I
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5084
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 20, 2010
Mr. Murphy of New York (for himself and Mr. Smith of Washington) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL
To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a loan program to assist in the locating of information technology and manufacturing jobs in the United States, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the America Recruits Act of 2010.
2.Program of loans to attract jobs in information technology and manufacturing sectors
(a)DefinitionsIn this section:
(1)Economic development districtThe term economic development district has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3122).
(2)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means an entity that employs not fewer than 20 full-time equivalent employees in eligible jobs.
(3)Eligible intermediaryThe term eligible intermediary has the meaning given the term eligible recipient in section 3 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3122).
(4)Eligible jobThe term eligible job means, with respect to an entity, a job—
(A)that is related to information technology or is in the manufacturing sector; and
(B)in which the entity employs a full-time equivalent employee.
(5)SecretaryExcept as otherwise provided, the term Secretary means the Secretary of Commerce.
(6)Targeted labor surplus areaThe term targeted labor surplus area means an area in the United States that, on the date on which the program is established under subsection (b)—
(A)is included in the most recent classification of labor surplus areas by the Secretary of Labor; or
(B)has a high unemployment rate or is experiencing significant economic distress, as determined by the Secretary of Commerce.
(b)Program requiredNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, establish a program to assist eligible entities, when deciding whether to locate eligible jobs in foreign countries or in the United States, in locating such jobs in economic development districts or targeted labor surplus areas.
(c)Federal grants to eligible intermediaries
(1)In generalThe Secretary shall carry out the program required by subsection (b) through the award of grants to eligible intermediaries to provide loans to eligible entities to assist such eligible entities in locating eligible jobs in economic development districts or targeted labor surplus areas.
(2)Schedule of grant awardsNot later than 390 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete the award of all grants to eligible intermediaries under this subsection.
(3)Total amount of grant awardsThe total amount of grants awarded by the Secretary to eligible intermediaries under this subsection shall be not less than $40,500,000.
(4)Application
(A)In generalAn eligible intermediary seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(B)Opportunities for submittalThe Secretary shall provide 2 opportunities to submit an application under this paragraph. The second opportunity to submit an application shall be not more than 90 days after the first opportunity.
(C)CertificationAn application submitted under subparagraph (A) shall include a certification made by the appropriate official of the eligible intermediary that the eligible intermediary will use any grant award received by the eligible intermediary under this subsection in accordance with the requirements of subsection (d).
(5)Evaluation
(A)In generalThe Secretary shall evaluate each application submitted under paragraph (4) for purposes of this subsection using the factors described in subparagraph (B).
(B)FactorsIn evaluating an eligible intermediary for receipt of a grant under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider the following factors:
(i)The amount of non-Federal funds the eligible intermediary expects to make available to assist eligible entities in locating eligible jobs in economic development districts or targeted labor surplus areas.
(ii)The quality of eligible jobs to be located with assistance from the eligible intermediary and the difficulty of the relocation, with preference for those eligible intermediaries expected to assist in the location of higher quality eligible jobs or eligible jobs that are more difficult to relocate.
(iii)The number of eligible jobs expected to be located as a result of receiving a grant.
(iv)Whether the State in which the eligible intermediary proposes to establish a loan program under subsection (d) has a plan to promote the sale and marketing of goods produced in the State and whether the application of the eligible intermediary is consistent with such plan.
(v)Whether the State in which the eligible intermediary proposes to establish a loan program under subsection (d) has made significant progress in developing a strategic plan in accordance with section 276 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2371e).
(vi)If the eligible intermediary proposes to provide assistance with locating eligible jobs in a targeted labor surplus area not located in an economic development district, the following:
(I)The severity of the unemployment level of the State in which the targeted labor surplus area is located, determined by comparing the average number of unemployed individuals in such State for the 2-year period ending on the date on which the Secretary establishes the program under subsection (b) to the average number of unemployed individuals in all States for the same period.
(II)The extent by which the per capita income of the targeted labor surplus area is less than the average per capita income of the State in which such area is located.
(vii)If the eligible intermediary expects to apply for 1 or more grants under section 275, 278, or 279A of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2371d, 2372, and 2373), how the eligible intermediary plans to integrate the loan program to be established by the eligible intermediary under subsection (d) with the activities relating to such grants.
(C)Submittal of applications to GovernorsUpon the request of a Governor of a State, the Secretary shall submit to such Governor a list of all applicants who—
(i)request a grant under this subsection to establish a loan program under subsection (d) in such State; and
(ii)the Secretary considers the most qualified for a grant under this subsection.
(6)ApprovalThe Secretary shall approve or disapprove each application submitted under paragraph (5) for a grant to carry out a loan program under subsection (d) in a State as the Secretary considers would have the greatest positive economic effect on the economy of such State. In determining whether to approve or disapprove an application, the Secretary may take into account the recommendation on such application by the Governor of such State.
(7)Matching requirement
(A)In generalAn eligible intermediary seeking a grant under this subsection shall agree to make available non-Federal funds to carry out the purposes of the program required by subsection (b) in an amount equal to not less than 25 percent of the grant awarded to such eligible intermediary under this subsection.
(B)LimitationNon-Federal funds under subparagraph (A) may not include in-kind contributions.
(d)Loans from eligible intermediaries to eligible entities
(1)In generalEach eligible intermediary receiving a grant under subsection (c) shall use the grant to establish a program to provide assistance to eligible entities in locating eligible jobs in economic development districts or targeted labor surplus areas.
(2)Loans
(A)In generalAn eligible intermediary with a program under paragraph (1) shall carry out such program by awarding loans to eligible entities to cover the costs incurred by such entities in carrying out the location of eligible jobs as described in paragraph (1).
(B)Schedule of loan awardsEach eligible intermediary with a program under paragraph (1) shall complete the awarding of loans under such program not later than 180 days after the date that the eligible intermediary receives a grant under subsection (c).
(3)Loan terms and conditionsThe following shall apply with respect to loans provided under paragraph (2):
(A)TermLoans shall have a term of 2 years.
(B)Interest ratesLoans shall not bear any interest.
(4)AmountsA loan awarded by an eligible intermediary to an eligible entity under this subsection shall be disbursed by the eligible intermediary to the eligible entity in 2 installments as follows:
(A)Initial installmentThe initial installment of the loan shall be disbursed to the eligible entity as soon as practicable after the loan is awarded in an amount equal to $5,000 per eligible job not located in an economic development district or targeted labor surplus area that the eligible entity intends to locate in an economic development district or targeted labor surplus area under this subsection.
(B)Second installmentSubject to paragraph (5)(B), the second installment of the loan shall be disbursed to the eligible entity as soon as practicable after the 366th day after the initial installment is disbursed in an amount equal to $5,000 per eligible job that the eligible entity successfully locates in an economic development district or targeted labor surplus area that was not located in an economic development district or targeted labor surplus area on the day before the eligible entity was awarded the loan.
(5)Certification of increase in employment
(A)Initial certificationNot earlier than the 335th day of a loan under this subsection and not later than the 365th day of such loan, the eligible entity awarded the loan shall certify to the satisfaction of the eligible intermediary that—
(i)the eligible entity increased, during the first year of the loan, the number of full-time equivalent employees employed by the eligible entity in an eligible job in an economic development district or a targeted labor surplus area;
(ii)such increase was consistent with the purpose of locating eligible jobs in economic development districts or targeted labor surplus areas; and
(iii)the eligible entity has not reduced, during the first year of the loan, the number of full-time equivalent employees who are employed in eligible jobs outside the economic development district or targeted labor surplus area—
(I)in the State; and
(II)in other States.
(B)Final certificationNot earlier than the 720th day of a loan under this subsection and not later than the 730th day of such loan, the eligible entity awarded the loan shall certify to the satisfaction of the eligible intermediary that—
(i)the eligible entity did not reduce, during the second year of the loan, the number of full-time equivalent employees employed by the eligible entity in an eligible job in an economic development district or a targeted labor surplus area; and
(ii)the eligible entity has not reduced, during the second year of the loan, the number of full-time equivalent employees who are employed in eligible jobs outside the economic development district or targeted labor surplus area—
(I)in the State; and
(II)in other States.
(C)Failure to certify
(i)Initial certificationIf an eligible entity awarded a loan under this subsection fails to make the certification required by subparagraph (A), the eligible entity shall—
(I)be ineligible for the second installment of the loan under paragraph (4)(B); and
(II)repay to the eligible intermediary the amount of the loan received by the recipient.
(ii)Final certificationIf an eligible entity awarded a loan under this subsection fails to make the certification required by subparagraph (B), the eligible entity shall repay to the eligible intermediary the entire amount of the loan received by the recipient.
(6)Loan forgivenessIf an eligible entity makes the certifications required by paragraph (5), the eligible intermediary shall forgive the loan the eligible intermediary provided to such eligible entity.
(7)LimitationAn eligible intermediary may not award a loan to any eligible entity under this subsection for the purpose of relocating a job from one State to another State.
(8)Consultation and coordinationTo the extent practicable, an eligible intermediary establishing a program under this subsection shall carry out such program in consultation and coordination with—
(A)State governments;
(B)local economic development agencies of States;
(C)local governments; and
(D)economic development districts.
(9)Administrative costsAn eligible intermediary may not use more than 5 percent of any grant received by the eligible intermediary under subsection (c) for costs of administering a program under paragraph (1).
(10)AuditsEach eligible intermediary who establishes a program under paragraph (1) shall audit each eligible entity awarded a loan under this subsection to ensure that the eligible entity locates eligible jobs in economic development districts or targeted labor surplus areas.
(e)Publication of loan awards
(1)Notice to SecretaryNot later than 30 days after the date on which an eligible intermediary awards a loan under subsection (d), the eligible intermediary shall submit to the Secretary such information regarding the loan as the Secretary may require, including the following:
(A)The name of the loan recipient.
(B)The number of eligible jobs to be located in an economic development district or a targeted labor surplus area with assistance from the loan recipient.
(C)The economic development district or targeted labor surplus area concerned.
(D)The State concerned.
(2)Publication on Internet web siteNot later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives information under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall publish such information on the Internet Web site of the Department of Commerce.
(f)RegulationsNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section.
(g)ReportNot later than 570 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the program required by subsection (b).
(h)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary amounts as follows:
(1)To be awarded as grants under subsection (c), $40,500,000.
(2)For the administration of the program required by subsection (b), $2,000,000.


110 HR 1379 IH: Citizenship Promotion Act of 2007
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-03-07
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I
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1379
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 7, 2007
Mr. Gutierrez (for himself, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Honda, Mr. Abercrombie, Ms. Solis, Mr. Pastor, Mr. Grijalva, and Mr. Reyes) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To assist aliens who have been lawfully admitted in becoming citizens of the United States, and for other purposes.

1.Short title; table of contents
(a)Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Citizenship Promotion Act of 2007.
(b)Table of contentsThe table of contents for this Act is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Immigration service fees.
Sec. 3. Administration of tests for naturalization.
Sec. 4. Voluntary electronic filing of applications.
Sec. 5. Timely background checks.
Sec. 6. National citizenship promotion program.
2.Immigration service fees
(a)In generalSubsection (m) of section 286 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)) is amended to read as follows:

(m)Immigration service fees
(1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, all adjudication fees as are designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security in regulations shall be deposited as offsetting receipts into a separate account entitled Immigration Examinations Fee Account in the Treasury of the United States, whether collected directly by the Secretary or through clerks of courts.
(2)Virgin Islands and GuamAll fees received by the Secretary of Homeland Security from applicants residing in the Virgin Islands of the United States, or in Guam, under this subsection shall be paid over to the treasury of the Virgin Islands or to the treasury of Guam, respectively.
(3)Fees for immigration services
(A)In generalSubject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary of Homeland Security may set fees for providing immigration services at a level that will—
(i)ensure recovery of the full costs of providing such services, or a portion thereof, including the costs of similar services provided without charge to asylum applicants or other immigrants; and
(ii)recover the full cost of administering the collection of fees under this paragraph, or a portion thereof.
(B)Report requirementThe Secretary of Homeland Security may not increase any fee under this paragraph above the level of such fee on the day before the date of the introduction of the Citizenship Promotion Act of 2007, until—
(i)the Secretary submits to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report that—
(I)identifies the direct and indirect costs associated with providing immigration services, and distinguishes such costs from immigration enforcement and national security costs; and
(II)contains information regarding the amount the fee will be increased; and
(ii)a period of 45 days has expired beginning on the date that the report in clause (i) is received by the committees described in such clause..
(b)Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that—
(1)the Secretary of Homeland Security should set fees under section 286(m)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)(3)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, at a level that ensures recovery of only the direct costs associated with the services described in such section 286(m)(3); and
(2)Congress should appropriate to the Secretary of Homeland Security such funds as may be necessary to cover the indirect costs associated with the services described in such section 286(m)(3).
(c)Technical amendmentSection 286 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356) is amended—
(1)in subsections (d), (e), (f), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l), (n), (o), (q), (t), and (u), by striking Attorney General each place it appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security;
(2)in subsection (i) of such section, by striking Attorney General's and inserting Secretary's; and
(3)in subsection (r)—
(A)in paragraph (2), by striking Department of Justice and inserting Department of Homeland Security; and
(B)in paragraphs (3) and (4), by striking Attorney General each place it appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security.
(d)Authorization of appropriationsFor each fiscal year, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security an amount equal to the difference between the fees collected under section 286(m)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)(3)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, and the cost of providing the services referred to in such section 286(m)(3).
3.Administration of tests for naturalization
(a)In generalSubsection (a) of section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1423) is amended to read as follows:

(a)Naturalization test
(1)RequirementsExcept as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not be naturalized as a citizen of the United States upon the application of such person if such person cannot demonstrate the following:
(A)A proficiency in the English language.
(B)A knowledge and understanding of—
(i)the fundamentals of the history of the United States; and
(ii)the principles and form of government of the United States.
(2)Testing
(A)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security, in administering any test that the Secretary uses to determine whether an applicant for naturalization as a citizen of the United States has the proficiency and knowledge sufficient to meet the requirements of paragraph (1), shall administer such test uniformly throughout the United States.
(B)ConsiderationIn selecting and phrasing items in the administration of a test described in subparagraph (A) and in evaluating the performance of an applicant on such test, the Secretary shall consider the following:
(i)The age of the applicant.
(ii)The education level of the applicant.
(iii)The amount of time the applicant has resided in the United States.
(iv)The efforts made by the applicant, and the opportunities available to the applicant, to acquire the knowledge and proficiencies required by paragraph (1).
(v)Such other factors as the Secretary considers appropriate.
(C)English language testingThe requirement in paragraph (1)(A) shall be satisfactorily met if an applicant can—
(i)speak words in ordinary usage in the English language; and
(ii)read or write simple words and phrases in ordinary usage in the English language.
(D)Prohibition on extraordinary and unreasonable conditionsThe Secretary may not impose any extraordinary or unreasonable condition on any applicant seeking to meet the requirements of paragraph (1)..
(b)Conforming amendmentsSubsection (b) of such section is amended—
(1)in paragraph (1), by striking subsection (a) and inserting subsection (a)(1);
(2)in paragraph (2), by striking subsection (a)(1) and inserting subsection (a)(1)(A); and
(3)in paragraph (3)—
(A)by striking subsection (a)(2) and inserting subsection (a)(1)(B);
(B)by striking The Attorney General and inserting The Secretary of Homeland Security; and
(C)by striking determined by the Attorney General and inserting determined by the Secretary.
4.Voluntary electronic filing of applicationsThe Secretary of Homeland Security may not require that an applicant or petitioner for permanent residence or citizenship of the United States use an electronic method to file any application to, or access a customer account.
5.Timely background checks
(a)Study
(1)In generalThe Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the process used by the Department of Justice on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act to conduct a background check on an applicant for citizenship of the United States.
(2)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on the findings of the study required by paragraph (1).
(3)Contents of reportThe report required by paragraph (2) shall include the following information with respect to the calendar year preceding the date on which the report is filed:
(A)The number of background checks conducted by the Department of Justice on applicants for citizenship of the United States.
(B)The types of such background checks conducted.
(C)The average time spent on each such type of background check.
(D)A description of the obstacles that impede the timely completion of such background checks.
(b)Timely completion of background checks
(1)In generalWith respect to a request submitted to the Attorney General by the Secretary of Homeland Security for a background check on an applicant for temporary or permanent residence or citizenship of the United States, the Attorney General shall make a reasonable effort to complete a background check on such applicant not later than 90 days after the Attorney General receives such request from the Secretary of Homeland Security.
(2)Delays on background checksIf a background check described in paragraph (1) is not completed by the Attorney General before the date that is 91 days after the date that the Attorney General receives a request described in paragraph (1)—
(A)the Attorney General shall document the reason why such background check was not completed before such date;
(B)if such background check is not completed before the date that is 121 days after the date of such receipt, then the Attorney General shall document the reason why such background check was not completed before such date; and
(C)if such background check is not completed before the date that is 181 days after the date of such receipt, then the Attorney General shall, not later than 210 days after the date of such receipt, submit to the appropriate congressional committees and the Secretary of Homeland Security a report that describes—
(i)the reason that such background check was not completed within 180 days; and
(ii)the earliest date on which the Attorney General is certain the background check will be completed.
(3)Annual report on delayed background checksNot later than the end of each fiscal year, the Attorney General shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing, with respect to that fiscal year—
(A)the number of background checks described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (2);
(B)the time taken to complete each such background check;
(C)a statistical analysis of the causes of the delays in completing such background checks; and
(D)a description of the efforts being made by the Attorney General to address each such cause.
(4)Notification to applicantIf, with respect to a background check on an applicant described in paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security receives a report under paragraph (2)(C), then the Secretary shall provide to such applicant a copy of such report, redacted to remove any classified information contained therein.
(5)Appropriate congressional committeesIn this subsection, the term appropriate congressional committees means the following:
(A)The Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate.
(B)The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
(C)The Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.
(D)The Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.
(6)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General such funds as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection.
6.National citizenship promotion program
(a)Establishment
(1)In generalNot later than January 1, 2008, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish a program to assist aliens who have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence in becoming citizens of the United States.
(2)DesignationThe program required by paragraph (1) shall be known as the New Americans Initiative (in this section referred to as the Program).
(b)Program activitiesAs part of the Program required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall—
(1)award grants in accordance with subsection (c); and
(2)carry out outreach activities in accordance with subsection (d).
(c)Grants
(1)In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall award grants to eligible entities to assist aliens who have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence in becoming citizens of the United States.
(2)Eligible entity definedIn this subsection, the term eligible entity means a not-for-profit organization that has experience working with immigrant communities.
(3)Use of fundsGrants awarded under this subsection shall be used for activities to assist aliens who have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence in becoming citizens of the United States, including—
(A)conducting English language and citizenship classes for such aliens;
(B)providing legal assistance, by attorneys or entities accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals, to such aliens to assist such aliens in becoming citizens of the United States;
(C)carrying out outreach activities and providing education to immigrant communities to assist such aliens in becoming citizens of the United States; and
(D)assisting such aliens with applications to become citizens of the United States, as allowed by Federal and State law.
(4)Application for grant
(A)In generalEach eligible entity seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary of Homeland Security at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary shall require.
(B)ContentsEach application submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall include a description of—
(i)the activities for which a grant under this section is sought;
(ii)the manner in which the entity plans to leverage available private and State and local government resources to assist aliens who have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence in becoming citizens of the United States;
(iii)the experience of the entity in carrying out the activities for which a grant under this section is sought, including the number of aliens and geographic regions served by such entity; and
(iv)the manner in which the entity plans to employ best practices developed by adult educators, State and local governments, and community organizations—
(I)to promote citizenship and civic participation by such aliens; and
(II)to provide assistance to such aliens with the process of becoming citizens of the United States.
(d)OutreachThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall—
(1)develop outreach materials targeted to aliens who have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence to encourage such aliens to apply to become citizens of the United States; and
(2)make such outreach materials available through—
(A)public service announcements;
(B)advertisements; and
(C)such other media as the Secretary determines is appropriate.
(e)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security, $80,000,000 to carry out this section.


110 HR 4817 IH: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on

U.S. House of Representatives
2007-12-18
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		I
		110th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 4817
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			December 18, 2007
			Mr. Hulshof
			 introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To extend the temporary suspension of duty on
		  Ethoxyquin.

		1.Ethoxyquin
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.22.32 of
			 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to Ethoxyquin) is
			 amended by striking 12/31/2009 and inserting
			 12/31/2011.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods
			 entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day
			 after the date of enactment of this Act.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1001
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

		A BILL
		To amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow
		  workers who attain age 65 after 1981 and before 1992 to choose either lump sum
		  payments over four years totalling $5,000 or an improved benefit computation
		  formula under a new 10-year rule governing the transition to the changes in
		  benefit computation rules enacted in the Social Security Amendments of 1977,
		  and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Notch Fairness Act of
			 2011.
		2.New guaranteed
			 minimum primary insurance amount where eligibility arises during transitional
			 period
			(a)In
			 GeneralSection 215(a) of the Social Security Act is amended—
				(1)in paragraph
			 (4)(B), by inserting (with or without the application of paragraph
			 (8)) after would be made, and by striking
			 1984 in clause (i) and inserting 1989; and
				(2)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(8)(A)In the case of an
				individual described in paragraph (4)(B) (subject to subparagraphs (F) and (G)
				of this paragraph), the amount of the individual’s primary insurance amount as
				computed or recomputed under paragraph (1) shall be deemed equal to the sum
				of—
								(i)such amount, and
								(ii)the applicable transitional increase
				amount (if any).
								(B)For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii),
				the term applicable transitional increase amount means, in the
				case of any individual, the product derived by multiplying—
								(i)the excess under former law, by
								(ii)the applicable percentage in relation
				to the year in which the individual becomes eligible for old-age insurance
				benefits, as determined by the following table:

												If the individual
						becomesThe applicable

												 eligible for such benefits
						in:percentage is:

												197955

												198045

												198135

												198232

												198325

												198420

												198516

												198610

												19873

												19885.

								(C)For purposes of subparagraph (B), the
				term excess under former law means, in the case of any individual,
				the excess of—
								(i)the applicable former law primary
				insurance amount, over
								(ii)the amount which would be such
				individual’s primary insurance amount if computed or recomputed under this
				section without regard to this paragraph and paragraphs (4), (5), and
				(6).
								(D)For purposes of subparagraph (C)(i),
				the term applicable former law primary insurance amount means, in
				the case of any individual, the amount which would be such individual’s primary
				insurance amount if it were—
								(i)computed or recomputed (pursuant to
				paragraph (4)(B)(i)) under section 215(a) as in effect in December 1978,
				or
								(ii)computed or recomputed (pursuant to
				paragraph (4)(B)(ii)) as provided by subsection (d),
								(as
				applicable) and modified as provided by subparagraph (E).(E)In determining the amount which would
				be an individual’s primary insurance amount as provided in subparagraph
				(D)—
								(i)subsection (b)(4) shall not
				apply;
								(ii)section 215(b) as in effect in
				December 1978 shall apply, except that section 215(b)(2)(C) (as then in effect)
				shall be deemed to provide that an individual’s computation base
				years may include only calendar years in the period after 1950 (or 1936
				if applicable) and ending with the calendar year in which such individual
				attains age 61, plus the 3 calendar years after such period for which the total
				of such individual’s wages and self-employment income is the largest;
				and
								(iii)subdivision (I) in the last sentence
				of paragraph (4) shall be applied as though the words without regard to
				any increases in that table in such subdivision read including
				any increases in that table.
								(F)This paragraph shall apply in the
				case of any individual only if such application results in a primary insurance
				amount for such individual that is greater than it would be if computed or
				recomputed under paragraph (4)(B) without regard to this paragraph.
							(G)(i)This paragraph shall
				apply in the case of any individual subject to any timely election to receive
				lump sum payments under this subparagraph.
								(ii)A written election to receive lump
				sum payments under this subparagraph, in lieu of the application of this
				paragraph to the computation of the primary insurance amount of an individual
				described in paragraph (4)(B), may be filed with the Commissioner of Social
				Security in such form and manner as shall be prescribed in regulations of the
				Commissioner. Any such election may be filed by such individual or, in the
				event of such individual’s death before any such election is filed by such
				individual, by any other beneficiary entitled to benefits under section 202 on
				the basis of such individual’s wages and self-employment income. Any such
				election filed after December 31, 2011, shall be null and void and of no
				effect.
								(iii)Upon receipt by the Commissioner of
				a timely election filed by the individual described in paragraph (4)(B) in
				accordance with clause (ii)—
									(I)the Commissioner shall certify receipt
				of such election to the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of the
				Treasury, after receipt of such certification, shall pay such individual, from
				amounts in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, a total
				amount equal to $5,000, in 4 annual lump sum installments of $1,250, the first
				of which shall be made during fiscal year 2012 not later than July 1, 2012,
				and
									(II)subparagraph (A) shall not apply in
				determining such individual’s primary insurance amount.
									(iv)Upon receipt by the Commissioner as
				of December 31, 2011, of a timely election filed in accordance with clause (ii)
				by at least one beneficiary entitled to benefits on the basis of the wages and
				self-employment income of a deceased individual described in paragraph (4)(B),
				if such deceased individual has filed no timely election in accordance with
				clause (ii)—
									(I)the Commissioner shall certify receipt
				of all such elections received as of such date to the Secretary of the
				Treasury, and the Secretary of the Treasury, after receipt of such
				certification, shall pay each beneficiary filing such a timely election, from
				amounts in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, a total
				amount equal to $5,000 (or, in the case of 2 or more such beneficiaries, such
				amount distributed evenly among such beneficiaries), in 4 equal annual lump sum
				installments, the first of which shall be made during fiscal year 2012 not
				later than July 1, 2012, and
									(II)solely for purposes of determining
				the amount of such beneficiary’s benefits, subparagraph (A) shall be deemed not
				to apply in determining the deceased individual’s primary insurance
				amount.
									.
				(b)Effective Date
			 and Related Rules
				(1)Applicability of
			 amendments
					(A)In
			 generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made
			 by this Act shall be effective as though they had been included or reflected in
			 section 201 of the Social Security Amendments of 1977.
					(B)ApplicabilityNo
			 monthly benefit or primary insurance amount under title II of the
			 Social Security Act shall be increased
			 by reason of such amendments for any month before July 2012.
					(2)Recomputation to
			 reflect benefit increasesIn any case in which an individual is
			 entitled to monthly insurance benefits under title II of the
			 Social Security Act for June 2012, if
			 such benefits are based on a primary insurance amount computed—
					(A)under section 215
			 of such Act as in effect (by reason of the Social Security Amendments of 1977)
			 after December 1978, or
					(B)under section 215
			 of such Act as in effect prior to January 1979 by reason of subsection
			 (a)(4)(B) of such section (as amended by the Social Security Amendments of
			 1977),
					the
			 Commissioner of Social Security (notwithstanding section 215(f)(1) of the
			 Social Security Act) shall recompute such primary insurance amount so as to
			 take into account the amendments made by this Act.


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		III
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 172
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 17, 2013
			Mr. Blunt submitted the
			 following resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		RESOLUTION
		Designating the first Wednesday in
		  September 2013 as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness
		  Day and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney
		  disease.

		Whereas National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day
			 will raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease, one
			 of the most prevalent, life-threatening genetic kidney diseases;
		Whereas National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day
			 will also foster understanding of the impact polycystic kidney disease has on
			 patients and their families;
		Whereas polycystic kidney disease is a progressive,
			 genetic disorder of the kidneys that causes damage to the kidneys and the
			 cardiovascular, endocrine, hepatic, and gastrointestinal organ systems;
		Whereas polycystic kidney disease has a devastating impact
			 on the health and finances of people of all ages, and equally affects people of
			 all races, genders, nationalities, geographic locations, and income
			 levels;
		Whereas, of the people diagnosed with polycystic kidney
			 disease, approximately 10 percent have no family history of the disease, with
			 the disease developing as a spontaneous (or new) mutation;
		Whereas there is no treatment or cure for polycystic
			 kidney disease, which is one of the 4 leading causes of kidney failure in the
			 United States;
		Whereas the vast majority of patients with polycystic
			 kidney disease reach kidney failure at an average age of 53, causing a severe
			 strain on dialysis and kidney transplantation resources and on the delivery of
			 health care in the United States as the largest segment of the population of
			 the United States, the baby boomers, continues to age;
		Whereas polycystic kidney disease instills in patients
			 fear of an unknown future with a life-threatening genetic disease and
			 apprehension over possible discrimination, including the risk of losing their
			 health and life insurance, their jobs, and their chances for promotion;
		Whereas countless friends, loved ones, spouses, and
			 caregivers must shoulder the physical, emotional, and financial burdens that
			 polycystic kidney disease causes;
		Whereas the severity of the symptoms of polycystic kidney
			 disease and the limited public awareness of the disease cause many patients to
			 live in denial and forego regular visits to their physicians or avoid following
			 good health management, which would help avoid more severe complications when
			 kidney failure occurs;
		Whereas people who have chronic, life-threatening diseases
			 like polycystic kidney disease have a predisposition to depression and its
			 resultant consequences of 7 times the national average because of their anxiety
			 over pain, suffering, and premature death; and
		Whereas the PKD Foundation and its more than 60 volunteer
			 chapters around the United States are dedicated to conducting research to find
			 treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease, fostering public awareness
			 and understanding of the disease, educating patients and their families about
			 the disease to improve their treatment and care, and providing support and
			 encouraging people to become organ donors, including by sponsoring the annual
			 Walk for PKD to raise funds for polycystic kidney disease
			 research, education, advocacy, and awareness: Now, therefore, be it

		That the Senate—
			(1)designates the
			 first Wednesday in September 2013 as National Polycystic Kidney Disease
			 Awareness Day;
			(2)supports the
			 goals and ideals of National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day to raise
			 public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease;
			(3)recognizes the
			 need for additional research to find a cure for polycystic kidney disease;
			 and
			(4)encourages all
			 people in the United States and interested groups to support National
			 Polycystic Kidney Awareness Day through appropriate ceremonies and activities
			 to promote public awareness of polycystic kidney disease and to foster
			 understanding of the impact of the disease on patients and their
			 families.


		IV
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 668
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 22, 2009
			Mr. Jackson of
			 Illinois submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
			 the Committee on Education and
			 Labor

		RESOLUTION
		Honoring the life, contributions, and
		  achievements of Koko Taylor and expressing the condolences of the House of
		  Representatives on her passing.

		Whereas Koko Taylor was born in a sharecropper's cabin
			 outside Memphis, Tennessee, on September 28, 1928;
		Whereas as a child, Ms. Taylor was encouraged by her
			 father to perform gospel music;
		Whereas at 18, Ms. Taylor and her future husband, the late
			 Robert Pop Taylor, moved to Chicago where she first started as a
			 housekeeper, then moved on to the South Side of Chicago's lively club scene to
			 perform with legendary blues musicians;
		Whereas Ms. Taylor's 1965 signature hit Wang Dang
			 Doodle sold over 1,000,000 copies and launched her into blues
			 stardom;
		Whereas Ms. Taylor's bandleader status and powerful voice
			 in a male-dominated blues music era broke down many barriers for female artists
			 who followed;
		Whereas Ms. Taylor has been awarded 29 Blues Music Awards,
			 a record number of awards for a blues artist;
		Whereas Ms. Taylor was the recipient of the National
			 Endowment of the Arts Heritage Fellowship Award, among the highest honors given
			 to an American artist;
		Whereas Ms. Taylor was the winner of a 1984 Grammy Award
			 for her contribution to the compilation album Blues Explosion
			 and was a Grammy Award nominee for 8 of her solo blues albums;
		Whereas Ms. Taylor's powerhouse vocals, critical acclaim,
			 and widespread commercial success earned her induction into the Blues Hall of
			 Fame in 1997 and the Blues Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award in
			 1999;
		Whereas Ms. Taylor's superior talent and status as
			 The Queen of Blues has earned her appearances in film,
			 television, and print media both domestically and internationally;
		Whereas Ms. Taylor has been deemed one of the great female
			 blues singers of her generation and has influenced musicians across all genres
			 and generations; and
		Whereas Ms. Taylor founded the Koko Taylor Celebrity Aid
			 Foundation, providing social services to the arts and entertainment industry,
			 helping educate artists and entertainers about their rights in the industry:
			 Now, therefore, be it

		That the House of
			 Representatives—
			(1)honors Koko Taylor for her significant
			 contributions to both blues music and the entertainment industry as a whole,
			 for serving as an influence and inspiration to future generations of musicians,
			 and for bringing joy to millions of people around the world; and
			(2)expresses profound
			 sorrow at the death of Koko Taylor and condolences to her family, friends, and
			 colleagues.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1646
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 15, 2011
			Mr. Runyan introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Natural
			 Resources

		A BILL
		To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
		  Management Act to preserve jobs and coastal communities through transparency
		  and accountability in fishery management, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 American Angler Preservation
			 Act.
		2.Improving
			 scientific reviewSection 302
			 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C.
			 1852) is amended—
			(1)in subsection (g)(1)(B)—
				(A)by inserting
			 (i) after (B);
				(B)by inserting
			 risk neutral before scientific advice; and
				(C)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(i)A scientific and statistical committee may
				not provide a recommendation to increase or decrease an annual catch limit by
				20 percent or greater unless the recommendation has been approved in a peer
				review process conducted exclusively by non-governmental
				entities.
						;
				and
				(2)in subsection
			 (h)(7)—
				(A)by striking
			 and after the semicolon at the end of subparagraph (B);
			 and
				(B)by adding at the end the following:

						(D)be submitted to Congress;
				and
						.
				3.Extension of time
			 period for rebuilding certain overfished fisheriesSection
			 304(e) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16
			 U.S.C. 1854(e)(4)) is amended—
			(1)in paragraph
			 (4)(A)—
				(A)in clause (i), by striking
			 possible and inserting practicable; and
				(B)by amending clause (ii) to read as
			 follows:

						(ii)not exceed 10 years, except in cases
				where—
							(I)the biology of the
				stock of fish, other environmental conditions, or management measures under an
				international agreement in which the United States participates dictate
				otherwise;
							(II)the Secretary
				determines that such 10-year period should be extended because the cause of the
				fishery decline is outside the jurisdiction of the Council or the rebuilding
				program cannot be effective only by limiting fishing activities;
							(III)the Secretary
				determines that such 10-year period should be extended to provide for the
				sustained participation of fishing communities or to minimize the economic
				impacts on such communities, provided that there is evidence that the stock of
				fish is on a positive rebuilding trend;
							(IV)the Secretary
				determines that such 10-year period should be extended for one or more stocks
				of fish of a multi-species fishery, provided that there is evidence that those
				stocks are on a positive rebuilding trend;
							(V)the Secretary
				determines that such 10-year period should be extended because of a substantial
				change to the biomass rebuilding target for the stock of fish concerned after
				the rebuilding plan has taken effect; or
							(VI)the Secretary
				determines that such 10-year period should be extended because the biomass
				rebuilding target exceeds the highest abundance of the stock of fish in the
				25-year period preceding and there is evidence that the stock is on a positive
				rebuilding trend;
							;
				and
				(2)in paragraph (7), in the matter preceding
			 subparagraph (A), by inserting after the first sentence the following:
			 In evaluating progress to end overfishing and to rebuild overfished
			 stocks of fish, the Secretary shall review factors, other than commercial
			 fishing and recreational fishing, that may contribute to a stock of fish’s
			 overfished status, such as commercial, residential, and industrial development
			 of, or agricultural activity in, coastal areas and their impact on the marine
			 environment, predator/prey relationships of target and related species, and
			 other environmental and ecological changes to the marine conditions.;
			 and
			(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

					(8)If the Secretary determines that extended
				rebuilding time is warranted under subclause (III), (IV), (V), or (VI) of
				paragraph (4)(A)(ii), the maximum time allowed for rebuilding the stock of fish
				concerned may not exceed the sum of the following time periods:
						(A)The initial
				10-year rebuilding period.
						(B)The expected time
				to rebuild the stock absent any fishing mortality and under prevailing
				environmental conditions.
						(C)The mean
				generation time of the stock.
						(9)In this subsection
				the term on a positive rebuilding trend means that the biomass
				of the stock of fish has shown a substantial increase in abundance since the
				implementation of the rebuilding
				plan.
					.
			4.Deadline for
			 disaster declarationsSection
			 312(a)(1) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16
			 U.S.C. 1861a) is amended—
			(1)by inserting
			 (A) after (1);
			(2)by redesignating
			 subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively, as clauses (i) through (iii);
			 and
			(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

					(B)When acting on the request of the Governor
				of an affected State or a fishing community, the Secretary shall make the
				determination not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary
				receives the
				request.
					.
			5.Approval of
			 limited access privilege programs
			(a)Initiation by
			 eligible fishermenSection
			 303A(c)(6)(D) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
			 (16 U.S.C. 1853a(c)(6)) is amended to read as follows:

					(D)New England,
				Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Gulf initiation
						(i)In
				generalIn the case of a
				fishery under the authority of the New England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic,
				or Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, a fishery management plan or an
				amendment to a fishery management plan that would establish a limited access
				privilege program to harvest fish may not take effect unless—
							(I)a petition
				requesting development of such a program is submitted in accordance with clause
				(ii) and certified under clause (iii); and
							(II)the proposed plan
				or amendment has been approved by a vote of two-thirds of eligible fishermen in
				the fishery for which the program would be established.
							(ii)PetitionA
				group of fishermen constituting more than 50 percent of eligible fishermen in a
				fishery may submit a petition to the Secretary requesting the development of a
				limited access privilege program for the fishery. Any such petition shall
				clearly state the fishery to which the limited access privilege program would
				apply.
						(iii)Certification
				by SecretaryUpon the receipt of any such petition, the Secretary
				shall review all of the signatures on the petition and, if the Secretary
				determines that the signatures on the petition are those of more than 50
				percent of eligible fishermen in the fishery for which the program would be
				established, the Secretary shall certify the petition.
						(iv)Definition of
				eligible fishermenFor purposes of this subparagraph, the term
				eligible fishermen means holders of permits issued under a
				fishery management
				plan.
						.
			(b)Termination
			 after five yearsSection 303A of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
			 Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1853a) is amended by adding at the
			 end the following:

					(j)TerminationA limited access privilege program for a
				fishery under the authority of the New England, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic,
				or Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council shall terminate at the end of the
				five-year period beginning on the date that the program is established unless
				at least two-thirds of eligible fishermen (as defined in subsection (c)(6)) in
				the fishery to which the program applies approve the continuation of the
				program.
					.
			6.Certification
			 required for fishery closure
			(a)Secretarial
			 requirements
				(1)Certification
			 requirementSection 303 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
			 Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1853) is amended by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(d)Certification
				required for fishery closure(1)The Secretary may not
				implement a closure of a fishery that would have a direct or indirect affect of
				at least $50,000 on each of more than 25 small businesses that do business
				related to the recreational, charter, or commercial fishing industries involved
				in the fishery being closed, unless the Secretary certifies that—
								(A)the closure is the
				only option available for maintaining the fishery at a sustainable
				level;
								(B)the stock
				assessment for the fishery has been updated and peer reviewed within the
				preceding 3-year period; and
								(C)the stock
				assessment was developed using at least 2 models that were subjected to outside
				peer review by non-governmental entities prior to such use.
								(2)In this subsection, the term small
				business means any business that has had gross revenues of less than
				$500,000 per year for a minimum of three
				years.
							.
				(2)Application to
			 existing closuresThe Secretary shall—
					(A)review any fishery
			 closure for which notice was published in the Federal Register within the
			 2-year period preceding the date of enactment of this Act, and—
						(i)within the 60-day
			 period beginning on such date of enactment, make the certification described in
			 the amendment made by subsection (a)(1) with respect to such closure; or
						(ii)within the 90-day
			 period beginning on such date of enactment, review and implement options other
			 than closure for maintaining the fishery at a sustainable level;
						(B)review the effects
			 of each such closure on coastal communities, including—
						(i)the direct and
			 indirect impact of the closure on all affected small businesses in such
			 communities;
						(ii)the job losses as
			 a result of the closure that have already occurred in such communities;
			 and
						(iii)the job losses
			 as a result of the closure that are expected to occur in such communities
			 within the 1-year period beginning on the date the review is initiated;
			 and
						(C)report to Congress
			 on the actions taken under the amendment made by subsection (a)(1) or this
			 paragraph for each such closure.
					(b)Report to
			 CongressThe Secretary shall report to Congress by not later than
			 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act on—
				(1)the number of
			 fishery closures that were established within the 5-year period preceding such
			 date of enactment;
				(2)the reason for
			 each such closure;
				(3)the duration of
			 each such closure;
				(4)the impact of each
			 such closure on coastal communities; and
				(5)the expected
			 duration of each such closure.
				(c)DefinitionsIn
			 this section:
				(1)FisheryThe term fishery has the
			 meaning given that term in section 3 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
			 Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802).
				(2)SecretaryThe
			 term Secretary means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through
			 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
				(3)Small
			 businessThe term small business means any
			 business that has had gross revenues of less than $500,000 per year for a
			 minimum of three years.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5091
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on
		  2-butyl-5-chloro-3H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde.

		1.2-butyl-5-chloro-3H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde
			(a)In
			 generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
			 Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the
			 following new heading:

								9902.01.002-butyl-5-chloro-3H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (CAS No.
						83857–96–9) (provided for in subheading 2933.29.90) FreeNo
						changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015

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


		II
		Calendar No. 149
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 714
		[Report No. 112–69]
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 4, 2011
			Mr. Bingaman (for
			 himself, Mr. Wyden,
			 Mr. Udall of Colorado,
			 Mr. Udall of New Mexico, and
			 Mr. Tester) introduced the following
			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Energy and Natural
			 Resources

			September 6, 2011
			Reported by Mr.
			 Bingaman, with an amendment
			Omit the part struck through and insert the part
			 printed in italic

		A BILL
		To reauthorize the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation
		  Act, and for other purposes.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Federal Land Transaction
			 Facilitation Act Reauthorization of 2011.
		2.Federal Land
			 Transaction Facilitation ActThe Federal Land Transaction Facilitation
			 Act is amended—
			(1)in section 203(2)
			 (43 U.S.C. 2302(2)), by striking on the date of enactment of this Act
			 was and inserting is;
			(2)in section 205
			 (43 U.S.C. 2304)—
				(A)in subsection
			 (a), by striking this Act and inserting the Federal Land
			 Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization of
			 20092011; and
				(B)in subsection
			 (d), by striking 11 and inserting 21;
				(3)in section 206
			 (43 U.S.C. 2305), by striking subsection (f); and
			(4)in section 207(b)
			 (43 U.S.C. 2306(b))—
				(A)in paragraph
			 (1)—
					(i)by
			 striking 96–568 and inserting 96–586; and
					(ii)by
			 striking ; or and inserting a semicolon;
					(B)in paragraph
			 (2)—
					(i)by
			 inserting Public Law 105–263; before 112 Stat.;
			 and
					(ii)by
			 striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
					(C)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(3)the White Pine
				County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006 (Public Law
				109–432; 120 Stat. 3028);
						(4)the Lincoln
				County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2004 (Public Law
				108–424; 118 Stat. 2403);
						(5)subtitle F of
				title I of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note;
				Public Law 111–11);
						(6)subtitle O of
				title I of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 460www
				note, 1132 note; Public Law 111–11);
						(7)section 2601 of
				the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat.
				1108); or
						(8)section 2606 of
				the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat.
				1121).
						.

		September 6, 2011
		Reported with an amendment


 HR 767 ENR: Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Act of 2018
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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. 767

AN ACT
To establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to address human trafficking in the health care system.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Act of 2018 or the SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2018. 2.Program establishmentPart E of title XII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300d–51 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

1254.Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program
(a)In generalThe Secretary shall establish a program to be known as the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program or the SOAR to Health and Wellness Training Program (in this section referred to as the Program) to provide training to health care and social service providers on human trafficking in accordance with this section. (b)Activities (1)In generalThe Program shall include the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program’s activities existing on the day before the date of enactment of this section and the authorized initiatives described in paragraph (2).
(2)Authorized initiativesThe authorized initiatives of the Program shall include— (A)engaging stakeholders, including victims of human trafficking and Federal, State, local, and tribal partners, to develop a flexible training module—
(i)for supporting activities under subsection (c); and (ii)that adapts to changing needs, settings, health care providers, and social service providers;
(B)providing technical assistance to grantees related to implementing activities described in subsection (c) and reporting on any best practices identified by the grantees; (C)developing a reliable methodology for collecting data, and reporting such data, on the number of human trafficking victims identified and served by grantees in a manner that, at a minimum, prevents disclosure of individually identifiable information consistent with all applicable privacy laws and regulations; and
(D)integrating, as appropriate, the training described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (c) with training programs, in effect on the date of enactment of this section, for health care and social service providers for victims of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse, child neglect, child maltreatment, and child sexual exploitation. (c)GrantsThe Secretary may award grants to appropriate entities to train health care and social service providers to—
(1)identify potential human trafficking victims; (2)implement best practices for working with law enforcement to report and facilitate communication with human trafficking victims, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, local, and tribal laws, including legal confidentiality requirements for patients and health care and social service providers;
(3)implement best practices for referring such victims to appropriate health care, social, or victims service agencies or organizations; and (4)provide such victims with coordinated, age-appropriate, culturally relevant, trauma-informed, patient-centered, and evidence-based care.
(d)Consideration in awarding grantsThe Secretary, in making awards under this section, shall give consideration to— (1)geography;
(2)the demographics of the population to be served; (3)the predominant types of human trafficking cases involved; and
(4)health care and social service provider profiles. (e)Data collection and reporting (1)In generalThe Secretary shall collect data and report on the following:
(A)The total number of entities that received a grant under this section. (B)The total number and geographic distribution of health care and social service providers trained through the Program.
(2)Initial reportIn addition to the data required to be collected under paragraph (1), for purposes of the initial report to be submitted under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall collect data on the total number of facilities and health care professional organizations that were operating under, and the total number of health care and social service providers trained through, the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program existing prior to the establishment of the Program under this section. (3)Annual reportNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit an annual report to Congress on the data collected under this subsection in a manner that, at a minimum, prevents the disclosure of individually identifiable information consistent with all applicable privacy laws and regulations.
(f)Sharing best practicesThe Secretary shall make available, on the Internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services, a description of the best practices and procedures used by entities that receive a grant for carrying out activities under this section. (g)DefinitionIn this section, the term human trafficking has the meaning given the term severe forms of trafficking in persons as defined in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000.
(h)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act, $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024..  Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.


116 HR 4714 IH: America Grows Act of 2019
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-10-17
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4714IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 17, 2019Mrs. Bustos (for herself, Mr. Panetta, Ms. Schrier, and Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the America Grows Act of 2019. 2.Funding (a)In generalThere are authorized to be appropriated to each funding recipient described in subsection (b), as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget—
 (1)for fiscal year 2020, not less than 105 percent of the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that recipient for fiscal year 2019, adjusted for inflation;
 (2)for fiscal year 2021, not less than 105 percent of the amount determined under paragraph (1) for that recipient, adjusted for inflation;
 (3)for fiscal year 2022, not less than 105 percent of the amount determined under paragraph (2) for that recipient, adjusted for inflation;
 (4)for fiscal year 2023, not less than 105 percent of the amount determined under paragraph (3) for that recipient, adjusted for inflation; and
 (5)for fiscal year 2024, not less than 105 percent of the amount determined under paragraph (4) for that recipient, adjusted for inflation.
 (b)Funding recipients describedThe funding recipients referred to in subsection (a) are— (1)the Agricultural Research Service;
 (2)the Economic Research Service; (3)the National Agricultural Statistics Service; and
 (4)the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 3.Budgetary provisions (a)Cap adjustmentsSection 251(b)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(G)Agriculture research
 (i)Adjustment for additional fundingIf a bill or joint resolution making appropriations for a fiscal year is enacted that specifies amounts for an agricultural research funding recipient, then the adjustments for that fiscal year shall be the amount of additional new budget authority provided in that Act for that agricultural research funding recipient for that fiscal year, but shall not exceed—
 (I)for fiscal year 2020, the difference between— (aa)the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that agricultural research funding recipient for fiscal year 2019; and
 (bb)the amount determined by the Director under section 2(a)(1) of the America Grows Act of 2019 with respect to that agricultural research funding recipient; (II)for fiscal year 2021, the difference between—
 (aa)the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that agricultural research funding recipient for fiscal year 2019; and
 (bb)the amount determined by the Director under section 2(a)(2) of the America Grows Act of 2019 with respect to that agricultural research funding recipient; (III)for fiscal year 2022, the difference between—
 (aa)the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that agricultural research funding recipient for fiscal year 2019; and
 (bb)the amount determined by the Director under section 2(a)(3) of the America Grows Act of 2019 with respect to that agricultural research funding recipient; (IV)for fiscal year 2023, the difference between—
 (aa)the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that agricultural research funding recipient for fiscal year 2019; and
 (bb)the amount determined by the Director under section 2(a)(4) of the America Grows Act of 2019 with respect to that agricultural research funding recipient; and (V)for fiscal year 2024, the difference between—
 (aa)the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that agricultural research funding recipient for fiscal year 2019; and
 (bb)the amount determined by the Director under section 2(a)(5) of the America Grows Act of 2019 with respect to that agricultural research funding recipient. (ii)DefinitionsAs used in this subparagraph:
 (I)Additional new budget authorityThe term additional new budget authority means, with respect to an agricultural research funding recipient, the amount of new budget authority provided for a fiscal year in an appropriation Act for that agricultural research funding recipient that is in excess of the amount of new budget authority provided in fiscal year 2019 in an appropriation Act for that agricultural research funding recipient.
 (II)Agricultural research funding recipientThe term agricultural research funding recipient means a funding recipient described in section 2(b) of the America Grows Act of 2019. (III)DirectorThe term Director means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget..
 (b)Minimum Continued Funding RequirementThe amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for a funding recipient described in section 2(b) for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024, and each subsequent fiscal year, shall not be less than the amount of new budget authority made available in appropriation Acts for that funding recipient for fiscal year 2019.
			(c)Exemption of certain appropriations from sequestration
 (1)In generalSection 255(g)(1)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (2 U.S.C. 905(g)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after Advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and Other Funds (16–0327–0–1–600). the following:

 Appropriations pursuant to section 2(a) of the America Grows Act of 2019.. (2)ApplicabilityThe amendment made by this section shall apply to any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.) on or after the date of enactment of this Act.


115 HR 6606 IH: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 445 Main Street in Laceyville, Pennsylvania, as the “Melinda Mindy Gene Piccotti Post Office”.
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-07-26
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I115th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6606IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 26, 2018Mr. Marino (for himself and Mr. Barletta) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformA BILLTo designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 445 Main Street in
			 Laceyville, Pennsylvania, as the Melinda Mindy Gene Piccotti Post Office.

		1.Melinda Mindy Gene Piccotti Post Office
 (a)DesignationThe facility of the United States Postal Service located at 445 Main Street in Laceyville, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the Melinda Mindy Gene Piccotti Post Office.
 (b)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Melinda Mindy Gene Piccotti Post Office.


116 HR 4866 : National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Act of 2020
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-09-22
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IIB116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4866IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 22, 2020 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsAN ACTTo amend the 21st Century Cures Act to provide for designation of institutions of higher education that provide research, data, and leadership on continuous manufacturing as National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Act of 2020.2.National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing(a)In generalSection 3016 of the 21st Century Cures Act (21 U.S.C. 399h) is amended to read as follows:3016.National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing(a)In generalThe Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs—(1)shall solicit and, beginning not later than one year after the date of enactment of the National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Act of 2020, receive requests from institutions of higher education to be designated as a National Center of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (in this section referred to as a National Center of Excellence) to support the advancement and development of continuous manufacturing; and(2)shall so designate any institution of higher education that—(A)requests such designation; and(B)meets the criteria specified in subsection (c).(b)Request for designationA request for designation under subsection (a) shall be made to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. Any such request shall include a description of how the institution of higher education meets or plans to meet each of the criteria specified in subsection (c).(c)Criteria for designation describedThe criteria specified in this subsection with respect to an institution of higher education are that the institution has, as of the date of the submission of a request under subsection (a) by such institution—(1)physical and technical capacity for research and development of continuous manufacturing;(2)manufacturing knowledge-sharing networks with other institutions of higher education, large and small pharmaceutical manufacturers, generic and nonprescription manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and other entities;(3)proven capacity to design and demonstrate new, highly effective technology for use in continuous manufacturing;(4)a track record for creating and transferring knowledge with respect to continuous manufacturing;(5)the potential to train a future workforce for research on and implementation of advanced manufacturing and continuous manufacturing; and(6)experience in participating in and leading a continuous manufacturing technology partnership with other institutions of higher education, large and small pharmaceutical manufacturers, generic and nonprescription manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and other entities—(A)to support companies with continuous manufacturing in the United States;(B)to support Federal agencies with technical assistance, which may include regulatory and quality metric guidance as applicable, for advanced manufacturing and continuous manufacturing;(C)with respect to continuous manufacturing, to organize and conduct research and development activities needed to create new and more effective technology, capture and disseminate expertise, create intellectual property, and maintain technological leadership;(D)to develop best practices for designing continuous manufacturing; and(E)to assess and respond to the workforce needs for continuous manufacturing, including the development of training programs if needed.(d)Termination of designationThe Secretary may terminate the designation of any National Center of Excellence designated under this section if the Secretary determines such National Center of Excellence no longer meets the criteria specified in subsection (c). Not later than 60 days before the effective date of such a termination, the Secretary shall provide written notice to the National Center of Excellence, including the rationale for such termination.(e)Conditions for designationAs a condition of designation as a National Center of Excellence under this section, the Secretary shall require that an institution of higher education enter into an agreement with the Secretary under which the institution agrees—(1)to collaborate directly with the Food and Drug Administration to publish the reports required by subsection (g);(2)to share data with the Food and Drug Administration regarding best practices and research generated through the funding under subsection (f);(3)to develop, along with industry partners (which may include large and small biopharmaceutical manufacturers, generic and nonprescription manufacturers, and contract manufacturers) and another institution or institutions designated under this section, if any, a roadmap for developing a continuous manufacturing workforce;(4)to develop, along with industry partners and other institutions designated under this section, a roadmap for strengthening existing, and developing new, relationships with other institutions; and(5)to provide an annual report to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the institution’s activities under this section, including a description of how the institution continues to meet and make progress on the criteria listed in subsection (c).(f)Funding(1)In generalThe Secretary shall award funding, through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, to the National Centers of Excellence designated under this section for the purpose of studying and recommending improvements to continuous manufacturing, including such improvements as may enable the Centers—(A)to continue to meet the conditions specified in subsection (e); and(B)to expand capacity for research on, and development of, continuing manufacturing.(2)Consistency with FDA missionAs a condition on receipt of funding under this subsection, a National Center of Excellence shall agree to consider any input from the Secretary regarding the use of funding that would—(A)help to further the advancement of continuous manufacturing through the National Center of Excellence; and(B)be relevant to the mission of the Food and Drug Administration.(3)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $80,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.(4)Rule of constructionNothing in this section shall be construed as precluding a National Center for Excellence designated under this section from receiving funds under any other provision of this Act or any other Federal law.(g)Annual review and reports(1)Annual reportBeginning not later than one year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall—(A)submit to Congress a report describing the activities, partnerships and collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing funding, and findings of, and any other applicable information from, the National Centers of Excellence designated under this section; and(B)make such report available to the public in an easily accessible electronic format on the website of the Food and Drug Administration.(2)Review of national centers of excellence and potential designeesThe Secretary shall periodically review the National Centers of Excellence designated under this section to ensure that such National Centers of Excellence continue to meet the criteria for designation under this section.(3)Report on long-term vision of FDA roleNot later than 2 years after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), the Secretary, in consultation with the National Centers of Excellence designated under this section, shall submit a report to the Congress on the long-term vision of the Department of Health and Human Services on the role of the Food and Drug Administration in supporting continuous manufacturing, including—(A)a national framework of principles related to the implementation and regulation of continuous manufacturing; (B)a plan for the development of Federal regulations and guidance for how advanced manufacturing and continuous manufacturing can be incorporated into the development of pharmaceuticals and regulatory responsibilities of the Food and Drug Administration; and(C)appropriate feedback solicited from the public, which may include other institutions, large and small biopharmaceutical manufacturers, generic and nonprescription manufacturers, and contract manufacturers.(h)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Advanced manufacturingThe term advanced manufacturing means an approach for the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals that incorporates novel technology, or uses an established technique or technology in a new or innovative way (such as continuous manufacturing where the input materials are continuously transformed within the process by two or more unit operations) that enhances drug quality or improves the manufacturing process.(2)Continuous manufacturingThe term continuous manufacturing—(A)means a process where the input materials are continuously fed into and transformed within the process, and the processed output materials are continuously removed from the system; and(B)consists of an integrated process that consists of a series of two or more unit operations.(3)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).(4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs..(b)Transition ruleSection 3016 of the 21st Century Cures Act (21 U.S.C. 399h), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this section, shall apply with respect to grants awarded under such section before such date of enactment.Passed the House of Representatives September 21, 2020.Cheryl L. Johnson,Clerk


117 HR 3062 IH: To establish an exemption from a limitation on the use of certain airport funds for safety projects at a nonhub airport or small hub airport, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-05-07
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3062IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 7, 2021Mr. Panetta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo establish an exemption from a limitation on the use of certain airport funds for safety projects at a nonhub airport or small hub airport, and for other purposes.1.Terminal development costsSection 47119 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g)Exception for compliance projectsNotwithstanding subsection (f), the Secretary may distribute not more than $50,000,000 per fiscal year from the discretionary fund established under section 47115 for terminal development projects that are a necessary component of a program to bring a nonhub airport, or a small hub airport that is eligible to receive discretionary funds under section 47108(e)(3), into compliance with airport safety design standards. .


115 HR 5414 IH: Help Separated Families Act of 2018
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-03-26
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		 I
		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		H. R. 5414
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 26, 2018
			Ms. Roybal-Allard (for herself and Mrs. Torres) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

		A BILL
		To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that immigration status alone does
			 not disqualify a parent, legal guardian, or relative from being a
			 placement for a foster child, to authorize discretion to a State, county,
			 or other political subdivision of a State to delay filing for termination
			 of parental rights in foster care cases in which an otherwise fit and
			 willing parent or legal guardian has been deported or is involved in
			 (including detention pursuant to) an immigration proceeding, unless
			 certain conditions have been met, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Help Separated Families Act of 2018. 2.Immigration status alone not a disqualification from being a placement for a foster childSection 471(a)(19) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 671(a)(19)) is amended—
 (1)by striking (19) provides that the State and inserting the following:  (19)provides that—
 (A)the State; (2)by adding at the end the following: and; and
 (3)by adding after and below the end the following:  (B)such standards shall ensure that the immigration status alone of a parent, legal guardian, or relative shall not disqualify the parent, legal guardian, or relative from being a placement for a child;.
			3.State plan requirement to accept certain documents issued by foreign entities as sufficient
			 identification for purposes of initiating a criminal records check or a
 fingerprint-based checkSection 471(a)(20) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 671(a)(20)) is amended— (1)in subparagraph (A), by inserting which procedures shall require the State (including the State agency, the child welfare agency of any county or other political subdivision of the State, and caseworkers and supervisors of any such agency) to accept a foreign consulate identification card or a foreign passport as sufficient identification for purposes of initiating a criminal records check or a fingerprint-based check, before including procedures; and
 (2)in subparagraph (C), by inserting , which procedures shall require the State (including the State agency, the child welfare agency of any county or other political subdivision of the State, and caseworkers and supervisors of any such agency) to accept a foreign consulate identification card or a foreign passport as sufficient identification for purposes of initiating a criminal records check or a fingerprint-based check before the semicolon.
			4.State plan requirement to notify relatives seeking placement of a child that their immigration
 status will not be questionedSection 471(a)(29) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 671(a)(29)) is amended— (1)by striking and at the end of subparagraph (C);
 (2)by adding and at the end of subparagraph (D); and (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (E)the immigration status of any such relative seeking placement of the child with the relative shall not be questioned, except to the extent necessary in determining eligibility for relevant services or programs;.
			5.Authorize State discretion to delay filing for termination of parental rights in foster care cases
			 in which otherwise fit and willing parent or legal guardian has been
			 removed or is involved in an immigration proceeding, unless certain
 conditions have been metSection 475(5)(E)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 675(5)(E)(ii)) is amended by striking ; or and inserting the following: and a compelling reason in section 475(5)(E) for the State to not file (or join in the filing of such a petition) shall include the removal of the parent from the United States or the involvement of the parent in (including detention pursuant to) an immigration proceeding, unless the parent is unfit or unwilling to be a parent of the child. Before a State may file to terminate the parental rights under such section 475(5)(E), the State (or the county or other political subdivision of the State, as the case may be) shall make reasonable efforts—

 (I)to identify, locate, and contact (including, if appropriate, through the diplomatic or consular offices of the country to which the parent was removed or a parent or relative resides) any parent of the child, who has been removed from the United States, and where possible, any potential adult relative of the child (as described in section 471(a)(29));
 (II)to notify such a parent or legal guardian of the intent of the State (or the county or other political subdivision of the State, as applicable) to file (or join in the filing of) such a petition;
 (III)to reunify the child with any such parent or legal guardian; and (IV)provide and document appropriate services to the parent or legal guardian; or.
		6.Child welfare services for children separated from parents detained or removed from the united
			 states for immigration violations
 (a)State plan requirementsSection 471(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 671(a)) is amended— (1)by striking and at the end of paragraph (34);
 (2)by striking the period at the end of paragraph (35) and inserting ; and; and (3)by adding at the end the following:

 (36)provides that the State shall— (A)ensure that the case manager for a separated child is capable of communicating in the native language of such child and of the family of such child, or an interpreter who is so capable is provided to communicate with such child and the family of such child at no cost to the child or the family of such child;
 (B)coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security to make every effort to ensure that parents who wish for their child to accompany them to their country of origin are given adequate time and assistance to obtain a passport and visa, and to collect all relevant vital documents such as birth certificate, health, and educational records, and other information;
 (C)preserve, to the greatest extent possible, the privacy and confidentiality of all information gathered in the course of administering the care, custody, and placement of, and follow-up services provided to, a separated child, consistent with the best interest of such child, by not disclosing such information to other government agencies or persons (other than a parent, legal guardian, or relative caregiver of such child), except that the head of the State agency (or the county or other political subdivision of the State, as applicable) may disclose such information, after placing a written record of the disclosure in the file of the child—
 (i)to a consular official for the purpose of reunification of a child with a parent, legal guardian, or relative caregiver who has been removed or is involved in an immigration proceeding, unless the child, or their parent, legal guardian, or relative has refused contact with, or the sharing of personal or identifying information with, the government of their country of origin; or
 (ii)when authorized to do so by the child (if the child has attained 18 years of age) if the disclosure is consistent with the best interest of the child; and
 (D)not less frequently than annually, compile, update, and publish a list of entities in the State that are qualified to provide legal representation services for a separated child, in a language such that a child can read and understand..
 (b)Additional information To be included in case planSection 475(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 675(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following:  (H)In the case of a separated child with respect to whom the State plan requires the State to provide services pursuant to section 471(a)(36)—
 (i)the location of the parent or legal guardian referred to in paragraph (13)(A) of this subsection from whom the child has been separated; and
 (ii)a written record of each disclosure to a government agency or person (other than such a parent or legal guardian) of information gathered in the course of tracking the care, custody, and placement of, and follow-up services provided to, the child..
 (c)Separated child definedSection 475 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 675) is amended by adding at the end the following:  (13)The term separated child means an individual who—
 (A)has a parent or legal guardian who has been detained by a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency in the enforcement of an immigration law, or removed from the United States as a result of a violation of such a law; and
 (B)is in the care or supervision of a State.. (d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first calendar quarter that begins after the 1-year period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.
			7.Effective date
 (a)In generalExcept as otherwise provided in this Act, the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply to payments under part E of title IV of the Social Security Act for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date.
 (b)Delay permitted if state legislation requiredIf the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) is required in order for a State plan approved under part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by this Act, the plan shall not be regarded as failing to meet any of the additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. For purposes of the preceding sentence, if the State has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.