109 HR 2607 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on Formulations of Clodinafop-propargyl.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-05-24
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2607
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 24, 2005
Mr. Terry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Formulations of Clodinafop-propargyl.

1.Formulations of Clodinafop-propargyl
(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:

9902.90.12Formulations of Clodinafop-propargyl which include ClodinafopTechnical - Propanoic acid, 2-[4-[(5-chloro-3-fluoro-2-pyridinyl)oxy]-phenoxy]-2-propynyl ester (CAS No. 105512-06-9) (provided for in subheading 3808.30.15) FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.


117 HR 263 IH: Big Cat Public Safety Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2021-01-11
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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 263IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 11, 2021Mr. Quigley (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. García of Illinois, Mr. Waltz, Mr. McNerney, and Mr. Womack) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Big Cat Public Safety Act.2.Definitions(a)In generalSection 2 of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3371) is amended—(1)by redesignating subsections (a) through (k) as subsections (b) through (l), respectively; and(2)by inserting before subsection (b) (as so redesignated) the following:(a)BreedThe term breed means to facilitate propagation or reproduction (whether intentionally or negligently), or to fail to prevent propagation or reproduction..(b)Conforming amendments(1)Consolidated Farm and Rural Development ActSection 349(a)(3) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1997(a)(3)) is amended by striking section 2(a) and inserting section 2(b).(2)Lacey Act Amendments of 1981(A)Section 3(e)(2)(C) of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3372(e)(2)(C)) is amended—(i)in clause (ii), by striking section 2(g) and inserting section 2(h); and(ii)in clause (iii), by striking section 2(g) and inserting section 2(h).(B)Section 7(c) of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3376(c)) is amended by striking section 2(f)(2)(A) and inserting section 2(g)(2)(A).3.ProhibitionsSection 3 of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3372) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)in paragraph (2)—(i)in subparagraph (A), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting ; or;(ii)in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking ; or and inserting a semicolon; and(iii)by striking subparagraph (C); and(B)in paragraph (4), by striking (1) through (3) and inserting (1) through (3) or subsection (e); and(2)by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:(e)Captive wildlife offense(1)In generalIt is unlawful for any person to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce, or in a manner substantially affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or to breed or possess, any prohibited wildlife species.(2)Limitation on applicationParagraph (1) does not apply to—(A)an entity exhibiting animals to the public under a Class C license from the Department of Agriculture, or a Federal facility registered with the Department of Agriculture that exhibits animals, if such entity or facility holds such license or registration in good standing and if the entity or facility—(i)does not allow any individual to come into direct physical contact with a prohibited wildlife species, unless that individual is—(I)a trained professional employee or contractor of the entity or facility (or an accompanying employee receiving professional training);(II)a licensed veterinarian (or a veterinary student accompanying such a veterinarian); or(III)directly supporting conservation programs of the entity or facility, the contact is not in the course of commercial activity (which may be evidenced by advertisement or promotion of such activity or other relevant evidence), and the contact is incidental to humane husbandry conducted pursuant to a species-specific, publicly available, peer-edited population management and care plan that has been provided to the Secretary with justifications that the plan—(aa)reflects established conservation science principles;(bb)incorporates genetic and demographic analysis of a multi-institution population of animals covered by the plan; and(cc)promotes animal welfare by ensuring that the frequency of breeding is appropriate for the species;(ii)ensures that during public exhibition of a lion (Panthera leo), tiger (Panthera tigris), leopard (Panthera pardus), snow leopard (Uncia uncia), jaguar (Panthera onca), cougar (Puma concolor), or any hybrid thereof, the animal is at least 15 feet from members of the public unless there is a permanent barrier sufficient to prevent public contact;(B)a State college, university, or agency, or a State-licensed veterinarian;(C)a wildlife sanctuary that cares for prohibited wildlife species, and—(i)is a corporation that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and described in sections 501(c)(3) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of such Code;(ii)does not commercially trade in any prohibited wildlife species, including offspring, parts, and byproducts of such animals;(iii)does not breed any prohibited wildlife species;(iv)does not allow direct contact between the public and any prohibited wildlife species; and(v)does not allow the transportation and display of any prohibited wildlife species off-site;(D)has custody of any prohibited wildlife species solely for the purpose of expeditiously transporting the prohibited wildlife species to a person described in this paragraph with respect to the species; or(E)an entity or individual that is in possession of any prohibited wildlife species that was born before the date of the enactment of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, and—(i)not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the such Act, the entity or individual registers each individual animal of each prohibited wildlife species possessed by the entity or individual with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;(ii)does not breed, acquire, or sell any prohibited wildlife species after the date of the enactment of such Act; and(iii)does not allow direct contact between the public and prohibited wildlife species..4.Penalties(a)Civil penaltiesSection 4(a)(1) of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3373(a)(1)) is amended—(1)by inserting (e), after (d),; and(2)by inserting , (e), after subsection (d).(b)Criminal penaltiesSection 4(d) of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3373(d)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting (e), after (d),;(2)in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting (e), after (d),;(3)in paragraph (2), by inserting (e), after (d),; and(4)by adding at the end the following:(4)Any person who knowingly violates subsection (e) of section 3 shall be fined not more than $20,000, or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both. Each violation shall be a separate offense and the offense is deemed to have been committed in the district where the violation first occurred, and in any district in which the defendant may have taken or been in possession of the prohibited wildlife species..5.Forfeiture of prohibited wildlife speciesSection 5(a)(1) of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3374(a)(1)) is amended by inserting bred, possessed, before imported, exported,.6.AdministrationSection 7(a) of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3376(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(3)The Secretary shall, in consultation with other relevant Federal and State agencies, promulgate any regulations necessary to implement section 3(e)..


 HCON 106 ENR: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
U.S. House of Representatives
2012-05-09
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One Hundred Twelfth Congress of the United States of America
At the Second SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twelve
H. CON. RES. 106

May 9, 2012
Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

1.USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR SOAP BOX DERBY RACES
(a)In GeneralThe Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association (in this resolution referred to as the sponsor) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, soap box derby races (in this resolution referred to as the event), on the Capitol Grounds.  (b)Date of EventThe event shall be held on June 16, 2012, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate.
2.TERMS AND CONDITIONS
(a)In GeneralUnder conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1)free of admission charge and open to the public; and
(2)arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress.  (b)Expenses and LiabilitiesThe sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event.
3.EVENT PREPARATIONSSubject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event.  4.ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTSThe Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make such additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the event.
5.ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONSThe Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event.   Clerk of the House of Representatives.Secretary of the Senate.


114 HR 60 IH: Cyber Defense National Guard Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-01-06
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 60
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			January 6, 2015
			Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select)

		A BILL
		To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a study on the feasibility of
			 establishing a Cyber Defense National Guard.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Cyber Defense National Guard Act.
		2.Study on establishment of Cyber Defense National Guard
			(a)StudyThe Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the
			 Secretary of Homeland Security, shall conduct a study on the feasibility
			 of establishing a Cyber Defense National Guard.
			(b)ContentsThe study required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis of—
				(1)the cost of creating a Cyber Defense National Guard;
				(2)the number of persons who would be needed to defend the critical infrastructure of the United
			 States from a cyber attack or manmade intentional or unintentional
			 catastrophic incident;
				(3)the sources of potential members of a Cyber Defense National Guard, including industry, academic
			 institutions, research facilities, and Federal contractors;
				(4)which elements of the Federal Government would be best equipped to recruit, train, and manage a
			 Cyber Defense National Guard;
				(5)the criteria required for persons to serve in a Cyber Defense National Guard;
				(6)if an incident disrupts communications in a region or area, what resources can be pre-positioned
			 and training instilled to assure the effectiveness and responsiveness of a
			 Cyber Defense National Guard;
				(7)the minimum requirements for consideration for inclusion in a Cyber Defense National Guard;
				(8)the impact of the effectiveness of a Cyber Defense National Guard of the possibility that the
			 population of potential recruits may be dominated by men and women without
			 military, intelligence, law enforcement, or government work experience;
				(9)the recruitment and vetting costs for a Cyber Defense National Guard;
				(10)the frequency of cyber defense and unit cohesion training;
				(11)how well military discipline is able to be adapted for use for creating command and control systems
			 and protocols for a Cyber Defense National Guard;
				(12)the logistics of allowing governors to use the Cyber Defense National Guard in States during times
			 of cyber emergency;
				(13)the advantages and disadvantages of creating a Cyber Defense National Guard on the cyber security
			 of the United States; and
				(14)whether a force trained to defend the networks of the United States in the event of a major attack
			 or natural or manmade disaster will benefit overall efforts to defend the
			 interests of the United States.
				(c)Report
				(1)SubmissionNot later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National
			 Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the
			 Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit to the Committee on Armed
			 Services, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Permanent Select
			 Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House
			 of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
			 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Select Committee on
			 Intelligence, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report
			 containing the results of the study required under subsection (a).
				(2)FormThe report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
			 classified annex.


115 S1884 RS: Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-09-28
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IICalendar No. 336115th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 1884[Report No. 115–210]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 28, 2017Mrs. McCaskill (for herself and Mr. Lee) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsFebruary 26, 2018Reported by Mr. Johnson, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo provide for joint reports by relevant Federal agencies to Congress regarding incidents of
			 terrorism, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2017 or the REPORT Act. 2.Duty to report (a)Duty imposedWhenever an act of terrorism occurs in the United States, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and, as appropriate, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center, to submit, within 1 year of the completion of the investigation concerning such act by the primary Government agency conducting such investigation, an unclassified report (which may be accompanied by a classified annex) to Congress concerning such act.
 (b)Content of reportsA report under this section shall— (1)include a statement of the facts of the act of terrorism referred to in subsection (a), as known at the time of the report;
 (2)identify any gaps in national security that could be addressed to prevent future acts of terrorism; and
 (3)any recommendations for additional measures that could be taken to improve homeland security, including potential changes in law enforcement practices or changes in law, with particular attention to changes that could help prevent future acts of terrorism.
 (c)ExceptionThe duty established under subsection (a) shall not apply in instances in which the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the head of the National Counterterrorism Center determines that the information required to be reported could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution. In such instances, the Secretary shall notify Congress of such prior to the first anniversary of the completion of the investigation described in such subsection.
 (d)DefinitionIn this section, the term act of terrorism has the meaning given such term in section 3077 of title 18, United States Code.  1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2017 or the REPORT Act.
		2.Duty to report
 (a)Duty imposedExcept as provided in subsection (c), whenever an act of terrorism occurs in the United States, it shall be the duty of the primary Government agency investigating such act to submit, in collaboration with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and, as appropriate, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, an unclassified report (which may be accompanied by a classified annex) to Congress concerning such act not later than 1 year after the completion of the investigation. Reports required under this subsection may be combined into a quarterly report to Congress.
 (b)Content of reportsEach report under this section shall include— (1)a statement of the facts of the act of terrorism referred to in subsection (a), as known at the time of the report;
 (2)an explanation of any gaps in national security that could be addressed to prevent future acts of terrorism;
 (3)any recommendations for additional measures that could be taken to improve homeland security, including potential changes in law enforcement practices or changes in law, with particular attention to changes that could help prevent future acts of terrorism; and
 (4)a summary of the report for public distribution. (c)ExceptionThe duty established under subsection (a) shall not apply in instances in which the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the head of the National Counterterrorism Center determines that the information required to be reported could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution. In such instances, the principal making such determination shall notify Congress of such determination before the first anniversary of the completion of the investigation described in such subsection.
 (d)Defined termIn this section, the term act of terrorism has the meaning given such term in section 3077 of title 18, United States Code.February 26, 2018Reported with an amendment


115 S850 IS: Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act of 2017
U.S. Senate
2017-04-05
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II115th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 850IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 5 (legislative day, April 4), 2017Mr. Durbin (for himself and Mr. Cassidy) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish fair and consistent eligibility requirements
			 for graduate medical schools operating outside the United States and
			 Canada.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act of 2017.
 2.PurposeTo establish consistent eligibility requirements for graduate medical schools operating outside of the United States and Canada in order to increase accountability and protect American students and taxpayer dollars.
 3.FindingsCongress finds the following: (1)Three for-profit schools in the Caribbean receive nearly ¾ of all Federal funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.) that goes to students enrolled at foreign graduate medical schools, despite those three schools being exempt from meeting the same eligibility requirements as the majority of graduate medical schools located outside of the United States and Canada.
 (2)The National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation and the Department of Education recommend that all foreign graduate medical schools should be required to meet the same eligibility requirements to participate in Federal funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.).
 (3)The attrition rate at United States medical schools averaged 3.4 percent in 2014, while rates at for-profit Caribbean medical schools have been known to reach 30 percent.
 (4)In 2016, residency match rates for foreign trained graduates averaged 54 percent compared to 94 percent for graduates of medical schools in the United States.
 (5)On average, students at for-profit medical schools operating outside of the United States and Canada amass more student debt than those at medical schools in the United States.
 4.Repeal grandfather provisionsSection 102(a)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002(a)(2)) is amended— (1)in subparagraph (A), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following:

 (i)in the case of a graduate medical school located outside the United States— (I)at least 60 percent of those enrolled in, and at least 60 percent of the graduates of, the graduate medical school outside the United States were not persons described in section 484(a)(5) in the year preceding the year for which a student is seeking a loan under part D of title IV; and
 (II)at least 75 percent of the individuals who were students or graduates of the graduate medical school outside the United States or Canada (both nationals of the United States and others) taking the examinations administered by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates received a passing score in the year preceding the year for which a student is seeking a loan under part D of title IV;; and
 (2)in subparagraph (B)(iii), by adding at the end the following:  (V)Expiration of authorityThe authority of a graduate medical school described in subclause (I) to qualify for participation in the loan programs under part D of title IV pursuant to this clause shall expire beginning on the first July 1 following the date of enactment of the Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act of 2017..
 5.Loss of eligibilityIf a graduate medical school loses eligibility to participate in the loan programs under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq.) due to the enactment of the amendments made by section 4, then a student enrolled at such graduate medical school on or before the date of enactment of this Act may, notwithstanding such loss of eligibility, continue to be eligible to receive a loan under such part D while attending such graduate medical school in which the student was enrolled upon the date of enactment of this Act, subject to the student continuing to meet all applicable requirements for satisfactory academic progress, until the earliest of—
 (1)withdrawal by the student from the graduate medical school; (2)completion of the program of study by the student at the graduate medical school; or
 (3)the fourth June 30 after such loss of eligibility.


114 HR 5331 IH: Behavioral Health Infrastructure Improvement Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-05-25
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114th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5331
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 25, 2016
Mr. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico (for himself, Mr. Kennedy, Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Mrs. Napolitano, and Ms. Clarke of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for behavioral health infrastructure improvements under the Medicaid program.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Improvement Act.  2.Behavioral health infrastructure improvements (a)Enhanced FMAP for infrastructure improvements (1)In generalSection 1903(a)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(I)for calendar quarters beginning during the 5-year period beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, 90 percent of the sums expended during the quarter as are attributable to the design, development, implementation, or improvement of infrastructure and systems carried out for purposes of, with respect to behavioral health services and substance abuse treatment services, providing for enhanced data collection and reporting to the Secretary and tracking and ensuring access to such services by individuals eligible to receive medical assistance under the State plan under this title (or under a waiver of the plan); plus . (2)ReportsFor each year during which subparagraph (I) of section 1903(a)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)(3)), as added by paragraph (1), applies, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the affects of such subparagraph, including best practices for States receiving reimbursement for expenditures under such subparagraph and the effectiveness of such expenditures made by such States.
(b)Behavioral health information for Medicaid beneficiariesTitle XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:   1947.Behavioral health information for Medicaid beneficiaries (a)In GeneralThe Secretary shall award grants to States to enable such States to establish, expand, or provide support for—
(1)offices of behavioral health assistance that provide assistance to individuals eligible to receive medical assistance under this title; or (2)behavioral health ombudsman programs that are independent of any State agency,in a manner that ensures coordination with other relevant programs of the State for assisting individuals receiving medical assistance under this title who have a broad range of health concerns, including relating to behavioral health and substance abuse treatment.
(b)Eligibility
(1)In generalTo be eligible to receive a grant, a State shall designate an independent office of behavioral health assistance described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a), or an ombudsman described in paragraph (2) of such subsection, that— (A)has specialized knowledge of behavioral health and substance abuse and experience resolving inquiries and complaints described in subparagraph (B); and
(B)directly or in coordination with State Medicaid agencies, departments of insurance, and consumer assistance organizations, receives and responds to inquiries and complaints concerning access to behavioral health services and substance abuse treatment services. (2)CriteriaA State that receives a grant under this section shall comply with criteria established by the Secretary for carrying out activities under such grant.
(3)Additional requirementA State that receives a grant under this section, with respect to an office described in subsection (a)(1) or a behavioral health ombudsman program described in subsection (a)(2), shall coordinate such office or program with other programs of such State that serve individuals receiving medical assistance under this title, such as a consumer assistance program, long-term care ombudsman program, aging and disability resource center, a Medicaid managed care ombudsman program, or a mental health ombudsman program. (4)ClarificationA grant provided to a State under subsection (a) may be used by the State to expand a program of such State that services individuals receiving medical assistance, such as a program described in paragraph (3), to include an office or program described in subsection (a) or a division that would provide for the functions that such an office or program would otherwise provide.
(c)DutiesThe office of behavioral health assistance described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a), or an ombudsman referred to in paragraph (2) of such subsection shall— (1)collect, track, and quantify problems and inquiries encountered by individuals eligible for medical assistance under this title with respect to access to behavioral health services and substance abuse treatment services;
(2)educate such individuals on the rights and responsibilities of such individuals with respect to such access and assist such individuals in the enforcement of such rights with respects to such access; and (3)assist such individuals with accessing behavioral health services and substance abuse treatment services by providing information, referral, care coordination, and other assistance.
(d)Data CollectionAs a condition of receiving a grant under subsection (a), an office of behavioral health assistance described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a), or an ombudsman described in paragraph (2) of such subsection shall be required to collect and report data to the Secretary, State legislature, relevant State agencies, including the departments of insurance and the State attorney general, on the types of problems and inquiries encountered by individuals with respect to access to behavioral health services and substance abuse treatment services.  (e)Report to CongressNot later than two years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the data collected under subsection (d).
(f)Funding
(1)Initial fundingThere is hereby appropriated to the Secretary, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $30,000,000 for the first fiscal year for which this section applies to carry out this section. Such amount shall remain available without fiscal year limitation. (2)Authorization for subsequent yearsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each fiscal year following the fiscal year described in paragraph (1), such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.
(g)State Medicaid agencyIn this section, the term State Medicaid agency means the State agency administering the State plan under this title (or a waiver of such plan)..


IV
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 76
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

April 28, 2009

RESOLUTION
A resolution mourning the horrific loss of life in January 2009 caused by a landslide in Guatemala and an earthquake in Costa Rica.

Whereas, on January 4, 2009, millions of tons of earth fell onto a road in the Alta Verapaz area north of Guatemala City, Guatemala;
Whereas it is suspected that a geological fault triggered the movement of earth, sending 10,000,000 tons of mud and rock down a hillside onto a road that runs from San Cristobal Verapaz to Chicaman, north of Guatemala City;
Whereas at least 36 people were confirmed dead and up to 60 were missing, many of whom are coffee workers in the region;
Whereas rescue organizations, volunteers, and agencies from throughout Guatemala had been working at the site until danger of another landslide shut down the operation;
Whereas, on January 8, 2009, at 1:21PM, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook the Capital region of San Jose, Costa Rica, including the areas of Sarapiqui, Varablanca, and Poasito;
Whereas the earthquake’s epicenter was 20 miles from San Jose at a depth of 21.7 miles and the shaking continued for 40 seconds;
Whereas 23 individuals were confirmed dead, over 100 were treated for injuries, and nearly a dozen went missing, including many buried by the resulting landslides;
Whereas 518 homes were destroyed to the point where they were uninhabitable, 26 kilometers of road were unusable, and 61 communities were affected;
Whereas roads, businesses, government buildings, and the popular tourist sites at the Poas Volcano and the La Paz waterfalls were severely damaged; and
Whereas Guatemala and Costa Rica have been frequently impacted by significant natural disasters, including those in the aftermath of Hurricane Stan in Guatemala in 2005 that led to hundreds of deaths: Now, therefore, be it

That—
(1)the House of Representatives—
(A)mourns the terrible loss of life caused by the landslide that occurred on January 4, 2009, in Guatemala and the earthquake on January 8, 2009, in Costa Rica;
(B)expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the many victims; and
(C)applauds the prompt humanitarian responses to these natural disasters by the Governments of Guatemala and Costa Rica; and
(2)it is the sense of the House of Representatives that it should be the policy of the United States to—
(A)continue technical assistance to Central American governments in order to strengthen their capacity at the national, provincial, and local levels in the area of disaster management coordination and preparedness, including implementing information and communications systems to help with the response to natural disasters; and
(B)work closely with the governments of these countries to improve disaster mitigation techniques and compliance among all key sectors of their societies.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.


116 S4129 IS: Lifting Our Communities through Advance Liquidity for Infrastructure Act
U.S. Senate
2020-07-01
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4129IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 1, 2020Mr. Wicker (for himself, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Moran, and Mr. Carper) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate advance refunding bonds.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Lifting Our Communities through Advance Liquidity for Infrastructure Act or the LOCAL Infrastructure Act.2.Reinstatement of advance refunding bonds(a)In generalThe amendments made by section 13532 of Public Law 115–97 are repealed and the provisions of law amended by such section are restored as if such section had never been enacted.(b)Effective dateThe repeal made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.


115 HR 3417 IH: To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a pilot program to improve community-based care infrastructure.
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-07-26
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3417IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 26, 2017Ms. Schakowsky introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a pilot program to improve community-based care infrastructure.
1.Pilot program To improve community-based care infrastructure
(a)In generalThe Secretary of Health and Human Services may award grants to qualified teaching health centers (as defined in section 340H of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256h)) and behavioral health care centers (as defined by the Secretary, to include both substance abuse and mental health care facilities) to support the improvement, renovation, or modernization of infrastructure at such centers. (b)Authorization of appropriationsTo carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000, to remain available until expended.


		II
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. 2473
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED
		  STATES

			October 29, 2009
			Mr. Graham introduced
			 the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
			 Committee on
			 Finance

		A BILL
		To liquidate or reliquidate certain entries
		  of truck tires entered on or after July 7, 2004, and on or before July 12,
		  2006.

		1.Liquidation or reliquidation of certain
			 entries of truck tires entered on or after July 7, 2004, and on or before July
			 12, 2006
			(a)Liquidation or reliquidation
			 requiredNotwithstanding
			 sections 514 and 520 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514 and 1520), or
			 any other provision of law, U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall, not later
			 than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act—
				(1)liquidate or reliquidate as free of duty
			 each entry described in subsection (b) containing any merchandise which, at the
			 time of original liquidation, was merchandise eligible for duty-free treatment
			 under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq.); and
				(2)refund any duties and interest paid on such
			 entries.
				(b)Affected entriesThe entries referred to in subsection (a)
			 are the following:

							Port CodeEntry NumberDate of
					 Entry

							2833 J78–0048120–6 07/07/2004

							2833 J78–0048135–4 07/14/2004

							2833 J78–0048159–4 07/21/2004

							2833 J78–0048170–1 07/28/2004

							2833 J78–0048185–9 08/03/2004

							2833 J78–0048201–4 08/11/2004

							2833 J78–0048219–6 08/18/2004

							2833 J78–0048235–2 08/24/2004

							2833 J78–0048252–7 09/01/2004

							2833 J78–0048259–2 09/08/2004

							2833 J78–0048283–2 09/14/2004

							2833 J78–0048284–0 09/15/2004

							2833 J78–0048298–0 09/22/2004

							2833J78–0048303–8 09/29/2004

							2833J78–0048323–610/06/2004

							2833J78–0048336–810/13/2004

							2833J78–0048357–410/20/2004

							2833J78–0048371–510/27/2004

							2833J78–0048390–511/03/2004

							2833J78–0048398–811/10/2004

							2833J78–0048414–311/17/2004

							2833J78–0048430–911/24/2004

							2833J78–0048435–812/01/2004

							2833J78–0048448–112/08/2004

							2833J78–0048459–812/15/2004

							2833J78–0048481–212/22/2004

							2833J78–0048495–212/29/2004

							2833J78–0048504–101/05/2005

							2833J78–0048518–101/12/2005

							2833J78–0048523–101/19/2005

							2833J78–0048550–402/01/2005

							2833J78–0048564–502/02/2005

							2833J78–0048571–002/09/2005

							2833J78–0048577–702/16/2005

							2833J78–0048592–602/23/2005

							2833J78–0048605–603/02/2005

							2833J78–0048621–303/09/2005

							2833J78–0048633–803/16/2005

							2833J78–0048650–203/23/2005

							2833J78–0048662–703/30/2005

							2833J78–0048683–304/06/2005

							2833J78–0048700–504/13/2005

							2833J78–0048728–604/20/2005

							2833J78–0048742–704/27/2005

							2833J78–0048761–705/04/2005

							2833J78–0048772–405/11/2005

							2833J78–0048793–005/18/2005

							2833J78–0048814–405/25/2005

							2833J78–0048831–806/01/2006

							2833J78–0048847–406/08/2005

							2833J78–0048862–306/15/2005

							2833J78–0048870–606/22/2005

							2833J78–0048015–807/06/2005

							2833J78–0048883–906/29/2005

							2833J78–0048908–407/06/2005

							2833J78–0048922–507/13/2005

							2833J78–0048937–307/20/2005

							2833J78–0048957–107/27/2005

							2833J78–0048965–408/02/2005

							2833J78–0048973–808/10/2005

							2833J78–0049000–908/17/2005

							2833J78–0049013–208/24/2005

							2833J78–0049025–609/06/2005

							2833J78–0049043–909/07/2005

							2833J78–0049053–809/14/2005

							2833J78–0049069–409/21/2005

							2833J78–0049080–109/28/2005

							2833J78–0049089–210/05/2005

							2833J78–0049101–510/12/2005

							2833J78–0049112–210/19/2005

							2833J78–0049125–410/26/2005

							2833J78–0049144–511/02/2005

							2833J78–0049153–611/09/2005

							2833J78–0049165–011/16/2005

							2833J78–0049175–911/23/2005

							2833J78–0049192–411/30/2005

							2833J78–0049196–512/07/2005

							2833J78–0049206–212/14/2005

							2833J78–0049218–712/21/2005

							2833J78–0049225–212/27/2005

							2833J78–0049236–901/04/2006

							2833J78–0049243–501/11/2006

							2833J78–0049253–401/18/2006

							2833J78–0049258–301/24/2006

							2833J78–0049270–802/09/2006

							2833J78–0049281–502/08/2006

							2833J78–0049285–602/15/2006

							2833J78–0049299–702/22/2006

							2833J78–0049304–503/01/2006

							2833J78–0049314–403/08/2006

							2833J78–0049320–103/15/2006

							2833J78–0049334–203/22/2006

							2833J78–0049339–103/29/2006

							2833J78–0049416–705/17/2006

							2833J78–0049425–805/24/2006

							2833J78–0049438–105/31/2006

							2833J78–0049449–806/07/2006

							2833J78–0049437–306/15/2006

							2833J78–0049460–506/21/2006

							2833J78–0049487–8 07/12/2006.


116 HR 171 IH: Legitimate Use of Medicinal Marihuana Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-01-03
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 171IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2019Mr. Griffith introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo provide for the legitimate use of medicinal marihuana in accordance with the laws of the various
			 States.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Legitimate Use of Medicinal Marihuana Act or the LUMMA. 2.Scheduling of marihuana; prescriptions (a)ScheduleMarihuana is moved from schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act to schedule II of such Act.
			(b)Prescription
 (1)In generalIn a State in which marihuana may be prescribed by a physician for medical use under applicable State law, no provision of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) or of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) shall prohibit or otherwise restrict—
 (A)the prescription of marihuana by a physician for medical use; (B)an individual who is an authorized patient from obtaining, possessing, transporting within the individual’s State, or using marihuana for that individual’s medical use;
 (C)an individual authorized under State law to obtain, possess, transport within their State, or manufacture marihuana, from obtaining, possessing, transporting within that State, or manufacturing marihuana pursuant to that authorization; or
 (D)a pharmacy or other entity authorized under State law to distribute medical marihuana to an authorized patient, from obtaining or possessing marihuana for that purpose, or from distributing marihuana to an authorized patient for medical use.
 (2)ProductionNo provision of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et. seq.) or of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) shall prohibit or otherwise restrict an entity authorized by a State, in which marihuana may be prescribed by a physician for medical use, for the purpose of producing marihuana for prescription by a physician for medical use, from producing, processing, or distributing marihuana for such purpose.
 3.DefinitionsIn this Act— (1)the term authorized patient means an individual using marihuana in accordance with a prescription of marihuana by a physician for medical use;
 (2)the term physician means a practitioner of medicine, who— (A)graduated from a college of medicine or osteopathy; and
 (B)is licensed by the appropriate State board; (3)the term prescription means an instruction written by a medical physician in accordance with applicable State law that authorizes a patient to be issued with a medicine or treatment; and
 (4)the term State includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
 4.Relation of Act to certain prohibitions relating to smokingThis Act does not affect any Federal, State, or local law regulating or prohibiting smoking in public.


114 HR 5503 IH: American Dream Promise Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2016-06-16
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		I
		114th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 5503
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			June 16, 2016
			Mr. Veasey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

		A BILL
		To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from denying
			 students admission on the basis of immigration or naturalization status.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the American Dream Promise Act. 2.Prohibition on denial of admission due to immigration or naturalization statusSection 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

 (30)The institution will not deny a student admission at such institution on the basis of the student’s immigration or naturalization status..


		III
		110th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		S. RES. 687
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 26
			 (legislative day, September 17), 2008
			Mr. Reid (for himself
			 and Mr. McConnell) submitted the
			 following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

		RESOLUTION
		To authorize testimony and legal
		  representation in People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal Leonard
		  Gravlin

		Whereas, in the case of People of the State of Michigan v.
			 Sereal Leonard Gravlin (Case No. 08–007750), pending in the Sixth Judicial
			 Circuit Court (Oakland County, Michigan), the prosecuting attorney has
			 subpoenaed testimony from Ruth Gallop, an employee in the office of Senator
			 Debbie Stabenow;
		Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the
			 Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate
			 may direct its counsel to represent employees of the Senate with respect to any
			 subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official
			 responsibilities;
		Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United
			 States and rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the
			 control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or
			 administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by
			 permission of the Senate; and
		Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control
			 or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice,
			 the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent
			 with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

		That Ruth Gallop and any other
			 employee of Senator Stabenow's office from whom testimony may be required are
			 authorized to testify in the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Sereal
			 Leonard Gravlin, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be
			 asserted.
		2.The Senate Legal Counsel
			 is authorized to represent Ruth Gallop and any other employee of the Senator
			 from whom evidence may be required in the action referenced in section 1 of
			 this resolution.


116 SRES 340 IS: Designating the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as “Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week”.
U.S. Senate
2019-09-25
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		III
		116th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		S. RES. 340
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			September 25, 2019
			Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		RESOLUTION
		Designating the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.

 Whereas community schools marshal, align, and unite the assets, resources, and capacity of schools and communities for the success of students, families, and communities;
 Whereas community schools are an effective, evidence-based, and equity-driven strategy for school improvement included under section 4625 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7275), as added by section 4601 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (Public Law 114–95; 129 Stat. 2029);
 Whereas community schools that provide well-designed, expanded learning opportunities have positive academic and nonacademic outcomes, including improvements in student attendance, behavior, and academic achievement;
 Whereas community schools have the potential for closing racial and economic achievement gaps, as indicated in a 2017 report;
 Whereas community schools provide a strong social return on investment, with one study citing a social return of between $10 to $15 for every dollar invested over a 3-year period;
 Whereas community school coordinators are essential to building successful community schools and creating, strengthening, and maintaining the bridges between community schools and their communities;
 Whereas community school coordinators facilitate and provide leadership for the collaborative process and development of a continuum of supports and opportunities for children, families, and others within a school’s community that allow all students to learn and the community to thrive;
 Whereas community school coordinators, through their role, deliver a strong monetary return on investment for community schools and their communities, with one study citing a return of $7.11 for every dollar invested in the salary of a community school coordinator; and
 Whereas Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week, celebrated from September 23 through September 27, 2019, recognizes, raises awareness of, and celebrates the thousands of community school coordinators across the country and the critical role of community school coordinators in the success of students: Now, therefore, be it

 That the Senate— (1)designates the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week;
 (2)thanks community school coordinators for the work they do to serve students, families, and communities; and
 (3)encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in events that celebrate Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.


115 HR 2447 IH: Low-Income Solar Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-05-16
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2447IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 16, 2017Mr. Cárdenas (for himself, Ms. Lee, and Mr. Ellison) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo require the Secretary of Energy to provide loans and grants for solar installations in
			 low-income and underserved areas.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Low-Income Solar Act. 2.Loan and grant program for solar installations in low-income and underserved areas (a)DefinitionsIn this section:
 (1)Administrative expensesThe term administrative expenses has such meaning as may be established by the Secretary. (2)Community solar facilityThe term community solar facility means a community-based distributed photovoltaic solar electricity generating facility that, as determined by the Secretary—
 (A)is owned by a subscriber organization; (B)has a nameplate rating of 2 megawatts or less;
 (C)is located in or near a community of subscribers to whom the beneficial use of the electricity generated by the facility belongs; and
 (D)reserves not less than 25 percent of the quantity of electricity generated by the facility for low-income households that are subscribers to the facility.
 (3)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means— (A)a low-income household;
 (B)a unit of State, territorial, or local government; (C)an Indian tribe;
 (D)a Native Hawaiian community-based organization; (E)a rural community (as defined in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)));
 (F)any other national or regional entity that— (i)deploys a safe, high-quality photovoltaic solar electricity generating facility for consumers under a model that maximizes energy savings to those consumers; and
 (ii)has experience, as determined by the Secretary, installing solar systems using a job training or community volunteer-based installation model; and
 (G)for the loan program only, in addition to entities described in subsections (A) through (F), a private entity that—
 (i)deploys a safe, high-quality photovoltaic solar electricity generating facility for consumers under a model that maximizes energy savings to those consumers; and
 (ii)will install solar systems using a job training installation model. (4)Grant-eligible householdThe term grant-eligible household means a household the members of which—
 (A)earn an income equal to 80 percent or less of the applicable area median income, as defined for the applicable year by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and
 (B)reside in an owner-occupied home. (5)Indian tribeThe term Indian tribe means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaskan Native village or regional or village corporation (as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)), that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
 (6)Low-income householdThe term low-income household means a household with an income equal to 80 percent or less of the applicable area median income, as defined for the applicable year by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
 (7)Multi-family affordable housingThe term multi-family affordable housing means any federally subsidized affordable housing complex in which at least 50 percent of the units are reserved for low-income households.
 (8)Native hawaiian community-based organizationThe term Native Hawaiian community-based organization means any organization that is composed primarily of Native Hawaiians from a specific community and that assists in the social, cultural, and educational development of Native Hawaiians in that community.
 (9)Photovoltaic solar electricity generating facilityThe term photovoltaic solar electricity generating facility means— (A)a generator that creates electricity from light photons; and
 (B)the accompanying hardware enabling that electricity to flow— (i)onto the electric grid; or
 (ii)into an energy storage device. (10)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy.
 (11)SubscriberThe term subscriber means an electricity consumer who— (A)owns a subscription, or an equivalent unit or share of the capacity or generation, of a community solar facility;
 (B)has identified one or more physical locations— (i)to which the subscription will be attributed;
 (ii)within the same electric utility service territory, or within the same geographical area, as the community solar facility, in accordance with applicable State and local law; and
 (iii)that may change from time to time, subject to the condition that the physical location shall be within the geographical limits allowed for a subscriber of the applicable community solar facility; and
 (C)confirms the status of the consumer as a low-income household for each applicable fiscal year. (12)SubscriptionThe term subscription means a share in the capacity, or a proportional interest in the solar electricity generation, of a community solar facility.
 (13)Underserved areaThe term underserved area means— (A)a geographical area with low or no photovoltaic solar deployment, as determined by the Secretary; or
 (B)trust land, as defined in section 3765 of title 38, United States Code. (b)Establishment of loan and grant program (1)In generalThe Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide loans and grants to eligible entities for use in accordance with this section.
				(2)Funding
 (A)In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall make grants and issue loans in accordance with this subsection.
 (B)LoansSubject to subparagraph (D), not more than 50 percent of funds made available under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year shall be used to provide loans to eligible entities for—
 (i)community solar facilities; or (ii)multi-family affordable housing solar installations.
 (C)GrantsAfter allocating amounts to carry out subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall use the remaining funds made available under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year to provide grants to eligible entities—
 (i)to pay the upfront costs of photovoltaic solar electricity generating facilities installed on properties of grant-eligible households; or
 (ii)for any other eligible use described in subsection (e). (D)Increase in grant amountNotwithstanding subparagraph (A), if the Secretary determines that more than 50 percent of the amounts described in that subparagraph are necessary during any of fiscal years 2018 through 2032 to provide grants to encourage innovative financing and installation models to reach underserved markets, the Secretary may use more than 50 percent of those amounts to provide those grants.
					(3)Goals and accountability
 (A)In generalIn providing loans and grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that—
 (i)the assistance provided under this subsection is used to facilitate and encourage innovative solar installation and financing models, under which the recipients develop and install photovoltaic solar electricity generating facilities that provide significant savings to low-income households while providing job training or community engagement opportunities with respect to each solar system installed;
 (ii)loan and grant recipients shall— (I)have installed not less than 600 kilowatts of photovoltaic solar energy during the 2-year period preceding the date on which the loan or grant is provided to ensure consumer protection; or
 (II)until the goal described in subclause (I) is achieved, enter into partnership with an entity that— (aa)has not less than 2 years of experience deploying solar photovoltaic systems for low-income households in a manner that maximizes the savings benefits of solar access; and
 (bb)was primarily responsible for the installation of at least 2 megawatts of solar energy during the 2-year period preceding the date on which the loan or grant is provided;
 (iii)the photovoltaic solar electricity generating facilities installed using assistance provided under this subsection are safe, high-quality systems that comply with local building and safety codes and standards;
 (iv)the provision of assistance under this subsection establishes and fosters a partnership between the Federal Government and eligible entities, resulting in efficient development of solar installations with—
 (I)minimal governmental intervention; (II)limited governmental regulation; and
 (III)significant involvement by nonprofit and private entities; (v)solar projects installed using assistance provided under this subsection—
 (I)shall include job training; and (II)may include community participation in which job trainees and volunteers assist in the development of solar projects;
 (vi)assistance provided under this subsection prioritizes development in— (I)areas with low photovoltaic penetration;
 (II)rural areas; (III)Indian tribal areas; and
 (IV)other underserved areas, including Alaskan Native and Appalachian communities; (vii)solar systems are developed using assistance provided under this subsection on a geographically diverse basis among the eligible entities; and
 (viii)to the maximum extent practicable, solar installation activities for which assistance is provided under this section leverage, or connect grant-eligible households to, federally or locally subsidized weatherization and energy efficiency efforts that meet or exceed local energy efficiency standards.
 (B)DeterminationIf, at any time, the Secretary determines that the goals described in this paragraph cannot be met by providing assistance in accordance with this subsection, the Secretary shall immediately submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written notice of that determination, including any proposed changes necessary to achieve the goals under this paragraph.
					(4)Community solar facilities
 (A)In generalA community solar facility may use a loan provided under this subsection only to offset the costs of generation and provision of solar energy to low-income households that are subscribers of the community solar facility.
 (B)Transfer and assignment of subscriptionsA subscription to a community solar facility that receives assistance under this subsection may be transferred or assigned by the subscriber to—
 (i)any subscriber organization; or (ii)any individual or entity who qualifies to be a subscriber to that community solar facility.
						(C)Treatment
 (i)In generalNo owner, operator, or subscriber of a community solar facility that receives assistance under this subsection shall be subject to regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission solely as a result of an interest in the community solar facility.
 (ii)Price of subscriptionThe price paid for any subscription to a community solar facility shall not be subject to the regulation of any Federal department, agency, or commission.
						(c)National competition
 (1)In generalThe Secretary shall select eligible entities to receive loans or grants under this section through a nationwide competitive process, to be established by the Secretary.
 (2)ApplicationsTo be eligible to receive a loan or grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
 (3)RequirementsIn selecting eligible entities to receive loans or grants under this section, the Secretary shall, at a minimum—
 (A)require that the eligible entity— (i)enter into a grant or loan agreement, as applicable, under subsection (d); and
 (ii)has obtained financial commitments (or has demonstrated the capacity to obtain financial commitments) necessary to comply with that agreement;
 (B)ensure that loans and grants are provided, and amounts are used, in a manner that results in geographical diversity throughout the United States and within States, territories, and Indian tribal land among photovoltaic solar electricity generating facilities installed using the assistance provided under this section;
 (C)to the maximum extent practicable, expand photovoltaic solar energy availability to— (i)geographical areas, throughout the United States and within States, territories, and Indian tribal land, with—
 (I)low photovoltaic solar penetration; or (II)areas with a higher cost burden with respect to the deployment or installation of photovoltaic solar electricity generating facilities;
 (ii)rural communities; (iii)Indian tribes; and
 (iv)other underserved areas, including Appalachian and Alaska Native communities; (D)take into account the warranty period and quality of the applicable photovoltaic solar electricity generating facility equipment and any necessary interconnecting equipment; and
 (E)ensure all calculations for estimated household energy savings are based solely on electricity offsets from the photovoltaic solar electricity generating facilities.
					(d)Loan and grant agreements
 (1)In generalAs a condition of receiving a loan or grant under this section, an eligible entity shall enter into a loan or grant agreement, as applicable, with the Secretary.
 (2)RequirementsA loan or grant agreement under this subsection shall— (A)require the eligible entity—
 (i)to use the assistance provided under this section only in accordance with this section; (ii)to install such number of solar systems with such defined capacity target (expressed in megawatts) as may be established by the Secretary, taking into consideration the costs associated with carrying out loan or grant obligations in the areas in which the solar systems will be developed;
 (iii)to use the assistance in a manner that leverages other sources of funding (other than loans or grants under this section), including private or public funds, in developing the solar projects; and
 (iv)to establish loan terms, if applicable, that maximize the benefit to the low-income households receiving solar energy from the eligible entity;
 (B)require the Secretary to rescind any amounts provided to the eligible entity that are not used during the 2-year period beginning on the date on which the amounts are initially distributed to the eligible entity, except in any case in which the eligible entity has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary that a longer period, not to exceed 3 years after the date of initial distribution, is necessary to deliver proposed services;
 (C)for a loan provided under this section, establish— (i)an interest rate equal to the then-current cost of funds to the Department of the Treasury for obligations of comparable maturity to the loan; and
 (ii)a payout time that maximizes the savings to customers during the effective period of the agreement; and
 (D)contain such other terms as the Secretary may require to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section.
 (e)UseAn eligible entity shall use a loan or grant provided under this section only for the following activities, for the purpose of developing new photovoltaic solar projects in the United States for low-income households and individuals who otherwise would likely be unable to afford or purchase photovoltaic solar systems:
 (1)Photovoltaic solar equipment and installationTo pay the costs of— (A)solar equipment, including only photovoltaic solar equipment and storage and all hardware or software components relating to safely producing, monitoring, and connecting the system to the electric grid or onsite storage; and
 (B)installation, including all direct labor associated with installing the photovoltaic solar equipment.
 (2)Job trainingTo fund onsite job training and community or volunteer engagement, including— (A)only job training costs directly associated with the solar projects funded under this section; and
 (B)job training opportunities that may cover the full range of the solar value chain, such as marketing and outreach, customer acquisition, system design, and installation positions.
 (3)Deployment supportTo fund entities that have a demonstrated ability, as determined by the Secretary— (A)to advise State and local entities regarding low-income solar policy, regulatory, and program design to continue and expand the work of the entities;
 (B)to foster community outreach and education regarding the benefits of photovoltaic solar energy for low-income and disadvantaged communities; or
 (C)to provide apprenticeship program opportunities registered and approved by— (i)the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor pursuant to part 29 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); or
 (ii)a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by that Office. (4)AdministrationTo pay the administrative expenses of the eligible entity, including preproject feasibility efforts, in carrying out the duties of the Secretary associated with delivering proposed services, subject to the requirement that not more than 15 percent of the total amount of the assistance provided to the eligible entity under this section may be used for administrative expenses.
				(f)Compliance
 (1)Records and auditsDuring the period beginning on the date of initial distribution to an eligible entity of a loan or grant under this section and ending on the termination date of the loan or grant under subsection (g), the eligible entity shall maintain such records and adopt such administrative practices as the Secretary may require to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section and the applicable loan or grant agreement.
 (2)Determination by secretaryIf the Secretary determines that an eligible entity that receives a grant or loan under this section has not, during the 2-year period beginning on the date of initial distribution to the eligible entity of the assistance (or such longer period as is established under subsection (d)(2)(B)), substantially fulfilled the obligations of the eligible entity under the applicable loan or grant agreement, the Secretary shall—
 (A)rescind the balance of any funds distributed to, but not used by, the eligible entity under this section; and
 (B)use those amounts to provide other loans or grants in accordance with this section. (g)TerminationThe Secretary shall terminate a loan or grant provided under this section on a determination that the total amount of the loan or grant (excluding any interest, fees, and other earnings of the loan or grant) has been—
 (1)fully expended by the eligible entity; or (2)returned to the Secretary.
 (h)RegulationsNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this section, to take effect on the date of promulgation.
 (i)FundingThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2032, to remain available until expended.