		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 589
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			March 12, 2009
			Mr. Feingold (for
			 himself, Mr. Voinovich,
			 Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Cochran, and Mr.
			 Cardin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
			 referred to the Committee on Foreign
			 Relations

		A BILL
		To establish a Global Service Fellowship Program and to
		  authorize Volunteers for Prosperity, and for other purposes.

		1.Short
			 titleThis Act may be cited as
			 the Global Service Fellowship Program
			 Act of 2009.
		2.FindingsCongress makes the following
			 findings:
			(1)Secretary of
			 State Hillary Clinton has said that a critical component of our efforts to
			 bolster national and global security is to find common ground and common
			 purpose with other peoples and to invest in social development.
			(2)Polling data from
			 Terror Free Tomorrow indicates that nearly 60 percent of the people of
			 Indonesia and 75 percent of the people of Pakistan held more favorable views of
			 the United States following humanitarian assistance after their tsunami and
			 earthquake tragedies, respectively, and these changes in perception of the
			 United States were sustained beyond the initial period of aid and
			 service.
			(3)International
			 volunteering opportunities are effective means of addressing critical human
			 needs, building bridges across cultures, and promoting mutual
			 understanding.
			(4)Current volunteer
			 programs, such as the Peace Corps, remain an important part of Federal efforts
			 to promote volunteer service and provide related programming.
			(5)Financial
			 limitations are a common obstacle to volunteering overseas, and awarding
			 financial fellowships would reduce barriers for many individuals otherwise
			 unable to afford travel overseas.
			(6)Allowing
			 flexibility in the duration of volunteering opportunities would reduce another
			 barrier to volunteering.
			(7)A global service
			 fellowship program would provide funding and programmatic flexibility for
			 volunteers of all backgrounds, ages, and geographical locations.
			(8)Eligible
			 organizations willing to participate in the fellowship program as sponsoring
			 organizations would be in a better position to recruit volunteers for their
			 programs overseas.
			(9)The United States
			 Agency for International Development has taken important steps towards
			 encouraging this kind of a program through the creation of Volunteers for
			 Prosperity, which promotes international volunteer service by skilled
			 professionals from the United States but has never been formally
			 authorized.
			3.Volunteers for
			 prosperity
			(a)EstablishmentConsistent
			 with Executive Order 13317 (68 Fed. Reg. 56515), the Administrator of the
			 United States Agency for International Development shall establish the Office
			 of Volunteers for Prosperity.
			(b)PurposeThe
			 Office of Volunteers for Prosperity shall pursue the objectives described in
			 section 4(d)(2), including by—
				(1)implementing the
			 Global Service Fellowship Program established under section 4;
				(2)promoting other
			 short and long-term international volunteering opportunities;
				(3)promoting the
			 efforts of Global Service Fellows as part of the public diplomacy efforts of
			 the United States Government;
				(4)helping eligible
			 United States sponsoring organizations, as described in section 4(e)(3)(A), to
			 recruit and effectively manage skilled United States professionals for
			 volunteer assignments overseas; and
				(5)providing
			 recognition for volunteers from the United States who serve internationally,
			 and the organizations sponsoring them.
				4.Global Service
			 Fellowship Program
			(a)EstablishmentThe
			 Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall
			 establish and administer a program to be known as the Global Service Fellowship
			 Program (in this section referred to as the Program).
			(b)PurposeThe
			 purpose of the Program is to fund fellowships to promote international
			 volunteering opportunities as a means of building bridges across cultures,
			 addressing critical human needs, and promoting mutual understanding.
			(c)FellowshipsGrants
			 awarded under the Program shall be used to fund fellowships as follows:
				(1)Fellowships
			 lasting 90 days or less in duration may be funded at levels of up to
			 $2,500.
				(2)Fellowships
			 lasting between 91 days and 180 days may be funded at levels up to
			 $5,000.
				(3)Fellowships
			 lasting between 181 days and one year may be funded at levels up to
			 $7,500.
				(d)Coordination
			 with sponsoring organizations
				(1)In
			 generalFellows shall undertake their volunteer opportunity in
			 coordination with an eligible volunteer sponsoring organization. Such
			 organizations shall be registered with the Administrator and shall collaborate
			 with host country organizations in developing, as appropriate, fellowships that
			 appropriately address local needs, maximize the transfer of skills, and build
			 local capacity.
				(2)Prioritization
			 of projectsDecisions to award fellowships shall be prioritized
			 according to humanitarian and development goals of the United States
			 Government, including the following:
					(A)Eradication
			 of extreme poverty in conjunction with the United Nations Millennium
			 Development Goals.
					(B)Achievement
			 of universal primary education.
					(C)Promotion of
			 gender equality and the empowerment of women and families.
					(D)Reducing
			 child mortality and improving maternal health.
					(E)Providing
			 medical and dental health care and prevention.
					(F)Providing
			 assistance for the elderly, orphans, people with disabilities, and
			 refugees.
					(G)Promoting
			 environmental sustainability.
					(H)Providing
			 economic and social opportunities for young people in countries with
			 significant youth populations, including promoting youth service by building
			 related volunteer-sector capacity in host countries.
					(I)Combating
			 HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other infectious diseases.
					(J)Helping to
			 build or provide decent housing.
					(K)Providing
			 disaster and humanitarian response, preparedness, and reconstruction.
					(L)Promoting
			 cross-cultural exchange, language education, conflict resolution, and
			 peace.
					(M)Developing
			 global partnerships for development in the areas of economic growth,
			 microenterprise, asset development, and agricultural and rural
			 development.
					(N)Advancing
			 access to information technology and strengthening civil society.
					(e)Application
			 process
				(1)Submission
			 and review of applicationsApplicants shall submit applications
			 for fellowships under the Program to the Administrator of the United States
			 Agency for International Development.
				(2)SelectionThe
			 Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall
			 determine the eligibility of candidates and, in coordination with sponsoring
			 organizations, award and administer fellowships under the Program.
				(3)CriteriaThe
			 Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall
			 develop and publish criteria for fellowships in accordance with the following
			 guidelines:
					(A)Sponsoring
			 organizationsApplicants for Global Service Fellowships must be
			 registered with qualified sponsoring organizations such as—
						(i)nongovernmental
			 organizations based in the United States that sponsor international volunteer
			 service;
						(ii)faith-based
			 organizations engaged in the delivery of nonsectarian services;
						(iii)universities
			 and colleges operating international service learning and volunteer service
			 programs; and
						(iv)nongovernmental
			 organizations based in the United States that collaborate with local or
			 national host government agencies or nongovernmental organizations in promoting
			 volunteer capacity and national and community service activities consistent
			 with the prioritized humanitarian and development goals set forth in subsection
			 (d)(2).
						(B)ApplicantsApplicants
			 shall be selected for Global Service Fellowships as follows:
						(i)Applicants
			 shall have clearly defined and structured goals for their proposed fellowships,
			 including a plan for assessing and monitoring progress toward such goals with
			 sponsoring organizations and a basis for follow-up and review by the
			 Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.
						(ii)Priority
			 should be given to—
							(I)applicants
			 from households with an income that is less than 200 percent of the poverty
			 level established pursuant to current census figures;
							(II)applicants
			 who have demonstrated prior community service experience;
							(III)applicants
			 with skills and experience suited to the specific needs of host
			 organizations;
							(IV)applicants
			 who demonstrate a clear plan to communicate their volunteer experiences to
			 their community upon their return; and
							(V)applicants
			 whose physical residence would ensure a diverse geographical distribution of
			 awardees from across the United States.
							(f)Reporting
			 requirement
				(1)Notification
			 of awardsThe Administrator of the United States Agency for
			 International Development shall notify Members of Congress of the decision to
			 award a fellowship to their constituents at least 2 business days prior to
			 notification to the awardee and shall provide intended travel dates and project
			 summaries of the fellows. Members of Congress may then elect to notify the
			 constituent of the award.
				(2)ReportsNot
			 later than 90 days after returning from service abroad under the Program,
			 fellows shall submit such reports as the Administrator of the United States
			 Agency for International Development may require, including post-fellowship
			 reports prepared for their home communities, to the Administrator of the United
			 States Agency for International Development and their congressional
			 representatives.
				(g)Eligible
			 costs
				(1)In
			 generalFunds awarded under this section may be used by the
			 sponsoring organization to cover the following costs associated with Global
			 Service Fellowships:
					(A)Airfare,
			 accommodations, and transportation within the host country.
					(B)Fees assessed
			 by sponsoring organizations to defray international service program costs and
			 administrative costs.
					(C)Subsistence
			 allowance in accordance with local market conditions.
					(D)Program
			 materials and tools used for service-related purposes.
					(E)Language and
			 cultural training and other costs associated with pre-service project
			 orientation.
					(2)Tuition not
			 coveredFunds awarded under this section may not be used for
			 tuition costs.
				(h)Nondiscrimination
			 requirements
				(1)Selection
			 of applicantsThe selection of applicants under subsection (e)
			 shall be without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age,
			 political affiliation, sexual orientation, or disability.
				(2)Sponsoring
			 organizations
					(A)In
			 generalA sponsoring organization shall not discriminate against
			 a Global Service Fellowship Program participant or applicant, a beneficiary of
			 any project in which a Global Service Fellow participates, or, except as
			 provided in subparagraph (B), an employee of the organization who is paid with
			 assistance provided under the Program on the basis of race, religion, color,
			 national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or
			 disability.
					(B)Limited
			 exception for employees of sponsoring organizations employed at time of
			 awarding of fundsThe prohibition under subparagraph (A) on
			 discrimination on the basis of religion shall not apply to the employment, with
			 assistance provided under this Program, of any employee who was employed with
			 the sponsoring organization on the date that the funds were awarded.
					5.Evaluation
			 and report
			(a)Evaluation
			 of Global Service Fellowship ProgramThe Administrator of the
			 United States Agency for International Development shall establish and
			 implement an evaluation process for determining the effectiveness of the Global
			 Service Fellowship Program.
			(b)ReportNot
			 later than March 31, 2011, the Administrator of the United States Agency for
			 International Development shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of
			 the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives
			 a report on the Global Service Fellowships Program established under section 4.
			 The report shall describe—
				(1)the identity
			 and location of sponsoring organizations;
				(2)for each
			 humanitarian or development goal identified by sponsoring organizations, the
			 number of volunteer opportunities and the number of related Global Service
			 Fellowships that have been funded;
				(3)the number of
			 volunteers recruited or engaged with Global Service Fellows and their
			 sponsoring organizations or local host organizations;
				(4)the locations
			 of volunteer services;
				(5)the
			 effectiveness of such services based upon findings of the evaluation process;
			 and
				(6)the total
			 numbers of applications for Global Service Fellowships that have been received
			 and accepted to the Program.
				6.RegulationsThe Administrator of the United States
			 Agency for International Development shall prescribe regulations to carry out
			 the provisions of this Act.
		7.Authorization of
			 appropriations
			(a)FundingThere
			 is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State $15,000,000 for each
			 of fiscal years 2010 through 2012 for the Office of Volunteers for Prosperity
			 and the Global Service Fellowship Program.
			(b)Allocation of
			 FundsOf the amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection
			 (a)—
				(1)not less than 90
			 percent of expended amounts shall be used to fund Global Service Fellowships;
			 and
				(2)not more than 10
			 percent of expended amounts may be used for administrative expenses of the
			 Office of Volunteers for Prosperity and the Global Service Fellowship
			 Program.
				(c)OffsetIn
			 order to provide an offset for amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a),
			 the Internal Revenue Service shall deposit in the Treasury as miscellaneous
			 receipts all of the fees it receives for services.


109 HR 1110 IH: To amend title 23, United States Code, relating to the toll credit toward the non-Federal share payable for certain highway and transit projects.
U.S. House of Representatives
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1110
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 3, 2005
Mr. Marchant introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL
To amend title 23, United States Code, relating to the toll credit toward the non-Federal share payable for certain highway and transit projects.

1.Toll creditsSection 120(j)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—
(1)by striking A State and inserting the following:

(A)In generalA State; and
(2)by striking the last sentence and inserting the following:

(B)Special rule for use of Federal fundsIf the public, quasi-public, or private agency has built, improved, or maintained the facility using Federal funds, the credit under this paragraph shall be reduced by a percentage equal to the percentage of the total cost of building, improving, or maintaining the facility that was derived from Federal funds.
(C)Federal funds defined In this paragraph, the term Federal funds does not include loans of Federal funds or other financial assistance that must be repaid to the Government..


116 HR 8989 IH: To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to conduct a study on the feasibility, benefits, and costs of using a distributed ledger system in the post-trade clearing and settlement process, and for other purposes.
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2020-12-16
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I116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8989IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 16, 2020Mr. Lynch (for himself and Mr. Emmer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo require the Securities and Exchange Commission to conduct a study on the feasibility, benefits, and costs of using a distributed ledger system in the post-trade clearing and settlement process, and for other purposes.1.Study on the use of a distributed ledger system(a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall conduct a study on the feasibility, benefits, and costs of using a distributed ledger system in the post-trade clearing and settlement process.(b)ConsultationIn conducting the study under subsection (a), the Commission staff shall consult with domestic and international stakeholders.(c)Contents of the studyThe study required under subsection (a) shall include—(1)an identification of the key operational and regulatory challenges and opportunities that could be caused by the use of a distributed ledger system in the post-trade clearing and settlement process;(2)an identification of practices from domestic and international models that use a distributed ledger system in the clearing and settlement process;(3)an identification of the processes and entities that could be disintermediated by the use of such system in such processes;(4)an identification of the potential steps for establishing international standards for, and global continuity of service in the transition to, the use of such system in such processes;(5)an identification of the implications of the use of such system in such processes on—(A)investor protection, capital formation, and market efficiency; and(B)the establishment of international standards; and(6)an assessment of whether the Commission should implement a pilot program to use such system in such processes.(d)Report required(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on the findings and determinations of the study required under subsection (a).(2)UpdateNot later than 1 year after the date on which the report under paragraph (1) is submitted, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report that updates the findings and determinations of the report submitted under such paragraph.(3)ContentIn submitting the reports required under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Commission may not include confidential information.


		II
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. 2349
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			April 25, 2012
			Mr. Levin introduced the
			 following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To suspend temporarily the duty on
		  cyanamide.

		1.Cyanamide
			(a)In
			 generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
			 Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the
			 following new heading:

								9902.01.00Cyanamide (CAS No. 420–04–2) (provided for in subheading
						2835.00.00)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015

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


116 S2630 IS: Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
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2019-10-17
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2630IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESOctober 17, 2019Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Perdue, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, and Mrs. Blackburn) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act.
		2.Repeal of
			 Davis-Bacon wage requirements
			(a)In
 generalSubchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, is repealed.
 (b)ReferenceAny reference in any law to a requirement under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, shall be null and void.
			3.Effective date
 and limitationSection 2, and the amendment made by such section, shall take effect 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act but shall not affect any contract that is—
 (1)in existence on the date that is 30 days after such date of enactment; or
 (2)made pursuant to an invitation for bids outstanding on the date that is 30 days after such date of enactment.


113 HJ 21 IH: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
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		IA
		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. J. RES. 21
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 22, 2013
			Mr. McGovern (for
			 himself, Mr. Jones,
			 Ms. Pingree of Maine,
			 Mr. Capuano,
			 Mr. Cohen,
			 Mr. Cicilline,
			 Mr. Farr, Mr. DeFazio, and Ms.
			 Lee of California) introduced the following joint resolution; which
			 was referred to the Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		JOINT RESOLUTION
		Proposing an amendment to the Constitution
		  of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to
		  regulate corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities
		  established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign
		  state.

		That the following article is
			 proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall
			 be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified
			 by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States:

				 —
					1.We the people who ordain and establish this
				Constitution intend the rights protected by this Constitution to be the rights
				of natural persons.
					2.The words people, person, or citizen as
				used in this Constitution do not include corporations, limited liability
				companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the
				United States, or any foreign state, and such corporate entities are subject to
				such regulation as the people, through their elected State and Federal
				representatives, deem reasonable and are otherwise consistent with the powers
				of Congress and the States under this Constitution.
					3.Nothing contained herein shall be construed
				to limit the people’s rights of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, free
				exercise of religion, freedom of association and all such other rights of the
				people, which rights are
				unalienable.
					.


		IIB
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5843
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			June 29, 2012
			Received; read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on Homeland Security and
			 Governmental Affairs

		AN ACT
		To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002
		  to permit use of certain grant funds for training conducted in conjunction with
		  a national laboratory or research facility.

		1.Use of grant funds for
			 projects conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research
			 facilitySection 2008(a)(2) of
			 the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 609(a)(2))
			 is amended by inserting training conducted in conjunction with a
			 national laboratory or research facility and after
			 including.

			Passed the House of
			 Representatives June 28, 2012.
			Karen L. Haas,
			Clerk


117 HR 1600 IH: Methane Emissions Reduction Act
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1600IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 3, 2021Mr. Upton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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 reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Methane Emissions Reduction Act. 2.Methane emissions(a)In generalThe Secretary of Energy shall carry out a comprehensive program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, recognizing that States are the primary regulators of oil and natural gas production activities and emissions, including by—(1)providing technical assistance to State and public utility commissioners and officials, representatives from the energy industry, and other stakeholders from State, local, and Tribal organizations;(2)accelerating the development and application of technologies and practices to reduce flaring and venting of natural gas;(3)maintaining a database that summarizes the relevant flaring and venting regulations in each of the oil and gas producing States; and(4)informing the States and other stakeholders of potential options available to economically capture and utilize natural gas.(b)ReportNot later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce a report describing—(1)Federal, State, and local policies and regulations relating to natural gas flaring and venting;(2)initiatives to accelerate technology solutions to reduce natural gas flaring and venting;(3)barriers to the development and commercial application of technologies to capture natural gas that would otherwise be flared or vented; and(4)recommendations to reduce barriers described in paragraph (3).(c)Technical conferenceIn preparing the report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Energy shall solicit input from States and local governments and representatives of the energy industry, including by convening a technical conference and providing an opportunity for submission of written comments on a draft report.


109 HR 1484 IH: For the relief of Syan Simeonov Stoyanov.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-04-05
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1484
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 5, 2005
Mr. Davis of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
For the relief of Syan Simeonov Stoyanov.

1.Permanent resident status for Stoyan Simeonov Stoyanov
(a)In generalNotwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Stoyan Simeonov Stoyanov shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.
(b)Adjustment of statusIf Stoyan Simeonov Stoyanov enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), he shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c)Deadline for application and payment of feesSubsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(d)Reduction of immigrant visa numberUpon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Stoyan Simeonov Stoyanov, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
(e)Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relativesThe natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Stoyan Simeonov Stoyanov shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.


107 HR 307 RH: Preserving America’s Battlefields Act
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2020-12-08
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IBUnion Calendar No. 512116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 307[Report No. 116–627]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 8, 2019Mr. Hice of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Abraham, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Cole, Mr. Cook, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Fortenberry, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Harris, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Kind, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Long, Mr. Loudermilk, Mr. McEachin, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mr. Sires, Ms. Stefanik, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Wittman, Mr. Katko, and Mr. Collins of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesDecember 8, 2020Additional sponsors: Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Norman, Mr. Harder of California, Mr. Riggleman, Mrs. Radewagen, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Johnson of Ohio, Mr. Mooney of West Virginia, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania, Mr. Luetkemeyer, Mr. Posey, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Tipton, Ms. Meng, Mr. Clay, Mr. Raskin, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Brindisi, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Case, Mr. Van Drew, Mrs. Luria, Mr. Cline, Mr. Ruppersberger, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Peters, Mr. Stivers, Mr. Malinowski, Mr. Bishop of Utah, Mr. Griffith, Mrs. Miller, Ms. Houlahan, Mr. Spano, Mr. Armstrong, Ms. Wexton, Mr. Trone, Mr. Turner, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, Ms. Pingree, Mr. Guest, Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Beyer, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Graves of Georgia, Mr. Kustoff of Tennessee, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Cisneros, Mr. Sarbanes, Ms. Spanberger, Mr. DesJarlais, Mr. Aguilar, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Smith of Missouri, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Budd, Mr. Costa, Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Hurd of Texas, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Soto, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Ms. Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Mr. Woodall, Mr. Collins of Georgia, Mr. Gottheimer, and Mr. DelgadoDecember 8, 2020Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo provide for partnerships among State and local governments, regional entities, and the private sector to preserve, conserve, and enhance the visitor experience at nationally significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Preserving America’s Battlefields Act.2.Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002Section 2 of the Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–359) is amended to read as follows:2.Findings and purposes(a)FindingsCongress finds the following:(1)Battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812 and the Civil War—(A)provide a means for the people of the United States to understand our Nation’s turbulent first century;(B)serve as living memorials to those who fought and sacrificed in these conflicts to establish and maintain our freedom and liberty;(C)serve as training grounds for our Nation’s Armed Forces; and(D)serve as heritage tourism destinations, generating revenue for local economies.(2)According to the Report on the Nation’s Civil War Battlefields, prepared by the National Park Service and updated in 2010, of the 383 Civil War battlefields identified as national preservation priorities—(A)only at 31 battlefields is more than half of the surviving landscape permanently protected;(B)at 227 battlefields, less than half of the surviving landscape is permanently protected;(C)65 battlefields have no protection at all; and(D)113 battlefields have been severely hampered by development since the Civil War or are on the verge of being overwhelmed.(3)According to the 2007 Report to Congress on the Historic Preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites in the United States, prepared by the National Park Service, of the 243 principal Revolutionary War and War of 1812 battlefields identified as national preservation priorities—(A)almost 70 percent lie within urban areas as denoted in the 2000 U.S. Census;(B)141 are lost or extremely fragmented, with residential and commercial development being the chief threats;(C)100 other battlefields retain significant features and lands from the period of battle, although on average these battlefields retain only 37 percent of the original historic scene;(D)of these 100 surviving but diminished battle landscapes, 82 are partially owned and protected by public and nonprofit stewards, although the extent of that protection varies from site to site;(E)18 are without any legal protection;(F)the condition of two battlefields is unknown, with additional research and survey being required to determine their exact location and condition; and(G)the paucity of existing battlefield landscapes necessitates preservation and maintenance of what precious little remains today.(b)PurposesThe purposes of this Act are—(1)to act quickly and proactively to preserve and protect nationally significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War through conservation easements and fee-simple purchases of those battlefields from willing sellers; and(2)to create partnerships among State and local governments, regional entities, and the private sector to preserve, conserve, and enhance the visitor experience at nationally significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War..3.Preservation assistanceSection 308103(f) of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:(f)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to provide grants under this section $20,000,000 for each fiscal year through 2028, of which not more than 10 percent may be used each fiscal year as follows:(1)Not more than $1,000,000 for projects and programs that modernize battlefield interpretive and educational assets through the deployment of technology, disbursed through the competitive grant process to non-profit organizations.(2)Not more than $1,000,000 for grants to organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code to be used for projects that restore day-of-battle conditions on land preserved through Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant Program funds..December 8, 2020Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed


117 HR 1528 : Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-04-22
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IIB117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1528IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 22, 2021Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsAN ACTTo require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study of Rule 10b5–1 trading plans, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Promoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders Act.2.SEC study(a)Study(1)In generalThe Securities and Exchange Commission shall carry out a study of whether Rule 10b5–1 (17 CFR 240.10b5–1) should be amended to—(A)limit the ability of issuers and issuer insiders to adopt a plan described under paragraph (c)(1)(i)(A)(3) of Rule 10b5–1 (trading plan) to a time when the issuer or issuer insider is permitted to buy or sell securities during issuer-adopted trading windows;(B)limit the ability of issuers and issuer insiders to adopt multiple trading plans;(C)establish a mandatory delay between the adoption of a trading plan and the execution of the first trade pursuant to such a plan and, if so and depending on the Commission’s findings with respect to subparagraph (A)—(i)whether any such delay should be the same for trading plans adopted during an issuer-adopted trading window as opposed to outside of such a window; and(ii)whether any exceptions to such a delay are appropriate;(D)limit the frequency that issuers and issuer insiders may modify or cancel trading plans;(E)require issuers and issuer insiders to file with the Commission trading plan adoptions, amendments, terminations and transactions; or(F)require boards of issuers that have adopted a trading plan to—(i)adopt policies covering trading plan practices;(ii)periodically monitor trading plan transactions; and(iii)ensure that issuer policies discuss trading plan use in the context of guidelines or requirements on equity hedging, holding, and ownership.(2)Additional considerationsIn carrying out the study required under paragraph (1), the Commission shall consider—(A)how any such amendments may clarify and enhance existing prohibitions against insider trading;(B)the impact any such amendments may have on the ability of issuers to attract persons to become an issuer insider;(C)the impact any such amendments may have on capital formation;(D)the impact any such amendments may have on an issuer’s willingness to operate as a public company; and(E)any other consideration that the Commission considers necessary and appropriate for the protection of investors.(b)ReportNot later than the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under section (a).(c)RulemakingAfter the completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Commission shall, subject to public notice and comment, revise Rule 10b5–1 consistent with the results of such study.Passed the House of Representatives April 20, 2021.Cheryl L. Johnson,Clerk


114 HRES 398 IH: Recognizing that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities in the United States.
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-07-29
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		IV
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. RES. 398
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			July 29, 2015
			Ms. Jenkins of Kansas (for herself and Mr. Welch) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

		RESOLUTION
		Recognizing that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of
			 the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities
			 in the United States.

 Whereas access to quality health care services determines whether individuals in the United States can remain in the communities they call home and whether their children will return to those communities to raise families of their own;
 Whereas more than 60,000,000 individuals in rural areas of the United States rely on rural hospitals and other providers as critical access points to health care;
 Whereas rural areas of the United States need quality health care services to attract and retain business and industry;
 Whereas, to ensure that communities in the United States survive and flourish, Congress must address the unique health care needs of individuals in rural areas of the United States;
 Whereas individuals in rural areas of the United States are, per capita, older, poorer, and sicker than individuals in urban areas of the United States;
 Whereas, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, rural areas have higher rates of poverty, chronic disease, and uninsurance, and millions of rural Americans have limited access to a primary care provider;
 Whereas, according to the Department of Agriculture, individuals in rural areas of the United States have higher rates of age-adjusted mortality, disability, and chronic disease than individuals in urban areas of the United States;
 Whereas the 19.3 percent of the population of the United States that lives in rural areas is scattered over 95 percent of the landmass of the United States;
 Whereas the geography and weather of rural areas of the United States can make accessing health care difficult, and cultural, social, and language barriers compound rural health challenges;
 Whereas individuals in rural areas of the United States are more likely to be uninsured and more likely to receive coverage through public sources than individuals in urban areas of the United States;
 Whereas the proportion of uninsured and underinsured individuals is rising faster in rural areas of the United States than in urban areas of the United States;
 Whereas access to health care continues to be a major challenge in rural areas of the United States, as—
 (1)97 percent of the 2,041 rural counties in the United States are designated as primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas (commonly referred to as HPSAs);
 (2)rural areas of the United States have 31-percent fewer primary care physicians per 100,000 people as urban areas of the United States; and
 (3)more than 40 percent of patients in rural areas of the United States travel at least 20 miles to receive specialty medical care, compared to only 3 percent of patients in urban areas of the United States;
 Whereas, because rural hospitals and other providers face unique challenges in administering care to patients, Congress has traditionally supported those providers by implementing—
 (1)specific programs to address rural hospital closures that occurred in the 1980s by providing financial support to hospitals that are geographically isolated and in which Medicare patients make up a significant percentage of hospital inpatient days or discharges; and
 (2)a program established in 1997 to support limited-service hospitals that, being located in rural areas of the United States that cannot support a full-service hospital, are critical access points to health care for rural patients;
 Whereas hospitals in rural areas of the United States achieve high levels of performance, according to standards for quality, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency, for the types of care most relevant to rural communities;
 Whereas, in addition to the vital care that rural health care providers provide to patients, rural health care providers are critical to the local economies of their communities and are one of the largest types of employers in rural areas of the United States where, on average, 10 to 15 percent of total employment impact is attributed to the health sector;
 Whereas a hospital in a rural area of the United States is typically one of the top 2 largest employers in that area;
 Whereas 1 primary care physician in a rural community annually generates approximately $1,400,000 in wages, salaries, and benefits, and 1 general surgeon in a rural community annually generates approximately $1,400,000 in wages, salaries, and benefits and $2,700,000 in total revenues;
 Whereas the average critical access hospital, a limited-service rural health care facility, creates 195 jobs and annually generates $8,400,000 in wages, salaries, and benefits, and the wages, salaries, and benefits provided by a critical access hospital can amount to 20 percent of the output of a rural community's economy;
 Whereas hospitals in rural communities play a vital role in caring for the residents of those communities and preserving the special way of life that communities in the United States foster; and
 Whereas the closure of a hospital in a rural community often results in severe economic decline in the community and the departure of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health providers from the community, and forces patients to travel long distances for care or to delay receiving care, leading to decreased health outcomes, higher costs, and added burden to patients: Now, therefore, be it

 That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities in the United States;
 (2)recognizes that preserving and strengthening access to quality health care in rural areas of the United States is crucial to the success and prosperity of the United States;
 (3)recognizes that strengthening access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States makes Medicare more cost-effective and improves health outcomes for patients;
 (4)recognizes that, in addition to the vital care that rural health care providers provide to patients, rural health care providers are integral to the local economies and are one of the largest types of employers in rural areas of the United States; and
 (5)celebrates the many dedicated medical professionals across the United States who work hard each day to deliver quality care to the nearly 1 in 5 people in the United States living in rural areas, because the dedication and professionalism of those medical professionals preserves the special way of life and sense of community enjoyed and cherished by individuals in rural areas of the United States.


116 S2988 IS: Veteran Pension Protection Act of 2019
U.S. Senate
2019-12-05
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II116th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2988IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 5, 2019Mr. Tester (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Casey, and Mr. Daines) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo address the financial exploitation of veterans receiving pension from the Department of Veterans
			 Affairs, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Veteran Pension Protection Act of 2019. 2.Plan to address the financial exploitation of veterans receiving pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs (a)Development of method for solicitation and collection of informationNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop a method for systematically soliciting and collecting information on complaints received, referrals made, and actions taken by the pension management centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs and any other relevant components of the Department, in cases of potential financial exploitation of individuals receiving pension under chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code.
			(b)Plan To assess and address financial exploitation of veterans
 (1)In generalThe Secretary shall develop and periodically update a plan— (A)to regularly assess the information solicited and collected under subsection (a) to identify trends of potential financial exploitation of the individuals described in subsection (a) across the Department; and
 (B)to outline actions that the Department can take to improve education and training to address those trends.
 (2)Submission of planNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once every two years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit the plan most recently developed or updated under paragraph (1) to—
 (A)the Comptroller General of the United States; and (B)the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives.
					3.Overpayments of pension to veterans receiving pension from the Department of Veterans Affairs
 (a)Guidance and training for claims processorsAs the Secretary considers necessary, but not less frequently than once every three years, the Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall update guidance and training curriculum for the processors of claims for pension under chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code, regarding the evaluation of questionable medical expenses on applications for pension, including by updating such guidance with respect to what constitutes a questionable medical expense and by including examples of such expenses.
 (b)Identification and trackingThe Under Secretary shall develop a method for identifying and tracking the number of individuals who have received overpayments of pension under chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code.
 (c)Annual reportNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later than October 31 of each fiscal year beginning thereafter, the Under Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes, for the period covered by the report—
 (1)the number of individuals who received overpayments of pension under chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code; and
 (2)the reason for each overpayment. 4.Evaluation of additional actions for verifying direct deposit information provided by veterans on applications for veterans pension (a)In generalThe Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall—
 (1)conduct an evaluation of the feasibility and advisability of requiring the processors of claims for pension under chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code, to take additional actions to verify that the direct deposit information provided by an individual on an application for pension is for the appropriate recipient; and
 (2)identify such legislative or administrative actions as the Under Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that payments of pension are provided to the correct recipients.
				(b)Submission to Congress
 (1)In generalNot later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the evaluation and identification under subsection (a).
 (2)ContentsThe report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A)The findings of the Under Secretary with respect to the evaluation conducted under subsection (a)(1).
 (B)The actions identified under subsection (a)(2). (C)A plan for implementing any administrative actions identified under subsection (a)(2).
 (D)A rationale for not implementing any actions evaluated under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) but not identified under paragraph (2) of such subsection.
					5.Annual report on efforts of Department of Veterans Affairs to address the financial exploitation of
			 veterans receiving pension
 (a)In generalNot less frequently than once each year, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on efforts to address the financial exploitation of individuals receiving pension under chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code.
 (b)ContentsEach report required by subsection (a) shall include, for the period covered by the report, the following:
 (1)The number of individuals who received pension under chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code, who have been referred by any component of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the Office of Inspector General of the Department as likely or proven victims of financial exploitation.
 (2)The number of referrals and reports relating to the financial exploitation of such individuals made by the Department of Veterans Affairs to—
 (A)the Consumer Sentinel Network of the Federal Trade Commission; and (B)the Department of Justice.
 (3)A description of the actions taken as a result of such referrals and reports against— (A)individuals recognized by the Secretary as agents or attorneys under section 5904 of title 38, United States Code; and
 (B)individuals not so recognized. 6.Notice regarding fees charged in connection with filing an application for veterans pensionThe Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that every paper or electronic document relating to the receipt of pension under chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code, that is available to individuals who apply for such pension, including educational forms about or applications for such pension, includes a notice that the Department does not charge any fee in connection with the filing of an application for such pension.
		7.Outreach plan for educating vulnerable veterans about potential financial exploitation relating to
			 the receipt of pension
 (a)Development of planThe Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall develop, in collaboration with veterans service organizations, an outreach plan for educating vulnerable individuals about potential financial exploitation relating to the receipt of pension under chapter 15 of title 38, United States Code.
 (b)Submission to CongressNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives the plan developed under subsection (a).
 (c)Veterans service organization definedIn this section, the term veterans service organization means an organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.


116 S4458 IS: Suppress COVID–19 Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-08-05
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4458IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAugust 5, 2020Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Ms. Smith, Mr. Tillis, Mr. King, and Mr. Carper) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo grant the authority for States to enter into interstate compacts or agreements for the purpose of procuring COVID–19 tests.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Suppress COVID–19 Act of 2020.2.Interstate compacts and agreements(a)Establishment and purposesThe consent of Congress is hereby given to States and Indian Tribes to enter into compacts, not in conflict with any law of the United States, for cooperative effort and mutual assistance in procuring COVID–19 tests and supplies for such tests, or cooperative agreements (referred to in this section as agreements) for cooperative effort and mutual assistance in procuring COVID–19 tests and supplies through memoranda of understanding. (b)AssistanceThe Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary) shall—(1)take all possible steps to encourage and assist States and Indian Tribes entering into interstate compacts or agreements under this section;(2)cooperate with such compacts and agreements; (3)cooperate with States and Indian Tribes forming cooperative agreements for cooperative effort and mutual assistance in procuring COVID–19 tests and supplies for such tests, through memoranda of understanding instead of compacts; and(4)encourage cooperative activities of Federal departments and agencies with such compacts or agreements.(c)Funding(1)Appropriation(A)In generalEffective on the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, and there are hereby appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $25,000,000,000, for purposes of supporting testing procurement. Of such amount—(i)$20,000,000,000 shall be made available to States and Indian Tribes on the date that is 30 days after such date of enactment, which States or Indian Tribes may forward to interstate compacts or agreements authorized under this section; and(ii)$5,000,000,000 shall be reserved for States and Indian Tribes that enter into compacts authorized or agreements recognized under this section.(B)Reservation of amountsOf the amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A), not less than $667,000,000 shall be reserved for awards to Indian Tribes that shall be distributed by the Secretary in consultation with the Indian Health Service. (C)Emergency designation(i)In generalThe amounts provided by this paragraph are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)).(ii)Designation in SenateIn the Senate, this paragraph is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.(2)Allotments(A)Funds for StatesOut of amounts appropriated under paragraph (1) and allocated for the purpose described in paragraph (1)(A)(i) and not reserved under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall allot to each State an amount that bears the same relationship to the total amount so allocated under paragraph (1)(A)(i) and not so reserved that the amount allotted to such State under the State's Public Health Emergency Preparedness cooperative agreement for fiscal year 2019 bears to the total amount appropriated to the Public Health Emergency Preparedness program for fiscal year 2019 for purposes of making allocations to States.(B)Allocations for States entering into compacts or agreementsThe Secretary, not later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act, shall allocate the amounts appropriated under paragraph (1) and allocated for the purposes described in paragraph (1)(A)(ii) to eligible States and Indian Tribes that have entered into a compact or agreement under this section or stated their intent to enter into such a compact or agreement, according to a formula established by the Secretary that provides a base amount to each such State and Indian Tribe, plus an additional amount based on population. (d)Eligibility for certain fundingA State or Indian Tribe is eligible for an allocation under subsection (c)(2)(B) only if the compact or agreement that the State or Indian Tribe has joined meets all of the following requirements:(1)Transparency provisionsThe compact or agreement shall publicly disclose all contract sums, terms, requests for proposals, and recipients of contracts on a quarterly basis, and shall publicly disclose, on a quarterly basis, key performance indicators of, with respect to COVID–19 testing used by the compact or agreement, the price, volume, speed to market, and test turnaround time. With respect to new contracts, compacts and agreements shall give priority to contracting entities that can guarantee fulfillment of existing contracts with States or Indian Tribes.(2)Procurement governing structureThe compact or agreement shall demonstrate having consulted with, for purposes of developing contracts for testing procurement, medical professionals, individuals with a background in public health, business, biotechnology, logistics, manufacturing, or procurement.(3)Anti-corruption provisionsThe compact or agreement shall have in place anti-corruption requirements that prohibit anyone who is overseeing the development of the compact or agreement from personally benefitting from any contract the compact or agreement enters.(4)Timely testingThe compact or agreement shall have as a goal testing turnaround times of under 24 hours.(e)ExpirationAmounts appropriated under this section and made available to States and Indian Tribes for testing procurement shall remain available until the later of December 31, 2021, or the date that is 90 days after the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID–19 expires, and, on such applicable date, any such funds that remain unobligated shall be remitted to the Treasury of the United States. 3.State plans(a)In general(1)In generalEffective on the date that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, there are hereby appropriated to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $18,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID–19, domestically or internationally, for necessary expenses undertaken by States and Tribal authorities to implement COVID–19 testing, contact tracing, and supporting isolation programs, and to otherwise monitor and suppress COVID–19.(2)Reservation of amountsOf the amounts appropriated under subparagraph (A), not less than $600,000,000 shall be reserved for awards to Indian Tribes that shall be distributed by the Secretary in consultation with the Indian Health Service.(3)Emergency designation(A)In generalThe amounts provided by this subsection are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4(g) of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (2 U.S.C. 933(g)).(B)Designation in SenateIn the Senate, this subsection is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.(b)Allocation to States and Indian Tribes(1)In generalOf the amount appropriated under subsection (a), $9,000,000,000 shall be allocated to States and Indian Tribes for contact tracing personnel, $4,000,000,000 shall be allocated to States and Indian Tribes for voluntary self-isolation, income support for individuals in isolation, or other isolation supports, $4,500,000,000 shall be allocated to States for Tribal and local health offices, and $500,000,000 shall be allocated to States and Indian Tribes for data modernization in Tribal and local health offices. States and Indian Tribes may apply for a waiver from the Federal Government to use amounts received under this paragraph for a different purpose than as originally disbursed, provided that any such other use is consistent with the purposes of this section. States and Indian Tribes shall take all possible steps to distribute funding received under this subsection to Tribal and local health offices as promptly as possible.(2)Allocations to StatesAmounts appropriated under subsection (a)(1) and not reserved under subsection (a)(2) shall be allotted to each State in an amount that bears the same relationship to the total amount appropriated under subsection (a)(1) and not so reserved that the amount that the State received pursuant to the Public Health Emergency Preparedness cooperative agreement in fiscal year 2019 bears to the total amount appropriated under such cooperative agreement for such fiscal year. (3)State plansTo be eligible for an allocation under paragraph (1), a State or Indian Tribe shall submit to the Secretary a testing, tracing, and supported isolation plan it intends to follow to achieve suppression of COVID–19 to levels at or below the low incidence plateau set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Such plan shall be developed in consultation with State, local, and Tribal public health departments, include key performance indicators tied to field best practices for contact tracing and supported isolation as well as testing, and be submitted as an addendum to any similar plan a State or Indian Tribe previously submitted to the Secretary, as required pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116–139). The Secretary shall make each plan submitted under this paragraph publicly available 60 days after submission. (c)ExpirationAmounts appropriated under this section and made available to States and Indian Tribes for testing procurement shall remain available until the later of December 31, 2021, or the date that is 90 days after the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID–19 expires, and, on such applicable date, any such funds that remain unobligated shall be remitted to the Treasury of the United States. (d)CoordinationThe Secretary shall develop a plan to coordinate and provide guidance to States and Indian Tribes in drafting their testing plans described in this section and seek to support the development of shared indicators for all States and Indian Tribes. 4.DefinitionsFor purposes of this Act: (1)The terms COVID–19 test, COVID–19 testing, and testing mean a viral or serological in vitro diagnostic test defined in section 809.3 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations) for the detection of SARS–CoV–2 or the diagnosis of the virus that causes COVID–19, and the administration of such test, that—(A)is approved, cleared, or authorized under section 510(k), 513, 515, or 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360(k), 360c, 360e, 360bbb–3);(B)the developer has requested, or intends to request, emergency use authorization under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb–3), unless and until the emergency use authorization request under such section 564 has been denied or the developer of such test does not submit a request under such section within a reasonable timeframe;(C)is developed in and authorized by a State that has notified the Secretary of Health and Human Services of its intention to review tests intended to diagnose COVID–19; or(D)is another test that the Secretary determines appropriate in guidance.(2)The term Indian Tribe means an Indian tribe or a tribal organization, as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3)The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.(4)The term State has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201).5.Use of other appropriated amounts(a)In generalOut of any amounts remaining unobligated on the date of enactment of this Act of the additional amount of $25,000,000,000 appropriated to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund under the heading Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund under the heading Office of the Secretary under the heading Department of Health and Human Services in division B of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116–139) for the purpose of developing, purchasing, administering, processing, and analyzing COVID–19 tests, including support for workforce, epidemiology, use by employers or in other settings, scale up of testing by public health, academic, commercial, and hospital laboratories, and community-based testing sites, health care facilities, and other entities engaged in COVID–19 testing, conduct surveillance, trace contacts, and other related activities related to COVID–19 testing, $7,000,000,000 shall be allocated for the purposes described in subsection (b).(b)AllocationsOf the $7,000,000,000 reallocated under subsection (a), $234,000,000 shall be proportionately allocated to Indian Tribes, and $6,766,000,000 shall be proportionately allocated to States, together with other amounts allocated to such Indian Tribes and States under section 3, for the same purposes described in such sections and in accordance with the same requirements applicable with respect to allocations of amounts appropriated under such sections. 6.Report to CongressThe Secretary shall report to Congress not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act on how the Secretary intends to distribute funds provided under this Act, including a timeline of distribution of such funds.