116 S1932 IS: Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act
U.S. Senate
2019-06-20
text/xml
EN
Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

		II
		116th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 1932
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 20, 2019
			Mr. Gardner (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. McSally, and Ms. Sinema) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

		A BILL
		To support water infrastructure in Reclamation States, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act.
 2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Design; studyThe terms design and study include any design, permitting, materials engineering or testing, surveying, or preconstruction activity relating to a water storage facility.
 (2)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 3.Surface and groundwater storage and supporting projects (a)DefinitionsIn this section:
 (1)Appropriate committees of CongressThe term appropriate committees of Congress means— (A)the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;
 (B)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; (C)the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and
 (D)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives. (2)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means—
 (A)any State, political subdivision of a State, department of a State, or public agency organized pursuant to State law;
 (B)an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)) or an entity controlled by an Indian tribe;
 (C)a water users’ association; (D)an agency established by an interstate compact; and
 (E)an agency established under State law for the joint exercise of powers. (3)Federally owned storage projectThe term federally owned storage project means any project in a Reclamation State—
 (A)that involves the construction, expansion, upgrade, or capital repair of— (i)a surface water storage facility; or
 (ii)a facility conveying water to or from a surface or groundwater storage facility; (B)to which the United States holds title; and
 (C)that was authorized to be constructed, operated, and maintained pursuant to— (i)the reclamation laws; or
 (ii)the Act of August 11, 1939 (commonly known as the Water Conservation and Utilization Act) (16 U.S.C. 590y et seq.). (4)Non-Federal storage projectThe term non-Federal storage project means any project in a Reclamation State that—
 (A)involves the construction, expansion, upgrade, or capital repair by an eligible entity of— (i)a surface or groundwater storage facility that is not federally owned; or
 (ii)a facility that is not federally owned conveying water to or from a surface or groundwater storage facility; and
 (B)provides a benefit in meeting any obligation under applicable Federal law (including regulations).
 (5)Reclamation lawsThe term reclamation laws means Federal reclamation law (the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093), and Acts supplemental to and amendatory of that Act.
 (6)Reclamation StateThe term Reclamation State has the meaning given the term in section 4014 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (43 U.S.C. 390b note; Public Law 114–322).
 (b)Grant programThe Secretary may provide a grant under this section to an eligible entity to carry out, within a Reclamation State—
 (1)a federally owned storage project in accordance with subsection (c); or (2)a non-Federal storage project in accordance with subsection (d).
				(c)Federally owned storage projects
 (1)AgreementsOn request of an eligible entity, the Secretary may negotiate and enter into an agreement on behalf of the United States for the design, study, construction, expansion, upgrade, or capital repair of a federally owned storage project located in a Reclamation State in accordance with this subsection.
 (2)Federal shareSubject to the requirements of this subsection, the Secretary may participate in a federally owned storage project in an amount equal to not more than 50 percent of the total cost of the federally owned storage project.
 (3)Conditions for Federal construction fundingThe construction of a federally owned storage project that is the subject of an agreement under this subsection shall not commence until the Secretary—
 (A)determines that the proposed federally owned storage project is feasible in accordance with the reclamation laws;
 (B)determines that— (i)the federally owned storage project provides a Federal benefit in accordance with the reclamation laws; and
 (ii)not less than a proportionate share of the benefits of the federally owned storage project are Federal benefits, including water supplies dedicated to specific purposes, such as water quality improvements or fish and wildlife protection and restoration, including a wildlife refuge; and
 (C)secures an agreement providing such upfront funding as is necessary to pay the non-Federal share of the capital costs of the federally owned storage project.
 (4)NotificationThe Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written notification of the determinations under paragraph (3) by not later than 30 days after the date of the determinations.
 (5)Environmental lawsIn participating in a federally owned storage project under this subsection, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
 (6)Expansion or upgradeThe Secretary shall require, as a condition for design, study, or any other participation in the expansion or upgrade of a federally owned storage project—
 (A)the agreement of any single entity that has an existing water service contract or repayment contract for more than 60 percent of the capacity or yield of the federally owned storage project that the expansion will not adversely affect any right or interest of the entity under the water service contract or repayment contract, as applicable; and
 (B)the agreement of the non-Federal entity that, pursuant to a formal operations and maintenance transfer contract or other legal agreement with the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, carries out the operations and maintenance of the federally owned storage project, if applicable.
					(d)Non-Federal storage projects
 (1)In generalSubject to the requirements of this subsection, the Secretary may participate in the design, study, construction, expansion, upgrade, or capital repair of a non-Federal storage project in an amount equal to not more than 25 percent of the total cost of the non-Federal storage project.
 (2)Conditions for Federal design and study fundingThe Secretary shall only fund a design or study activity for a non-Federal storage project under this subsection if—
 (A)Federal participation has been requested by the Governor of the State in which the non-Federal storage project is located; and
 (B)the Secretary has identified the potential for Federal benefit sufficient to proceed. (3)Conditions for Federal construction fundingParticipation by the Secretary in the construction of a non-Federal storage project under this subsection shall not occur unless—
 (A)the Governor of the State in which the non-Federal storage project is located has requested Federal participation at the time construction was initiated; and
 (B)the applicable non-Federal sponsor determines, and the Secretary concurs, that—
 (i)the non-Federal storage project is technically and financially feasible; (ii)the non-Federal storage project provides a Federal benefit in accordance with the reclamation laws;
 (iii)not less than a proportionate share of the benefits of the non-Federal storage project are Federal benefits, including water supplies dedicated to specific purposes, such as water quality improvements or fish and wildlife protection and restoration, including a wildlife refuge; and
 (iv)each sponsor of the non-Federal project is financially capable of funding the non-Federal share of the project costs.
 (4)NotificationThe Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written notification of the determinations under paragraphs (2) and (3) by not later than 30 days after the date of the determinations.
 (5)Environmental lawsIn participating in a non-Federal storage project under this subsection, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
				(6)Information
 (A)In generalIn participating in a non-Federal storage project under this subsection, the Secretary— (i)shall—
 (I)generally, rely on reports prepared by the sponsor of the non-Federal storage project, including feasibility or equivalent studies, environmental analyses, and other pertinent reports and analyses; but
 (II)retain responsibility for making the independent determinations described in paragraphs (2) and (3); and
 (ii)may prepare studies supplementary to the studies described in clause (i)(I), on— (I)request of the sponsor of the non-Federal storage project; and
 (II)agreement by the Secretary. (B)Guidelines (i)DraftNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue draft guidelines for feasibility or equivalent studies for non-Federal storage projects prepared by a project sponsor that shall be consistent with requirements for a title XVI Feasibility Study Report, including the economic analysis, contained in the Reclamation Manual Directives and Standards numbered WTR 11–01, subject to—
 (I)any additional requirements necessary to provide sufficient information for making the independent determinations described in paragraphs (2)(B) and (3); and
 (II)the condition that the Bureau of Reclamation shall not bear responsibility for the technical adequacy of any design, cost estimate, or construction relating to a non-Federal storage project.
 (ii)FinalThe Secretary shall finalize the guidelines under clause (i) by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.
 (e)Rights To use capacitySubject to compliance with applicable Reclamation State water rights laws, the right to use the capacity of a federally owned storage project or non-Federal storage project with respect to which the Secretary has entered into an agreement under this subsection shall be allocated in such manner as may be mutually agreed to by the Secretary and each other party to the agreement, including any party described in subsection (c)(6)(B).
 (f)Federal benefitsIn making a determination relating to a Federal benefit under this section, the Secretary may include any benefit realized from the existence of operational flexibility to optimize the achievement of an authorized project purpose (whether reimbursable or nonreimbursable), taking into consideration the hydrology of a given water year, including through the coordinated management of Federal and non-Federal facilities.
			(g)Funding
 (1)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $670,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.
				(2)Congressional approval initially required
 (A)Design and study fundingEach initial award under this section for design and study of a federally owned storage project or a non-Federal storage project shall be approved in an appropriations Act.
 (B)Construction fundingEach initial award under this section for construction of a federally owned storage project or a non-Federal storage project shall be approved in an appropriations Act.
					(C)Reclamation recommendations
 (i)In generalSubject to clause (ii), the Commissioner of Reclamation shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress recommendations regarding the initial award of design and study funding, and of construction funding, for each federally owned storage project and non-Federal storage project subject to consideration under subparagraphs (A) and (B).
 (ii)RequirementThe Commissioner of Reclamation shall confer with the appropriate committees of Congress before submitting the recommendations under clause (i).
						(3)Subsequent funding awards
 (A)Design and study fundingAfter approval by Congress of an initial award of design and study funding for a federally owned storage project or a non-Federal storage project under paragraph (2), the Secretary may award additional design and study funding for the federally owned storage project or non-Federal storage project without further congressional approval.
 (B)Construction fundingAfter approval by Congress of an initial award of construction funding for a federally owned storage project or a non-Federal storage project under paragraph (2), the Secretary may award additional construction funding for the federally owned storage project or non-Federal storage project without further congressional approval.
 (4)Preliminary studiesOf the amounts made available under paragraph (1), not more than 25 percent shall be provided for appraisal studies, feasibility studies, or other preliminary studies.
				(5)WIIN Act storage funding
 (A)AppropriationsEach federally owned storage project and non-Federal storage project shall be eligible to receive any amounts made available pursuant to section 4007(h) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (43 U.S.C. 390b note; Public Law 114–322) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act), in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
					(B)Individual projects
 (i)Federally owned storage projectsIf the Secretary determines that a federally owned storage project is eligible for funding under section 4007(b) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (43 U.S.C. 390b note; Public Law 114–322), the federally owned storage project shall remain eligible for funding under subsection (c).
 (ii)Non-Federal storage projectsIf the Secretary determines that a non-Federal storage project is eligible for funding as a State-led storage project under section 4007(c) the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (43 U.S.C. 390b note; Public Law 114–322), the non-Federal storage project shall remain eligible for funding under subsection (d).
 (h)Consistency with State lawNothing in this section preempts or modifies any obligation of the United States or an eligible entity to act in accordance with applicable State law.
 (i)Partnership and agreements relating to certain water storage projectsThe Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, may enter into a partnership or other agreement relating to a water storage project described in section 103 of the Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act (Public Law 108–361; 118 Stat. 1683) with a local joint-powers authority established pursuant to State law by 1 or more irrigation districts or other local water districts or units of local government within the applicable hydrologic region, to advance the project.
 (j)Calfed reauthorizationTitle I of Public Law 108–361 (118 Stat. 1681; 123 Stat. 2860; 128 Stat. 164; 128 Stat. 2312; 129 Stat. 2407; 130 Stat. 1866) is amended by striking 2019 each place it appears and inserting 2024.
 (k)Conforming amendmentSection 4007 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (43 U.S.C. 390b note; Public Law 114–322) is repealed.
			4.Water recycling and reuse
 (a)Authorization of new water recycling and reuse projectsSection 1602 of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h) is amended by striking paragraph (2) of subsection (f) and all that follows through the end of subsection (g) and inserting the following:

 (2)Priorities and diversity of project typesIn providing grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A)give priority to projects that—
 (i)are likely to provide a more-reliable water supply for a unit of State or local government; (ii)are likely to increase the water management flexibility and reduce impacts on environmental resources; or
 (iii)provide multiple benefits, including water supply reliability, ecosystem benefits, groundwater management and enhancements, and water quality improvements; and
 (B)take into consideration selecting a diversity of project types, including projects that serve— (i)a region or more than 1 community;
 (ii)a rural or small community; or (iii)an urban community or city.
							(g)Funding
 (1)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out subsections (e) and (f) $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.
 (2)Funding opportunity announcementThe Commissioner of Reclamation shall release a funding opportunity announcement for the competitive grant program under subsection (f) by not later than 75 days after the date of enactment of an Act that provides funding for the program.
						(3)Congressional approval initially required
 (A)In generalEach initial award under this section for design and study, or for construction, of a project under subsection (e) or (f) shall be approved in an appropriations Act.
 (B)Reclamation recommendationsThe Commissioner of Reclamation shall submit recommendations regarding the initial award of design and study funding and construction funding for consideration under subparagraph (A) to—
 (i)the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (ii)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;
 (iii)the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (iv)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
 (4)Subsequent funding awardsAfter approval by Congress of an initial award of design and study funding or construction funding for a project under paragraph (3), the Commissioner of Reclamation may award additional design and study funding or construction funding, respectively, for the project without further congressional approval..
 (b)Limitation on fundingSection 1631(d) of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h–13(d)) is amended—
 (1)in paragraph (1)— (A)by striking by paragraph (2) and inserting in paragraphs (2) and (3); and
 (B)striking $20,000,000 (October 1996 prices) and inserting $30,000,000 (in prices as determined for January 2019); and (2)in paragraph (2)—
 (A)in subparagraph (B)— (i)by striking (B) In the case and inserting the following:

 (B)San Gabriel BasinIn the case; and (ii)by indenting clauses (i) and (ii) appropriately; and
 (B)by striking (2)(A) Subject to and inserting the following:  (2)Projects funded as of 2020The Federal share of the cost of any single project authorized under this title shall be $20,000,000 if the project has received that amount as of December 31, 2020.
							(3)Older projects
 (A)In generalSubject to. 5.Desalination Section 4(a) of the Water Desalination Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 10301 note; Public Law 104–298) is amended by striking the second paragraph (1) (relating to projects) and inserting the following:

				(2)Projects
 (A)Definition of eligible desalination projectIn this paragraph, the term eligible desalination project means any project located in a Reclamation State, or for which the construction, operation, sponsorship, or funding is the responsibility of, and the primary water supply benefit accrues to, 1 or more entities in a Reclamation State, that—
 (i)involves an ocean or brackish water desalination facility— (I)constructed, operated, and maintained by a State, Indian Tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority; or
 (II)sponsored or funded by any State, department of a State, political subdivision of a State, or public agency organized pursuant to State law, including through—
 (aa)direct sponsorship or funding; or (bb)indirect sponsorship or funding, such as by paying for the water provided by the facility; and
 (ii)provides a Federal benefit in accordance with the reclamation laws. (B)Federal shareSubject to the requirements of this paragraph, the Secretary may participate in an eligible desalination project in an amount equal to not more than 25 percent of the total cost of the eligible desalination project.
 (C)State roleParticipation by the Secretary in an eligible desalination project under this paragraph shall not occur unless—
 (i)(I)the eligible desalination project is included in a State-approved plan; or (II)the participation has been requested by the Governor of the State in which the eligible desalination project is located; and
 (ii)the State or local sponsor of the eligible desalination project determines, and the Secretary concurs, that—
 (I)the eligible desalination project— (aa)is technically and financially feasible; and
 (bb)provides a Federal benefit in accordance with the reclamation laws; and
 (II)the non-Federal project sponsor is financially capable of funding the non-Federal share of the project costs; and
 (iii)the Secretary submits to Congress a written notification of the determinations under clause (ii) by not later than 30 days after the date of the determinations.
 (D)Environmental lawsIn participating in an eligible desalination project under this paragraph, the Secretary shall comply with all applicable environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
 (E)InformationIn participating in an eligible desalination project under this subsection, the Secretary— (i)may rely on reports prepared by the sponsor of the eligible desalination project, including feasibility or equivalent studies, environmental analyses, and other pertinent reports and analyses; but
 (ii)shall retain responsibility for making the independent determinations described in subparagraph (C).
						(F)Funding
 (i)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $60,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.
 (ii)Funding opportunity announcementThe Commissioner of Reclamation shall release a funding opportunity announcement for a grant program under this paragraph by not later than 75 days after the date of enactment of an Act that provides funding for the program.
						(iii)Congressional approval initially required
 (I)In generalEach initial award under this paragraph for design and study, or for construction, of an eligible desalination project shall be approved in an appropriations Act.
 (II)Reclamation recommendationsThe Commissioner of Reclamation shall submit recommendations regarding the initial award of design and study funding and construction funding for consideration under subclause (I) to—
 (aa)the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (bb)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;
 (cc)the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (dd)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
 (iv)Subsequent funding awardsAfter approval by Congress of an initial award of design and study funding or construction funding for an eligible desalination project under clause (iii), the Commissioner of Reclamation may award additional design and study funding or construction funding, respectively, for the eligible desalination project without further congressional approval..
		6.Reclamation infrastructure finance and innovation pilot program
 (a)EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish and carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall provide to eligible entities described in subsection (c) financial assistance in accordance with this section to carry out eligible projects described in subsection (b).
			(b)Eligible projects
 (1)In generalA project eligible to receive assistance under the pilot program under this section is a water supply project that, as determined by the Secretary—
 (A)is located in— (i)the State of Alaska;
 (ii)the State of Hawaii; or (iii)a State or territory described in the first section of the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093; 43 U.S.C. 391);
 (B)would contribute directly or indirectly (including through groundwater recharge) to a safe, adequate water supply for domestic, agricultural, environmental, or municipal or industrial use; and
 (C)is otherwise eligible for assistance under this section. (2)Projects associated with Bureau of Reclamation facilitiesA project that supports an improvement to, or is associated with, a Bureau of Reclamation facility shall be eligible to receive assistance under the pilot program under this section if—
 (A)the project meets the criteria described in paragraph (1); (B)the eligible entity carrying out the project demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the eligible entity is initiating and implementing the project for non-Federal purposes;
 (C)the eligible entity retains or secures, through a long-term Federal property lease, operation and maintenance transfer agreement that provides for self-funding, or easement agreement with the Secretary, substantial control over the assets, operation, management, and maintenance of the project; and
 (D)the project meets such other criteria as the Secretary may establish. (3)Small community projectsFor projects eligible for assistance under this section and section 5028(a)(2)(B) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3907(a)(2)(B)), the Secretary may assist applicants in combining 1 or more projects into a single application in order to meet the minimum project cost of $5,000,000 required under that section.
 (c)Eligible entitiesThe following entities are eligible to receive assistance under this section: (1)An entity described in section 5025 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3904).
 (2)A conservancy district, Reclamation district, irrigation district, or water district. (3)A canal company or mutual water company.
 (4)A water users’ association. (5)An agency established by an interstate compact.
 (6)An agency established under State law for the joint exercise of powers. (7)Any other individual or entity that has the capacity to contract with the United States under the reclamation laws.
				(d)Requirements
 (1)Project selectionIn selecting eligible projects to receive assistance under the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall ensure diversity with respect to—
 (A)project type; and (B)geographical location within the States referred to in subsection (b)(1)(A).
 (2)Importation of other requirementsThe following provisions of law shall apply to the pilot program under this section: (A)Sections 5022, 5024, 5027, 5028, 5029, 5030, 5031, 5032, and 5034(a) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3901, 3903, 3906, 3907, 3908, 3909, 3910, 3911, 3913(a)), except that—
 (i)any reference contained in those sections to the Secretary of the Army shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary;
 (ii)any reference contained in those sections to an eligible project shall be considered to be a reference to an eligible project described in subsection (b);
 (iii)paragraphs (1)(E) and (6)(B) of subsection (a), and subsection (b)(3), of section 5028 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 3907) shall not apply with respect to this section; and
 (iv)subsections (e) and (f) of section 5030 of that Act (33 U.S.C. 3909) shall not apply with respect to this section.
 (B)The agreement between the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Commissioner of Reclamation required under section 4301 of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–270), pursuant to which the Administrator shall retain responsibility for administering any loans under this section.
 (C)Other applicable environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
					(e)Authorization of appropriations
 (1)In generalThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the pilot program under this section $150,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025, to remain available until expended.
 (2)Administrative costsOf the funds made available pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary may use for administrative costs of carrying out the pilot program under this section (including for the provision of technical assistance to project sponsors pursuant to paragraph (3), to obtain any necessary approval, and for transfer to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide assistance in administering and servicing Federal credit instruments under the pilot program) not more than $5,000,000 for each applicable fiscal year.
				(3)Small community projects
 (A)In generalSubject to subsection (b), the Commissioner may use the funds made available under paragraph (2) to provide assistance, including assistance to pay the costs of acquiring the rating opinion letters under paragraph (1)(D) of section 5028(a) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3907(a)), to assist project sponsors in obtaining the necessary approvals for small community projects that are eligible for assistance under paragraph (2)(B) of that section or subsection (b)(3).
 (B)LimitationAssistance provided to a project sponsor under subparagraph (A) may not exceed an amount equal to 75 percent of the total administrative costs incurred by the project sponsor in securing financial assistance under this section.
					7.Restoration and environmental compliance
 (a)In generalThe Secretary may participate in— (1)environmental restoration activities benefitting species—
 (A)listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) that are adversely affected by the operation of water projects of the Bureau of Reclamation; or
 (B)through water delivery from a Reclamation project to a wildlife refuge; (2)environmental compliance activities, including stream gauging, monitoring, and other data collection activities, to assist water projects of the Bureau of Reclamation in—
 (A)achieving the purposes of the projects; and (B)fulfilling the duties of the Bureau under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536); and
 (3)a forest, meadow, or watershed restoration activity on Federal land— (A)that has the potential—
 (i)to restore healthy forest or watershed conditions that improve the quality, timing, or other attributes of runoff to—
 (I)a Bureau of Reclamation facility or project; or
 (II)a surface or groundwater storage facility that is operated in conjunction with a Bureau of Reclamation facility or project;
 (ii)to reduce the rate of sedimentation of a Bureau of Reclamation facility; or (iii)to reduce the threat of wildfire that could affect runoff to, or sedimentation or structural integrity of, a Bureau of Reclamation facility; and
 (B)with respect to which— (i)the proportion that the amount of Federal funding under this section bears to the total cost of the project is approximately equal to, or less than, the proportion that water-related benefits bears to the total benefits of the project, as calculated by the Secretary using a methodology at the discretion of the Secretary; and
 (ii)Federal water contractors are likely to receive at least part of the water supply or water quality benefits of the project.
 (b)PriorityIn carrying out this section, the Secretary shall give priority to restoration or environmental compliance activities that—
 (1)implement congressional direction, such as projects described in— (A)subsection (a)(3);
 (B)section 4001 or 4010 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (Public Law 114–322; 130 Stat. 1851); or
 (C)congressionally authorized species recovery programs on the Colorado River; (2)are recommended by collaborative processes or plans developed by Federal agencies in conjunction with States, water contractors, environmental or fishing interests, or other stakeholders; or
 (3)implement settlements with State agencies or requirements under State water laws to restore species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) or other species adversely affected by the operation of water projects of the Bureau of Reclamation.
				(c)Cost-Share
 (1)In generalThe Federal share of the cost of any individual program, activity, or project carried out using funds made available pursuant to this section—
 (A)shall be not more than 50 percent; and
 (B)shall be nonreimbursable. (2)Program-level calculationThe Federal cost-share described in paragraph (1) shall be calculated at the program level, at which a group of activities or projects are considered to be a part of a broader, cohesive program.
 (d)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary— (1)$20,000,000 to carry out subsection (a)(3) for the period of fiscal years 2020 and 2021; and
 (2)$120,000,000 to carry out this section for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2024.
 (e)Applicable lawNothing in this section shall be interpreted or implemented in a manner that— (1)preempts or modifies any obligation of the United States under Federal law to act in accordance with applicable State law, including applicable State water law; or
 (2)affects or modifies any obligation under Federal environmental law. 8.Deauthorization of certain water recycling projects (a)Purpose; definition (1)PurposeThe purpose of this section is to establish an efficient and transparent 1-time process for deauthorizing Bureau of Reclamation title XVI projects that have failed—
 (A)to receive a minimum level of Federal investment; or
 (B)to initiate construction. (2)Definition of title XVI projectIn this section, the term title XVI project means a project authorized by title XVI of Public Law 102–575 (43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.).
 (b)Backlog listNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, and make available on a publicly accessible internet website in a manner that is downloadable, searchable, and sortable, a list of—
 (1)title XVI projects— (A)that are authorized; and
 (B)for which, during the fiscal year in which this Act is enacted and each of the preceding 10 fiscal years—
 (i)no application for Federal funding has been received; and (ii)no construction has occurred; and
 (2)for each title XVI project listed under paragraph (1)— (A)the date of authorization of the title XVI project, including any subsequent modifications to the original authorization;
 (B)a brief description of the title XVI project; and (C)any amounts appropriated for the title XVI project that remain unobligated.
					(c)Interim deauthorization list
 (1)In generalThe Secretary shall develop and make publicly available an interim deauthorization list that identifies each title XVI project described in subsection (b)(1).
				(2)Public comment and consultation
 (A)In generalThe Secretary shall solicit and accept, for a period of not less than 90 days, comments relating to the interim deauthorization list under paragraph (1) from—
 (i)the public; and (ii)the Governor of each applicable State.
 (B)Project sponsorsAs part of the public comment period under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall provide to title XVI project sponsors the opportunity to provide to the Secretary a notice of the intent to initiate construction of the title XVI project by not later than the date that is 2 years after the date of publication of the preliminary final deauthorization list under subsection (d).
 (3)Submission to Congress; publicationNot later than 90 days after the date of submission of the backlog list under subsection (b), the Secretary shall—
 (A)submit the interim deauthorization list under paragraph (1) to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and
 (B)publish the interim deauthorization list in the Federal Register. (d)Preliminary final deauthorization list (1)In generalThe Secretary shall develop a preliminary final deauthorization list that includes each title XVI project identified pursuant to paragraph (2).
				(2)Identification of projects
 (A)ExclusionsThe Secretary may identify a title XVI project described in subsection (b)(1) for exclusion from the preliminary final deauthorization list if the Secretary determines, on a case-by-case basis following receipt of public comments, that the title XVI project is critical for interests of the United States, based on the practicable impact of the title XVI project on—
 (i)public health and safety;
 (ii)the national economy; or (iii)the environment.
 (B)Subject to deauthorization designationAny title XVI project the sponsor of which has provided to the Secretary a notice of the intent to initiate construction by not later than 2 years after the date of publication of the preliminary final deauthorization list under this subsection shall be designated on that list as subject to deauthorization.
 (C)AppendixThe Secretary shall include as part of the preliminary final deauthorization list under this subsection an appendix that—
 (i)identifies each title XVI project included on the interim deauthorization list under subsection (c) that is not included on the preliminary final deauthorization list; and
 (ii)describes the reasons why each title XVI project identified under clause (i) is not included on the preliminary final deauthorization list.
 (3)Submission to Congress; publicationNot later than 120 days after the date of expiration of the public comment period under subsection (c)(2)(A), the Secretary shall—
 (A)submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives the preliminary final deauthorization list and the appendix required under this subsection; and
 (B)publish the preliminary final deauthorization list and appendix in the Federal Register. (e)Deauthorization; congressional reviewEffective beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of submission to Congress of the preliminary final deauthorization list under subsection (d)(3)(A), each title XVI project included on that list is deauthorized, unless—
 (1)the title XVI project is designated as subject to deauthorization pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(B); or (2)Congress has enacted a joint resolution disapproving the preliminary final deauthorization list.
				(f)Updated final deauthorization list
 (1)PublicationNot later than the date that is 2 years after the date of publication of the preliminary final deauthorization list under subsection (d)(3)(B), the Secretary shall publish an updated final deauthorization list.
 (2)Projects subject to deauthorizationOn the updated final deauthorization list under this subsection, the Secretary shall describe any title XVI project designated as subject to deauthorization on the preliminary final deauthorization list pursuant to subsection (d)(2)(B) as—
 (A)authorized, if the Secretary has received evidence that the sponsor of the title XVI project has substantially initiated construction on the title XVI project; or
 (B)deauthorized, if the Secretary has not received the evidence described in subparagraph (A). (3)DeauthorizationAny project described as deauthorized pursuant to paragraph (2)(B) shall be deauthorized on the date that is 180 days after the date of submission of the updated final deauthorization list under paragraph (1), unless Congress has enacted a joint resolution disapproving that list.
 (g)Treatment of project modificationsFor purposes of this section, if a title XVI project has been modified by an Act of Congress, the date of authorization of the title XVI project shall be considered to be the date of the most recent modification.
			9.Offsets
 (a)Definition of water users' associationIn this section: (1)In generalThe term water users' association means an entity that is—
 (A)organized and recognized under applicable State law; and (B)eligible to enter into contracts with the Bureau of Reclamation—
 (i)to receive contract water for delivery to end users of the water; and
 (ii)to pay applicable charges relating to that water. (2)InclusionsThe term water users' association includes—
 (A)an association; (B)a conservancy district;
 (C)an irrigation district; (D)a municipality;
 (E)a water project contract unit; and
 (F)any similar entity described in paragraph (1). (b)Prepayment of certain repayment contracts (1)Conversion and prepaymentOn receipt of a request from a party to the contract, the Secretary shall convert any water service contract in effect on the date of enactment of this Act between the United States and a water users' association to allow for prepayment of the contract pursuant to paragraph (2) under mutually agreeable terms and conditions, subject to the conditions that—
 (A)a water service contract entered into under subsection (e) of section 9 of the Act of August 4, 1939 (53 Stat. 1193, chapter 418), proposed to be converted under this subsection shall be converted to a repayment contract under subsection (d) of that section; and
 (B)a water service contract entered into under subsection (c)(2) of section 9 of the Act of August 4, 1939 (53 Stat. 1193, chapter 418), proposed to be converted under this subsection shall be converted to a contract under subsection (c)(1) of that section.
 (2)PrepaymentExcept for a repayment contract under which the contractor has previously negotiated for prepayment, on request of a party to the contract, a repayment contract under section 9(d) of the Act of August 4, 1939 (53 Stat. 1195, chapter 418), in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and all contracts converted pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), shall—
 (A)provide for the repayment, in lump sum or by accelerated prepayment, of the remaining construction costs identified in water project-specific irrigation rate repayment schedules, as adjusted to reflect payments not reflected in those schedules, and properly assignable for ultimate return by the contractor, or if made in approximately equal installments, not later than 3 years after the effective date of the repayment contract, subject to the conditions that—
 (i)the amount shall be discounted by 1/2 the Treasury rate; and (ii)an estimate of the remaining construction costs, as adjusted, shall be provided by the Secretary to the contractor by not later than 90 days after the date of receipt of a request from the contractor;
 (B)require that construction costs or other capitalized costs incurred after the effective date of the contract or not reflected in the rate schedule referred to in subparagraph (A), and properly assignable to the contractor, shall be repaid—
 (i)by not later than 5 years after the date of notification of the allocation if the amount is a result of a collective annual allocation of capital costs to the contractors exercising contract conversion under this subsection of less than $5,000,000; or
 (ii)if the amount is equal to $5,000,000 or more, in accordance with applicable reclamation laws; (C)provide that power revenues will not be available to aid in repayment of construction costs allocated to irrigation under the contract; and
 (D)continue in effect for the period during which the contractor pays applicable charges, in accordance with section 9(d) of the Act of August 4, 1939 (53 Stat. 1195, chapter 418), and other applicable law.
					(3)Covered contract requirements
 (A)Definition of covered contractIn this paragraph: (i)In generalThe term covered contract means—
 (I)on request of the contractor, a repayment contract under subsection (c)(1) of section 9 of the Act of August 4, 1939 (53 Stat. 1193, chapter 418), that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and
 (II)a contract converted pursuant to paragraph (1)(B). (ii)ExclusionThe term covered contract does not include a repayment contract under which the contractor has previously negotiated for prepayment.
 (B)RequirementsEach covered contract shall— (i)provide for the repayment, in lump sum, of the remaining construction costs identified in water project-specific irrigation rate repayment schedules, as adjusted to reflect payments not reflected in those schedules, and properly assignable for ultimate return by the contractor, subject to the condition that the contractor shall submit to the Secretary an estimate of any remaining construction costs, as adjusted, by not later than 90 days after the date of submission of the initial request of the contractor;
 (ii)require that construction costs or other capitalized costs incurred after the effective date of the contract or not reflected in the rate schedule referred to in clause (i), and properly assignable to the contractor, shall be repaid—
 (I)by not later than 5 years after the date of notification of the allocation, if the amount is a result of a collective annual allocation of capital costs to the exercising contract conversion under this subsection of less than $5,000,000; or
 (II)in accordance with applicable reclamation laws, if the amount is $5,000,000 or more; and (iii)continue in effect for the period during which the contractor pays applicable charges, in accordance with section 9(c)(1) of the Act of August 4, 1939 (53 Stat. 1194, chapter 418), and other applicable law.
 (4)ConditionsA contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (1), (2), or (3)— (A)shall not be adjusted on the basis of the type of prepayment financing used by the applicable water users' association;
 (B)shall conform to any other agreements, such as applicable settlement agreements and newly constructed appurtenant facilities agreements; and
 (C)shall not modify any other water service, repayment, exchange, or transfer contractual right between the applicable water users' association and the Bureau of Reclamation, or any right, obligation, or relationship of the water users' association and any affected landowner in accordance with applicable State law.
					(c)Accounting
				(1)Final
 cost allocationAny amount paid pursuant to subsection (b) shall be subject to adjustment after a final cost allocation by the Secretary.
				(2)Contractor responsibility
 (A)In generalIf a final cost allocation under paragraph (1) indicates that a cost properly assignable to a contractor covered by this section is greater than the amount paid by the contractor, the contractor shall be obligated to pay the remaining allocated costs in accordance with an additional repayment contract under subparagraph (B).
 (B)Additional repayment contractsSubject to any other provision mutually agreed to by all affected parties, the term of an additional repayment contract under subparagraph (A) shall be—
 (i)not less than 1 year; and
 (ii)not more than 10 years. (3)CreditIf a final cost allocation under paragraph (1) indicates that a cost properly assignable to a contractor are less than the amount paid by the contractor, the Secretary shall credit the amount of the overpayment as an offset against any outstanding or future obligation of the contractor, with the exception of any Central Valley Project Restoration Fund charge assessed pursuant to section 3407(d) of Public Law 102–575 (106 Stat. 4727).
				(d)Applicability of certain provisions
 (1)Effect of existing lawOn compliance by a contract or with, and discharge of, an obligation of repayment of construction costs pursuant to a contract under subsection (b)(2)(A), subsections (a) and (b) of section 213 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (43 U.S.C. 390mm) shall apply to any affected land.
 (2)Effect of other obligationsOn payment by a contractor of any amount required under a repayment contract under subsection (b)(2)(A), the obligation of a contractor to repay construction costs or other capitalized costs described in subsection (b)(2)(B), (b)(3)(B), or (c) shall not affect—
 (A)the status of the contractor as having repaid all construction costs assignable to the contractor; or
 (B)the applicability of subsections (a) and (b) of section 213 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (43 U.S.C. 390mm).
 (e)Effect on existing lawNothing in this section alters— (1)any repayment obligation of a water service or repayment contractor receiving water from the same water project, or shifts any cost that would otherwise have been properly assignable to—
 (A)a water users' association identified in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (b), including— (i)operation and maintenance costs;
 (ii)construction costs; or (iii)any other capitalized cost incurred after the date of enactment of this Act; or
 (B)another contractor; (2)any specific requirement for the disposition of amounts received as repayment by the Secretary under Federal reclamation law (the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093), and Acts supplemental to and amendatory of that Act (43 U.S.C. 371 et seq.));
 (3)the priority of a water service or repayment contractor to receive water; or (4)except as expressly provided in this section, any obligation under the reclamation laws, including the continuation of any Central Valley Project Restoration Fund charge assessed pursuant to section 3407(d) of Public Law 102–575 (106 Stat. 4727), of a water service or repayment contractor making a prepayment pursuant to this section.
 (f)Conforming amendmentSection 4011 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (Public Law 114–322; 130 Stat. 1878) is repealed.
 10.Savings clauseNothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall be interpreted or implemented in a manner that—
 (1)preempts or modifies any obligation of the United States or an eligible entity under Federal law to act in accordance with applicable State law, including applicable State water law; or
 (2)affects or modifies any obligation under Federal environmental law.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 650
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 10, 2011
			Mr. Welch introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To amend title XII of the Social Security Act to extend
		  the provision waiving certain interest payments on advances made to States from
		  the Federal unemployment account in the Unemployment Trust
		  Fund.

		1.Extension of provision
			 granting temporary assistance for States with advances
			(a)In
			 generalSection 1202(b)(10)
			 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1322(b)(10)), as added by section 2004 of
			 the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families Act (Public Law
			 111–5; 123 Stat. 443), is amended in subparagraph (A) by striking
			 December 31, 2010 and inserting December 31,
			 2012.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall be effective as
			 of December 31, 2010.


115 HR 6079 IH: Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-06-12
text/xml
EN
Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6079IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 12, 2018Mr. Yoho (for himself, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Young of Iowa, Mrs. Hartzler, Mr. Kinzinger, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. Estes of Kansas, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Thomas J. Rooney of Florida, Mr. Gianforte, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Brady of Texas, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Mr. Smith of Missouri, Mr. King of Iowa, Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Rouzer, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mrs. Walorski, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Harris, Ms. Jenkins of Kansas, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Rokita, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Fortenberry, Mr. Goodlatte, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Nolan, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Banks of Indiana, Mr. Meadows, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Johnson of Louisiana, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Comer, Mr. Abraham, Mr. Grothman, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Palazzo, and Mr. Davidson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo require the Secretary of Transportation to modify provisions relating to hours of service
			 requirements with respect to transportation of certain live animals, and
			 for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act. 2.Hours of service regulations for transportation of certain animals (a)In generalThe Secretary of Transportation shall amend part 395 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to ensure that, in the case of a driver transporting a covered animal within a 300 air-mile radius from the point at which the on-duty time of the driver begins with respect to the trip—
 (1)the on-duty time of the driver shall exclude all time spent— (A)at a plant, terminal, facility, or other property of a motor carrier or shipper or on any public property during which the driver is waiting to be dispatched;
 (B)loading or unloading a commercial motor vehicle; (C)supervising or assisting in the loading or unloading of a commercial motor vehicle;
 (D)attending to a commercial motor vehicle while the vehicle is being loaded or unloaded; (E)remaining in readiness to operate a commercial motor vehicle; and
 (F)giving or receiving receipts for shipments loaded or unloaded; (2)except as provided in paragraph (5), the driving time under section 395.3(a)(3)(i) of that title is modified to a maximum of not less than 15, and not more than 18, hours within a 24-hour period;
 (3)the driver may take one or more rest periods during the trip, which shall not be included in the calculation of the driving time;
 (4)after completion of the trip, the driver shall be required to take a rest break for a period that is 5 hours less than the maximum driving time under paragraph (2);
 (5)if the driver is within 150 air-miles of the point of delivery, the driver may continue for not more than 2 additional hours, which shall not be included in the calculation of the driving time; and
 (6)the 10-hour rest period under section 395.3(a)(1) of that title shall not apply. (b)Covered animalIn this Act, the term covered animal means a live animal that is one of the following:
 (1)Livestock (as defined in section 602 of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1471)). (2)Honey bees.
 (3)Insects. (4)Fish.
 (5)Crawfish.


 HR 2292 ENR: To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam.
U.S. House of Representatives

text/xml
EN
Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen
H. R. 2292

AN ACT
To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam.

1.Extension of time for a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project involving Cannonsville Dam
(a)In generalNotwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered 13287, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this section as the Commission) may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the procedures of the Commission under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of the project for up to 4 consecutive 2-year periods after the required date of the commencement of construction described in Article 301 of the license.  (b)Reinstatement of expired license (1)In generalIf the required date of the commencement of construction described in subsection (a) has expired prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission may reinstate the license effective as of that date of expiration.
(2)ExtensionIf the Commission reinstates the license under paragraph (1), the first extension authorized under subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of that expiration.   Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


109 HRES 924 RH: Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2754) to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos.
U.S. House of Representatives
2006-07-18
text/xml
EN
Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV
House Calendar No. 215
109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 924
[Report No. 109–578]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 18, 2006
Mr. Gingrey, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2754) to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the bill (S. 2754) to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos. The bill shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit.

July 18, 2006
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed


		II

		109th CONGRESS

		1st Session

		S. 560

		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 8, 2005

			Mr. DeWine (for himself

			 and Mr. Rockefeller) introduced the

			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the

			 Committee on Commerce, Science, and

			 Transportation

		A BILL

		To enhance disclosure of automobile safety

		  information.

			1.

			Short title

			This Act may be cited as the

			 Stars on Cars Act of

			 2005.

			2.

			Amendment of Automobile Information Disclosure Act

				(a)

				Safety labeling requirement

				Section 3 of the Automobile

			 Information Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. 1232) is amended—

					(1)

					in subsection (e), by

			 striking and at the end;

					(2)

					in subsection (f)—

						(A)

						in paragraph (3), by

			 inserting and after the semicolon; and

						(B)

						by striking the period at the

			 end and inserting a semicolon; and

					(3)

					by adding at the end the

			 following:

							(g)

							if 1 or more safety ratings

				for such automobile have been assigned and formally published or released by

				the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under the New Car Assessment

				Program, information about safety ratings that—

								(1)

								includes a graphic

				depiction of the number of stars, or other applicable rating, that corresponds

				to each such assigned safety rating displayed in a clearly differentiated

				fashion indicating the maximum possible safety rating;

								(2)

								refers to frontal impact

				crash tests, side impact crash tests, and rollover resistance tests (whether or

				not such automobile has been assigned a safety rating for such tests);

								(3)

								contains information

				describing the nature and meaning of the crash test data presented and a

				reference to additional vehicle safety resources, including

				http://www.safecar.gov; and

								(4)

								is presented in a legible,

				visible, and prominent fashion and covers at least—

									(A)

									8 percent of the total area

				of the label; or

									(B)

									an area with a minimum

				length of 41/2 inches and a minimum height of

				31/2 inches; and

							(h)

							if an automobile has not

				been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under the New

				Car Assessment Program, or safety ratings for such automobile have not been

				assigned in one or more rating categories, a statement to that effect.

						.

				(b)

				Regulations

				Not later than January 1,

			 2006, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations to implement the

			 labeling requirements under subsections (g) and (h) of section 3 of the

			 Automobile Information Disclosure Act, as added by subsection (a).

				(c)

				Applicability

				The labeling requirements

			 under subsections (g) and (h) of section 3 of such Act (as added by subsection

			 (a)), and the regulations prescribed under subsection (b), shall apply to new

			 automobiles delivered on or after—

					(1)

					September 1, 2006, if the

			 regulations under subsection (b) are prescribed not later than August 31, 2005;

			 or

					(2)

					September 1, 2007, if the

			 regulations under subsection (b) are prescribed after August 31, 2005.

			3.

			Authorization of appropriations

			There are authorized to be

			 appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation, to accelerate the testing

			 processes and increasing the number of vehicles tested under the New Car

			 Assessment Program of the National Highway Traffic Safety

			 Administration—

				(1)

				$15,000,000 for fiscal year

			 2006;

				(2)

				$8,134,065 for fiscal year

			 2007;

				(3)

				$8,418,760 for fiscal year

			 2008;

				(4)

				$8,713,410 for fiscal year

			 2009; and

				(5)

				$9,018,385 for fiscal year

			 2010.


116 HRES 128 IH: Recognizing Black History Month and the contributions of Harlem to American history and culture.
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-02-13
text/xml
EN
Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 128IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 13, 2019Mr. Espaillat submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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 concernedRESOLUTIONRecognizing Black History Month and the contributions of Harlem to American history and culture.
Whereas the celebration of Black History Month every February is an integral way to recognize and appreciate the multitude of progress that has been made in the African-American community; Whereas during Black History Month, we reflect upon the works and teachings of historic figures such as Harriet Tubman, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, James Baldwin, Madam C.J. Walker, Malcolm X, Maya Angelou, and Langston Hughes, to the modern day contributions of civil rights leaders and icons of the 21st century including the esteemed former President Barack Obama, Reverend Al Sharpton, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey, and many others;
Whereas Black History Month is celebrated in communities around the Nation and especially throughout New York’s 13th Congressional District with its rich culture of inclusion and diverse heritage, and particularly in Harlem neighborhood, which is recognized around the Nation and the world for its historic landmarks and legacy of social revolution and artistic expression of the African-American community; Whereas Harlem, specifically, has made immense contributions to America’s culture and historical foundations due to individuals such as Langston Hughes, W.E.B. Du Bois, Duke Ellington, Romare Bearden, Zora Neale Hurston, and many more key figures; and
Whereas Black History Month gives us a platform to recognize the numerous parts of our country that would not be present today without the contributions of the African-American people in the areas of music, arts and entertainment, education and technology, business and policy, and our Nation’s Armed Forces: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives—
(1)recognizes Black History Month and the contributions of Harlem to American history and culture; and (2)recognizes the fact that there is much more improvement that is yet to be made, and our efforts must continue to ensure equal representation and diversity within our Nation’s workforce, to address the significant racial disparities within the criminal justice system, to tackle the absence of equitable resources for health care and treatment, and to create educational opportunities that lead to achievement for minority youth, and while we have made significant progress as a Nation, much work remains in our efforts to ensure full representation, equality, and fairness for all individuals regardless of race.


116 HR 3801 IH: Military Hunger Prevention Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-07-17
text/xml
EN
Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3801IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 17, 2019Mrs. Davis of California (for herself and Mr. Young) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed ServicesA BILLTo amend title 37, United States Code, to establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular
			 members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Military Hunger Prevention Act. 2.Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members (a)In generalChapter 7 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 402a the following new section:

					402b.Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members
						(a)Allowance required
 (1)Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection (b).
 (2)In the event a household contains two or more covered members entitled to receive the allowance under this section in a given year, only one allowance may be paid for that year to a covered member among such covered members whom such covered members shall jointly elect.
							(b)Amount of allowance for a covered member
 (1)The amount of the monthly allowance payable to a covered member under subsection (a) for a year shall be the aggregate amount equal to—
 (A)the aggregate amount equal to— (i)130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; minus
 (ii)the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year; and (B)divided by 12.
 (2)The monthly allowance payable to a covered member for a year shall be payable for each of the 12 months following March of such year.
							(c)Notice of eligibility
							(1)
 (A)Not later than December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each individual whom the Director estimates will be a covered member during the following year of the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection (a) for that following year.
 (B)The preliminary notice under subparagraph (A) shall include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Defense for which a covered member is eligible.
 (2)Not later than January 31 each year, each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year (whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year.
 (3)Not later than February 28 each year, the Director shall notify, in writing, each individual the Director determines to be a covered member for such year.
							(d)Election not To receive allowance
 (1)A covered member otherwise entitled to receive the allowance under subsection (a) for a year may elect, in writing, not to receive the allowance for such year. Any election under this subsection shall be effective only for the year for which made. Any election for a year under this subsection is irrevocable.
 (2)A covered member who does not submit information described in subsection (d)(2) for a year as otherwise required by that subsection shall be deemed to have elected not to receive the allowance for such year.
 (e)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)The term covered member means a regular member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force—
 (A)who has completed initial entry training; (B)whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year; and
 (C)who does not elect under subsection (d) not to receive the allowance for such year. (2)The term gross household income of a covered member for a year for purposes of paragraph (1)(B) does not include any basic allowance for housing received by the covered member (and any dependents of the covered member in the household of the covered member) during such year under section 403 of this title.
 (f)RegulationsThe Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this section. Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section..
 (b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 402a the following new item:

						402b. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members..


114 HRES 606 IH: Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2016, as National Cancer Prevention Day.
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-02-04
text/xml
EN
Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

		IV
		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. RES. 606
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 4, 2016
			Mr. Israel (for himself, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. Speier, Mr. Nolan, Mr. Levin, Mr. Dent, Ms. McCollum, Ms. Lee, Mr. Rangel, Ms. Bordallo, Mrs. Dingell, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Cicilline, and Mr. McGovern) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2016, as National Cancer Prevention Day.

 Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that when looking at cancer we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human health and the environment;
 Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment, and the economy;
 Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly;
 Whereas the disease is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States; Whereas by the end of 2016, approximately 1,685,210 new cases are expected to be diagnosed across the United States;
 Whereas more than 1,600 cancer-related deaths per day are expected throughout the year for a total of approximately 595,690; and
 Whereas February 4, 2016, would be an appropriate date to designate as Cancer Prevention Day: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)supports the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day;
 (2)recognizes all efforts to raise awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; and (3)recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease.


113 HR 2638 IH: Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-07-10
text/xml
EN
Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

		I
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2638
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 10, 2013
			Mr. Poe of Texas (for
			 himself and Mr. Connolly) introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Foreign
			 Affairs

		A BILL
		To direct the President to establish guidelines for
		  United States foreign assistance, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Foreign Aid Transparency and
			 Accountability Act of 2013.
		2.Guidelines for
			 United States foreign assistance
			(a)PurposeThe purpose of this section is to evaluate
			 the performance of United States foreign assistance and its contribution to
			 policy, strategies, projects, program goals, and priorities undertaken by the
			 United States, to foster and promote innovative programs to improve the
			 effectiveness of United States foreign assistance, and to coordinate the
			 monitoring and evaluation processes of Federal departments and agencies that
			 administer United States foreign assistance.
			(b)Establishment of
			 guidelinesNot later than 18 months after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act, the President shall establish guidelines regarding the
			 establishment of measurable goals, performance metrics, and monitoring and
			 evaluation plans that can be applied with reasonable consistency to United
			 States foreign assistance. Such guidelines should be established according to
			 best practices of monitoring and evaluation studies and analyses.
			(c)Objectives of
			 guidelines
				(1)In
			 generalThe guidelines established under this section shall
			 provide direction to Federal departments and agencies that administer United
			 States foreign assistance on how to develop the complete range of activities
			 relating to the monitoring of resources, the evaluation of projects, the
			 evaluation of program impacts, and analysis that is necessary for the
			 identification of findings, generalizations that can be derived from those
			 findings, and their applicability to proposed project and program
			 design.
				(2)ObjectivesSpecifically,
			 the guidelines shall provide direction on how to achieve the following
			 objectives for monitoring and evaluation of programs:
					(A)Building measurable goals, performance
			 metrics, and monitoring and evaluation into program design, to be tracked
			 against an established baseline at the outset, including the provision of
			 sufficient program resources to conduct monitoring and evaluation.
					(B)Disseminating
			 guidelines for the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation
			 programs to all personnel, especially in the field, who are responsible for the
			 design, implementation, and management of United States foreign assistance
			 programs.
					(C)Developing a clearinghouse capacity for the
			 collection and dissemination of knowledge and lessons learned that serve as
			 benchmarks to guide future programs for United States development
			 professionals, implementing partners, the international aid community, and aid
			 recipient governments, and as a repository of knowledge on lessons
			 learned.
					(D)Distributing evaluation reports internally
			 and making the reports available online to the public. In addition, providing a
			 summary of each evaluation, including a description of the evaluation
			 methodology, and key findings and recommendations made in the evaluation, to
			 the public online in a fully searchable form, within 90 days after the
			 completion of the evaluation. Any material made available online under this
			 subparagraph may not include any classified or proprietary information of
			 nongovernmental organizations, contractors, or private sector entities.
					(E)Establishing
			 annual monitoring and evaluation agendas and objectives.
					(F)Applying rigorous monitoring and evaluation
			 methodologies to focus on learning, accountability, and policymaking, choosing
			 from among a wide variety of qualitative, quantitative, summative, and
			 formative methods common in the field of social scientific inquiry, including
			 impact evaluations, a simple grading system providing a clear evaluation of
			 outcomes, and analysis of project logic that includes inputs, activities,
			 outputs, intermediate outcomes, and end outcomes.
					(G)Partnering with
			 the academic community, implementing partners, and national and international
			 institutions that have expertise in monitoring and evaluation and analysis when
			 such partnerships will provide needed expertise or will significantly improve
			 the evaluation and analysis.
					(H)Developing and
			 implementing a training plan for appropriate aid personnel on the proper
			 conduct of monitoring and evaluation programs.
					(I)Providing relevant and useful evaluation
			 questions that meet the needs of decision makers, an appropriate and feasible
			 design for the evaluation questions, and criteria that permit objective
			 assessment and valid conclusions on the evaluation questions.
					(J)Ensuring
			 sufficient, credible, and reliable measures and data in the evaluation of the
			 effectiveness of foreign assistance programs, including an assessment of
			 assumptions and limitations made in such evaluation.
					(K)Ensuring that generally accepted standards
			 such as independence, professional judgment, competence, and quality control
			 and assurance are followed in the monitoring and evaluation of programs.
					(d)Implementation
			 of GuidelinesBeginning not
			 later than one year after the date on which the President establishes the
			 guidelines under this section, the head of each Federal department or agency
			 that administers United States foreign assistance shall administer the United
			 States foreign assistance in accordance with the guidelines.
			(e)Presidential
			 reportNot later than 18
			 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit
			 to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a detailed
			 description of the guidelines that have been developed on measurable goals,
			 performance metrics, and monitoring and evaluation plans for United States
			 foreign assistance established under this section. The report shall be
			 submitted in unclassified form to the maximum extent possible, but may include
			 a classified annex.
			(f)Implementation
			 not required for certain security sector assistance
				(1)In
			 generalThe Secretary of
			 State shall not be required to administer any United States foreign assistance
			 program relating to United States security sector assistance in accordance with
			 the guidelines established under this section if the Secretary of State makes a
			 determination that the administration of such program in accordance with the
			 guidelines would be detrimental to the national interests of the United
			 States.
				(2)Briefings or
			 reportThe Secretary of State shall provide briefings or submit a
			 written report to the appropriate congressional committees explaining any
			 determination made under paragraph (1). Any such report may be submitted to the
			 appropriate congressional committees in classified form.
				(g)Comptroller
			 General reportsThe
			 Comptroller General of the United States shall—
				(1)not later than 1 year after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act, submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
			 report that contains an analysis of the actions that the major Federal
			 departments and agencies that administer United States foreign assistance have
			 taken to ensure that the evaluation of United States foreign assistance is
			 planned, conducted, and utilized effectively;
				(2)not later than 3
			 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the appropriate
			 congressional committees a report that contains an analysis of—
					(A)the guidelines
			 established pursuant to subsection (b); and
					(B)the implementation of the guidelines by the
			 major Federal departments and agencies that administer United States foreign
			 assistance; and
					(3)not later than 5 years after the date of
			 the enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter for 8 years, submit to the
			 appropriate congressional committees a report that contains an analysis of the
			 implementation of the guidelines by the major Federal departments and agencies
			 that administer United States foreign assistance.
				(h)Evaluation
			 definedIn this section, the
			 term evaluation means, with respect to a United States foreign
			 assistance program, the systematic collection and analysis of information about
			 the characteristics and outcomes of the program and projects under the program
			 as a basis for judgments, to improve effectiveness, and to inform decisions
			 about current and future programming.
			3.Revision to Internet
			 website to make publicly available comprehensive, timely, comparable, and
			 accessible information on United States foreign assistance programs
			(a)Revision;
			 information sharing and updates; feedback mechanism
				(1)In
			 generalNot later than 30
			 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall direct
			 the Secretary of State to revise the Department of State’s Internet website
			 ForeignAssistance.gov to make publicly available in unclassified
			 form comprehensive, timely, comparable, and accessible information on United
			 States foreign assistance.
				(2)Information
			 sharing and updates
					(A)Information
			 sharingThe head of each Federal department or agency that
			 administers United States foreign assistance shall, not later than 2 years
			 after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter,
			 provide to the Secretary of State such information with respect to the United
			 States foreign assistance programs carried out by such Federal department or
			 agency.
					(B)UpdatesThe
			 Secretary of State shall publish not later than 2 years after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act and thereafter update on a quarterly basis on the
			 Internet website the information provided under subparagraph (A).
					(3)Feedback
			 mechanismThe website described in paragraph (1) shall include a
			 feedback mechanism through which individuals are able to provide comments on
			 any United States foreign assistance program.
				(b)Matters To be
			 included
				(1)In
			 generalThe information described in subsection (a)(1) shall be
			 published on a detailed program-by-program basis and country-by-country
			 basis.
				(2)Types of
			 informationTo ensure transparency, accountability, and
			 effectiveness of United States foreign assistance, such information shall
			 include country assistance strategies, annual budget documents, congressional
			 budget justifications, obligations, expenditures, and reports and evaluations,
			 including those developed pursuant to the guidelines established under section
			 2, for United States foreign assistance programs and projects under such
			 programs. Each type of information described in this paragraph shall be
			 published or updated on the Internet website not later than 90 days after the
			 date on which the information is issued.
				(3)Report in lieu
			 of inclusionIf—
					(A)the head of a
			 Federal department or agency makes a determination that the inclusion of a
			 required item of information on the Internet website under subsection (a)(1)
			 would jeopardize the health or security of an implementing partner or program
			 beneficiary, or
					(B)the Secretary of
			 State makes a determination that the inclusion of a required item of
			 information on the Internet website under subsection (a)(1) would be
			 detrimental to the national interests of the United States,
					then the
			 head of such Federal department or agency or the Secretary of State, as the
			 case may be, shall provide briefings to the appropriate congressional
			 committees on the item of information or submit to the appropriate
			 congressional committees the item of information in a written report in lieu of
			 it being included on the Internet website, along with the reasons for it not
			 being included on the Internet website. Any such item of information may be
			 submitted to the appropriate congressional committees in classified
			 form.(c)Scope of
			 information
				(1)In
			 generalThe Internet website shall contain the information
			 described in subsection (b) as follows:
					(A)For fiscal year
			 2013, the information relating to such fiscal year and each of the immediately
			 preceding 2 fiscal years.
					(B)For fiscal year
			 2014, the information relating to such fiscal year and each of the immediately
			 preceding 3 fiscal years.
					(C)For fiscal year
			 2015, the information relating to such fiscal year and each of the immediately
			 preceding 4 fiscal years.
					(D)For fiscal year
			 2016 and each fiscal year thereafter, the information relating to such fiscal
			 year and each of the immediately preceding 5 fiscal years.
					(2)Older
			 informationFor fiscal year
			 2017 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Internet website shall also contain a
			 link to a searchable database available to the public containing information
			 described in subsection (b) relating to fiscal years prior to the immediately
			 preceding 5 fiscal years but subsequent to fiscal year 2010.
				4.Congressional
			 briefings if requirements of section 3 are not metIf
			 the information described in section 3(b) with respect to a United States
			 foreign assistance program is not provided as required under section 3, then
			 the head of the relevant Federal department or agency shall provide briefings
			 to the appropriate congressional committees, along with a detailed explanation
			 of why the requirements for publication on the Internet have not been met and
			 when they will be met, with respect to each month for which such information is
			 not published on the Internet.
		5.OffsetOf the amounts authorized to be appropriated
			 for United States foreign assistance programs of a Federal department or agency
			 that administers such programs for a fiscal year, up to 5 percent of such
			 amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act with respect to
			 such programs for such fiscal year.
		6.DefinitionsIn this Act:
			(1)Appropriate
			 congressional committeesThe term appropriate
			 congressional committees means—
				(A)the Committee on
			 Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
			 Representatives; and
				(B)the Committee on
			 Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
				(2)United States
			 foreign assistanceThe term
			 United States foreign assistance means any tangible or
			 intangible item provided by gift, loan, sale, credit, guaranty, or other means
			 by any agency of the United States Government to a foreign country, including
			 any training, service, or technical advice, any item of real, personal, or
			 mixed property, any agricultural commodity, United States dollars, and any
			 currencies of any foreign country which are owned by the United States
			 Government.
			(3)United States
			 security sector assistanceThe term United States security
			 sector assistance—
				(A)means policies,
			 programs, and activities that the United States Government employs to engage
			 with foreign partners in the use of force to protect both the foreign state and
			 its citizens at home or abroad, maintain international peace and security, and
			 to enforce the law and provide oversight of security institutions and forces;
			 and
				(B)includes helping
			 foreign partners build and sustain the capacity and effectiveness of
			 institutions to provide security, safety, and justice for their people and to
			 contribute to efforts that address common security challenges.


110 HR 3282 IH: Comprehensive

U.S. House of Representatives
2007-08-01
text/xml
EN
Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

		I
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 3282
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			August 1, 2007
			Mr. Camp of Michigan
			 (for himself, Mr. Kind,
			 Mr. Burgess,
			 Mr. Weller of Illinois,
			 Mr. Clay, Mr. Latham, Mr.
			 Hinchey, Mr. Costa, and
			 Mr. Barrow) 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 Labor, for
			 a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
			 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
			 committee concerned

		A BILL
		To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to
		  provide continued entitlement to coverage for immunosuppressive drugs furnished
		  to beneficiaries under the Medicare Program that have received a kidney
		  transplant and whose entitlement to coverage would otherwise expire, and for
		  other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug
			 Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of
			 2007.
		2.Provision of
			 appropriate coverage of immunosuppressive drugs under the Medicare Program for
			 kidney transplant recipients
			(a)Continued
			 entitlement to immunosuppressive drugs
				(1)Kidney
			 transplant recipientsSection 226A(b)(2) of the
			 Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
			 426–1(b)(2)) is amended by inserting (except for coverage of
			 immunosuppressive drugs under section 1861(s)(2)(J)) after shall
			 end.
				(2)ApplicationSection
			 1836 of the Social Security Act (42
			 U.S.C. 1395o) is amended—
					(A)by striking
			 Every individual who and inserting (a)
			 In
			 General.—Every individual who; and
					(B)by adding at the
			 end the following new subsection:

							(b)Special rules
				applicable to individuals only eligible for coverage of immunosuppressive
				drugs
								(1)In
				GeneralIn the case of an individual whose eligibility for
				benefits under this title has ended except for the coverage of
				immunosuppressive drugs by reason of section 226A(b)(2), the following rules
				shall apply:
									(A)The individual
				shall be deemed to be enrolled under this part for purposes of receiving
				coverage of such drugs.
									(B)The individual
				shall be responsible for the full amount of the premium under section 1839 in
				order to receive such coverage.
									(C)The provision of
				such drugs shall be subject to the application of—
										(i)the deductible
				under section 1833(b); and
										(ii)the coinsurance
				amount applicable for such drugs (as determined under this part).
										(D)If the individual
				is an inpatient of a hospital or other entity, the individual is entitled to
				receive coverage of such drugs under this part.
									(2)Establishment of
				procedures in order to implement coverageThe Secretary shall
				establish procedures for—
									(A)identifying
				beneficiaries that are entitled to coverage of immunosuppressive drugs by
				reason of section 226A(b)(2); and
									(B)distinguishing such
				beneficiaries from beneficiaries that are enrolled under this part for the
				complete package of benefits under this
				part.
									.
					(3)Technical
			 amendmentSubsection (c) of section 226A of the
			 Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 426–1),
			 as added by section 201(a)(3)(D)(ii) of the Social Security Independence and
			 Program Improvements Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–296; 108 Stat. 1497), is
			 redesignated as subsection (d).
				(b)Extension of
			 secondary payer requirements for ESRD beneficiariesSection
			 1862(b)(1)(C) of the Social Security
			 Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(1)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following new sentence: With regard to immunosuppressive drugs furnished
			 on or after the date of enactment of the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney
			 Transplant Patients Act of 2007, this subparagraph shall be
			 applied without regard to any time limitation..
			(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to drugs
			 furnished on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
			3.Plans required to
			 maintain coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant
			 recipients
			(a)Application to
			 certain health insurance coverage
				(1)In
			 GeneralSubpart 2 of part A of title XXVII of the
			 Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
			 300gg–4 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

						2707.Coverage of
				immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipientsA group health plan (and a health insurance
				issuer offering health insurance coverage in connection with a group health
				plan) shall provide coverage of immunosuppressive drugs in connection with a
				kidney transplant that is at least as comprehensive as the coverage provided by
				such plan or issuer on the day before the date of enactment of the
				Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage
				for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2007, and such requirement
				shall be deemed to be incorporated into this
				section.
						.
				(2)Conforming
			 amendmentSection 2721(b)(2)(A) of the
			 Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
			 300gg–21(b)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting (other than section
			 2707) after requirements of such subparts.
				(b)Application to
			 group health plans and group health insurance coverage under the
			 Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
			 1974
				(1)In
			 GeneralSubpart B of part 7 of subtitle B of title I of the
			 Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
			 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1185 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
			 following new section:

						714.Coverage of
				immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipientsA group health plan (and a health insurance
				issuer offering health insurance coverage in connection with a group health
				plan) shall provide coverage of immunosuppressive drugs in connection with a
				kidney transplant that is at least as comprehensive as the coverage provided by
				such plan or issuer on the day before the date of enactment of the
				Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage
				for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2007, and such requirement
				shall be deemed to be incorporated into this
				section.
						.
				(2)Conforming
			 amendments
					(A)Section 732(a) of
			 the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
			 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1185(a)) is amended by striking section
			 711 and inserting sections 711 and 714.
					(B)The table of
			 contents in section 1 of the Employee
			 Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by inserting after
			 the item relating to section 713 the following new item:

								Sec. 714. Coverage of immunosuppressive
				drugs.

							.
					(c)Application to
			 group health plans under the Internal Revenue Code of
			 1986Subchapter B of chapter 100 of the Internal Revenue Code of
			 1986 is amended—
				(1)in the table of
			 sections, by inserting after the item relating to section 9812 the following
			 new item:

							Sec. 9813. Coverage of immunosuppressive
				drugs for kidney transplant
				recipients.

						;
					and(2)by inserting after
			 section 9812 the following:

						9813.Coverage of
				immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipientsA group health plan shall provide coverage
				of immunosuppressive drugs in connection with a kidney transplant that is at
				least as comprehensive as the coverage provided by such plan on the day before
				the date of enactment of the Comprehensive
				Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of
				2007, and such requirement shall be deemed to be incorporated
				into this
				section.
						.
				(d)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to plan
			 years beginning on or after January 1, 2008.


		One Hundred Tenth Congress of the United States of
		  America
		2d SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third
		day of January, two thousand and eight
		S. 1245
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES
		AN ACT
		To reform mutual aid agreements for the
		  National Capital Region.

		1.Reform of mutual aid agreements for the
			 National Capital RegionSection 7302 of the Intelligence Reform and
			 Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 5196 note) is amended—
			(1)in subsection (a)—
				(A)in paragraph (4), by striking ,
			 including its agents or authorized volunteers,; and
				(B)in paragraph (5), by striking or
			 town and all that follows and inserting town, or other
			 governmental agency, governmental authority, or governmental institution with
			 the power to sue or be sued in its own name, within the National Capital
			 Region.;
				(2)in subsection (b)(1), in the matter
			 preceding subparagraph (A), by striking , the Washington Metropolitan
			 Area Transit Authority, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and any
			 other governmental agency or authority; and
			(3)in subsection (d), by striking or
			 employees each place that term appears and inserting ,
			 employees, or agents.

			Speaker of the House of Representatives

			Vice President of the United States and President of the
			 Senate