on space, cyber, and missile defense; and
 (3)encourages the United States Government and the Government of the Republic of Korea to continue to broaden and deepen the alliance by enhancing cooperation in the security, economic, scientific, health, education, and cultural spheres.October 8, 2015Reported without amendment


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110th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. CON. RES. 54
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 10, 2007
Referred to the  Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of a week as National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week.

Whereas heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States;
Whereas heart disease affects men, women, and children of every age and race in the United States, regardless of where they live;
Whereas approximately 325,000 coronary heart disease deaths annually occur out of hospital or in an emergency room;
Whereas approximately 95 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before arriving at the hospital;
Whereas sudden cardiac arrest results from an abnormal heart rhythm in most adults;
Whereas in 27.4 percent of cases of sudden cardiac arrest, the victim is located in a place other than a hospital and receives cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a bystander;
Whereas prompt delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation more than doubles the chance of survival from sudden cardiac arrest by helping to maintain vital blood flow to the heart and brain, increasing the amount of time that an electric shock from a defibrillator can be effective;
Whereas an automated external defibrillator, even when used by a bystander, is safe, easy to operate, and highly effective in restoring a normal heart rhythm, significantly increasing the chance of survival for many victims if used immediately after the onset of sudden cardiac arrest;
Whereas death or severe brain injury is likely to occur unless resuscitation measures are started no later than 10 minutes after the onset of sudden cardiac arrest;
Whereas the interval between the 911 call and the arrival of EMS personnel is typically longer than 5 minutes, and achieving high survival rates therefore depends on a public trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use; and
Whereas the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, and the National Safety Council are preparing related public awareness and training campaigns on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation to be held during the first week of June each year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Congress—
(1)supports the goals and ideals of a National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week to establish well-organized programs to increase public training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use and to increase public access to automated external defibrillators; and
(2)calls upon the people of the United States and interested organizations to observe such a week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

  Passed the Senate December 6, 2007. Nancy Erickson, Secretary


116 HR 5547 IH: Manufactured Housing Community Preservation Act of 2020
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5547IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 7, 2020Mrs. Axne (for herself and Mr. Khanna) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo provide assistance for the acquisition and preservation of manufactured housing communities, and
			 for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Manufactured Housing Community Preservation Act of 2020. 2.Grant program for manufactured housing preservation (a)AuthorityThe Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a grant program under this section and, to the extent amounts are made available pursuant to subsection (i), make grants under such program to eligible entities under subsection (b) for acquiring and preserving manufactured housing communities.
 (b)Eligible entitiesA grant under this section may be made only to entities that meet such requirements as the Secretary shall establish to ensure that any entity receiving a grant has the capacity to acquire and preserve housing affordability in such communities, including—
 (1)a nonprofit organization, including land trusts; (2)a public housing agency or other State or local government agency;
 (3)an Indian tribe (as such term is defined in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103)) or an agency of an Indian tribe; or
 (4)a resident organization in which homeowners are members and have open and equal access to membership; or
 (5)such other entities as the Secretary determines will maintain housing affordability in manufactured housing communities.
 (c)Use of grant amountsAmounts from a grant under this section may be used only for— (1)the acquisition and preservation of manufactured housing communities;
 (2)such acquisition and preservation, together with costs for making improvements to common areas and community property for acquired manufactured housing communities; or
 (3)the demolition, removal, and replacement of dilapidated homes from a manufactured housing community.
 (d)Preservation; affordability; ownershipA grant under this section may be made only if the Secretary determines that the grantee will enter into such binding agreements as the Secretary considers sufficient to ensure that—
 (1)the manufactured housing community acquired using such grant amounts— (A)will be maintained as a manufactured housing community for a period that begins upon the making of such grant and has a duration not shorter than 20 years;
 (B)will be managed in a manner that benefits the residents and maintains their quality of life for a period not shorter than 20 years;
 (C)will, for a period not shorter than 20 years, be subject to limitations on annual increases in rents for lots for manufactured homes in such community either through resident control over increases or, if owned by a party other than the residents, as the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure continued affordability and maintenance of the property, but not in any case annually to exceed the percentage that is equal to the percentage increase for the immediately preceding year in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI–U) plus 7 percent, and such rents will comply with any applicable State laws;
 (D)will be owned by an entity described in subsection (b) for a period not shorter than 20 years; and (E)has not been the primary beneficiary of a grant under this section during the preceding 5 years; and
 (2)if in the determination of the Secretary the provisions of the agreement have not been met, the grant shall be repaid.
 (e)AmountThe amount of any grant under this section may not exceed the lesser of— (1)$1,000,000; or
 (2)the amount that is equal to $20,000 multiplied by the number of manufactured home lots in the manufactured housing community for which the grant is made.
 (f)Matching fundsThe Secretary shall require a grantee of grant under this section to provide non-Federal matching funds for use only for the same purposes for which the grant is used in an amount equal or exceeding the amount of the grant provided to the grantee. Such non-Federal matching funds may be provided by State, tribal, local, or private resources and may be a grant or loan, in cash or in-kind.
			(g)Applications; selection
 (1)ApplicationsThe Secretary shall provide for eligible entities under subsection (b) to apply for grants under this section, and shall require such applications to contain such assurances as the Secretary may require regarding the availability of matching funds sufficient to comply with subsection (f) and any organizational documents regarding the manufactured housing community for which the grant is made, as may be required by the State in which such community is located. The Secretary shall accept applications on a rolling basis and approve or deny each application within 20 business days of receipt in order to facilitate market-based transactions by an applicant.
 (2)SelectionThe Secretary shall establish criteria for selection of applicants to receive grants under this section, which criteria shall—
 (A)give priority to grantees who would use such grant amounts to carry out activities under subsection (c) within areas having a high concentration of low-, very low-, or extremely low-income families (as such terms are defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b));
 (B)give priority to grants for the benefit of communities that have not received a grant under this section during the preceding 10 years; and
 (C)ensure that not more than 40 percent of grant funds for any fiscal year are awarded to entities identified in subsection (b)(5).
 (h)DefinitionsFor purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1)Manufactured homeThe term manufactured home means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, that—
 (A)in the traveling mode, is 8 body feet or more in width and 40 body feet or more in length, or when erected on site is 320 square feet or more;
 (B)is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling (with or without a permanent foundation when connected to required utilities) and includes plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems; and
 (C)in the case of a structure manufactured after June 15, 1976, is certified as meeting the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards issued under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.) by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and displays a label of such certification on the exterior of each transportable section.
 Such term shall not include any self-propelled recreational vehicle.(2)Manufactured housing communityThe term manufactured housing community means a community comprised primarily of manufactured homes used primarily for residential purposes.
 (3)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (i)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated for grants under this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
 (j)RegulationsThe Secretary shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out this section.


109 HR 3310 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers.
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2005-07-14
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I
109th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 3310
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 14, 2005
Mr. Ross introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on artificial flowers.

1.Artificial flowers
(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:

9902.05.70Artificial flowers (man-made fibers) (provided for in subheading 6702.90.65)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008
(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 enactment of this Act.


109 HR 4263 IH: Windfall Profits and Consumer Assistance Act of 2005
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2005-11-09
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109th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 4263
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 9, 2005
Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Emanuel, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Nadler, and Mr. Hinchey) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil, to establish the Consumer Energy Assistance Trust Fund, and to provide for a rebate to energy consumers.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Windfall Profits and Consumer Assistance Act of 2005.
2.Windfall profits tax
(a)In generalSubtitle E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to alcohol, tobacco, and certain other excise taxes) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new chapter:

56Windfall profits on crude oil

Sec. 5896. Imposition of tax.
Sec. 5897. Windfall profit; removal price; adjusted base price; qualified investment.
Sec. 5898. Special rules and definitions.
5896.Imposition of tax
(a)In generalIn addition to any other tax imposed under this title, there is hereby imposed on any producer of crude oil an excise tax equal to the excess of—
(1)the amount equal to 50 percent of the windfall profit from all barrels of taxable crude oil removed from the property during each taxable year, over
(2)the amount of qualified investment by such producer during such taxable year.
(b)Fractional part of barrelIn the case of a fraction of a barrel, the tax imposed by subsection (a) shall be the same fraction of the amount of such tax imposed on the whole barrel.
(c)Tax paid by producerThe tax imposed by this section shall be paid by the producer of the taxable crude oil.
5897.Windfall profit; removal price; adjusted base price; qualified investment
(a)General ruleFor purposes of this chapter, the term windfall profit means the excess of the removal price of the barrel of taxable crude oil over the adjusted base price of such barrel.
(b)Removal priceFor purposes of this chapter—
(1)In generalExcept as otherwise provided in this subsection, the term removal price means the amount for which the barrel of taxable crude oil is sold.
(2)Sales between related personsIn the case of a sale between related persons, the removal price shall not be less than the constructive sales price for purposes of determining gross income from the property under section 613.
(3)Oil removed from property before saleIf crude oil is removed from the property before it is sold, the removal price shall be the constructive sales price for purposes of determining gross income from the property under section 613.
(4)Refining begun on propertyIf the manufacture or conversion of crude oil into refined products begins before such oil is removed from the property—
(A)such oil shall be treated as removed on the day such manufacture or conversion begins, and
(B)the removal price shall be the constructive sales price for purposes of determining gross income from the property under section 613.
(5)PropertyThe term property has the meaning given such term by section 614.
(c)Adjusted base price defined
(1)In generalFor purposes of this chapter, the term adjusted base price means $40 for each barrel of taxable crude oil plus an amount equal to—
(A)such base price, multiplied by
(B)the inflation adjustment for the calendar year in which the taxable crude oil is removed from the property.The amount determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest cent.
(2)Inflation adjustment
(A)In generalFor purposes of paragraph (1), the inflation adjustment for any calendar year after 2006 is the percentage by which—
(i)the implicit price deflator for the gross national product for the preceding calendar year, exceeds
(ii)such deflator for the calendar year ending December 31, 2005.
(B)First revision of price deflator usedFor purposes of subparagraph (A), the first revision of the price deflator shall be used.
(d)Qualified investmentFor purposes of this chapter—
(1)In generalThe term qualified investment means any amount paid or incurred with respect to—
(A)section 263(c) costs,
(B)qualified refinery property (as defined in section 179C(c) and determined without regard to any termination date),
(C)any qualified facility described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of section 45(d) (determined without regard to any placed in service date),
(D)any facility for the production of alcohol used as a fuel (within the meaning of section 40) or biodiesel or agri-biodiesel used as a fuel (within the meaning of section 40A).
(2)Section 263(c) costsFor purposes of this subsection, the term section 263(c) costs means intangible drilling and development costs incurred by the taxpayer which (by reason of an election under section 263(c)) may be deducted as expenses for purposes of this title (other than this paragraph). Such term shall not include costs incurred in drilling a nonproductive well.
5898.Special rules and definitions
(a)Withholding and deposit of taxThe Secretary shall provide such rules as are necessary for the withholding and deposit of the tax imposed under section 5896 on any taxable crude oil.
(b)Records and informationEach taxpayer liable for tax under section 5896 shall keep such records, make such returns, and furnish such information (to the Secretary and to other persons having an interest in the taxable crude oil) with respect to such oil as the Secretary may by regulations prescribe.
(c)Return of windfall profit taxThe Secretary shall provide for the filing and the time of such filing of the return of the tax imposed under section 5896.
(d)DefinitionsFor purposes of this chapter—
(1)ProducerThe term producer means the holder of the economic interest with respect to the crude oil.
(2)Crude oil
(A)In generalThe term crude oil includes crude oil condensates and natural gasoline.
(B)Exclusion of newly discovered oilSuch term shall not include any oil produced from a well drilled after the date of the enactment of the Windfall Profits and Consumer Assistance Act of 2005, except with respect to any oil produced from a well drilled after such date on any proven oil or gas property (within the meaning of section 613A(c)(9)(A)).
(3)BarrelThe term barrel means 42 United States gallons.
(e)Adjustment of removal priceIn determining the removal price of oil from a property in the case of any transaction, the Secretary may adjust the removal price to reflect clearly the fair market value of oil removed.
(f)RegulationsThe Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(g)TerminationThis section shall not apply to taxable crude oil removed after the date which is 3 years after the date of the enactment of this section..
(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of chapters for subtitle E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

Chapter 56. Windfall profit on crude oil..
(c)Effective date
(1)In generalThe amendments made by this section shall apply to crude oil removed after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.
(2)Transitional rulesFor the period ending December 31, 2005, the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's delegate shall prescribe rules relating to the administration of chapter 56 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. To the extent provided in such rules, such rules shall supplement or supplant for such period the administrative provisions contained in chapter 56 of such Code (or in so much of subtitle F of such Code as relates to such chapter 56).
3.Consumer Energy Assistance Trust Fund
(a)In generalSubchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to establishment of trust funds) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

9511.Consumer Energy Assistance Trust Fund
(a)Creation of trust fundThere is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Consumer Energy Assistance Trust Fund, consisting of such amounts as may be appropriated or credited to such fund as provided in this section or section 9602(b).
(b)Transfers to trust fundThere are hereby appropriated to the Consumer Energy Assistance Trust Fund amounts equivalent to the taxes received in the Treasury under chapter 56.
(c)ExpendituresAmounts in the Consumer Energy Assistance Trust Fund shall be available for making expenditures to carry out the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this section). .
(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

Sec. 9511. Consumer Energy Assistance Trust Fund.
4.Energy consumer rebate
(a)In GeneralSubchapter B of chapter 65 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to rules of special application in the case of abatements, credits, and refunds) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

6430.Energy consumer rebate
(a)General RuleExcept as otherwise provided in this section, each individual shall be treated as having made a payment against the tax imposed by chapter 1 for each taxable year beginning after December 31, 2005, in an amount equal to the lesser of—
(1)the amount of the taxpayer’s liability for tax for such taxpayer’s preceding taxable year, or
(2)the applicable amount.
(b)Liability for TaxFor purposes of this section, the liability for tax for any taxable year shall be the excess (if any) of—
(1)the sum of—
(A)the taxpayer’s regular tax liability (within the meaning of section 26(b)) for the taxable year,
(B)the tax imposed by section 55(a) with respect to such taxpayer for the taxable year, and
(C)the taxpayer’s social security taxes (within the meaning of section 24(d)(2)) for the taxable year, over
(2)the sum of the credits allowable under part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 (other than the credits allowable under subpart C thereof, relating to refundable credits) for the taxable year.
(c)Applicable AmountFor purposes of this section, the applicable amount for any taxpayer shall be determined by the Secretary not later than the date specified in subsection (d)(1) taking into account the number of such taxpayers and the amount of revenues in the Treasury (reduced by the amount appropriated to the Consumer Energy Assistance Trust Fund under section 9511) resulting from the tax imposed by chapter 56 for the calendar year preceding the taxable year.
(d)Date Payment Deemed Made
(1)In generalThe payment provided by this section shall be deemed made on February 1 of the calendar year ending with or within the taxable year.
(2)Remittance of paymentThe Secretary shall remit to each taxpayer the payment described in paragraph (1) not later that the date which is 30 days after the date specified in paragraph (1).
(e)Certain Persons Not EligibleThis section shall not apply to—
(1)any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which such individual’s taxable year begins,
(2)any estate or trust, or
(3)any nonresident alien individual..
(b)Conforming AmendmentSection 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period , or enacted by the Windfall Profits and Consumer Assistance Act of 2005.
(c)Clerical AmendmentThe table of sections for subchapter B of chapter 65 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

Sec. 6430. Energy consumer rebate.
(d)Effective DateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.


116 HRES 40 IH: Condemning and censuring Representative Steve King of Iowa.
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IV116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 40IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 14, 2019Mr. Ryan (for himself, Mr. Loebsack, and Mr. Joyce of Ohio) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on EthicsRESOLUTIONCondemning and censuring Representative Steve King of Iowa.

 Whereas, on January 10, 2019, in an interview published by the New York Times, Representative Steve King asked, White nationalist, White supremacist, Western civilization—how did that language become offensive? Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization?;
 Whereas Representative King’s comments legitimize White supremacy and White nationalism as acceptable in today’s society;
 Whereas Representative King’s comments are abhorrent to the founding principles of our Nation and our rich history of diversity and tolerance of those whose backgrounds and beliefs have made America the envy of the world; and
 Whereas Representative King’s comments reflect negatively on the House of Representatives: Now, therefore, be it

 That— (1)Representative Steve King of Iowa be censured;
 (2)Representative Steve King forthwith present himself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and
 (3)Representative Steve King be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.


113 HRES 111 IH: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should refrain from any further taxpayer-funded vacations until the White House can be re-opened for public tours.
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2013-03-12
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		IV
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 111
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 12, 2013
			Mr. Stewart (for
			 himself, Mr. Westmoreland,
			 Mr. Culberson,
			 Mr. Jones,
			 Mr. Flores,
			 Mr. Huelskamp,
			 Mr. Kingston,
			 Ms. Jenkins,
			 Mr. Nunnelee,
			 Mr. Mulvaney,
			 Mr. Olson,
			 Mr. Bridenstine, and
			 Mr. Salmon) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government
			 Reform

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing the sense of the House of
		  Representatives that the President should refrain from any further
		  taxpayer-funded vacations until the White House can be re-opened for public
		  tours.

		Whereas the Obama Administration announced on Tuesday
			 March 5, 2013, that it would cancel all White House tours due to
			 sequestration;
		Whereas the annual cost to the Secret Service of
			 maintaining the White House open for public tours is approximately $3.7
			 million;
		Whereas the President has taken four trips to Hawaii in
			 the past four years, at a cost to the taxpayers of at least $4 million each, as
			 well as numerous other vacations at enormous taxpayer expense;
		Whereas the President has plans for additional vacations
			 in the coming months;
		Whereas the President has the complete discretion to
			 transfer funds in such a way as to keep the White House open for tours;
			 and
		Whereas Congress, under similar budgetary pressures, has
			 maintained the Capitol open for public tours: Now, therefore, be it

		That it is the sense of the House of
			 Representatives that the President should refrain from any further vacations at
			 the taxpayers’ expense until such sums have been saved that the people’s White
			 House can be re-opened for public tours.


IV
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 68
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 26, 2011
Mr. Quigley (for himself, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Higgins, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Cicilline, and Mr. Lipinski) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of Hockey is For Everyone Month.

Whereas the National Hockey League designates February as the annual Hockey is For Everyone Month;
Whereas events are hosted across the United States during Hockey is For Everyone Month to provide support for ice hockey and street hockey as tools used to combat childhood obesity, youth violence, and education related problems;
Whereas the Hockey is For Everyone program builds youth involvement by reaching over 300,000 boys and girls each year;
Whereas the Hockey is For Everyone program aides in building community development and diversity by supporting 30 nonprofits and 1,600 schools and community programs annually;
Whereas nonprofit youth hockey organizations across the United States are able to provide equipment and ice time for children of all economic backgrounds, allowing for every child to have a chance to play hockey;
Whereas National Hockey League clubs, players, league alumni, and fans are given the opportunity to serve economically and ethnically diverse communities;
Whereas Hockey legend Willie O’Ree acts as the National Hockey League’s Director of Youth Development and serves as an ambassador for the Hockey is For Everyone program;
Whereas, on January 18, 1958, Willie O’Ree became the first Black player in the National Hockey League, playing for the Boston Bruins;
Whereas the National Hockey League hosts a special educational event for children of diverse backgrounds during Hockey is For Everyone Month, honoring Willie O’Ree and his achievement as the first Black player in the National Hockey League;
Whereas Hockey is For Everyone provides support for rehabilitative programs for disabled children and veterans through partnerships with USA Hockey’s Disabled Section, the American Special Hockey Association, and the USA Wounded Warriors Ice Hockey program; and
Whereas the disabled youth and veterans programs encourage self reliance, confidence, concentration, team work, strength, and physical and mental rehabilitation: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—
(1)supports the goals and ideals of “Hockey is For Everyone Month”;
(2)supports the strengthening of youth hockey programming for underprivileged youth in order to combat childhood obesity, youth violence, and educational problems;
(3)supports engaging diverse community development through the support of nonprofit youth hockey clubs;
(4)recognizes Willie O’Ree as the first Black player in the National Hockey League; and
(5)supports the use of hockey as a rehabilitative tool for wounded veterans and disabled children.


117 HR 2566 IH: No TikTok on Government Devices Act
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2021-04-15
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2566IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 15, 2021Mr. Buck (for himself, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Roy, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Rice of South Carolina, Mr. Perry, Mr. Bishop of North Carolina, and Mrs. McClain) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformA BILLTo prohibit certain individuals from downloading or using TikTok on any device issued by the United States or a government corporation.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the No TikTok on Government Devices Act.2.Prohibition on the use of TikTok(a)DefinitionsIn this section—(1)the term covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited; (2)the term executive agency has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code; and (3)the term information technology has the meaning given that term in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code.(b)Prohibition on the use of TikTok(1)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense, and consistent with the information security requirements under subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, shall develop standards and guidelines for executive agencies requiring the removal of any covered application from information technology.(2)National security and research exceptionsThe standards and guidelines developed under paragraph (1) shall include— (A)exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests and activities, and security researchers; and (B)for any authorized use of a covered application under an exception, requirements for agencies to develop and document risk mitigation actions for such use.


116 HR 7535 IH: Expanding SNAP Options Act of 2020
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2020-07-09
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7535IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 9, 2020Ms. Kelly of Illinois (for herself, Mr. García of Illinois, Mr. Rush, Mr. Payne, and Ms. Norton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on AgricultureA BILLTo amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand online benefit redemption options under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expanding SNAP Options Act of 2020.2.Online portal for SNAP benefit redemptionSection 7(h)(14) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2016(h)(14)) is amended—(1)in subparagraph (A), by striking Subject to subparagraph (B), the and inserting The; and(2)by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:(B)EBT online redemption portal(i)PurposeThe purpose of this subparagraph is to expand options for and access to food for eligible households by making the online redemption of program benefits, including the acceptance of EBT cards, more widely available to grocery stores, small retailers, and farmers who face barriers in implementing their own online payment portals. (ii)ContractsNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Expanding SNAP Options Act of 2020, the Secretary shall award on a competitive basis 1 or more contracts to 1 or more eligible entities described in clause (iii) to develop an online portal, to be known as the EBT Online Redemption Portal—(I)to allow program participants to use online or mobile electronic benefits transactions, including through the acceptance of EBT cards, to purchase program foods from, and make online payments to, authorized program retailers under the supplemental nutrition assistance program; and(II)to facilitate food purchase delivery for program participants using the transactions described in subclause (I).(iii)Eligible entityAn eligible entity referred to in clause (ii) is any for-profit or nonprofit entity with demonstrable expertise in the development, operation, or maintenance of electronic payment systems (including systems with advanced security protocols), which may include expertise in benefits management or administration of State systems, as determined by the Secretary.(iv)Application; portal features(I)ApplicationAn eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including—(aa)a description of how the eligible entity plans to implement the requirements described in clause (v); and(bb)a beta plan that has been user-tested.(II)Portal featuresIn awarding a contract to an eligible entity under clause (ii), the Secretary shall give preference to an eligible entity that demonstrates an ability to implement the following features of an EBT Online Redemption Portal: (aa)Client-facing technology with a primary preference for mobile device or smartphone application.(bb)Fail-safe systems to maintain privacy and online security of data.(cc)Ability to redirect a consumer to an existing online platform of a vendor, if applicable. (dd)Ability to update as technologies evolve.(ee)Ease of operation for program participants, including multilingual functionality.(ff)Interoperability with delivery technologies and interfaces.(gg)Identification of participating retailers within geographic proximity to the user.(hh)Ability to perform single transactions using mixed tender, including a single transaction for eligible food items using an EBT card and noneligible items using another form of payment. (ii)Adherence to a comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plan—(AA)to allow the portal to recover from any interruption of service; and (BB)that includes sufficient back-up systems, equipment, facilities, and trained personnel to implement the plan. (v)Requirements(I)In generalThe Online EBT Redemption Portal developed by the eligible entity awarded the contract under clause (ii) shall—(aa)enable the integrated processing of an online EBT transaction by providing a platform and facilitating the purchasing interaction between the consumer, retailer, third-party processors (for EBT card processing and the secure online entry of a personal identification number), and delivery vendor, as applicable;(bb)to deter fraud, have in place for program participants privacy and security protections, similar to protections provided under existing electronic benefit transfer methods, including entry of a personal identification number in a manner that complies with the guidelines of leading national consensus standards organizations, as determined by the Secretary, for encrypting personal identification number entry; (cc)be secure and operate in a manner that maintains program integrity, including food item eligibility; (dd)be available in an initial or beta version not later than 120 days after the date on which the eligible entity is awarded the contract;(ee)be ready to be fully deployed in all States not later than 180 days after the date described in item (dd); (ff)be available for use by any retail food store or wholesale food concern authorized under section 9 to accept and redeem benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program— (AA)at no charge beyond a nominal fee that is not more than reasonably necessary to support maintenance of the portal and subject to the approval of the Secretary; and(BB)on an application-based and browser-based platform for smartphones and a browser-based online platform for tablets and computers;(gg)adhere to commercial standards for service level availability to ensure the viability of the portal and the use of the portal by retail food stores and wholesale food concerns authorized under section 9 to accept and redeem benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program; and(hh)perform ongoing maintenance services and retailer enrollment and termination of enrollment activities to ensure continuous operability of the portal.(II)Evaluation of beta versionThe Secretary shall conduct a review of the initial or beta version of the Online EBT Redemption Portal under subclause (I)(dd), including by soliciting feedback from program participants.(vi)Report to congressNot later than 240 days after the date of enactment of the Expanding SNAP Options Act of 2020, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the status of activities carried out under this subparagraph.(vii)Authorization of appropriationsThere is appropriated to the Secretary, out of funds of the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $25,000,000 to provide under the contract described in clause (ii)..3.Broad acceptance of SNAP benefits through online transactionsSection 7(k) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2016(k)) is amended—(1)by striking on-line each place it appears and inserting online;(2)in paragraph (1)—(A)by striking Subject to paragraph (4), the and inserting The; and(B)by inserting in any State after stores; and(3)by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:(4)Technical assistance(A)DefinitionsIn this paragraph:(i)Covered entityThe term covered entity means a public or private nonprofit entity.(ii)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means a retail food store or wholesale food concern authorized under section 9 to accept and redeem benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.(B)Technical assistance centerThe Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service, shall, on a competitive basis, award 1 or more grants to, or enter into 1 or more cooperative agreements with, 1 or more covered entities to establish a technical assistance center, to be known as the SNAP Online Purchasing Technical Assistance Center, to provide to State agencies, eligible entities, and program participants information on and technical assistance with, as applicable—(i)accepting program benefits through online transactions;(ii)using the EBT Online Redemption Portal described in subsection (h)(14)(B);(iii)in the case of State agencies, conducting outreach to eligible entities to ensure that those eligible entities are informed of the technical assistance provided by the center; (iv)research, training, and best practices relating to redeeming program benefits through online transactions; and(v)facilitating communication between eligible entities, applicable State agencies, and the Department of Agriculture. (C)QualificationsAt least 1 covered entity that receives a grant or enters into a cooperative agreement under subparagraph (B) shall have expertise in providing technical assistance to food retailers operating under a Federal nutrition program. (D)Technical assistance priorityIn providing technical assistance to eligible entities, the SNAP Online Purchasing Technical Assistance Center shall give priority to eligible entities that are small and limited-resource retailers. (E)FundingThere is appropriated to the Secretary, out of funds of the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $75,000,000 to carry out this paragraph, to remain available until expended, of which not more than 3 percent may be used by the Secretary for administrative expenses.(5)Publication of online vendorsThe Secretary shall maintain on the website of the Department of Agriculture a publicly available listing, organized and searchable by region, locality, and State, of all approved retail food stores accepting benefits from recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance, including through online transactions..


		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. CON. RES. 52
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES
		CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
		Expressing support for the designation of
		  March 20 as a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care
		  Physicians.

		Whereas
			 a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians is designed to
			 honor and recognize physicians who care for an ever-growing elderly population
			 in different settings, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living,
			 hospice, continuing care retirement communities, post-acute care, home care,
			 and private offices;
		Whereas
			 the average long-term care physician has nearly 20 years of practice experience
			 and dedicates themselves to 1 or 2 facilities with nearly 100 residents and
			 patients;
		Whereas
			 the American Medical Directors Association is the professional association of
			 medical directors, attending physicians, and others practicing in the long-term
			 continuum and is dedicated to excellence in patient care and provides
			 education, advocacy, information, and professional development to promote the
			 delivery of quality long-term care medicine; and
		Whereas
			 the American Medical Directors Association would like to honor founder and
			 long-term care physician William A. Dodd, M.D., C.M.D., who was born on March
			 20, 1921: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Congress expresses support
			 for—
			(1)the designation of March 20, 2010 as a
			 National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians; and
			(2)the goals and ideals of a National Day of
			 Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians.

			Passed the Senate
			 September 29, 2010.

			Secretary


114 S1240 RS: Cerros del Norte Conservation Act
U.S. Senate
2015-05-07
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IICalendar No. 214114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1240[Report No. 114–134]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 7, 2015Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Udall) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesSeptember 9, 2015Reported by Ms. Murkowski, with amendmentsOmit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo designate the Cerro del Yuta and  Río San Antonio Wilderness Areas in the State of New Mexico,
			 and
			 for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Cerros del Norte Conservation Act.
 2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)MapThe term map means the map entitled Río Grande del Norte National Monument Proposed Wilderness Areas and dated May 2, 2013 July 28, 2015.
 (2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
			(3)Wilderness
 areaThe term wilderness area means a wilderness area designated by section 3(a).
			3.Designation of Cerro del
			 Yuta and  Río
			 San Antonio Wilderness Areas
			(a)In
 generalIn accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the Río Grande del Norte National Monument are designated as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System:
				(1)Cerro del yuta
 wildernessCertain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,420 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the Cerro del Yuta Wilderness.
				(2)Río san antonio
 wildernessCertain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Río Arriba County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 8,000 8,120 acres, as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the Río San Antonio Wilderness.
				(b)Management of
 wilderness areasSubject to valid existing rights, the wilderness areas shall be administered in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and this Act, except that with respect to the wilderness areas designated by this Act—
 (1)any reference to the effective date of the Wilderness Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and
 (2)any reference in the Wilderness Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary.
				(c)Incorporation of
 acquired land and interests in landAny land or interest in land within the boundary of the wilderness areas that is acquired by the United States shall—
 (1)become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located; and
 (2)be managed in accordance with—
 (A)the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.);
 (B)this Act; and (C)any other applicable laws.
 (d)GrazingGrazing of livestock in the wilderness areas, where established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be administered in accordance with—
 (1)section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
 (2)the guidelines set forth in appendix A of the Report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs to accompany H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. 101–405).
				(e)Buffer zones
				(1)In
 generalNothing in this Act creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the wilderness areas.
				(2)Activities outside
 wilderness areasThe fact that an activity or use on land outside a wilderness area can be seen or heard within the wilderness area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the wilderness area.
				(f)Release of wilderness
 study areasCongress finds that, for purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the public land within the San Antonio Wilderness Study Area not designated as wilderness by this section—
 (1)has been adequately studied for wilderness designation;
 (2)is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and
 (3)shall be managed in accordance with this Act.
				(g)Maps and legal
			 descriptions
				(1)In
 generalAs soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file the map and legal descriptions of the wilderness areas with—
 (A)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
 (B)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
					(2)Force of
 lawThe map and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct errors in the legal description and map.
				(3)Public
 availabilityThe map and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
				(h)National landscape
 conservation systemThe wilderness areas shall be administered as components of the National Landscape Conservation System.
			(i)Fish and
 wildlifeNothing in this Act affects the jurisdiction of the State of New Mexico with respect to fish and wildlife located on public land in the State.
 (j)WithdrawalsSubject to valid existing rights, any Federal land within the wilderness areas designated by subsection (a), including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act, is withdrawn from—
 (1)entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws;
 (2)location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
 (3)operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
				(k)Treaty
 rightsNothing in this Act enlarges, diminishes, or otherwise modifies any treaty rights.September 9, 2015Reported with amendments