113 HRES 187 IH: Expressing the United States commitment to the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus and the establishment of a unified government on Cyprus that guarantees the human rights of all Cypriots and condemns any attempt to use the current economic crisis as a means of imposing a settlement on the people of Cyprus, and for other purposes.
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		IV
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 187
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 26, 2013
			Mr. Bilirakis (for
			 himself, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New
			 York, Mr. Grimm,
			 Mr. Sires,
			 Ms. Titus,
			 Mr. Sarbanes,
			 Mr. McGovern, and
			 Mr. Pallone) submitted the following
			 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign
			 Affairs

		RESOLUTION
		Expressing the United States commitment to
		  the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus and the establishment of a unified
		  government on Cyprus that guarantees the human rights of all Cypriots and
		  condemns any attempt to use the current economic crisis as a means of imposing
		  a settlement on the people of Cyprus, and for other purposes.

		Whereas the Republic of Cyprus is an independent and
			 sovereign nation-state within the community of nations;
		Whereas the Republic of Cyprus, the only
			 internationally recognized and legal entity on the island of Cyprus is a member
			 state of the United Nations, the European Union and other international
			 organizations which are vital to the community of nations;
		Whereas the Republic of Cyprus has the
			 lawful authority and power to perform and exercise the functions of government
			 on and within the island of Cyprus;
		Whereas Republic of Turkey’s military unlawfully invaded
			 Cyprus in July 1974;
		Whereas the Turkish military illegally occupies northern
			 Cyprus and the Turkish Government in Ankara exercises significant influence
			 there, thereby forcibly excluding the Government of the Republic of Cyprus from
			 performing and exercising its lawful governing functions;
		Whereas 180,000 displaced persons in Cyprus experience
			 violations of their fundamental human rights as they continue to be excluded
			 from their property lawfully held under the laws of the Republic of Cyprus as a
			 result of the Turkish invasion and continued occupation;
		Whereas on May 10, 2001, the European Court of Human
			 Rights found the Republic of Turkey liable for damages incurred by the Republic
			 of Cyprus directly caused by the Republic of Turkey;
		Whereas the Republic of Cyprus became a
			 member state of the European Union in 2004 and joined the Eurozone in
			 2008;
		Whereas the people of the Republic of Cyprus have been
			 suffering from an economic downturn as the result of the effects of adverse
			 events which have occurred and continue to occur in the global economy;
		Whereas significant deposits of valuable resources have
			 been discovered in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Republic of
			 Cyprus;
		Whereas this discovery is potentially significant for the
			 energy security of Europe;
		Whereas the United States Government supports the
			 sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus to explore hydrocarbon deposits in
			 their respective EEZs;
		Whereas the Republic of Turkey has threatened and
			 continues to threaten to prevent the Republic of Cyprus from developing its
			 hydrocarbon reserves including through military action;
		Whereas the Republic of Turkey and some press commentators
			 have argued that, given the current economic crisis in the Republic of Cyprus,
			 the people of the Republic of Cyprus could be forced to abandon their terms to
			 reunify the island of Cyprus;
		Whereas if Turkey continues with this approach, the island
			 of Cyprus could be permanently divided along ethnic lines; and
		Whereas the policy concepts set forth in Section 610C of
			 the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2373), provide in part for
			 a just settlement on Cyprus which must involve the establishment of an
			 independent, unified government on Cyprus and must guarantee that the human
			 rights of all of the people of Cyprus are fully protected and that
			 a just settlement on Cyprus must include the withdrawal of all Turkish
			 military forces from Cyprus: Now, therefore, be it

		That the House of Representatives calls on
			 the Secretary of State to—
			(1)reaffirm the United States commitment to
			 the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus and the establishment of a unified
			 government on Cyprus that guarantees the human rights of all Cypriots and
			 condemns any attempt to use the current economic crisis as a means of imposing
			 a settlement on the people of Cyprus;
			(2)condemn any
			 attempt to use the current economic crisis as a means of imposing a settlement
			 on the people of the Republic of Cyprus;
			(3)affirm that
			 negotiations for a solution to the problems the Republic of Cyprus faces should
			 only resume once the appropriate preparations take place, so as to ensure that
			 these will be meaningful and result-oriented, allowing for substantial progress
			 and real prospects for a solution; and
			(4)communicate through all available means
			 that the United States affirms its policy that the Republic of Cyprus has
			 exclusive dominion and control over its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the
			 right to exploit the resources in its EEZ.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 385
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			February 17, 2011
			Mr. Leahy (for himself,
			 Mr. Sanders, Mr. Schumer, Mr.
			 Conrad, and Mr. Franken)
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To include nonprofit and volunteer ground and air
		  ambulance crew members and first responders for certain benefits.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Dale Long Emergency Medical
			 Service Providers Protection Act.
		2.EligibilitySection 1204 of title I of the Omnibus Crime
			 Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796b) is amended—
			(1)in paragraph (7),
			 by striking public employee member of a rescue squad or ambulance
			 crew; and inserting “employee or volunteer member of a rescue squad or
			 ambulance crew (including a ground or air ambulance service) that—

					(A)is a public
				agency; or
					(B)is (or is a part
				of) a nonprofit entity serving the public that—
						(i)is officially
				authorized or licensed to engage in rescue activity or to provide emergency
				medical services; and
						(ii)is officially
				designated as a pre-hospital emergency medical response
				agency;
						;
				and
			(2)in paragraph
			 (9)—
				(A)in subparagraph
			 (A), by striking as a chaplain and all that follows through the
			 semicolon, and inserting or as a chaplain;;
				(B)in subparagraph
			 (B)(ii), by striking or after the semicolon;
				(C)in subparagraph
			 (C)(ii), by striking the period and inserting ; or; and
				(D)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(D)a member of a
				rescue squad or ambulance crew who, as authorized or licensed by law and by the
				applicable agency or entity (and as designated by such agency or entity), is
				engaging in rescue activity or in the provision of emergency medical
				services.
						.
				3.OffsetOf the unobligated balances available under
			 the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund, $12,000,000 are permanently
			 cancelled.
		4.Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 section 2 shall apply only to injuries sustained on or after June 1,
			 2009.


113 HR 4784 IH: End Purchase of Firearms by Dangerous Individuals Act of 2014
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4784
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			May 30, 2014
			Mr. Cicilline (for himself, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. Clarke of New York, and Mr. Rangel) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

		A BILL
		To incentivize State reporting systems that allow mental health professionals to submit information
			 on certain individuals deemed dangerous for purposes of prohibiting
			 firearm possession by such individuals, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the End Purchase of Firearms by Dangerous Individuals Act of 2014.
		2.State reporting systems
			(a)State reporting systems as condition of receiving full Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
			 Grants amounts
				(1)In generalFor each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2018, a State shall—
					(A)establish a reporting system, in accordance with guidelines provided pursuant to section 4(a),
			 through which mental health professionals may report to appropriate State
			 entities—
						(i)in accordance with paragraph (2), information described in such paragraph with respect to
			 individuals described in such paragraph;
						(ii)in accordance with paragraph (3), information described in such paragraph with respect to
			 individuals described in such paragraph; and
						(iii)in accordance with paragraph (4), information described in such paragraph with respect to
			 individuals described in such paragraph;
						(B)establish under State law a process, in accordance with the guidelines provided pursuant to section
			 4(b), relating to temporarily committing individuals involuntarily to, or
			 holding individuals involuntarily at, mental health facilities;
					(C)from the information collected by the State pursuant to subparagraph (A), make electronically
			 available to the Attorney General records relevant to a determination of
			 whether a person is disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm
			 under subsection (g)(4) of section 922 of title 18, United States Code, or
			 applicable State law;
					(D)upon notification under a subsequent paragraph of this section or subparagraph (G), or otherwise as
			 specified under such paragraph or subparagraph, that the basis under which
			 a record was made available under subparagraph (A) does not apply, or no
			 longer applies, shall, as soon as practicable—
						(i)update, correct, modify, or remove, as applicable, the record from any database that the Federal or
			 State government maintains and makes available to the National Instant
			 Criminal Background Check System, consistent with the rules pertaining to
			 that database; and
						(ii)notify the Attorney General that such basis no longer applies so that the record system in which
			 the record is maintained is kept up to date;
						(E)ensure that the information submitted to the reporting system pursuant to this subsection—
						(i)with respect to an individual described in paragraph (3), is removed from such system on the date
			 described in the second sentence of such paragraph; and
						(ii)with respect to an individual described in paragraph (4), is removed from such system on the date
			 described in the second sentence of such paragraph;
						(F)ensure that the reporting system established under subparagraph (A) includes an appeals process
			 comparable to such a process applied with respect to the National Instant
			 Criminal Background Check System, including with respect to procedures for
			 notifications of individuals with respect to whom information is submitted
			 to the reporting system and an opportunity to review and appeal such
			 submission; and
					(G)
						(i)ensure that any individual who—
							(I)is disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm under subsection (g)(4) of section 922, of
			 title United States Code, or applicable State law pursuant to information
			 reported through the reporting system established under subparagraph (A);
			 and
							(II)at the time of inclusion of such information in such reporting system is under 18 years of age;is evaluated by a mental health professional by not later than the date the individual is 21 years
			 of age in order to determine if such individual should remain so
			 disqualified; and(ii)upon determination that such individual should not remain so disqualified, notify the appropriate
			 State entity that the information so reported no longer applies for
			 inclusion in the reporting system or any database or record described in
			 subparagraph (D).
						(2)Individuals Temporarily Committed on a Voluntary BasisFor purposes of subsection (a)(1)(A)(i), in the case of an individual who is committed on a
			 voluntary basis to a mental institution (as defined for purposes of
			 section 922(g)(4) of title 18, United States Code) in a State, the mental
			 health professional who is primarily responsible for the individual’s
			 treatment at such institution—
					(A)may report to the reporting system established by the State under paragraph (1)(A) information with
			 respect to such individual that is sufficient for inclusion in the
			 National Instant Criminal Background Check System and consistent with
			 Federal and State privacy laws if such mental health professional
			 determines, in accordance with the guidelines provided pursuant to section
			 4(a) and with section 5(c), such individual is a danger to the individual
			 or to others; and
					(B)upon discharge of such individual from such institution, shall notify the appropriate State entity
			 that the information submitted under subparagraph (A) no longer applies
			 for inclusion in the reporting system established under paragraph (1)(A)
			 or any database or record described in paragraph (1)(D).
					(3)Individuals temporarily committed or held on an involuntary basisFor purposes of subsection (a)(1)(A)(ii), in the case of an individual who is temporarily committed
			 or held on an involuntary basis, in accordance with a process described in
			 paragraph (1)(B), to a mental institution (as defined for purposes of
			 section 922(g)(4) of title 18, United States Code) in a State, the mental
			 health professional who is primarily responsible for the individual’s
			 treatment at such institution may report to the reporting system
			 established by the State under paragraph (1)(A), as soon as is practicable
			 after the date the individual is released from such institution,
			 information with respect to such individual that is sufficient for
			 inclusion in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and
			 consistent with Federal and State privacy laws if such mental health
			 professional determines, in accordance with the guidelines provided
			 pursuant to section 4(a) and with section 5(c), such individual is a
			 danger to the individual or to others. On the date that is 5 years after
			 the date of such release, for purposes of subsections (a)(1)(D) and
			 (b)(1), the appropriate State entity and the Attorney General shall be
			 deemed to have been notified that the information submitted under the
			 previous sentence no longer applies for inclusion in the reporting system
			 established under paragraph (1)(A) or any database or record described in
			 paragraph (1)(D).
				(4)Individuals making specific threat to mental health professionalFor purposes of subsection (a)(1)(A)(iii), in the case of an individual who communicates to a
			 mental health professional a serious threat, as determined by the
			 professional in accordance with the guidance provided pursuant to section
			 4(a), of physical violence against another individual who is reasonably
			 identifiable, the mental health professional may report to the reporting
			 system established by the State under paragraph (1)(A), as soon as is
			 practicable after the date of such communication, information with respect
			 to such individual that is sufficient for inclusion in the National
			 Instant Criminal Background Check System and consistent with Federal and
			 State privacy laws. On the date that is 6 months after the date of such
			 report, for purposes of subsections (a)(1)(D) and (b)(1), the appropriate
			 State entity and the Attorney General shall be deemed to have been
			 notified that the information submitted under the previous sentence no
			 longer applies for inclusion in the reporting system established under
			 paragraph (1)(A) or any database or record described in paragraph (1)(D).
				(b)National Instant Criminal Background Check System updates required
				(1)In generalThe Attorney General upon receiving notice pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(D) shall ensure that the
			 record in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System is
			 updated, corrected, modified, or removed within 30 days of receipt.
				(2)Specific information removed from recordThe Attorney General shall ensure that the information submitted to the National Instant Criminal
			 Background Check System pursuant to subsection (a)—
					(A)with respect to an individual described in paragraph (3) of subsection (a), is removed from such
			 system on the date described in the second sentence of such paragraph; and
					(B)with respect to an individual described in paragraph (4) of subsection (a), is removed from such
			 system on the date described in the second sentence of such paragraph.
					(c)Enforcement
				(1)Attorney general report
					(A)In generalNot later than January 31 of each year, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the
			 Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of
			 Representatives a report on the progress of the States in implementing and
			 maintaining the reporting system described in subparagraph (A) of
			 subsection (a)(1) and process described in subparagraph (B) of such
			 subsection, and in providing that information pursuant to the requirements
			 of subparagraphs (C) and (D) of such subsection.
					(B)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Justice, such funds as may be
			 necessary to carry out subparagraph (A).
					(2)Penalties
					(A)Discretionary reduction
						(i)For each year during the 2-year period beginning 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act,
			 the Attorney General may withhold not more than 3 percent of the amount
			 that would otherwise be allocated to a State for such year under section
			 505 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C.
			 3755) if the State is not in compliance with each requirement under
			 subsection (a)(1) with respect to such year.
						(ii)For each year during the 5-year period after the expiration of the period referred to in clause
			 (i), the Attorney General may withhold not more than 4 percent of the
			 amount that would otherwise be allocated to a State for such year under
			 section 505 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42
			 U.S.C. 3755) if the State is not in compliance with each requirement under
			 subsection (a)(1) with respect to such year.
						(B)Mandatory reductionFor each year after the expiration of the periods referred to in subparagraph (A), the Attorney
			 General shall withhold 5 percent of the amount that would otherwise be
			 allocated to a State for such year under section 505 of the Omnibus Crime
			 Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3755), if the State is not
			 in compliance with each requirement under subsection (a)(1) with respect
			 to such year.
					(C)Waiver by Attorney GeneralThe Attorney General may waive the applicability of subparagraph (B) to a State with respect to the
			 requirements described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of subsection
			 (a)(1) if the State provides substantial evidence, as determined by the
			 Attorney General, that the State is making a reasonable effort to comply
			 with such requirements.
					(3)ReallocationAny funds that are not allocated under section 505 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets
			 Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3755) to a State pursuant to paragraph (2) because
			 of the failure of the State to comply with the requirements of subsection
			 (a)(1) shall be reallocated under such section to States that meet such
			 requirements.
				3.Additional Firearms Prohibitions to Federal NICS System Based on State Reporting SystemsSection 992 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
			(1)in subsection (d)—
				(A)by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:

						(4)has been—
							(A)adjudicated as a mental defective; or
							(B)committed to any mental institution, and—
								(i)in the case of a voluntary commitment—
									(I)has been determined by a mental health professional, in accordance with section 5(c) of the End
			 Purchase of Firearms by Dangerous Individuals Act of 2014, to present a
			 danger to others; and
									(II)is serving a period of commitment at such institution;
									(ii)in the case of a temporary involuntary commitment or hold through a process established pursuant to
			 section 2(a)(1)(B) of the End Purchase of Firearms by Dangerous
			 Individuals Act of 2014—
									(I)has been determined by a mental health professional, in accordance with section 5(c) of the End
			 Purchase of Firearms by Dangerous Individuals Act of 2014, to present a
			 danger to others; and
									(II)is serving a period of commitment at such institution, or has been released from such institution
			 for a period of less than 5 years; or
									(iii)in the case of a formal commitment by a court, board, commission, or other lawful authority, is
			 serving a period of commitment at such institution, or has been released
			 from such institution;;
				(B)in paragraph (8), by striking or at the end;
				(C)in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and
				(D)by inserting after paragraph (9), the following new paragraph:

						(10)during the prior 6-month period, has communicated to a mental health professional a serious threat
			 to commit an act of physical violence against another identifiable person.; and
				(2)in subsection (g)—
				(A)by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:

						(4)who has been—
							(A)adjudicated as a mental defective; or
							(B)committed to any mental institution, and—
								(i)in the case of a voluntary commitment—
									(I)has been determined by a mental health professional, in accordance with section 5(c) of the End
			 Purchase of Firearms by Dangerous Individuals Act of 2014, to present a
			 danger to others; and
									(II)is serving a period of commitment at such institution;
									(ii)in the case of a temporary involuntary commitment or hold through a process established pursuant to
			 section 2(a)(1)(B) of the End Purchase of Firearms by Dangerous
			 Individuals Act of 2014—
									(I)has been determined by a mental health professional, in accordance with section 5(c) of the End
			 Purchase of Firearms by Dangerous Individuals Act of 2014, to present a
			 danger to others; and
									(II)is serving a period of commitment at such institution, or has been released from such institution
			 for a period of less than 5 years; or
									(iii)in the case of a formal commitment by a court, board, commission, or other lawful authority, is
			 serving a period of commitment at such institution, or has been released
			 from such institution;;
				(B)in paragraph (8), by striking or at the end;
				(C)in paragraph (9), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ; or; and
				(D)by inserting after paragraph (9), the following new paragraph:

						(10)who has communicated to a mental health professional a serious threat to commit an act of physical
			 violence against another identifiable person, for a period of 6 months
			 after making such a threat,.
				4.Guidelines
			(a)General guidelines for State reporting systemsNot later than 16 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and
			 Human Services shall, pursuant to rulemaking and in accordance with
			 subsection (d), establish guidelines for States and mental health
			 professionals, with respect to establishing reporting systems under
			 section 2(a)(1)—
				(1)to ensure determinations described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 2(a) of dangerousness and
			 determinations described in section 2(a)(4) of serious threat for purposes
			 of reporting information under section 2(a)(1) are administered properly;
				(2)to ensure that only individuals qualified to make such determinations are permitted to do so;
				(3)to ensure an individual has recourse at any point during the detention of such individual at a
			 mental health institution on the basis of a voluntary or involuntary
			 commitment to contest the legality of such commitment or determination of
			 dangerousness by means of a “habeas corpus” or writ hearing;
				(4)to ensure all reporting to law enforcement officials, State-based databases, and National Instant
			 Criminal Background Check System are compliant with applicable Federal and
			 State privacy and security protections and standards;
				(5)to recommend the process by which qualified professionals should assess an individual to determine
			 dangerousness for purposes described in section 2; and
				(6)for any other purpose deemed necessary by the Secretary.
				(b)Temporary involuntary commitment or hold process guidelinesNot later than 16 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and
			 Human Services shall, pursuant to rulemaking and in accordance with
			 subsection (d), establish guidelines for States to establish a process for
			 temporarily committing or holding individuals on an involuntary basis to
			 mental health institutions. Such guidelines shall address at least the
			 following:
				(1)Due ProcessGuidelines to ensure any determination that an individual shall be temporarily involuntarily
			 committed or held is assessed by more than one qualified mental health
			 professional.
				(2)Qualified professionalsGuidelines to determine which mental health professionals are qualified to handle the
			 responsibilities provided such professionals under section 2.
				(3)Recommendations in Assessing PatientsGuidelines recommending the process by which qualified professionals should assess an individual to
			 determine dangerousness for purposes described in section 2.
				(4)Treatments
					(A)In generalGuidelines for how any individual designated to be temporarily involuntary committed or held and
			 who is receiving medication as a result of the mental illness of such
			 individual must be advised about the probable effects and possible side
			 effects of the medication.
					(B)Information on medicationGuidelines for requiring the following information related to medications to be given to such an
			 individual:
						(i)The nature of the mental illness or behavior that is the reason the medication is being given or
			 recommended.
						(ii)The likelihood of such mental illness or behavior improving or not improving without the
			 medication.
						(iii)Reasonable alternative treatments available.
						(iv)The name and type, frequency amount, and method of dispensing the medication, and the probable
			 length of time the medication will be taken.
						(5)AssessmentGuidelines related to the process of assessing an individual for a temporary involuntary commitment
			 or hold, which shall incorporate the following requirements:
					(A)Face to FacePrior to admitting an individual to a mental health facility pursuant to such commitment, the
			 qualified mental health professional in charge of the facility or designee
			 of such professional shall assess the individual with a face to face
			 assessment to determine the appropriateness of the temporary involuntary
			 detention or hold.
					(B)Verification from Second ProfessionalA second mental health professional shall independently verify the appropriateness of the temporary
			 involuntary detention or hold.
					(6)AdvisementGuidelines related to advising such an individual orally and in written form during the following
			 steps in the process of the individual being temporarily involuntarily
			 committed or held:
					(A)TransportAfter an initial detention by a qualified professional (as defined by the State) to transport a
			 patient to a facility, an oral advisement containing critical information
			 as determined by the Secretary must be given to the individual being
			 transported to a facility for an assessment.
					(B)Upon AdmissionUpon admission, after a determination of dangerousness by a qualified professional, an oral
			 advisement by a mental health professional containing critical information
			 as determined by the Secretary must be given to the individual.
					(7)Additional guidelinesAny other guidelines deemed necessary by the Secretary for purposes of this Act.
				(c)Certification processThe Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish a process for certifying that States are
			 in compliance with the guidelines described in subsections (a) and (b) for
			 purposes of establishing the compliance of such States under section 2(c).
			(d)Consultation with stakeholdersIn establishing guidelines described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (5) of subsection (a) and
			 paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5) of subsection (b), the Secretary of
			 Health and Human Services shall consult with relevant mental health
			 professional organizations and stakeholders, such as the American
			 Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association.
			5.Miscellaneous
			(a)Individuals temporarily involuntarily committed or held To be treated as distinct from others who
			 are involuntarily committedFor purposes of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, the provisions of this Act,
			 and section 922 of title 18, United States Code, individuals who are
			 temporarily involuntarily committed or held under a State-level process
			 with respect to which the State has been certified under section 4(c)
			 shall be treated as a separate and distinct population from individuals
			 who are involuntarily committed through a judicial process.
			(b)Limiting liability for mental health professionalsAny mental health professional who does not report under a reporting system established under
			 section 2(a)(1), in accordance with guidelines established under section
			 4(a), information described in paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of section 2(a),
			 with respect to an individual described in such respective paragraph,
			 shall not be held liable in any civil action in State or Federal court for
			 any damages resulting from such failure to report such information.
			(c)Determination of dangerousnessFor purposes of this Act, a determination of dangerousness, with respect to an individual, shall be
			 predicated on the presence of either—
				(1)a substantial risk of physical harm to the individual as manifested by evidence of, threats of, or
			 attempts at, suicide or serious bodily harm; or
				(2)a substantial risk of physical harm to another individual as manifested by evidence of homicidal or
			 other violent behavior or evidence that such other individual is placed in
			 reasonable fear of violent behavior and physical harm to such other
			 individual.
				(d)Study on existing State statutes
				(1)StudyThe Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this subsection referred to as the Secretary) shall enter into an agreement with the Institute of Medicine (or if the Institute declines to
			 enter into such an agreement, another appropriate entity) to conduct a
			 comprehensive study on State statutes, enacted before the date of the
			 enactment of this Act, that require mental health professionals to
			 directly report certain individuals into State firearm prohibition
			 databases.
				(2)ConsiderationsThe study under paragraph (1) shall include consideration of the following:
					(A)How the State statutes described in such paragraph impact the quality of care provided by mental
			 health professionals to patients.
					(B)How such State statutes impact a patient’s decision to access mental health treatment.
					(C)The effectiveness of such State statutes as interventions for preventing firearm-related violence.
					(D)Any other relevant considerations, as determined by the Institute of Medicine (or, if applicable,
			 the other appropriate entity described in paragraph (1)).
					(3)ReportThe Secretary shall ensure that, not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act—
					(A)the study under subparagraph (1) is completed; and
					(B)a report on the finding and conclusions of such study is submitted to the Congress.
					(e)Amending references from persons adjudicated as a mental defective to ineligible due to
			 disqualifying mental status
				(1)In general
					(A)Section 175b(d)(2)(F) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking adjudicated as a mental defective, and inserting adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status.
					(B)Section 842 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
						(i)in subsection (d)(6), by striking adjudicated a mental defective, and inserting adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status; and
						(ii)in subsection (i)(4), by striking adjudicated as a mental defective, and inserting adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status.
						(C)Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
						(i)in subsection (d)(4), by striking adjudicated as a mental defective, and inserting adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status;
						(ii)in subsection (g)(4), by striking adjudicated as a mental defective, and inserting adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status; and
						(iii)in subsection (s)(3)(B)(iv), by striking adjudicated as a mental defective, and inserting adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status.
						(D)The NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (18 U.S.C. 922 note) is amended—
						(i)in section 3(2), by striking adjudicated as a mental defective, and inserting adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status;
						(ii)in section 101—
							(I)in subsection (b)(2)(C)(ii), by striking adjudicated as a mental defective, and inserting adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status;
							(II)in subsection (c)(1)(C), by striking adjudicated as a mental defective, and inserting adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status;
							(III)in subsection (c)(3), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking adjudicate a person as a mental defective, and inserting adjudicate a person as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status; and
							(IV)in subsection (c)(3)(A), by striking adjudicate the person as a mental defective, and inserting adjudicate the person as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status; and
							(iii)in section 102—
							(I)in subsection (b)(1)(C)(iv), by striking adjudicated as a mental defective, and inserting adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status; and
							(II)in subsection (c)(3), by striking adjudicated as a mental defective, and inserting adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying mental status.
							(2)ReferencesFor purposes of each provision amended by paragraph (1), a reference to a person adjudicated as
			 ineligible due to disqualifying mental status shall be considered to refer
			 to a person adjudicated as a mental defective, as defined for that
			 provision on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.
				(3)RegulationsFor purposes of regulations issued to carry out a provision amended by paragraph (1)—
					(A)before the regulations are amended to carry out this subsection a reference in the regulations to a
			 person adjudicated as a mental defective shall be considered to be a
			 reference to a person adjudicated as ineligible due to disqualifying
			 mental status; and
					(B)in amending the regulations to carry out this subsection, a Federal agency shall ensure that the
			 regulations clearly state that persons adjudicated as ineligible due to
			 disqualifying mental status were formerly termed persons adjudicated as a
			 mental defective.
					(4)Rule of constructionNothing in this subsection shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the definition of
			 persons previously termed adjudicated as a mental defective under provisions amended by paragraph (1).


114 S945 IS: Dry Cask Storage Act of 2015
U.S. Senate
2015-04-15
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 945IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 15, 2015Mr. Markey (for himself, Mrs. Boxer, and Mr. Sanders) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to provide for the expansion of emergency planning
			 zones and the development of plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear
			 fuel, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Dry Cask Storage Act of 2015.
		2.Emergency planning zones; Dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel
 (a)In generalTitle I of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10121 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					IEmergency Planning Zones; Dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel
 185.DefinitionsIn this subtitle: (1)Emergency planning zoneThe term emergency planning zone means the emergency planning zone that is delineated with respect to the plume exposure pathway (as defined in section 350.2 of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)) of a civilian nuclear power reactor.
 (2)LicenseeThe term licensee has the meaning given the term in section 50.2 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).
 (3)Spent nuclear fuel dry caskThe term spent nuclear fuel dry cask means a container (including any components and systems associated with the container) in which spent nuclear fuel is stored at an independent spent fuel storage facility—
 (A)that is— (i)licensed by the Commission; and
 (ii)located at a civilian nuclear power reactor site; and (B)the design of which—
 (i)includes a realistic security, seismic, and flooding design basis, as determined by the Commission; and
 (ii)is approved by the Commission. 186.Plan for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel (a)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, each licensee shall submit to the Commission a plan that provides for—
 (1)by the deadline specified in subsection (b), the transfer to spent nuclear fuel dry casks of any spent nuclear fuel that is—
 (A)stored by the licensee in spent nuclear fuel pools; and (B)qualified to be placed in spent nuclear fuel dry casks, in accordance with subsection (d);
 (2)on completion of the transfer under paragraph (1), the additional transfer, on an ongoing basis, of any additional spent nuclear fuel that is stored by the licensee in spent nuclear fuel pools and that, after the date of the transfer under paragraph (1), is determined to be qualified to be placed in spent nuclear fuel dry casks, in accordance with subsection (d), subject to the requirement that each additional transfer shall be completed by the date that is 1 year after the date on which the applicable spent nuclear fuel is determined to be qualified to be placed in spent nuclear fuel dry casks, in accordance with that subsection; and
 (3)the configuration of the remaining spent nuclear fuel in the spent nuclear fuel pool in a manner that minimizes the chance of a fire if there is a loss of water in the spent nuclear fuel pool.
 (b)Deadline for transferThe deadline for transfer referred to in subsection (a)(1) is not later than the date that is 7 years after the date of submission of the plan.
							(c)Approval or disapproval by Commission
 (1)In generalNot later than 90 days after the date on which a plan is submitted under subsection (a), the Commission shall approve or disapprove the plan.
 (2)Action following disapprovalIf the Commission disapproves a plan under paragraph (1), the Commission shall— (A)advise the licensee in writing of the reasons for the disapproval;
 (B)make recommendations for revisions to the plan, which shall be submitted to the Commission by the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Commission provides notice of the disapproval under subparagraph (A); and
 (C)not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of a revised plan under subparagraph (B), approve or disapprove the revised plan.
									(d)Qualification for placement in spent nuclear fuel dry casks
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2), spent nuclear fuel shall be considered to be qualified to be placed in spent nuclear fuel dry casks under this section if the spent nuclear fuel has been stored in spent nuclear fuel pools for a period of at least 7 years.
 (2)ExceptionNotwithstanding paragraph (1), spent nuclear fuel shall not be considered to be qualified to be placed in spent nuclear fuel dry casks under this section if there does not exist an approved spent nuclear fuel dry cask in which the spent nuclear fuel may be placed.
								(e)Grants
 (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (3), the Commission may provide to any licensee that has a plan approved under subsection (c) a grant to assist in the cost of transferring spent nuclear fuel to spent nuclear fuel dry casks under the approved plan.
 (2)PreferenceIn providing grants under paragraph (1), the Commission shall give preference to funding the implementation of approved plans—
 (A)at civilian nuclear power reactors at which the spent nuclear fuel pools are close to being filled to capacity;
 (B)that are supported by the State or unit of local government in which the civilian nuclear power reactor is located; and
 (C)at civilian nuclear power reactors that have permanently ceased operations. (3)LimitationNo grants may be provided under paragraph (1) to a licensee that the Commission determines is not in compliance with the approved plan, in accordance with subsection (f).
 (f)Biennial ReviewBeginning on the date that is 2 years after the date on which a plan is approved under subsection (c) and every 2 years thereafter, the Commission shall conduct a review to determine whether the licensee is in compliance with the approved plan.
							187.Expansion and applicability of emergency planning zone
 (a)In generalThe emergency planning zone that is applicable to each civilian nuclear power reactor shall be at least 10 miles in radius until the date on which all spent nuclear fuel at the civilian nuclear power reactor has been transferred to spent nuclear fuel dry casks.
							(b)Expansion of emergency planning zone
 (1)In generalExcept as provided in paragraph (2) and subject to paragraph (3), by the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Commission shall expand the emergency planning zone that is applicable to each civilian nuclear power reactor to 50 miles in radius.
 (2)ExceptionParagraph (1) shall not apply to any civilian nuclear power reactor that is in compliance with a plan approved by the Commission under section 186(c), as determined by the Commission under section 186(f).
 (3)Payment of costsThe licensee shall be responsible for all costs associated with the expansion of the applicable emergency planning zone under paragraph (1)..
 (b)Use of interestSection 302(e) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10222(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (7)Use of interestAnnually, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the Commission an amount equal to at least 10 percent of the amount of interest generated during the preceding fiscal year under paragraph (3) for use, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, to pay the costs of carrying out section 186(e)..


115 HR 3650 IH: Lumbee Recognition Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-08-11
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3650IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESAugust 11, 2017Mr. Pittenger (for himself and Mr. Hudson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Lumbee Recognition Act. 2.Federal recognitionThe Act of June 7, 1956 (70 Stat. 254, chapter 375), is amended—
 (1)by striking section 2; (2)in the first sentence of the first section, by striking That the Indians and inserting the following:

 3.Designation of Lumbee IndiansThe Indians; (3)in the preamble—
 (A)by inserting before the first undesignated clause the following:  1.FindingsCongress finds that—;
 (B)by designating the undesignated clauses as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively, and indenting appropriately;
 (C)by striking Whereas each place it appears; (D)by striking and after the semicolon at the end of each of paragraphs (1) and (2) (as so designated); and
 (E)in paragraph (4) (as so designated), by striking : Now, therefore, and inserting a period; (4)by moving the enacting clause so as to appear before section 1 (as so designated);
 (5)by striking the last sentence of section 3 (as designated by paragraph (2)); (6)by inserting before section 3 (as designated by paragraph (2)) the following:

 2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
 (2)TribeThe term Tribe means the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina or the Lumbee Indians of North Carolina.; and (7)by adding at the end the following:

					4.Federal recognition
 (a)In generalFederal recognition is extended to the Tribe (as designated as petitioner number 65 by the Office of Federal Acknowledgment).
 (b)Applicability of lawsAll laws and regulations of the United States of general application to Indians and Indian tribes shall apply to the Tribe and its members.
 (c)Petition for acknowledgmentNotwithstanding section 3, any group of Indians in Robeson and adjoining counties, North Carolina, whose members are not enrolled in the Tribe (as determined under section 5(d)) may petition under part 83 of title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations for acknowledgment of tribal existence.
						5.Eligibility for Federal services
 (a)In generalThe Tribe and its members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the Federal Government to federally recognized Indian tribes.
 (b)Service areaFor the purpose of the delivery of Federal services and benefits described in subsection (a), those members of the Tribe residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland counties in North Carolina, shall be deemed to be residing on or near an Indian reservation.
 (c)Determination of needsOn verification by the Secretary of a tribal roll under subsection (d), the Secretary and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall—
 (1)develop, in consultation with the Tribe, a determination of needs to provide the services for which members of the Tribe are eligible; and
 (2)after the tribal roll is verified, each submit to Congress a written statement of those needs. (d)Tribal roll (1)In generalFor purpose of the delivery of Federal services and benefits described in subsection (a), the tribal roll in effect on the date of enactment of this section shall, subject to verification by the Secretary, define the service population of the Tribe.
 (2)Verification limitation and deadlineThe verification by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall— (A)be limited to confirming compliance with the membership criteria set out in the constitution of the Tribe adopted on November 16, 2001; and
 (B)be completed not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section. 6.Authorization to take land into trust (a)In generalThe Secretary may take into trust, for the benefit of the Tribe, land of the Tribe.
 (b)Treatment of certain landAn application to take into trust land located within Robeson County, North Carolina, under this section shall be treated by the Secretary as an on reservation trust acquisition under part 151 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).
 (c)Gaming prohibitionThe Tribe may not conduct gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any Federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) or under any regulations thereunder promulgated by the Secretary or the National Indian Gaming Commission.
						7.Jurisdiction of State of North Carolina
 (a)In generalWith respect to land located within the State of North Carolina that is owned by, or held in trust by the United States for the benefit of, the Tribe, or any dependent Indian community of the Tribe, the State of North Carolina shall exercise jurisdiction over—
 (1)all criminal offenses that are committed; and (2)all civil actions that arise.
							(b)Transfer of jurisdiction
 (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may accept on behalf of the United States, after consulting with the Attorney General of the United States, any transfer by the State of North Carolina to the United States of any portion of the jurisdiction of the State of North Carolina described in subsection (a) pursuant to an agreement between the Tribe and the State of North Carolina.
 (2)RestrictionA transfer of jurisdiction described in paragraph (1) may not take effect until 2 years after the effective date of the agreement described in that paragraph.
 (c)EffectNothing in this section affects the application of section 109 of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1919)..


110 HR 4417 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-12-11
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I
110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 4417
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 11, 2007
Mr. Coble introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning.

1.Certain synthetic staple fibers that are not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning
(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:

9902.01.00Acrylic staple fiber containing at least 85% by weight of acrylonitrile units, not more than 2 to 3% water, imported in the form of raw white (undyed) staple crimped product with average fiber measure being 2.2 decitex ± 10% and fiber staple length of 38 mm ± 10% (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011    .
(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. 907
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 344
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			January 22, 2007
			Mr. Specter (for
			 himself, Mr. Grassley,
			 Mr. Durbin, Mr.
			 Schumer, Mr. Feingold, and
			 Mr. Cornyn) introduced the following
			 bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

			July 29 (legislative
			 day, July 28), 2008
			 Reported by Mr. Leahy,
			 without amendment

		A BILL
		To permit the televising of Supreme Court
		  proceedings.

		1.Amendment to title
			 28
			(a)In generalChapter 45 of title 28, United States Code,
			 is amended by inserting at the end the following:

					678.Televising Supreme Court
				proceedingsThe Supreme Court
				shall permit television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless the
				Court decides, by a vote of the majority of justices, that allowing such
				coverage in a particular case would constitute a violation of the due process
				rights of 1 or more of the parties before the
				Court.
					.
			(b)Clerical amendmentThe chapter analysis for chapter 45 of
			 title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the
			 following:

						678. Televising Supreme Court
				proceedings.

					.

		July 29 (legislative day, July 28), 2008
		 Reported without amendment


116 HR 7151 IH: Ports-to-Plains Highway Act of 2020
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-06-11
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7151IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 11, 2020Mr. Arrington (for himself, Mr. Cuellar, Ms. Granger, Mr. Thornberry, and Mr. Luján) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 with respect to future interstate designations, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Ports-to-Plains Highway Act of 2020.2.Future interstate designation and operation(a)Inclusion of certain route segments on interstate systemSection 1105(e)(5) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amended—(1)in subparagraph (A)—(A)by inserting subsection (c)(14)(A)(ii) (relating solely to the portion from Limon to I–76 in the vicinity of Brush), after subsection (c)(13),; and(B)by inserting subsection (c)(38), after subsection (c)(37),; and(2)in subparagraph (C)(i), by adding at the end the following: A State having jurisdiction over any segment of the routes referred to in subsection (c)(14)(A)(ii) (relating solely to the portion from Limon to I–76 in the vicinity of Brush) or (c)(38) shall erect signs, as appropriate and approved by the Secretary, identifying such segment as a future addition to the Interstate System.. (b)Vehicle weight limitationsSection 127 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:(v)Operation of vehicles on certain Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico highwaysIf any segment of the routes referred to in section 1105(c)(14)(A)(ii) (relating solely to the portion from Limon to I–76 in the vicinity of Brush) or section 1105(c)(38) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 is designated as a route on the Interstate System, a vehicle that could operate legally on that segment before the date of such designation may continue to operate on that segment, without regard to any requirement under this section..


110 HR 1564 IH: National Estuary Protection Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-03-19
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110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 1564
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 19, 2007
Mr. Bishop of New York (for himself, Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Baird, Mr. Payne, Ms. Shea-Porter, and Mr. Courtney) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide additional protection to estuaries of national significance.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Estuary Protection Act.
2.Estuary of national significanceSection 101(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251(a)) is amended—
(1)by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (7) and (8) respectively; and
(2)inserting the following after paragraph (5):

(6)it is the national policy that given the environmental risk that a floating storage regasification unit poses to an estuary, the construction or use of such a unit in an estuary of national significance be prohibited..
3.National estuary programSection 320(g) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(4)EligibilityTo be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an applicant for a grant shall certify to the Administrator that the applicant will not construct or use a floating storage regasification unit on an estuary of national significance. Such certification shall remain in effect subject to paragraph (5).
(5)Agency or court orderA grant recipient under this subsection may construct or use a floating storage regasification unit on an estuary of national significance only if the recipient is ordered to do so by a Federal agency or court that has authority to issue such orders..


110 HR 4489 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Oxepanone, homopolymer.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-12-12
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110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. R. 4489
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 12, 2007
Mr. Culberson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Oxepanone, homopolymer.

1.2-Oxepanone, homopolymer
(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-Oxepanone, homopolymer, (CAS No. 24980–41–4) (provided for in subheading 3907.99.01)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011    .
(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
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 113
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			January 25
			 (legislative day, January 5), 2011
			Mrs. Hutchison
			 introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal
		  the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public
		  servants.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Public Servant Retirement Protection
			 Act of 2011.
		2.Repeal of current
			 windfall elimination provisionParagraph (7) of section 215(a) of the
			 Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(7)) is
			 repealed.
		3.Replacement of
			 the windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for
			 certain individuals with non-covered employment
			(a)Substitution of
			 proportional formula for formula based on covered portion of periodic
			 benefit
				(1)In
			 generalSection 215(a) of the Social Security
			 Act (as amended by section 2 of this Act) is amended further by
			 inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph:

						(7)(A)In the case of an
				individual whose primary insurance amount would be computed under paragraph (1)
				of this subsection, who—
								(i)attains age 62 after 1985 (except
				where he or she became entitled to a disability insurance benefit before 1986
				and remained so entitled in any of the 12 months immediately preceding his or
				her attainment of age 62), or
								(ii)would attain age 62 after 1985 and
				becomes eligible for a disability insurance benefit after 1985,
								and who first becomes eligible after 1985 for a
				monthly periodic payment (including a payment determined under subparagraph
				(F), but excluding (I) a payment under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 or
				1937, (II) a payment by a social security system of a foreign country based on
				an agreement concluded between the United States and such foreign country
				pursuant to section 233, and (III) a payment based wholly on service as a
				member of a uniformed service (as defined in section 210(m)) which is based in
				whole or in part upon his or her earnings for service which did not constitute
				employment as defined in section 210 for purposes of this title
				(hereafter in this paragraph and in subsection (d)(3) referred to as
				noncovered service)), the primary insurance amount of that
				individual during his or her concurrent entitlement to such monthly periodic
				payment and to old-age or disability insurance benefits shall be computed or
				recomputed under this paragraph.(B)The primary insurance amount of an
				individual described in subparagraph (A), as computed or recomputed under this
				paragraph, shall be—
								(i)in
				the case of an individual who first performs noncovered service after the 12th
				calendar month following the date of the enactment of the
				Public Servant Retirement Protection Act of
				2011, the primary insurance amount determined under subparagraph
				(C), or
								(ii)in the case of an individual who has
				performed noncovered service during or before the 12th calendar month following
				the date of the enactment of the Public
				Servant Retirement Protection Act of 2011, the larger of—
									(I)the primary insurance amount
				determined under subparagraph (C), or
									(II)the primary insurance amount
				determined under subparagraph (E).
									(C)An individual’s primary insurance
				amount determined under this subparagraph shall be the product derived by
				multiplying—
								(i)the individual’s primary insurance
				amount, as determined under paragraph (1) of this subsection and subparagraph
				(D) of this paragraph, by
								(ii)a fraction—
									(I)the numerator of which is the
				individual’s average indexed monthly earnings (determined without regard to
				subparagraph (D)), and
									(II)the denominator of which is an
				amount equal to the individual’s average indexed monthly earnings (as
				determined under subparagraph (D)),
									rounded, if not a multiple of
				$0.10, to the next lower multiple of $0.10.(D)(i)For purposes of
				determining an individual’s primary insurance amount pursuant to clauses (i)
				and (ii)(II) of subparagraph (C), the individual’s average indexed monthly
				earnings shall be determined, subject to clause (ii), by treating all recorded
				noncovered earnings (as defined in clause (iii)(I)) derived by the individual
				from noncovered service performed in each year after 1950 as
				wages (as defined in section 209 for purposes of this title),
				which shall be treated as included in the individual’s adjusted total covered
				earnings (as defined in clause (iii)(II)) for such calendar year together with
				amounts consisting of wages (as so defined without regard to
				this subparagraph) paid during such calendar year and self-employment income
				(as defined in section 211(b)) for taxable years ending with or during such
				calendar year.
								(ii)In any case in which some or all of the
				earnings derived from noncovered service performed by an individual during any
				calendar year after 1950 are not recorded noncovered earnings (as defined in
				clause (iii)(I)), for purposes of determining the individual’s average indexed
				monthly earnings as described in clause (i), the amount of the individual’s
				adjusted total covered earnings (as defined in clause (iii)(II)) for such
				calendar year shall be deemed to be, in lieu of the amount determined without
				regard to this clause, an amount equal to the quotient derived by
				dividing—
									(I)the sum of all adjusted total covered
				earnings (determined without regard to this clause) of the individual for all
				calendar years after 1950, plus all recorded noncovered earnings which are paid
				to the individual during such calendar years (after adjustment under subsection
				(b)(3) as if such earnings were wages), by
									(II)the number of calendar years after
				1950 for which there are, with respect to the individual, any earnings
				described in subclause (I).
									(iii)For purposes of this
				subparagraph—
									(I)The term recorded noncovered
				earnings means earnings derived from noncovered service (other than
				noncovered service as a member of a uniformed service (as defined in section
				210(m))) for which satisfactory evidence is determined by the Commissioner to
				be available in the records of the Commissioner.
									(II)The term adjusted total covered
				earnings means, in connection with an individual for any calendar year,
				the sum of the wages paid to the individual during such calendar year (as
				adjusted under subsection (b)(3)) plus the self-employment income derived by
				the individual during any taxable year ending with or during such calendar year
				(as adjusted under subsection (b)(3)).
									(iv)The Commissioner of Social Security shall
				provide by regulation for methods for determining whether satisfactory evidence
				is available in the records of the Commissioner for earnings for noncovered
				service (other than noncovered service as a member of a uniformed service (as
				defined in section 210(m))) to be treated as recorded noncovered earnings. Such
				methods shall provide for reliance on earnings information which is provided to
				the Commissioner by employers and which, as determined by the Commissioner,
				constitute a reasonable basis for treatment of earnings for noncovered service
				as recorded noncovered earnings. In making determinations under this clause,
				the Commissioner shall also take into account any documentary evidence of
				earnings derived from noncovered service by an individual which is provided by
				the individual to the Commissioner and which the Commissioner considers
				appropriate as a reasonable basis for treatment of such earnings as recorded
				noncovered earnings, except that such evidence provided by the individual shall
				be taken into account only to the extent that such evidence does not relate to
				earnings for service with respect to which information regarding earnings has
				already been obtained by the Commissioner from the employer and only to the
				extent that such evidence does not result in a reduction in the individual's
				primary insurance amount as calculated under subparagraph (C).
								(E)(i)For purposes of
				determining the primary insurance amount under this subparagraph pursuant to
				subparagraph (B)(ii)(II)—
									(I)there shall first be computed an
				amount equal to the individual's primary insurance amount under paragraph (1)
				of this subsection, except that for purposes of such computation the percentage
				of the individual's average indexed monthly earnings established by
				subparagraph (A)(i) of paragraph (1) shall be the percent specified in clause
				(ii), and
									(II)there shall then be computed (without
				regard to this paragraph) a second amount, which shall be equal to the
				individual's primary insurance amount under paragraph (1) of this subsection,
				except that such second amount shall be reduced by an amount equal to one-half
				of the portion of the monthly periodic payment which is attributable to
				noncovered service performed after 1956 (with such attribution being based on
				the proportionate number of years of such noncovered service) and to which the
				individual is entitled (or is deemed to be entitled) for the initial month of
				his or her concurrent entitlement to such monthly periodic payment and old-age
				or disability insurance benefits.
									An individual's primary insurance amount determined
				under this subparagraph shall be the larger of the two amounts computed under
				this clause (before the application of subsection (i)).(ii)For purposes of clause (i), the
				percent specified in this clause is—
									(I)80.0 percent with respect to
				individuals who become eligible (as defined in paragraph (3)(B)) for old-age
				insurance benefits (or became eligible as so defined for disability insurance
				benefits before attaining age 62) in 1986;
									(II)70.0 percent with respect to
				individuals who so become eligible in 1987;
									(III)60.0 percent with respect to
				individuals who so become eligible in 1988;
									(IV)50.0 percent with respect to
				individuals who so become eligible in 1989; and
									(V)40.0 percent with respect to
				individuals who so become eligible in 1990 or thereafter.
									(F)(i)Any periodic payment
				which otherwise meets the requirements of subparagraph (A), but which is paid
				on other than a monthly basis, shall be allocated on a basis equivalent to a
				monthly payment (as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security), and
				such equivalent monthly payment shall constitute a monthly periodic payment for
				purposes of this paragraph.
								(ii)In the case of an individual who has
				elected to receive a periodic payment that has been reduced so as to provide a
				survivor's benefit to any other individual, the payment shall be deemed to be
				increased (for purposes of any computation under this paragraph or subsection
				(d)(3)) by the amount of such reduction.
								(iii)For purposes of this paragraph, the
				term periodic payment includes a payment payable in a lump sum if
				it is a commutation of, or a substitute for, periodic payments.
								(G)(i)In any case in which the
				primary insurance amount would otherwise be calculated under subparagraph
				(E)—
									(I)this paragraph shall not apply in the
				case of an individual who has 30 years or more of coverage; and
									(II)in the case of an individual who has more
				than 20 years of coverage but less than 30 years of coverage (as so defined),
				the percent specified in the applicable subdivision of subparagraph (E)(ii)
				shall (if such percent is smaller than the applicable percent specified in the
				following table) be deemed to be the applicable percent specified in the
				following table:

													If the number of the

													 individual’s years ofThe applicable

													 coverage (as so defined)
						is:percentage is:

													2985

													2880

													2775

													2670

													2565

													2460

													2355

													2250

													2145.

									(ii)For purposes of clause (i), the term
				year of coverage shall have the meaning provided in paragraph
				(1)(C)(ii), except that the reference to 15 percent therein shall
				be deemed to be a reference to 25 percent.
								(H)An individual’s primary insurance
				amount determined under this paragraph shall be deemed to be computed under
				paragraph (1) of this subsection for the purpose of applying other provisions
				of this title.
							(I)This paragraph shall not apply in the
				case of an individual whose eligibility for old-age or disability insurance
				benefits is based on an agreement concluded pursuant to section 233 or an
				individual who on January 1, 1984—
								(i)is an employee performing service to
				which social security coverage is extended on that date solely by reason of the
				amendments made by section 101 of the Social Security Amendments of 1983;
				or
								(ii)is an employee of a nonprofit
				organization which (on December 31, 1983) did not have in effect a waiver
				certificate under section 3121(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and to
				the employees of which social security coverage is extended on that date solely
				by reason of the amendments made by section 102 of that Act, unless social
				security coverage had previously extended to service performed by such
				individual as an employee of that organization under a waiver certificate which
				was subsequently (prior to December 31, 1983)
				terminated.
								.
				(2)Conforming
			 amendments
					(A)Section 215(d)(3)
			 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(d)(3)) is amended—
						(i)in
			 the first sentence, by striking subsection (a)(7)(C) each place
			 it appears and inserting subsection (a)(7)(F); and
						(ii)in
			 the second sentence—
							(I)by striking
			 subparagraph (E) and inserting subparagraph (I);
			 and
							(II)by striking
			 subparagraph (D) and inserting subparagraph
			 (G)(i).
							(B)Section
			 215(f)(9)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(f)(9)(A)) is amended by striking
			 (a)(7)(C) and inserting (a)(7)(F).
					4.Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by
			 this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits for months
			 commencing with or after the 12th calendar month following the date of the
			 enactment of this Act. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social
			 Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall recompute
			 primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to carry out the amendments
			 made by this Act.


116 S696 IS: National Nurse Act of 2019
U.S. Senate
2019-03-07
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 696IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 7, 2019Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mrs. Capito) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo designate the same individual serving as the Chief Nurse Officer of the Public Health Service as
			 the National Nurse for Public Health.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the National Nurse Act of 2019. 2.National Nurse for Public HealthTitle XVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

				1712.National Nurse for Public Health
 (a)EstablishmentThe same individual designated as the Chief Nurse Officer of the Public Health Service under section 205 shall also be designated by the Secretary as the National Nurse for Public Health.
 (b)AuthorityThe National Nurse for Public Health shall have the authority and flexibility to carry out the following:
 (1)Provide leadership and coordination of Public Health Service nursing professional affairs for the Office of the Surgeon General and other agencies of the Public Health Service, including providing representation for the Government of the United States at the Global Forum for Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officers and serving as a member of the Federal Nursing Service Council.
 (2)Represent the Surgeon General and the agencies of Public Health Service in communications with groups and societies concerned with nursing issues at the local, State, national, and international levels.
 (3)Provide guidance and advice to the Surgeon General and the Nurse Professional Advisory Committee on matters such as standards, recruitment, retention, readiness, and career development of nurses employed by and contracted with agencies of the Public Health Service.
 (4)Conduct outreach and education for purposes of paragraphs (5) through (7). (5)Provide guidance and leadership for activities to promote the public health, including encouraging nurses and other health professionals to be volunteers and developing projects that educate the public about and engage the public in prevention practices to achieve better health.
 (6)Provide guidance and leadership to encourage nurses to engage in furthering their education in order to conduct nursing research, increase the awareness of evidence-based practice, and educate future nurses.
 (7)Provide guidance and leadership for activities that will increase public safety and emergency preparedness.
 (8)Prepare and publish a biennial report on the state of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service Nurse Category.
						(c)National health priorities—National Prevention Strategy
 (1)In generalThe National Nurse for Public Health, in cooperation with the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, heads of the agencies of the Public Health Service, States, and organizations that represent health professionals, shall continue to participate in the identification of national health priorities.
 (2)Addressing national health prioritiesThe National Nurse for Public Health, in addressing national health priorities, shall encourage volunteerism of nurses and other individuals, and strengthen the relationship between Government agencies and health-related national organizations.
						(3)Community-based projects
 (A)ImplementationIn addressing national health priorities, the National Nurse for Public Health shall— (i)provide guidance and coordination on recommended activities to organizations;
 (ii)acknowledge successful programs and encourage their replication; (iii)promote the dissemination of evidence-based practice in educating the public on health promotion and disease prevention activities;
 (iv)encourage practicing nurses and other health professionals, including retired health professionals and students enrolled in health professional programs, to participate in health promotion activities and replicate successful health promotion activities in their local communities; and
 (v)collaborate with Federal agencies to monitor activities being conducted through the collection and evaluation of data to determine if national health priorities are being addressed.
 (B)Outreach and educationIn conducting outreach and education under subsection (b)(4), the National Nurse for Public Health shall give priority to the inclusion of diverse approaches, including social media campaigns, to address national health priorities.
 (C)Dissemination of informationThe National Nurse for Public Health shall disseminate information to governmental agencies, schools, and community-based, nonprofit organizations interested in health promotion and improving public health through community action..


117 HR 4143 IH: Know Your Social Security Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-06-24
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4143IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 24, 2021Mr. Larson of Connecticut (for himself and Mr. Buchanan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify the mailing requirement relating to social security account statements.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Know Your Social Security Act.2.Clarification of requirement to mail social security account statements(a)In generalSection 1143 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–13) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)(1), by adding at the end the following: Such statement shall be provided by mail unless the requesting individual chooses electronic delivery for that request.; and(2)in subsection (c)(2)—(A)by striking Beginning not later than and inserting (A) Beginning not later than; (B)by inserting by mail after provide; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(B)In any case in which an eligible individual described in subparagraph (A) responds to an annual inquiry by the Commissioner relating to the mailing of the individual’s statement by making an election that such statement for such year be provided in electronic form only, the requirements of this paragraph shall be deemed to be satisfied for such year with respect to the individual..(b)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to social security account statements required to be provided after the date of the enactment of this Act.


115 S1358 IS: Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-06-14
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		II
		115th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 1358
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 14, 2017
			Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Ms. Cantwell) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of certain direct primary
			 care service arrangements and periodic provider fees.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2017.
		2.Treatment of direct primary care service arrangements
 (a)In generalSection 223(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

 (6)Treatment of direct primary care service arrangementsAn arrangement under which an individual is provided coverage restricted to primary care services in exchange for a fixed periodic fee or payment for such services—
 (A)shall not be treated as a health plan for purposes of paragraph (1)(A)(ii), and (B)shall not be treated as insurance for purposes of subsection (d)(2)(B)..
 (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
			3.Certain provider fees to be treated as medical care
 (a)In generalSection 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

 (12)Periodic provider feesThe term medical care shall include periodic fees paid for a defined set of primary care medical services provided on an as-needed basis.
					.
 (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.


116 S3717 IS: Spectrum IT Modernization Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-05-13
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3717IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 13, 2020Mr. Wicker (for himself, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Inhofe, and Mr. Reed) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a plan for the modernization of the information technology systems of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Spectrum IT Modernization Act of 2020.2.Modernization effort(a)DefinitionsIn this section—(1)the term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information;(2)the term covered agency— (A)means any Federal entity that the Assistant Secretary determines is appropriate; and(B)includes the Department of Defense;(3)the term Federal entity has the meaning given the term in section 113(l) of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 923(l));(4)the term Federal spectrum means frequencies assigned on a primary basis to a covered agency;(5)the term infrastructure means information technology systems and information technologies, tools, and databases; and(6)the term NTIA means the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.(b)Initial interagency spectrum information technology coordinationNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the Policy and Plans Steering Group, shall identify a process to establish goals, including parameters to measure the achievement of those goals, for the modernization of the infrastructure of covered agencies relating to managing the use of Federal spectrum by those agencies, which shall include—(1)the standardization of data inputs, modeling algorithms, modeling and simulation processes, analysis tools with respect to Federal spectrum, assumptions, and any other tool to ensure interoperability and functionality with respect to that infrastructure;(2)other potential innovative technological capabilities with respect to that infrastructure, including cloud-based databases, artificial intelligence technologies, automation, and improved modeling and simulation capabilities;(3)ways to improve the management of covered agencies’ use of Federal spectrum through that infrastructure, including by— (A)increasing the efficiency of that infrastructure; (B)addressing validation of usage with respect to that infrastructure;(C)increasing the accuracy of that infrastructure;(D)validating models used by that infrastructure; and(E)monitoring and enforcing requirements that are imposed on covered agencies with respect to the use of Federal spectrum by covered agencies;(4)ways to improve the ability of covered agencies to meet mission requirements in congested environments with respect to Federal spectrum, including as part of automated adjustments to operations based on changing conditions in those environments;(5)the creation of a time-based automated mechanism—(A)to share Federal spectrum between covered agencies to collaboratively and dynamically increase access to Federal spectrum by those agencies; and(B)that could be scaled across Federal spectrum; and(6)the collaboration between covered agencies necessary to ensure the interoperability of Federal spectrum.(c)Spectrum information technology modernization(1)In generalNot later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains the plan of the NTIA to modernize and automate the infrastructure of the NTIA relating to managing the use of Federal spectrum by covered agencies so as to more efficiently manage that use.(2)ContentsThe report required under paragraph (1) shall include—(A)an assessment of the current, as of the date on which the report is submitted, infrastructure of the NTIA described in that paragraph;(B)an acquisition strategy for the modernized infrastructure of the NTIA described in that paragraph, including how that modernized infrastructure will enable covered agencies to be more efficient and effective in the use of Federal spectrum;(C)a timeline for the implementation of the modernization efforts described in that paragraph;(D)plans detailing how the modernized infrastructure of the NTIA described in that paragraph will—(i)enhance the security and reliability of that infrastructure so that such infrastructure satisfies the requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–296; 116 Stat. 2135);(ii)improve data models and analysis tools to increase the efficiency of the spectrum use described in that paragraph;(iii)enhance automation and workflows, and reduce the scope and level of manual effort, in order to—(I)administer the management of the spectrum use described in that paragraph; and(II)improve data quality and processing time; and(iv)improve the timeliness of spectrum analyses and requests for information, including requests submitted pursuant to section 552 of title 5, United States Code;(E)an operations and maintenance plan with respect to the modernized infrastructure of the NTIA described in that paragraph;(F)a strategy for coordination between the covered agencies within the Policy and Plans Steering Group, which shall include—(i) a description of— (I)those coordination efforts, as in effect on the date on which the report is submitted; and (II)a plan for coordination of those efforts after the date on which the report is submitted, including with respect to the efforts described in subsection (d);(ii)a plan for standardizing— (I)electromagnetic spectrum analysis tools;(II)modeling and simulation processes and technologies; and(III)databases to provide technical interference assessments that are usable across the Federal Government as part of a common spectrum management infrastructure for covered agencies; and(iii)a plan for each covered agency to implement a modernization plan described in subsection (d)(1) that is tailored to the particular timeline of the agency;(G)identification of manually intensive processes involved in managing Federal spectrum and proposed enhancements to those processes;(H)metrics to evaluate the success of the modernization efforts described in that paragraph and any similar future efforts; and(I)an estimate of the cost of the modernization efforts described in that paragraph and any future maintenance with respect to the modernized infrastructure of the NTIA described in that paragraph, including the cost of any personnel and equipment relating to that maintenance.(d)Interagency inputs(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each covered agency shall submit to the Assistant Secretary and the Policy and Plans Steering Group a report that describes the plan of the agency to modernize the infrastructure of the agency with respect to the use of Federal spectrum by the agency so that such modernized infrastructure of the agency is interoperable with the modernized infrastructure of the NTIA, as described in subsection (c).(2)ContentsEach report submitted by the head of a covered agency under paragraph (1) shall— (A)include—(i)an assessment of the current, as of the date on which the report is submitted, management capabilities of the agency with respect to the use of frequencies that are assigned to the agency, which shall include a description of any challenges faced by the agency with respect to that management;(ii)a timeline for completion of the modernization efforts described in that paragraph;(iii)a description of potential innovative technological capabilities for the management of frequencies that are assigned to the agency, as determined under subsection (b); (iv)identification of agency-specific requirements or constraints relating to the infrastructure of the agency; (v)identification of any existing, as of the date on which the report is submitted, systems of the agency that are duplicative of the modernized infrastructure of the NTIA, as proposed under subsection (c); and(vi)with respect to the report submitted by the Secretary of Defense—(I)a strategy for the integration of systems or the flow of data among the Armed Forces, the military departments, the Defense Agencies and Department of Defense Field Activities, and other components of the Department of Defense;(II)a plan for the implementation of solutions to the use of Federal spectrum by the Department of Defense involving information at multiple levels of classification; and(III)a strategy for addressing, within the modernized infrastructure of the Department of Defense described in that paragraph, the exchange of information between the Department of Defense and the NTIA in order to accomplish required processing of all Department of Defense domestic spectrum coordination and management activities; and(B)be submitted in an unclassified format, with a classified annex, as appropriate.(3)Notification of CongressUpon submission of the report required under paragraph (1), the head of each covered agency shall notify Congress that the head of the covered agency has submitted the report.(e)GAO oversightThe Comptroller General of the United States shall—(1)not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, conduct a review of the infrastructure of covered agencies, as that infrastructure exists on the date of enactment of this Act; (2)after all of the reports required under subsection (d) have been submitted, conduct oversight of the implementation of the modernization plans submitted by the NTIA and covered agencies under subsections (c) and (d), respectively; (3)not later than 1 year after the date on which the Comptroller General begins conducting oversight under paragraph (2), and annually thereafter, submit a report regarding that oversight to—(A)with respect to the implementation of the modernization plan of the Department of Defense, the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and(B)with respect to the implementation of the modernization plans of all covered agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and(4)provide regular briefings to—(A)with respect to the application of this section to the Department of Defense, the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and(B)with respect to the application of this section to all covered agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.


115 S1254 IS: Health Care for Small Business Act
U.S. Senate
2017-05-25
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		II
		115th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 1254
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 25, 2017
			Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Peters, and Ms. Baldwin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

		A BILL
		To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the small employer health insurance credit.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Health Care for Small Business Act.
		2.Expansion of Small Employer Health Insurance Credit
 (a)In generalSection 45R of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1)in subsection (a), by striking in the credit period,
 (2)by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:  (c)Phaseout of credit amount based on average wagesThe amount of the credit determined under subsection (b) without regard to this subsection shall be reduced (but not below zero) by such amount multiplied by a fraction—
 (1)the numerator of which is the average annual wages of the employer in excess of the dollar amount in effect under subsection (d)(3)(B), and
 (2)the denominator which is the amount equal to the difference between— (A)the dollar amount in effect under subsection (d)(1)(B), and
 (B)the dollar amount in effect under subsection (d)(3)(B)., (3)in subsection (d)—
 (A)in paragraph (1)— (i)in subparagraph (A), by striking 25 and inserting 50, and
 (ii)in subparagraph (B), by striking an amount equal to twice the dollar amount in effect under paragraph (3)(B) for the taxable year and inserting $75,000, and (B)in paragraph (3), by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:

 (B)Dollar amountThe dollar amount under this subparagraph shall be $50,000., (4)in subsection (e)—
 (A)by striking paragraph (2), and (B)by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively,
 (5)by amending subsection (g) to read as follows:  (g)Cost-of-Living adjustment (1)In generalIn the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2017, each dollar amount in paragraphs (1)(B) and (3)(B) of subsection (d) shall be increased by an amount equal to—
 (A)such dollar amount, multiplied by (B)the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year, determined by substituting calendar year 2016 for calendar year 1992 in subparagraph (B) thereof.
 (2)RoundingIf any increase under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $1,000., and
 (6)in subsection (i), by striking 2-year limit on the credit period through the use of successor entities and the avoidance of the limitations and inserting limitation.
 (b)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.