116 S316 IS: Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Act
U.S. Senate
2019-02-04
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 316IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 4, 2019Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo establish the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Act. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act:
 (1)Heritage AreaThe term Heritage Area means the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Heritage Area established by section 3(a). (2)Heritage Area management planThe term Heritage Area management plan means the plan developed and adopted by the local coordinating entity under this Act.
 (3)Local coordinating entityThe term local coordinating entity means the local coordinating entity for the Heritage Area designated by section 3(d). (4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
 (5)StateThe term State means the State of California. 3.Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Heritage Area (a)EstablishmentThere is established the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Heritage Area in the State.
 (b)BoundariesThe boundaries of the Heritage Area shall be in the counties of Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, and Yolo in the State of California, as generally depicted on the map entitled Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary, numbered T27/105,030, and dated October 2012.
 (c)Availability of mapThe map described in subsection (b) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service and the Delta Protection Commission.
 (d)Local coordinating entityThe local coordinating entity for the Heritage Area shall be the Delta Protection Commission established by section 29735 of the California Public Resources Code.
			(e)Administration
 (1)AuthoritiesFor purposes of carrying out the Heritage Area management plan, the Secretary, acting through the local coordinating entity, may use amounts made available under this Act to—
 (A)make grants to the State or a political subdivision of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;
 (B)enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide technical assistance to, the State or a political subdivision of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other interested parties;
 (C)hire and compensate staff, which shall include individuals with expertise in natural, cultural, and historical resources protection, and heritage programming;
 (D)obtain money or services from any source including any that are provided under any other Federal law or program;
 (E)contract for goods or services; and (F)undertake to be a catalyst for any other activity that furthers the Heritage Area and is consistent with the approved Heritage Area management plan.
 (2)DutiesThe local coordinating entity shall— (A)in accordance with subsection (f), prepare and submit a Heritage Area management plan to the Secretary;
 (B)assist units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in carrying out the approved Heritage Area management plan by—
 (i)carrying out programs and projects that recognize, protect, and enhance important resource values in the Heritage Area;
 (ii)establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits and programs in the Heritage Area; (iii)developing recreational and educational opportunities in the Heritage Area;
 (iv)increasing public awareness of, and appreciation for, natural, historical, scenic, and cultural resources of the Heritage Area;
 (v)protecting and restoring historic sites and buildings in the Heritage Area that are consistent with Heritage Area themes;
 (vi)ensuring that clear, consistent, and appropriate signs identifying points of public access, and sites of interest are posted throughout the Heritage Area; and
 (vii)promoting a wide range of partnerships among governments, organizations, and individuals to further the Heritage Area;
 (C)consider the interests of diverse units of government, businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Heritage Area in the preparation and implementation of the Heritage Area management plan;
 (D)conduct meetings open to the public at least semiannually regarding the development and implementation of the Heritage Area management plan;
 (E)for any year that Federal funds have been received under this Act— (i)submit an annual report to the Secretary that describes the activities, expenses, and income of the local coordinating entity (including grants to any other entities during the year that the report is made);
 (ii)make available to the Secretary for audit all records relating to the expenditure of the funds and any matching funds; and
 (iii)require, with respect to all agreements authorizing expenditure of Federal funds by other organizations, that the organizations receiving the funds make available to the Secretary for audit all records concerning the expenditure of the funds; and
 (F)encourage by appropriate means economic viability that is consistent with the Heritage Area. (3)Prohibition on the acquisition of real propertyThe local coordinating entity shall not use Federal funds made available under this Act to acquire real property or any interest in real property.
 (4)Cost-sharing requirementThe Federal share of the cost of any activity carried out using any assistance made available under this Act shall be 50 percent.
				(f)Heritage Area management plan
 (1)In generalNot later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the local coordinating entity shall submit to the Secretary for approval a proposed Heritage Area management plan.
 (2)RequirementsThe Heritage Area management plan shall— (A)incorporate an integrated and cooperative approach to agricultural resources and activities, flood protection facilities, and other public infrastructure;
 (B)emphasize the importance of the resources described in subparagraph (A); (C)take into consideration State and local plans;
 (D)include— (i)an inventory of—
 (I)the resources located in the core area described in subsection (b); and (II)any other property in the core area that—
 (aa)is related to the themes of the Heritage Area; and (bb)should be preserved, restored, managed, or maintained because of the significance of the property;
 (ii)comprehensive policies, strategies and recommendations for conservation, funding, management, and development of the Heritage Area;
 (iii)a description of actions that governments, private organizations, and individuals have agreed to take to protect the natural, historical and cultural resources of the Heritage Area;
 (iv)a program of implementation for the Heritage Area management plan by the local coordinating entity that includes a description of—
 (I)actions to facilitate ongoing collaboration among partners to promote plans for resource protection, restoration, and construction; and
 (II)specific commitments for implementation that have been made by the local coordinating entity or any government, organization, or individual for the first 5 years of operation;
 (v)the identification of sources of funding for carrying out the Heritage Area management plan; (vi)analysis and recommendations for means by which local, State, and Federal programs, including the role of the National Park Service in the Heritage Area, may best be coordinated to carry out this Act; and
 (vii)an interpretive plan for the Heritage Area; and (E)recommend policies and strategies for resource management that consider and detail the application of appropriate land and water management techniques, including the development of intergovernmental and interagency cooperative agreements to protect the natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the Heritage Area.
 (3)RestrictionsThe Heritage Area management plan submitted under this subsection shall— (A)ensure participation by appropriate Federal, State, tribal, and local agencies, including the Delta Stewardship Council, special districts, natural and historical resource protection and agricultural organizations, educational institutions, businesses, recreational organizations, community residents, and private property owners; and
 (B)not be approved until the Secretary has received certification from the Delta Protection Commission that the Delta Stewardship Council has reviewed the Heritage Area management plan for consistency with the plan adopted by the Delta Stewardship Council pursuant to State law.
 (4)DeadlineIf a proposed Heritage Area management plan is not submitted to the Secretary by the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the local coordinating entity shall be ineligible to receive additional funding under this Act until the date that the Secretary receives and approves the Heritage Area management plan.
				(5)Approval or disapproval of Heritage Area management plan
 (A)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of receipt of the Heritage Area management plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary, in consultation with the State, shall approve or disapprove the Heritage Area management plan.
 (B)Criteria for approvalIn determining whether to approve the Heritage Area management plan, the Secretary shall consider whether—
 (i)the local coordinating entity is representative of the diverse interests of the Heritage Area, including governments, natural and historic resource protection organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and recreational organizations;
 (ii)the local coordinating entity has afforded adequate opportunity, including public hearings, for public and governmental involvement in the preparation of the Heritage Area management plan; and
 (iii)the resource protection and interpretation strategies contained in the Heritage Area management plan, if implemented, would adequately protect the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Heritage Area.
 (C)Action following disapprovalIf the Secretary disapproves the Heritage Area management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—
 (i)advise the local coordinating entity in writing of the reasons for the disapproval; (ii)make recommendations for revisions to the Heritage Area management plan; and
 (iii)not later than 180 days after the receipt of any proposed revision of the Heritage Area management plan from the local coordinating entity, approve or disapprove the proposed revision.
						(D)Amendments
 (i)In generalThe Secretary shall approve or disapprove each amendment to the Heritage Area management plan that the Secretary determines makes a substantial change to the Heritage Area management plan.
 (ii)Use of fundsThe local coordinating entity shall not use Federal funds authorized by this Act to carry out any amendments to the Heritage Area management plan until the Secretary has approved the amendments.
						(g)Relationship to other Federal agencies
 (1)In generalNothing in this Act affects the authority of a Federal agency to provide technical or financial assistance under any other law.
 (2)Consultation and coordinationThe head of any Federal agency planning to conduct activities that may have an impact on the Heritage Area is encouraged to consult and coordinate the activities with the Secretary and the local coordinating entity to the maximum extent practicable.
 (3)Other Federal agenciesNothing in this Act— (A)modifies, alters, or amends any law or regulation authorizing a Federal agency to manage Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Federal agency;
 (B)limits the discretion of a Federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the Heritage Area; or
 (C)modifies, alters, or amends any authorized use of Federal land under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency.
					(h)Private property and regulatory protections
 (1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), nothing in this Act— (A)abridges the rights of any property owner (whether public or private), including the right to refrain from participating in any plan, project, program, or activity conducted within the Heritage Area;
 (B)requires any property owner to permit public access (including access by Federal, State, or local agencies) to the property of the property owner, or to modify public access or use of property of the property owner under any other Federal, State, or local law;
 (C)alters any duly adopted land use regulation, approved land use plan, or other regulatory authority of any Federal, State or local agency, or conveys any land use or other regulatory authority to the local coordinating entity;
 (D)authorizes or implies the reservation or appropriation of water or water rights; (E)diminishes the authority of the State to manage fish and wildlife, including the regulation of fishing and hunting within the Heritage Area; or
 (F)creates any liability, or affects any liability under any other law, of any private property owner with respect to any person injured on the private property.
 (2)Opt outAn owner of private property within the Heritage Area may opt out of participating in any plan, project, program, or activity carried out within the Heritage Area under this Act, if the property owner provides written notice to the local coordinating entity.
				(i)Evaluation; report
 (1)In generalNot later than 3 years before the date on which authority for Federal funding terminates for the Heritage Area, the Secretary shall—
 (A)conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the Heritage Area; and (B)prepare a report in accordance with paragraph (3).
 (2)EvaluationAn evaluation conducted under paragraph (1)(A) shall— (A)assess the progress of the local coordinating entity with respect to—
 (i)accomplishing the purposes of this Act for the Heritage Area; and (ii)achieving the goals and objectives of the approved Heritage Area management plan;
 (B)analyze the Federal, State, local, and private investments in the Heritage Area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments; and
 (C)review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the Heritage Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the Heritage Area.
					(3)Report
 (A)In generalBased on the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall prepare a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the National Park Service, if any, with respect to the Heritage Area.
 (B)Required analysisIf the report prepared under subparagraph (A) recommends that Federal funding for the Heritage Area be reauthorized, the report shall include an analysis of—
 (i)ways in which Federal funding for the Heritage Area may be reduced or eliminated; and (ii)the appropriate time period necessary to achieve the recommended reduction or elimination.
 (C)Submission to CongressOn completion of the report, the Secretary shall submit the report to— (i)the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and
 (ii)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives. (j)Effect of designationNothing in this Act—
 (1)precludes the local coordinating entity from using Federal funds made available under other laws for the purposes for which those funds were authorized; or
 (2)affects any water rights or contracts. 4.Authorization of appropriations (a)In generalThere is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $10,000,000, of which not more than $1,000,000 may be made available for any fiscal year.
 (b)Cost-Sharing requirementThe Federal share of the total cost of any activity under this Act shall be determined by the Secretary, but shall be not more than 50 percent.
 (c)Non-Federal shareThe non-Federal share of the total cost of any activity under this Act may be in the form of in-kind contributions of goods or services.
			5.Termination of authority
 (a)In generalIf a proposed Heritage Area management plan has not been submitted to the Secretary by the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Heritage Area designation shall be rescinded.
 (b)Funding authorityThe authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under this Act terminates on the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act.


113 HCON 21 IH: Expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur Jack Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation.
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2013-03-05
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		IV
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. CON. RES. 21
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 5, 2013
			Mr. King of New York
			 (for himself, Mr. Meeks,
			 Mr. Stockman,
			 Mr. Grimm, and
			 Mr. Bishop of New York) submitted the
			 following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
		Expressing the sense of Congress that John
		  Arthur Jack Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the
		  racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural,
		  and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his
		  reputation.

		Whereas
			 John Arthur Jack Johnson was a flamboyant, defiant, and
			 controversial figure in the history of the United States who challenged racial
			 biases;
		Whereas
			 Jack Johnson was born in Galveston, Texas, in 1878 to parents who were former
			 slaves;
		Whereas
			 Jack Johnson became a professional boxer and traveled throughout the United
			 States, fighting White and African-American heavyweights;
		Whereas
			 after being denied (on purely racial grounds) the opportunity to fight 2 White
			 champions, in 1908, Jack Johnson was granted an opportunity by an Australian
			 promoter to fight the reigning White title-holder, Tommy Burns;
		Whereas
			 Jack Johnson defeated Tommy Burns to become the first African-American to hold
			 the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World;
		Whereas
			 the victory by Jack Johnson over Tommy Burns prompted a search for a White
			 boxer who could beat Jack Johnson, a recruitment effort that was dubbed the
			 search for the great white hope;
		Whereas
			 in 1910, a White former champion named Jim Jeffries left retirement to fight
			 Jack Johnson in Reno, Nevada;
		Whereas
			 Jim Jeffries lost to Jack Johnson in what was deemed the Battle of the
			 Century;
		Whereas
			 the defeat of Jim Jeffries by Jack Johnson led to rioting, aggression against
			 African-Americans, and the racially motivated murder of African-Americans
			 nationwide;
		Whereas
			 the relationships of Jack Johnson with White women compounded the resentment
			 felt toward him by many Whites;
		Whereas
			 between 1901 and 1910, 754 African-Americans were lynched, some for simply for
			 being too familiar with White women;
		Whereas
			 in 1910, Congress passed the Act of June 25, 1910 (commonly known as the
			 White Slave Traffic Act or the
			 Mann Act) (18 U.S.C. 2421 et seq.), which
			 outlawed the transportation of women in interstate or foreign commerce
			 for the purpose of prostitution or debauchery, or for any other immoral
			 purpose;
		Whereas
			 in October 1912, Jack Johnson became involved with a White woman whose mother
			 disapproved of their relationship and sought action from the Department of
			 Justice, claiming that Jack Johnson had abducted her daughter;
		Whereas
			 Jack Johnson was arrested by Federal marshals on October 18, 1912, for
			 transporting the woman across State lines for an immoral purpose
			 in violation of the Mann Act;
		Whereas
			 the Mann Act charges against Jack Johnson were dropped when the woman refused
			 to cooperate with Federal authorities, and then married Jack Johnson;
		Whereas
			 Federal authorities persisted and summoned a White woman named Belle Schreiber,
			 who testified that Jack Johnson had transported her across State lines for the
			 purpose of prostitution and debauchery;
		Whereas
			 in 1913, Jack Johnson was convicted of violating the Mann Act and sentenced to
			 1 year and 1 day in Federal prison;
		Whereas
			 Jack Johnson fled the United States to Canada and various European and South
			 American countries;
		Whereas
			 Jack Johnson lost the Heavyweight Championship title to Jess Willard in Cuba in
			 1915;
		Whereas
			 Jack Johnson returned to the United States in July 1920, surrendered to
			 authorities, and served nearly a year in the Federal penitentiary at
			 Leavenworth, Kansas;
		Whereas
			 Jack Johnson subsequently fought in boxing matches, but never regained the
			 Heavyweight Championship title;
		Whereas
			 Jack Johnson served his country during World War II by encouraging citizens to
			 buy war bonds and participating in exhibition boxing matches to promote the war
			 bond cause;
		Whereas
			 Jack Johnson died in an automobile accident in 1946;
		Whereas
			 in 1954, Jack Johnson was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame; and
		Whereas, on July 29, 2009, the 111th Congress agreed to
			 Senate Concurrent Resolution 29, which expressed the sense of the 111th
			 Congress that Jack Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for his racially
			 motivated 1913 conviction: Now, therefore, be it

		That it remains the sense of Congress
			 that Jack Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon—
			(1)to expunge a racially motivated abuse of
			 the prosecutorial authority of the Federal Government from the annals of
			 criminal justice in the United States; and
			(2)in recognition of the athletic and cultural
			 contributions of Jack Johnson to society.


109 HR 2532 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on urea, polymer with formaldehyde (Pergopak).
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-05-23
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2532
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 23, 2005
Mr. Cantor introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on urea, polymer with formaldehyde (Pergopak).

1.Urea, polymer with formaldehyde (Pergopak)
(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:

9902.10.01Urea, polymer with formaldehyde (Pergopak) (CAS No. 9011-05-6) (provided for in subheading 3909.10.00)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of enactment of this Act.


109 HRES 290 IH: Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-05-19
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 290
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 19, 2005
Mrs. Maloney (for herself, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Payne, Mr. Foley, Ms. Norton, Ms. Watson, Mr. Crowley, and Mr. McGovern) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

RESOLUTION
Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.

Whereas 2005 marks the 64th anniversary of the heroic Battle of Crete, which took place on the Greek island of Crete during World War II between Nazi German forces and the people of Crete assisted by the Allied armies;
Whereas the people of Crete fought tenaciously during the Battle of Crete, delaying for two months the Nazi German invasion of Russia;
Whereas this delay forced Nazi German forces to invade Russia in the face of the brutal Russian winter, changing the final outcome of World War II and leading to the defeat of fascism;
Whereas many historians agree that the Battle of Crete was one of the most significant battles of World War II;
Whereas the Battle of Crete contributed to saving the free world from Nazi German occupation, thus preserving democracy, freedom, and human dignity;
Whereas the Cretan Resistance Movement was organized to fight the Nazi German occupation of the island of Crete;
Whereas for 4 years, the Cretan Resistance Movement inflicted heavy casualties upon Nazi German forces, including kidnaping a heavily-guarded Nazi German General, setting an example for all of the people of Europe to follow;
Whereas the people of Crete suffered savage reprisals for their heroic resistance when the Nazi German invaders randomly executed thousands of civilians and burned and destroyed entire communities;
Whereas many participants in the Battle of Crete and the Cretan Resistance Movement later emigrated to the United States and became American citizens; and
Whereas many of these citizens became members of the PanCretan Association of America, an organization comprised of Greek Americans with ancestry from the island of Crete and committed to preserving and promoting the rich culture and proud history of Crete: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—
(1)observes the memory of the fallen heroes of the Battle of Crete;
(2)honors the living men and women of Crete who, during World War II, fought an oppressive invader to preserve the ideals of freedom, democracy, and the pursuit of happiness; and
(3)commends the PanCretan Association of America for preserving and promoting the history of Crete and its people.


109 HR 2479 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on certain bicycle parts.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-05-19
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2479
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 19, 2005
Mr. Blumenauer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on certain bicycle parts.

1.Certain bicycle parts
(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:

9902.87.12Unicycles (provided for in subheading 8712.00.50)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008.
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.


116 HRES 429 IH: Affirming the right of all renters to a safe, affordable, and decent home.
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-06-05
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IV116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 429IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 5, 2019Ms. Lee of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedRESOLUTIONAffirming the right of all renters to a safe, affordable, and decent home.

 Whereas housing is a basic human right; Whereas evidence-based research has shown that families with safe, decent, and affordable homes are better able to find employment, achieve economic mobility, perform better in school, and maintain improved health;
 Whereas providing housing assistance is one of the most effective ways to help families, children, and youth escape poverty and domestic violence and to prevent homelessness;
 Whereas investing in affordable housing infrastructure has numerous benefits for the economy, including creating jobs, boosting families’ incomes, promoting healthy families, and encouraging further development;
 Whereas far too many families living in urban, suburban, and rural communities struggle to afford their rent each month, putting them at increased risk of eviction and homelessness;
 Whereas people of color, especially single Black and Latina mothers, experience disparate rates of eviction;
 Whereas according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) point-in-time count of 2018, there were over 553,000 people in the United States experiencing homelessness on any given night, including over 110,000 children;
 Whereas homelessness has become so pervasive that some States and cities have declared that homelessness has reached a state of emergency;
 Whereas people experiencing homelessness are more likely to be the victims of violent crimes and face dehumanizing conditions;
 Whereas major progress toward the national goals for ending homelessness in our Nation has stalled in the absence of increased funding;
 Whereas a shortage of affordable housing exists in every State and major metropolitan area; Whereas a full-time worker earning the Federal minimum wage cannot afford a modest two-bedroom apartment in any State, metropolitan area, or county in the United States;
 Whereas over half of all renters are cost-burdened, paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing, and 71 percent of extremely low-income households are severely cost-burdened, paying more than half of their income for housing;
 Whereas rapidly rising rents across the country have pushed many long-time residents and families out of the communities they call home;
 Whereas 3 out of every 4 families in need of housing assistance are turned away due to chronic underfunding;
 Whereas the role of Federal affordable housing investment is even more important given the limited ability of the private market alone to address these needs;
 Whereas various programs at the Department of Housing and Urban Development provide Federal rental assistance, which helps about 10,000,000 people, including nearly 4,000,000 children and more than 4,000,000 low-income families, and such programs include the Public Housing program, the section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) program, the section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program, the section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program, the section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program;
 Whereas despite leveraging billions of dollars in private resources to preserve and expand the supply of affordable housing, affordable housing programs continue to be chronically underfunded despite their success at providing safe housing to families in need;
 Whereas chronic underfunding of the Public Housing Capital Fund has led to a backlog of up to $70,000,000,000 in capital repairs and deteriorating conditions for residents;
 Whereas without Federal investments, many more families would be homeless, living in substandard or overcrowded conditions, or struggling to meet other basic needs because too much of their limited income would be used to pay rent;
 Whereas low Federal spending caps required by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (Public Law 112–25) have decreased funding for affordable housing and community development programs;
 Whereas these austere spending caps threaten affordable housing and community development for millions of low-income families;
 Whereas even renters with housing subsidies often face barriers to finding housing providers willing to rent to them;
 Whereas under current Federal law, housing discrimination against a renter is illegal if it is based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or disability;
 Whereas 68,000,000 Americans believe they have been treated differently in their search for housing based on their race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or disability;
 Whereas renters and others experiencing housing need should be protected against housing discrimination through stronger enforcement of fair housing laws; and
 Whereas despite various clarifying guidance from HUD, the reentry community continues to face barriers in trying to secure access to federally assisted housing: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)supports a significant investment in housing resources to build and preserve affordable housing for America’s poorest families and to end homelessness and housing poverty once and for all;
 (2)supports lifting the spending caps required by the Budget Control Act of 2011 and robustly funding programs to increase access to affordable housing and address homelessness at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other Federal agencies;
 (3)supports including in any infrastructure package housing investments to serve families with the lowest incomes, including $70,000,000,000 in funding for the Public Housing Capital Fund to address the backlog of capital repairs for public housing and at least $5,000,000,000 for the National Housing Trust Fund to boost the supply of affordable housing available to extremely low-income families;
 (4)affirms that renters may not be barred from federally assisted housing solely on the basis of a criminal record;
 (5)supports expansion of renters’ rights, including the right of tenants to organize tenant associations; and
 (6)affirms that housing is a basic human right.


115 HR 4036 IH: Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-06-22
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4036IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 22, 2021Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Mr. Soto) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to provide for Medicare and Medicaid mental and behavioral health treatment through telehealth.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act or the EASE Behavioral Health Services Act.2.FindingsCongress finds as follows:(1)Nearly 18 percent of adults in the United States reported a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder in 2015.(2)Children are also significantly impacted. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 6 children ages 2 years through 8 years have a diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder, indicating that disorders begin in early childhood and affect lifelong health.(3)Moreover, 1 in 7 children and adolescents have at least one treatable mental health disorder.(4)There is a critical link between mental health and substance use disorders. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1 in 4 adults with severe mental illness had a substance use disorder in 2017.(5)Moreover, children who have had a major depressive episode are more than twice as likely to use illicit drugs.(6)In 2017, approximately 19.7 million people aged 12 years or older had a substance use disorder related to their use of alcohol or illicit drugs in the past year.(7)Despite this overwhelming need, access to behavioral health services remains among the most pressing health care challenges in our country.(8)An estimated 56 percent of Americans with a mental health disorder did not receive treatment in 2017.(9)Similarly, half of children and adolescents did not receive treatment for their mental health disorder in 2016.(10)Further complicating access to care, as demand for behavioral health services increases in communities across the United States, the number of psychiatrists available to treat them continues to decline.(11)The population of practicing psychiatrists declined by more than 10 percent between the period of 2003 through 2013, while the population of primary care physicians and neurologists grew during the same period.(12)Technology has evolved to connect individuals to health care services in new ways, including via telehealth.(13)Moreover, studies show that video visits are an effective strategy to provide mental health treatment to children and, in fact, may be preferable in some cases.(14)During the 115th Congress, Congress recognized the potential of telehealth to ensure that those in urgent need of substance use disorder treatment receive the care they require.(15)As passed and signed into law, sections 2001 and 1009 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (Public Law 115–271) expands the use of telehealth services for the treatment of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders.(16)It is widely recognized that there is a close relationship between mental health and substance use disorders.3.Medicare treatment of behavioral health services furnished through telehealthSection 1834(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (4)(C)—(A)in clause (i), by striking and (7) and inserting (7), and (9); and(B)in clause (ii)(X)—(i)by striking or telehealth services and inserting , telehealth services; and(ii)by inserting or telehealth services described in paragraph (9) before the period at the end; and(2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(9)Treatment of behavioral health services furnished through telehealthThe geographic requirements described in paragraph (4)(C)(i) shall not apply with respect to telehealth services that are behavioral health services furnished on or after January 1, 2022, to eligible telehealth individuals, including initial patient evaluations, follow-up medical management, and other behavioral health services, as determined by the Secretary, at an originating site described in paragraph (4)(C)(ii) (other than an originating site described in subclause (IX) of such paragraph)..4.Medicaid mental and behavioral health treatment through telehealthSection 1009 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (Public Law 115–271) is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)in the header, by striking treatment for substance use disorders and inserting treatment for substance use disorders and mental health disorders and behavioral health disorders;(B)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and inserting The Secretary;(C)in paragraph (1)—(i)by striking treatment for substance use disorders and inserting treatment for substance use disorders and mental health disorders and behavioral health disorders; and(ii)by inserting psychotherapy, after counseling,;(D)in paragraph (2), by inserting or mental health disorders and behavioral health disorders after substance use disorders;(E)in paragraph (3), by inserting and mental health disorders and behavioral health disorders after substance use disorders; and(F)by adding at the end, below and after paragraph (3), the following flush left text:The Secretary shall issue the guidance under this subsection not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, with respect to the matters described in the previous provisions of this subsection relating to substance use disorders, and not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, with respect to the matters described in such previous provisions relating to mental health disorders and behavioral health disorders.;(2)in subsection (c)—(A)in the header, by striking treatment for substance use disorders and inserting treatment for substance use disorders and mental health disorders and behavioral health disorders;(B)in paragraph (1), by striking treatment for substance use disorders and inserting treatment for substance use disorders and mental health disorders and behavioral health disorders each place it appears; and(C)in paragraph (2)—(i)by inserting with respect to substance use disorders, after paragraph (1),; and(ii)by adding at the end the following new sentence: Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1), with respect to mental health disorders and behavioral health disorders, together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative action as the Comptroller General determines appropriate.; and(3)in subsection (d)(1)—(A)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting and mental health disorders and behavioral health disorders after substance use disorders;(B)in subparagraph (A), by inserting , and mental health disorders and behavioral health disorders after opioid use disorder; and(C)in subparagraph (B), by inserting and mental health disorders and behavioral health disorders after substance use disorders.5.Effective dateThe amendments made by this Act shall take effect as is included in the enactment of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act.


116 S4814 IS: Israel and United States Security Enhancement for F–35 Exports Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-10-20
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4814IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESOctober 20 (legislative day, October 19), 2020Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mrs. Feinstein) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsA BILLTo ensure that sales, exports, or transfers of F–35 aircraft do not compromise the qualitative military edge of the United States or Israel, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Israel and United States Security Enhancement for F–35 Exports Act of 2020 or the SECURE F–35 Exports Act of 2020.2.Assessment of Israel’s quantitative military disadvantage(a)In generalSection 201(a) of the Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–429; 22 U.S.C. 2776 note) is amended—(1)by inserting , and does not suffer a quantitative military disadvantage from, after qualitative military edge over; and(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f)Public disclosureThe report required under subsection (c) shall be unclassified, without redactions, and public to the maximum extent possible, but may also include a classified annex without redactions..(b)Assessments(1)Initial assessment and reportNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report with an assessment of whether Israel suffers from a quantitative military disadvantage as described in section 201(a) of the Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–429; 22 U.S.C. 2776 note), as amended by subsection (a). The report shall be unclassified, without redactions and public to the maximum extent possible, but may also include a classified annex without redactions. (2)Subsequent assessments and reportsThe President shall direct subsequent assessments on Israel’s quantitative military disadvantage be performed every four years, to coincide with and be included in the quadrennial assessment and report required under section 201 of the Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–429; 22 U.S.C. 2776 note). (c)Public disclosure of certification on sale of F–35 to UAEThe President shall publicly disclose, to the maximum extent possible, the certification required under section 36(h) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(h)) relating to any sale, export, or transfer of F–35 aircraft and associated defense articles and defense services to the United Arab Emirates. 3.Assessment of threat against United States qualitative military edge inherent in export of F–35 and successor combat aircraft(a)Requirement for report and assessment(1)In generalNot later than 15 days before a proposed sale, export, or transfer to a foreign country (other than a member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Australia, Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, or New Zealand) of F–35 aircraft (including any variant or successor combat aircraft) is submitted to Congress pursuant to the requirements of section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report with an assessment of the risks presented by such sale, export, or transfer to the security of the United States, including the critical military and technological military advantage such aircraft provide to the United States Armed Forces.(2)ElementsThe assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include—(A)a comprehensive overview of the potential compromise of United States military technology used in F–35 aircraft by potential foreign intelligence activities; (B)a description of the protective measures that will be taken to safeguard against such compromise; and(C)a description of the counter-measures that could be taken should such compromise occur. (b)CertificationNot later than 15 days before a proposed sale, export, or transfer described under subsection (a)(1), the President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a certification that such sale, export, or transfer does not present a significant danger of compromising the critical military and technological military advantage such aircraft provide to the United States Armed Forces. (c)FormThe assessment and certification required under this section shall be unclassified, without redactions and public to the maximum extent possible, but may also include a classified annex without redactions.4.Certifications related to sale of F–35 aircraft to countries in the Middle East(a)Certifications before saleNot later than 30 days before concluding a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (or corresponding agreement or contract) for the sale of, or concluding a contract for the manufacture of, F–35 aircraft to be transferred to any country in the Middle East other than Israel, the President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a certification, together with a report providing a detailed justification therefor, that—(1)the transfer of F–35 aircraft to the recipient country will not compromise or undermine Israel’s qualitative military edge, as defined in section 36(h) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(h));(2)the recipient country has provided specific, reliable, and verifiable assurances to the United States that it will not use these aircraft in activities or operations inimical to the security of Israel, or to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States, including that the recipient country will—(A)not utilize them against allies and partners of the United States;(B)not transfer or share any component technology of the F–35 aircraft to any third party or third country; and(C)ensure sufficient security against hostile technical collection efforts against the aircraft that could compromise militarily significant or otherwise sensitive information;(3)the recipient country has provided specific, reliable, and verifiable assurances to the United States that it will not use these aircraft to commit, or enable the commission of, a violation of international humanitarian law or internationally recognized human rights;(4)if the recipient country violates such assurances, the United States will have the means to address and ameliorate these violations to reduce the impact on the security of Israel or on the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States, including a listing of such means; and(5)the United States will require technology security measures on the delivery, operation, storage, and servicing of such aircraft sufficient to significantly reduce the danger of compromise of the military technology.(b)Certifications before deliveryNot later than 45 days before permitting the delivery of any F–35 aircraft to any country in the Middle East other than Israel, the President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a certification, together with a report providing a detailed justification therefor, that—(1)the transfer of F–35 aircraft will not compromise or undermine Israel’s qualitative military edge, as defined in section 36(2) of the Arms Export Control Act;(2)the United States has instituted technology security measures on the delivery, operation, storage, and servicing of such aircraft sufficient to significantly reduce the danger of compromise of the military;(3)such country has not, since the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (or corresponding agreement or contract) for such aircraft was concluded, engaged in military, paramilitary, or intelligence operations inimical to the security of Israel or to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States, including—(A)transferring any United States-origin equipment, directly or indirectly, to a United States-designated terrorist organization or to adversaries of Israel or the United States;(B)providing weapons, directly or indirectly, from any source country, including China, to armed militias fighting against partners and allies of the United States;(C)conducting surveillance on any private United States citizen; or(D)committing, or enabling the commission of, a violation of international humanitarian law or internationally recognized human rights; and(4)the recipient country has not purchased or otherwise acquired foreign technology, equipment, or defense articles or services, including from the Russian Federation or the People’s Republic of China, that could be used to compromise the technology of such aircraft and put United States troops or military strategies at risk, unless such technology is also subject to monitoring by United States personnel.(c)Subsequent certificationsThe President shall, not later than 180 days after the date on which the first F–35 combat aircraft transferred to a country in the Middle East other than Israel arrives in its territory, and annually thereafter for 10 years, certify to the appropriate committees of Congress that—(1)the transfer of F–35 aircraft to such country has not compromised or undermined Israel’s qualitative military edge, as defined in section 36(h)(3) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(h)(3)); (2)the United States continues to institute technology security measures on the delivery, operation, storage, and servicing of such aircraft sufficient to significantly reduce the danger of compromise of the military technology of such aircraft;(3)such country has not engaged in military, paramilitary, or intelligence operations inimical to the security of Israel or to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States within the prior year as outlined in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of subsection (b)(3); and(4)such country has not committed, or enabled the commission of, a violation of international humanitarian law or internationally recognized human rights.(d)FormThe certifications and justifications submitted under this section shall be unclassified, without redactions and public to the maximum extent possible, but may also include a classified annex without redactions.5.Appropriate congressional committees definedIn this Act, the term appropriate congressional committees means—(1)the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and(2)the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 1347
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 4, 2011
			Mr. Chabot introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Foreign Affairs, for a
			 period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
			 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
			 committee concerned

		A BILL
		To combat international oil price fixing and to amend the
		  Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a credit against income tax
		  of at least $1,000 to offset high 2011 gasoline and diesel fuel
		  prices.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Oil Price Reduction Act of
			 2011.
		IInternational oil
			 price fixing
			101.Prohibition on
			 bilateral assistance and arms exports to major oil exporting countries engaged
			 in price fixing
				(a)ProhibitionUnited States bilateral assistance and arms
			 exports may not be provided to any country that is a major net oil exporter,
			 including any country that is a member of OPEC, if the country is engaged in
			 oil price fixing to the detriment of the United States economy.
				(b)WaiverThe
			 President may waive the application of subsection (a) with respect to a major
			 oil exporting country if the President determines and certifies to Congress
			 that it is in the national security interests of the United States to do
			 so.
				102.DefinitionsIn this title:
				(1)Oil price
			 fixingThe term oil price fixing means participation
			 in any agreement, arrangement, or understanding with other countries that are
			 oil exporters to increase the price of oil or natural gas by means of, inter
			 alia, limiting oil or gas production or establishing minimum prices for oil or
			 gas.
				(2)OPECThe
			 term OPEC means the Organization of Petroleum Exporting
			 Countries.
				(3)United States
			 bilateral assistance and arms exportsThe term United
			 States bilateral assistance and arms exports does not include
			 humanitarian assistance.
				IINonrefundable
			 credit to offset high 2011 gasoline and diesel fuel prices
			201.Credit against
			 income tax to offset high 2011 gasoline and diesel fuel prices
				(a)In
			 generalSubchapter B of chapter 65 of the Internal Revenue Code
			 of 1986 (relating to abatements, credits, and refunds) is amended by adding at
			 the end the following new section:

						6433.Nonrefundable
				credit to offset high 2011 gasoline and diesel fuel prices
							(a)Allowance of
				creditIn the case of an eligible individual, there shall be
				allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by chapter 1 for the taxpayer’s
				last taxable year ending in 2011 the amount of $1,000 ($2,000 in the case of a
				joint return).
							(b)DefinitionsFor
				purposes of this section—
								(1)Eligible
				individual
									(A)In
				generalThe term eligible individual means any
				individual to whom is registered under State law any qualified highway
				vehicle.
									(B)ExceptionsSuch
				term shall not include—
										(i)any estate or trust,
										(ii)any nonresident alien individual,
				and
										(iii)any individual with respect to whom a
				deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year
				beginning in the calendar year in which the individual’s taxable year
				begins.
										(2)Qualified
				highway vehicle
									(A)In
				generalThe term qualified highway vehicle means any
				highway vehicle fueled in whole or in part by gasoline or diesel fuel.
									(B)Exception for
				business vehiclesSuch term
				shall not include any vehicle all of the use of which is in any trade or
				business.
									(c)Credit treated
				as nonrefundable personal creditFor purposes of this title, the credit
				allowed under this section shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart
				A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter
				1.
							.
				(b)Clerical
			 amendmentThe table of sections for such subchapter B is amended
			 by adding at the end the following new item:

							Sec. 6433. Nonrefundable credit to offset high 2011 gasoline
				and diesel fuel
				prices.

						.
				(c)Effective
			 dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable
			 years ending during 2011.


116 S2208 IS: Promoting Responsibility In Markets and E-Retailers Act of 2019
U.S. Senate
2019-07-23
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		II
		116th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 2208
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			July 23, 2019
			Mr. Scott of Florida introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

		A BILL
		To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of-origin information, and for
			 other purposes.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Promoting Responsibility In Markets and E-Retailers Act of 2019 or the PRIME Act.
 2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)CommissionThe term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission.
 (2)Country of originThe term country of origin has the meaning given such term for purposes of section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1939 (19 U.S.C. 1304).
 (3)Internet applicationThe term internet application means a computer program or software application that is downloaded by a user to an internet-connected device.
 (4)Online retail platformThe term online retail platform means any internet website or other online platform through which products are sold. 3.Country of origin requirements for online retailers and sellers (a)In generalBeginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of the promulgation of final regulations implementing this section—
 (1)it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an online retail platform that does not comply with the requirements of subsection (b); and
 (2)it shall be unlawful for any person who offers a product for sale through an online retail platform to knowingly provide false information to the platform with respect to the country of origin of such product.
 (b)Country of origin disclosure requirementsThe requirements of this subsection, with respect to an online retail platform, are the following: (1)The online retail platform requires any person who wishes to sell a product through the platform to provide the platform with information on the country of origin of such product which shall include, if applicable, the country of origin of the product as the product is marked or labeled pursuant to section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1304) and the regulations promulgated under such Act.
 (2)With respect to any article of foreign origin imported into the United States that is subject to the country of origin marking requirement of section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1304) and is offered for sale on the online retail platform, the platform discloses, in a conspicuous manner and in the same language that is used on the rest of the platform, the name of the country of origin (as such term is defined for purposes of such section 304) of that article.
 4.Country of origin disclosure requirements for sellers of internet applicationsBeginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of the promulgation of final regulations implementing this section—
 (1)it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or distribute an internet application unless the person discloses to any individual who downloads such application, in a clear and conspicuous manner and in the same language that is used on the rest of the platform on which such application is sold or distributed—
 (A)the country in which the developer of such application is located; (B)the country in which the publisher of such application is located; and
 (C)if applicable, the country in which the parent corporation of such developer or publisher is located; and
 (2)it shall be unlawful for the developer or publisher of an internet application to knowingly provide false information to a seller or distributor of internet applications with respect to the country in which such developer or publisher or the parent corporation of such developer or publisher is located.
			5.Enforcement
 (a)Unfair and deceptive acts or practicesA violation of this Act shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)).
			(b)Powers of Commission
 (1)In generalThe Commission shall enforce this Act in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.
 (2)Privileges and immunitiesAny person that violates this Act shall be subject to the penalties (including the provisions of subsections (l) and (m) of section 5 of such Act which provide for a maximum civil penalty per violation of $42,350 (as of February 14, 2019)), and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.).
 (c)Consultation with U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionIn carrying out this Act and promulgating rules under this Act, the Commission shall consult with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
 (d)RulemakingThe Commission shall promulgate in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, such rules as may be necessary to carry out this Act.


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 972
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			March 9, 2011
			Mr. Roe of Tennessee
			 (for himself, Mr. Kline,
			 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina,
			 Ms. Foxx, Mr. Hunter, Mr.
			 Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr.
			 Walberg, Mr. DesJarlais,
			 Mr. Hanna,
			 Mr. Rokita,
			 Mr. Bucshon,
			 Mr. Gowdy,
			 Mrs. Noem,
			 Mrs. Roby,
			 Mr. Heck, Mr. Ross of Florida, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Price
			 of Georgia, Mr. Jordan,
			 and Mr. Mulvaney) introduced the
			 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the
			 Workforce

		A BILL
		To amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the
		  right of employees to a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor
		  Relations Board.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Secret Ballot Protection
			 Act.
		2.FindingsCongress finds that—
			(1)the importance of a secret ballot election
			 has been recognized by the United States for over 100 years;
			(2)the fundamental
			 democratic right to choose by secret ballot is the only method that ensures a
			 choice free of coercion, intimidation, irregularity, or illegality;
			(3)the recognition of
			 a labor organization by way of a private agreement, rather than a secret ballot
			 election supervised by a neutral third party, threatens an employee’s right,
			 codified in the National Labor Relations Act, to choose whether or not to be
			 represented by a labor organization; and
			(4)preserving
			 workers’ right to choose whether or not to be represented by a labor
			 organization through a secret ballot election is important to the strength of
			 the national economy.
			3.National Labor
			 Relations Act
			(a)Recognition of
			 representative
				(1)In
			 generalSection 8(a)(2) of the National Labor Relations Act (29
			 U.S.C. 158(a)(2)) is amended by inserting before the colon the following:
			 or to recognize or bargain collectively with a labor organization that
			 has not been selected by a majority of employees in a unit appropriate for such
			 purposes in a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations
			 Board in accordance with section 9.
				(2)ApplicationThe
			 amendment made by paragraph (1) shall not apply to collective bargaining
			 relationships that were recognized before the date of enactment of this
			 Act.
				(b)Election
			 required
				(1)In
			 generalSection 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act (29
			 U.S.C. 158(b)), as amended by subsection (c) of this section, is
			 amended—
					(A)by striking
			 and at the end of paragraph (6);
					(B)by striking the
			 period at the end of paragraph (7) and inserting ; and;
			 and
					(C)by adding at the
			 end the following:

							(8)to cause or attempt to cause an employer to
				recognize or bargain collectively with a representative of a labor organization
				that has not been selected by a majority of employees in a unit appropriate for
				such purposes in a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor
				Relations Board in accordance with section
				9.
							.
					(2)ApplicationThe amendment made by paragraph (1) shall
			 not apply to collective bargaining relationships that were recognized before
			 the date of enactment of this Act.
				(c)Secret ballot
			 election requiredSection 9(a) of the National Labor Relations
			 Act (29 U.S.C. 159(a)), is amended—
				(1)by inserting
			 (1) after (a);
				(2)by inserting after
			 designated or selected the following: by a secret ballot
			 election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board in accordance with
			 this section; and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(2)The secret ballot election requirement of
				paragraph (1) shall not apply to collective bargaining relationships that were
				recognized before the date of enactment of the Secret Ballot Protection
				Act.
						.
				(d)Conforming
			 amendmentsSection 9(c)(1) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 159(c)(1)) is
			 amended—
				(1)in subparagraph
			 (A)—
					(A)in clause (i), by
			 striking and that their employer declines to recognize their
			 representative as the representative defined in section 9(a) and
			 inserting by a representative; and
					(B)in clause (ii), by
			 striking section 9(a); and inserting subsection
			 (a),; and
					(2)in subparagraph
			 (B), by striking alleging and all that follows through
			 defined in section 9(a).
				4.RegulationsNot later than 6 months after the date of
			 the enactment of this Act the National Labor Relations Board shall review and
			 revise all regulations promulgated before such date to implement the amendments
			 made in this Act to the National Labor Relations Act.


113 HR 5399 IH: Student Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2014
U.S. House of Representatives
2014-08-01
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		I
		113th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5399
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			August 1, 2014
			Mr. Peters of California (for himself and Mr. Vargas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
			 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

		A BILL
		To modify the grace period prior to the repayment period for certain Federal direct loans and to
			 exclude from Federal income taxation certain employer-provided student
			 loan assistance.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Student Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2014.
		2.Restoration and an option to extend the start of the repayment period of certain Federal direct
			 loans
			(a)Restoration of interest subsidy during first 6-Month grace periodSection 428(a)(3)(A)(i)(I) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078(a)(3)(A)(i)(I)) is
			 amended by inserting or, for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan for which the first disbursement is made on or after July 1,
			 2013, which accrues prior to the beginning of the repayment period of the
			 loan (except for interest which accrues during the last 6 months prior to
			 the beginning of such period, in the case of a student who makes an
			 election under section 2(b)(2) of the Student Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2014), before , or.
			(b)Grace-Period extension
				(1)AmendmentSection 428(b)(7) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(7)) is amended—
					(A)in subparagraph (A), by inserting or, in the case of a student who makes an election under section 2(b)(2) of the Student Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2014, 12 months after 6 months; and
					(B)in subparagraph (D), by inserting or, in the case of a student who makes an election under section 2(b)(2) of the Student Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2014, the 12-month period after 6-month period.
					(2)Election of extended grace period for certain FDSL and FDUS LoansIf the unemployment rate calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is greater than the natural
			 rate of unemployment (as established by the Board of Governors of the
			 Federal Reserve System), the Secretary of Education shall provide an
			 opportunity for each borrower who has a Federal Direct Stafford Loan or
			 Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan for which the first disbursement
			 is made on or after July 1, 2013, to elect a 12-month grace period, in
			 accordance with section 428(b)(7) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as
			 amended by this subsection, before beginning repayment. The Secretary
			 shall—
					(A)notify each such borrower of the opportunity for such an election not later than 45 days before the
			 start of the borrower’s repayment period, as determined under section
			 428(b)(7) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as in effect on the day
			 before the date of enactment of this Act;
					(B)advise each such borrower of the financial consequences of electing such 12-month grace period; and
					(C)not require such a borrower to accept a 12-month grace period in accordance with section 428(b)(7)
			 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended by this subsection),
			 unless the borrower specifically elects such 12-month grace period not
			 later than 14 days before the start of the borrower’s repayment period, as
			 determined under section 428(b)(7) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as
			 in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.
					3.Exclusion from gross income of benefits under certain student loan payment assistance programs
			(a)In generalPart III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting
			 after section 127 the following new section:

					127A.Student loan payment assistance programs
						(a)In generalGross income of a qualified employee does not include amounts paid or incurred by the employer for
			 student loan payment assistance provided to such employee if the
			 assistance is furnished pursuant to a program which is described in
			 subsection (c).
						(b)Qualified employeeFor purposes of this subsection, the term qualified employee means any employee who contributes (in addition to any amount excluded from gross income under
			 this section) not less than $50 per month for payment of principal and
			 interest on the loans subject to the student loan payment assistance
			 program.
						(c)Limitations
							(1)Assistance limitationThe amount taken into account under subsection (a) with respect to an individual for student loan
			 assistance with respect to student loan payments during a taxable year
			 shall not exceed $6,000.
							(2)Earned income limitationThe amount excluded from the income of an employee under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall
			 not exceed the earned income of such employee for such taxable year.
							(d)Student loan payment assistance program
							(1)In generalFor purposes of this section a student loan payment assistance program is a separate written plan
			 of an employer for the exclusive benefit of his employees to provide such
			 employees with student loan payment assistance which meets the
			 requirements of paragraphs (2) through (10) of this subsection. If any
			 plan would qualify as a student loan payment assistance program but for a
			 failure to meet the requirements of this subsection, then, notwithstanding
			 such failure, such plan shall be treated as a student loan payment
			 assistance program in the case of employees who are not highly compensated
			 employees.
							(2)DiscriminationThe contributions or benefits provided under the plan shall not discriminate in favor of employees
			 who are highly compensated employees (within the meaning of section
			 414(q)).
							(3)EligibilityThe program shall benefit employees who qualify under a classification set up by the employer and
			 found by the Secretary not to be discriminatory in favor of employees
			 described in paragraph (2).
							(4)Principal shareholders or ownersNot more than 25 percent of the amounts paid or incurred by the employer for student loan payment
			 assistance during the year may be provided for the class of individuals
			 who are shareholders or owners (or their spouses or dependents), each of
			 whom (on any day of the year) owns more than 5 percent of the stock or of
			 the capital or profits interest in the employer.
							(5)No funding requiredA program referred to in paragraph (1) is not required to be funded.
							(6)Notification of eligible employeesReasonable notification of the availability and terms of the program shall be provided to eligible
			 employees.
							(7)Statement of expensesThe plan shall furnish to an employee, on or before January 31, a written statement showing the
			 amounts paid or expenses incurred by the employer in providing student
			 loan payment assistance to such employee during the previous calendar
			 year.
							(8)Benefits
								(A)In generalA plan meets the requirements of this paragraph if the average benefits provided to employees who
			 are not highly compensated employees under all plans of the employer is at
			 least 55 percent of the average benefits provided to highly compensated
			 employees under all plans of the employer.
								(B)Salary reduction agreementsFor purposes of subparagraph (A), in the case of any benefits provided through a salary reduction
			 agreement, a plan may disregard any employees whose compensation is less
			 than $25,000. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term compensation has the meaning given such term by section 414(q)(4), except that, under rules prescribed by the
			 Secretary, an employer may elect to determine compensation on any other
			 basis which does not discriminate in favor of highly compensated
			 employees.
								(9)Contributions made directly to lenderA plan meets the requirements of this paragraph if all benefits provided under the plan are paid
			 directly to the holder of the indebtedness referred to in subsection
			 (d)(1)(A)(i).
							(10)Matching contributionsA plan which meets the requirements of paragraphs (2) through (9) shall not fail to be treated as a
			 program described in this subsection merely because such plan provides for
			 the employer to make matching contributions with respect to employee
			 contributions.
							(e)Definitions and special rulesFor purposes of this section—
							(1)Student loan payment assistance
								(A)In generalThe term student loan payment assistance means the payment of principal or interest on—
									(i)any indebtedness incurred by the employee solely to pay qualified higher education expenses (as
			 defined in section 221) which—
										(I)are paid or incurred within a reasonable period of time before or after the indebtedness was
			 incurred, and
										(II)are attributable to education furnished during a period during which the employee was an eligible
			 student, or
										(ii)any indebtedness used to refinance indebtedness described in clause (i).Such term shall not include any payment of principal or interest on indebtedness owed to a person
			 who is related (within the meaning of section 267(b) or 707(b)(1)) to the
			 taxpayer or to any person by reason of a loan under any qualified employer
			 plan (as defined in section 72(p)(4)) or under any contract referred to in
			 section 72(p)(5).(B)Eligible studentThe term eligible student has the meaning given such term by section 25A(b)(3).
								(C)DependentThe term dependent has the meaning given such term by section 152 (determined without regard to subsections (b)(1),
			 (b)(2), and (d)(1)(B) thereof).
								(2)Earned incomeThe term earned income shall have the meaning given such term in section 32(c)(2), but such term shall not include any
			 amounts paid or incurred by an employer for student loan payment
			 assistance to an employee.
							(3)EmployeeThe term employee includes, for any year, an individual who is an employee within the meaning of section 401(c)(1)
			 (relating to self-employed individuals).
							(4)EmployerAn individual who owns the entire interest in an unincorporated trade or business shall be treated
			 as his own employer. A partnership shall be treated as the employer of
			 each partner who is an employee within the meaning of paragraph (3).
							(5)Attribution rules
								(A)Ownership of stockOwnership of stock in a corporation shall be determined in accordance with the rules provided under
			 subsections (d) and (e) of section 1563 (without regard to section
			 1563(e)(3)(C)).
								(B)Interest in unincorporated trade or businessThe interest of an employee in a trade or business which is not incorporated shall be determined in
			 accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary, which shall be
			 based on principles similar to the principles which apply in the case of
			 subparagraph (A).
								(6)Utilization test not applicableA student loan payment assistance program shall not be held or considered to fail to meet any
			 requirements of subsection (c) (other than paragraphs (4) and (8) thereof)
			 merely because of utilization rates for the different types of assistance
			 made available under the program.
							(7)Disallowance of excluded amounts as credit or deductionNo deduction or credit shall be allowed to the employee under any other section of this chapter for
			 any amount excluded from the gross income of the employee by reason of
			 this section.
							(8)Treatment of salary reduction amountsAny matching contribution withheld from an employee under a student loan payment assistance program
			 pursuant to a salary reduction agreement shall be treated for purposes of
			 this title as an amount paid by the employee and not as an amount paid by
			 the employer..
			(b)Conforming amendmentsSections 221(d)(2)(A), 414 (n)(3)(C) and (t)(2), 3121(a)(18), 3306(b)(13), 3401(a)(18), and
			 6039D(d)(1) of such Code are each amended by inserting 127A, after 127,.
			(c)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by
			 inserting after the item relating to section 127 the following new item:

						Sec. 127A. Student loan payment assistance programs..
			(d)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act.
			4.Deduction for student loan payments which are matched by an employer
			(a)In generalPart VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by
			 redesignating section 224 as section 225 and by inserting after section
			 223 the following new section:

					224.Deduction for student loan payments which are matched by an employer
						(a)In generalIn the case of an individual who is a qualified employee (as defined in section 127A), there shall
			 be allowed as a deduction an amount equal to the student loan payments
			 made by such individual with respect to which an employer of such
			 individual makes matching contributions under a student loan payment
			 assistance program which are excludible from the gross income of such
			 employee under section 127A.
						(b)Annual limitationThe amount allowable as a deduction under subsection (a) with respect to any individual for any
			 taxable year shall not exceed $6,000.
						(c)Lifetime limitationThe amount allowable as a deduction under subsection (a) with respect to any individual for any
			 taxable year shall not exceed the excess of—
							(1)$50,000, over
							(2)the aggregate amount allowable as a deduction under subsection (a) with respect to such individual
			 for all prior taxable years.
							(d)Denial of double benefitAny amount excluded from the gross income of an individual under section 127A shall not be treated
			 as an amount paid by such individual for purposes of this section. The
			 amount of principal and interest with respect to which a deduction is
			 allowed under this section shall not be taken into account in determining
			 the amount of any other deduction or credit allowed under this chapter..
			(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections for part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by
			 redesignating the item relating to section 224 as an item relating to
			 section 225 and by inserting after the item relating to section 223 the
			 following new item:

						Sec. 224. Deduction for student loan payments which are matched by an employer..
			(c)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the
			 enactment of this Act.


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		Union Calendar No. 787
		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		H. R. 6434
		[Report No. 115–1006]
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 18, 2018
			Mr. Pallone introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

			November 2, 2018
			Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

		A BILL
		To amend section 7 of Public Law 100–515 (16 U.S.C. 1244 note) to promote continued use of the
			 James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation
			 Area by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

		1.Transfer of the James J. Howard Marine Sciences LaboratorySection 7 of Public Law 100–515 (16 U.S.C. 1244 note) is amended by striking subsection (b) and
			 inserting the following:

				(b)Transfer from the State to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
					(1)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, or the provisions of the August 13, 1991, Ground Lease
			 Agreement (Lease) between the Department of the Interior and the State of New Jersey (State), upon notice to the National Park Service, the State may transfer without consideration, and the
			 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may accept, all State
			 improvements within the land assignment and right of way, including the
			 James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory (Laboratory), two parking lots, and the seawater supply and backflow pipes as generally depicted on the map
			 entitled Gateway National Recreation Area, James J. Howard Marine Science Laboratory Land Assignment, numbered 646/142,581A, and dated April 2018 (Map) and any related State personal property.
					(2)Lease amendmentUpon the transfer authorized in paragraph (1), the Lease shall be amended to exclude any
			 obligations of the State and the Department of the Interior related to the
			 Laboratory and associated property and improvements transferred to the
			 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. However, all obligations
			 of the State to rehabilitate Building 74 and modify landscaping on the
			 surrounding property as depicted on the Map, under the Lease and pursuant
			 to subsection (a), shall remain in full force and effect.
					(3)Use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUpon the transfer authorized in paragraph (1), the Administrator of the National Oceanic and
			 Atmospheric Administration is authorized to use the land generally
			 depicted on the Map as a land assignment and right of way and associated
			 land and appurtenances for continued use of the Laboratory, including
			 providing maintenance and repair, and access to the Laboratory, the
			 parking lots and the seawater supply and back flow pipes, without
			 consideration, except for reimbursement to the National Park Service of
			 agreed upon reasonable actual costs of subsequently provided goods and
			 services.
					(4)Agreement between the National Park Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUpon the transfer authorized in paragraph (1), the Director of the National Park Service and the
			 Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall
			 enter into an agreement addressing responsibilities pertaining to the use
			 of the land assignment within the Sandy Hook Unit of the Gateway National
			 Recreation Area as authorized in paragraph (3). The agreement shall
			 prohibit any new construction on this land, permanent or nonpermanent, or
			 significant alteration to the exterior of the Laboratory, without National
			 Park Service approval.
					(5)Restoration
						(A)Notwithstanding any provision of the Lease to the contrary, if the State does not transfer the
			 improvements as authorized in paragraph (1), and these improvements are
			 not used as or in support of a marine science laboratory, the State shall
			 demolish and remove the improvements and restore the land in accordance
			 with the standards set forth by the National Park Service, free of
			 unacceptable encumbrances and in compliance with all applicable laws and
			 regulations regarding known contaminants.
						(B)If the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration accepts the improvements as authorized in
			 paragraph (1) and these improvements are not used as or in support of a
			 marine science laboratory, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
			 Administration shall be responsible for demolishing and removing these
			 improvements and restoring the land, in accordance with the standards set
			 forth by the National Park Service, free of unacceptable encumbrances and
			 in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding known
			 contaminants..

		November 2, 2018
		Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed


113 HR 3746 IH: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-12-12
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I113th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3746IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 12, 2013Mr. Larson of Connecticut introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the WorkforceA BILLTo provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013.2.Minimum wage increases(a)Minimum wage(1)In generalSection 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1)) is amended to read as follows:(1)except as otherwise provided in this section, not less than—(A)$8.50 an hour, beginning on the first day of the third month that begins after the date of enactment of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 Act;(B)$10.00 an hour, beginning 1 year after that first day;(C)$11.00 an hour, beginning 2 years after that first day; and(D)beginning on the date that is 3 years after that first day, and annually thereafter, the amount determined by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (h);.(2)Determination based on increase in the consumer price indexSection 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206) is amended by adding at the end the following:(h)(1)Each year, by not later than the date that is 90 days before a new minimum wage determined under subsection (a)(1)(D) is to take effect, the Secretary shall determine the minimum wage to be in effect pursuant to this subsection for the subsequent 1-year period. The wage determined pursuant to this subsection for a year shall be—(A)not less than the amount in effect under subsection (a)(1) on the date of such determination;(B)increased from such amount by the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (United States city average, all items, not seasonally adjusted), or its successor publication, as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; and(C)rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05.(2)In calculating the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall compare such Consumer Price Index for the most recent month, quarter, or year available (as selected by the Secretary prior to the first year for which a minimum wage is in effect pursuant to this subsection) with the Consumer Price Index for the same month in the preceding year, the same quarter in the preceding year, or the preceding year, respectively..(b)Base minimum wage for tipped employeesSection 3(m)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 203(m)(1)) is amended to read as follows:(1)the cash wage paid such employee, which for purposes of such determination shall be not less than—(A)for the 1-year period beginning on the first day of the third month that begins after the date of enactment of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013, $3.00 an hour;(B)for each succeeding 1-year period until the hourly wage under this paragraph equals 70 percent of the wage in effect under section 6(a)(1) for such period, an hourly wage equal to the amount determined under this paragraph for the preceding year, increased by the lesser of—(i)$0.95; or(ii)the amount necessary for the wage in effect under this paragraph to equal 70 percent of the wage in effect under section 6(a)(1) for such period, rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05; and(C)for each succeeding 1-year period after the year in which the hourly wage under this paragraph first equals 70 percent of the wage in effect under section 6(a)(1) for the same period, the amount necessary to ensure that the wage in effect under this paragraph remains equal to 70 percent of the wage in effect under section 6(a)(1), rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05; and.(c)Publication of noticeSection 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (as amended by subsection (a)) (29 U.S.C. 206) is further amended by adding at the end the following:(i)Not later than 60 days prior to the effective date of any increase in the minimum wage determined under subsection (h) or required for tipped employees in accordance with subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 3(m)(1), as amended by the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register and on the website of the Department of Labor a notice announcing the adjusted required wage..(d)Effective dateThe amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the first day of the third month that begins after the date of enactment of this Act.


		III
		112th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 222
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			June 29, 2011
			Mr. Casey submitted the
			 following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing the American Revolution Center
		  for its role in telling the story of the American Revolution and the continuing
		  impact on struggles for freedom, self-government, and the rule of law
		  throughout the world, and encouraging the Center in its efforts to build a new
		  Museum of the American Revolution.

		Whereas the American Revolution secured the independence
			 of the United States of America, and made possible a vibrant system of
			 self-government based on liberty and equality;
		Whereas the history and ideas of the American Revolution
			 have sustained the Nation through its moments of greatest peril and inspired
			 many of the greatest achievements;
		Whereas the American Revolution Center (in this resolution
			 referred to as the Center) is the steward of a nationally
			 significant collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and artwork from the period
			 of the American Revolution;
		Whereas the Center is actively working to be a
			 connector to other American Revolution organizations and sites
			 through its website and with collaborative programming;
		Whereas the Center has committed itself to the
			 establishment of a new Museum of the American Revolution that is
			 to be built in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, just steps from Independence Hall,
			 the Liberty Bell, Carpenter’s Hall, and Christ Church;
		Whereas the Museum of the American Revolution will be
			 built in one of our Nation’s most historic neighborhoods, visited by many
			 millions of people from around the world each year;
		Whereas the Museum of the American Revolution will tell
			 the entire story of the American Revolution, providing a context for heritage
			 tourists as they travel to other Revolutionary-era sites in Philadelphia and
			 throughout the United States; and
		Whereas the Center and the proposed Museum of the American
			 Revolution will provide future generations with both a physical and a virtual
			 venue to learn the story of the American Revolution: Now, therefore, be
			 it

		That the Senate—
			(1)recognizes the
			 contribution of the American Revolution Center to the preservation of the story
			 of the founding of the United States; and
			(2)expresses support
			 for the Center's efforts to establish an appropriate museum to tell such story
			 to future generations.


115 HR 4860 IH: Appalachian Regional Commission Relocation Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-01-19
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I
115th CONGRESS2d Session
H. R. 4860
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 19, 2018
Mr. Griffith introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL
To relocate the headquarters of the Appalachian Regional Commission, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Appalachian Regional Commission Relocation Act. 2.FindingsCongress finds the following:
(1)Regional commissions, such as the Delta Regional Authority, the Denali Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission, are each headquartered in their respective region. (2)Headquartering regional commissions within the region affected is a sensible approach to ensure that the commissions are housed in more affordable locations than the District of Columbia, thereby reducing administrative overhead and making the commissions closer and more accountable to the people the commissions were designed to serve.
3.Headquarters of the Appalachian Regional Commission
(a)In generalSection 14301 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:  (g)HeadquartersThe headquarters of the Commission shall be located in the Appalachian region..
(b)Implementation
(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Cochairman of the Commission shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the amendment made in subsection (a). (2)ExtensionThe Federal Cochairman of the Commission may extend, by up to 180 days, the period for implementation specified in paragraph (1) if the Federal Cochairman submits to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate written notice of the need for the extension.